The Middle Ground Mic
The MiddleGround Mic is a top-ranked news commentary and politics podcast built on one principle: No Left. No Right. Forward. Hosted by Joseph Steagall, the show cuts through partisan noise and dives deep into the issues shaping America and the world. From elections and foreign policy to local community challenges, every episode seeks common ground where real solutions live.
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Middle Ground: Dalia al-Aqidi on Fixing Minneapolis vs Ilhan Omar
Minneapolis is under intense national scrutiny — from public safety concerns to immigration enforcement and declining trust in political leadership.
In this episode of The Middle Ground Mic, Joe sits down with Dalia al-Aqidi, an Iraqi-American journalist, legal immigrant, and congressional candidate running against Representative Ilhan Omar in Minnesota’s Fifth District.
Rather than leaning into partisan outrage, this conversation takes a middle-ground approach to the issues shaping Minneapolis today. Dalia explains why she believes the city needs a renewed focus on public safety, accountability in law enforcement, community trust, and bipartisan solutions to address economic and social challenges.
Topics include the long-term impact of defunding the police, immigration reform from a legal immigrant’s perspective, political leadership during unrest, and what effective representation should look like for Minneapolis residents.
🔗 Learn more about Dalia al-Aqidi’s campaign:
👉 https://www.daliaforcongress.org
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Dalia al-Aqidi
01:01 Dalia’s Background and Immigration Story
02:36 Public Safety and Law Enforcement in Minneapolis
04:56 Political Leadership and Community Trust
07:25 The Impact of Defunding the Police
09:19 Bipartisanship and Political Solutions
10:00 Immigration and Community Dynamics
11:13 Economic Challenges and Public Assistance
12:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
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