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.
Ranked in the top #15 U.S. News Commentary podcasts, The MiddleGround Mic features influential guests — from thought leaders and journalists to everyday voices making an impact. With balanced perspectives, raw conversations, and a centrist outlook, we give listeners what’s missing in today’s media: honesty, clarity, and a way forward.
Subscribe now to join the conversation that’s moving beyond division and shaping the future of politics, culture, and community.
Episodes
161 episodes
What Is Happening in Michigan? Funding Cuts, Voter Rolls, and a State on Edge
👉 Support independent dialogue: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgmMichigan just had one of its most revealing weeks — and almost no one is connecting the dots.In this Finding The Midd...
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Big Food & Big Pharma: The Business of Keeping You Sick (PART 1)
🚨 PART 1 OF A 2-PART INVESTIGATION 🚨America isn’t the sickest wealthy nation on Earth by accident. It’s a business model.In Part 1 of “Big Food & Big Pharma: A Sickening Synergy,” we expose how th...
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Episode 61
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The REAL JFK: Sickly, Rebellious, Brilliant — A Truth America Forgot
https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgmwhat if everything you’ve been told about John F. Kennedy is only half the story? Historian and Kennedy scholar Scott Badler, author of Becoming JFK, joins The MiddleG...
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Episode 63
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Is the China Threat Real or Manufactured? A Former White House Fellow Explains.
Are America’s assumptions about China based on facts — or fear? Today’s guest, Zhengyu “Z” Huang, is a former White House Fellow, past President of the Committee of 100, and the author of Rethinking China. Few people ...
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Episode 64
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The Michigan Murder Case That Exposed a Broken System
In this episode, we investigate one of the most disturbing true-crime cases in recent Michigan history — the disappearance and tragic death of a 22-year-old pregnant woman whose case has raised serious questions about family violence, mental he...
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Episode 62
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Nico Lagan on Modern Masculinity, Purpose & Accountability | The Truth No One Wants to Say
In this powerful and honest conversation, Nico Lagan breaks down why masculinity is misunderstood, how fatherlessness is reshaping a generation, and what men can do to rebuild purpose in a chaotic world.Host Joe Steagall dives deep into:...
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2026 Michigan Governor Candidate Chris Swanson: Full Unfiltered Interview
Watch the Video interview on Rumble: https://tmgm.short.gy/El4jfxIn this full, unfiltered interview, Joe sits down with Sheriff Chris Swanso...
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Episode 60
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Alison Sher on “The Social Contagion” — America’s Cultural Breakdown Explained
👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59👉Full Episode Spotify: https://tmgm.short.gy/GirEzGIn this thought-provoking episode of The MiddleGround Mi...
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Why Leaders Fail — And How to Fix It | Michael Dillard x The MiddleGround Mic
📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59🎧 Spotify full episode: ...
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Episode 56
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Former Trump Lawyer Evan Turk: What’s Really Happening With America’s Rights?
Former Trump attorney Evan Turk, Esq., joins The MiddleGround Mic to break down the state of American civil liberties heading into 2026. As founder of the American Rights Alliance, Turk has been on the front lines of defending con...
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Episode 60
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AI Censorship Cartel Exposed
📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8👉Watch on Rumble: https://tmgm.short.gy/u7Pkba🎧 Spotify full episode: tmgm.short.gy/GirEzGAmerica is heading into the first AI-influenced elec...
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Episode 59
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Campbell’s VP Won’t Eat It — Here’s Why
A Campbell’s Soup Vice President was caught on audio saying he wouldn’t eat the soup his own company sells — and now we know why.👉Watch on Rumble...
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Episode 58
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What’s Really Happening in Michigan — Jobs, Crime & 2026
📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Watch on Rumble: https://tmgm.short.gy/u7Pkba👉Episode You...
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Episode 57
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What’s Really Happening With The Epstein List?
📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59🎧 Spotify full episode: tmgm.short.gy/GirEzG📚 SOURCES: https://tmgm.short.gy/ihY0ZsMichigan just approved new health and sex-ed stand...
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Episode 55
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Michigan’s New Health Education Standards Explained: What Parents Need to Know
📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59...
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Episode 54
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A World on Edge: Russia, China & Venezuela - with Ron Bee
📬 Newsletter: https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8🎥 YouTube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59The world is shifting faster than ever.
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Episode 53
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Bridging Family Divides: Can Therapy Heal Our Political Differences?
👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8👉Full Episode Spotify: https://tmgm.short.gy/GirEzG💬 Watch to the end for Angela’s advice on restoring unity and Joe’s call for a “village mentality” that rebui...
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Episode 49
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🗞️ Monday Edition: Stopgap Deal Breakdown – Jan 31, Back Pay, and What's Next
👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59<...
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Episode 52
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Michigan’s Moment — Democracy, Dollars & Culture
🗳 Fact or Fiction Segment: 20 Michigan headlines tested for truth.📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8🎧 Spotify full episode:
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Episode 51
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Inside the Mind of a Master Speechwriter: Rick Lynch on Words, Power & Finding Common Ground
👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59Rick Lynch...
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Episode 46
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Secrets, Strategy & Shadow Wars | Suzanne Parry: The Cold War’s Lessons for Today
👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59In this thought-provoking conversation, host Joe Steagall welcomes Suzann...
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Episode 45
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Zohran Mamdani: 20 + Pros & Cons – Fact vs Fiction
👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59In this episode of The MiddleGround Mic, we pull back the curtain on Zohran Mamdani — his journey from Kampala to Queens, h...
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Episode 48
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Michigan 2025 Election Cheat Sheet — What’s on the Ballot and Why It Matters
👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 Your one-stop Michigan voter guide for November 4, 2025 — from mayors to millages, roads to schools. ...
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