Raging MI Moderates: 2026 Politics
The Middle Ground Michiga Podcast is for people who are done being yelled at by politics.
This show lives in the uncomfortable space between tribal talking points and reality — where Michigan actually exists. We call out bad ideas whether they come from Lansing, Washington, or our own side of the aisle. No party loyalty. No outrage farming. No performative nonsense.
If you’re sick of being told you must be angry, must pick a team, must hate your neighbors — this is your place.
We cover Michigan elections, local power, policy failures, corruption, culture wars, and the stuff that actually affects your life — without pretending one party has all the answers or that the other is pure evil. Sometimes that means criticizing Democrats. Sometimes Republicans. Usually both.
This is not a “both sides are the same” podcast.
It’s a both sides need to do better podcast.
Expect honest conversations, uncomfortable truths, and real accountability — with a Michigan-first lens and a future-focused mindset.
No Left.
No Right.
Michigan Forward.
Raging MI Moderates: 2026 Politics
Who Is Really Calling the Shots on Iran?
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Iran is at its weakest point in decades — but that doesn’t mean it’s safe.
Joe Steagall and foreign policy expert Ron Bee examine the real power dynamics behind Iran’s crisis: the brutal repression of protesters, the shift toward nuclear brinkmanship, Israel’s growing alarm, and why the next 30 days matter more than most headlines admit.
This episode breaks down military strategy, diplomacy, and the human cost often ignored in the noise.
If you want outrage without understanding, look elsewhere.
If you want context before everything changes, press play.
The MiddleGround Mic.
No Left. No Right. Forward.
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🎙️ Gear used on the show (Raging Michigan Moderates)
Camera
• Webcam – Logitech C922x
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• DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (For outdoor vlogging & Episodes)
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Microphone
• Lavalier Mic – NEEWER CM28 PRO Wireless
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• Shure MV6 USB Microphone
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Headphones
• Shure Professional Studio Headphones
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