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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.
Episodes
12 episodes
Aric Nesbitt The Next Governor of Michigan?
Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt sits down with Joseph Steagall for an unfiltered conversation about the policies quietly driving up the cost of every new home in Michigan — to the tune of $95,000 in government-mandated costs that...
This Is What Happens When Politics Goes Too Far… And Michigan Isn’t Immune
Before we get into today’s topic, a quick shoutout to the fuel that keeps the studio running during long recording sessions.Dunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast Ground Coffee, 30 Ouncehttps://a...
100 Megawatts: Michigan’s Data Center Boom and Who Pays the Energy Bill
Massive data centers are expanding across the United States, and Michigan could soon host facilities requiring up to 100 megawatts of electricity.That level of energy demand raises major questions about infrastructure, economic developm...
Is Iran About to Fall? The Shah, Trump & the Global Power Shift
Iran’s leadership future is uncertain, and the global power balance may be shifting.Ron Bee joins The MiddleGround Mic to analyze Iran’s political structure, the Shah question, China and Russia’s positioning, and what comes next for the...
Is America Too Broken to Fix? Woke Culture & Media Lies | The Agitatorz
America feels like it’s splitting in half.In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Joe sits down with The Agitatorz to confront the issues most people are afraid to say out loud:• Has polarization gone too far? • Did the O...
Michigan’s Electric Bill Scam: Paying More for Worse Power
Michigan families are paying higher electric bills while outages last longer and accountability disappears.In this episode of Raging Michigan Moderates, we break down why rates keep rising, how billing errors are built into the system, ...
Who Is Really Calling the Shots on Iran?
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...
Burr’s Treason Setup = Trump’s Indictments? History’s Dirty Playbook Revealed
What if every “unprecedented” crisis is just history hitting replay?Dennis Brennan—former politician and attorney—connects the dots between Aaron Burr and Donald Trump.Burr: Revolutionary hero turned “traitor” through elite atta...
Michigan 2026 Is a Powder Keg: Benson, Duggan, Ballot Wars & Who Really Controls Elections
Michigan isn’t just voting for a governor in 2026 — it’s replacing the people who run elections, enforce the rules, and decide disputes when things go sideways.In Episode One of Raging MI Moderates, we break down five races that decide ...
MiddleGround Productions Launch | No Left. No Right. Forward.
MiddleGround Productions officially launches — From unredacted Epstein files reaching Congress, to Michigan families facing rising electric bills and failing infrastructure, to the collapse of public trust in media — this trailer se...
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2026 Michigan Governor Candidate Chris Swanson: Unfiltered on Protests, Mental Health & Leadership
☕ Support long-form conversations that actually matter: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgmIn this full, unfiltered conversation, The MiddleGround Mic host Joe sits dow...
Epstein in Michigan: Accountability, and the Fight for Justice
In this episode of Middle Ground Michigan, Joe breaks down the latest revelations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, grooming, and accountability — with a specific focus on Michigan and the responsibility communities have to pr...
