Episodes

  • How is the War in Iran Affecting You?

    How is the War in Iran Affecting You?
    Apr 24 2026
    On this episode of The Middle, we’re asking how the U.S.’s ongoing war with Iran is affecting your daily life. Are you frustrated by rising gas prices and the cost of everyday goods? Do you have a loved one deployed overseas? Are you an Iranian-American with strong feelings about the regime or the conflict? As the war continues, its ripple effects are being felt across the U.S., while the full scale of the global impact remains uncertain. Jeremy is joined by former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, who led negotiations for the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal, and Tangle News founder Isaac Saul, along with DJ Tolliver. Plus, like every week, we take calls from around the country to hear how this moment is shaping your perspective. Follow and subscribe to The Middle, and turn on notifications so you never miss a live conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Inside the Boom in Betting on Everything

    Inside the Boom in Betting on Everything
    Apr 22 2026
    On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with Axios business reporter Nathan Bomey, who responds to more listener calls about the online gambling, sports betting and prediction markets, and whether more regulation is needed. #Kalshi #Polymarket #Gambling #Addiction #Betting #Sports #FanDuel #DraftKings #Trump #ListenNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Does America Have a Gambling Problem?

    Does America Have a Gambling Problem?
    Apr 17 2026
    On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if America has a gambling problem. As online gambling, sports betting and prediction markets surge in popularity, questions remain over what consequences this new gambling boom could have on American society. Jeremy is joined by Axios business reporter Nathan Bomey and Manhattan Institute senior fellow Charles Fain Lehman. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Mike Pesca on Iran, the Economy and Epstein

    Mike Pesca on Iran, the Economy and Epstein
    Apr 13 2026
    On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with journalist Mike Pesca, host of The Gist and How To! about the consequences so far of the War in Iran. They also talk about the state of the economy, and first lady Melania Trump's denial of any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. #TheMiddle #TheFollowUp #IranWar #USPolitics #MelaniaTrump #Epstein #Economy #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #ListenNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Four Harvard Students on Fixing American Politics

    Four Harvard Students on Fixing American Politics
    Apr 9 2026
    On this episode of The Middle we talk with four students from the Institute of Politics at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government to ask them what can be done to improve American politics. Jeremy is joined by Maurits Acosta from Miami, FL, Morgan Johnson from Wagoner, OK, Theresa Bartelme from Peoria, IL, and Sophia Robertson from Boston, MA. #politics #middle #moderate #centrist #bipartisan #bipartisanship #Harvard #HarvardIOP #KennedySchool #Government #youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • What’s Broken in American Healthcare? We Ask an ER Doctor

    What’s Broken in American Healthcare? We Ask an ER Doctor
    Apr 7 2026
    In this episode of The Follow Up, we're joined by Daniel Grossman, an emergency medicine physician at the Mayo Clinic, to talk about some of the major issues in American healthcare today following the expiration of ACA subsidies earlier this year. #healthcare #insurance #coverage #ACA #medicine #deductible #premium #costs #medicare #universalhealthcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Is Your Healthcare Working for You?

    Is Your Healthcare Working for You?
    Apr 3 2026
    On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if your healthcare is working for you. Earlier this year, Congress allowed a number of Obamacare subsidies to expire, raising premiums for millions of Americans and once again bringing the nation's healthcare system into the spotlight. Jeremy is joined by KFF Health News Chief Washington Correspondent Julie Rovner and Independent California Congressman Kevin Kiley. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #healthcare #premiums #subsidies #Obamacare #ACA #GreatHealthcarePlan #Trump #affordability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • From Artemis II to a Moon Base, Why Humans Still Matter in Space Exploration

    From Artemis II to a Moon Base, Why Humans Still Matter in Space Exploration
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode of The Follow Up, we're joined by SpaceNews' Jeff Foust to talk about the latest Artemis II moon launch and the larger conversation surrounding the billionaire space race and what it means for humanity's future. #space #moon #mars #moonbase #rocket #rocketlaunch #robots #astronaurs #AI #NASA #SpaceX #BlueOrigin #ElonMusk #JeffBezos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins