The Middle Ground Mic

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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.

  1. Lead in Lunchables? The Comparison Parents Aren’t Ready For

    4D AGO

    Lead in Lunchables? The Comparison Parents Aren’t Ready For

    Send us a text Independent testing has detected measurable lead in popular kids’ lunch kits. While these levels are considered “legal,” health experts agree there is NO safe level of lead exposure for children — especially with repeated, cumulative intake. Support independent media: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm This episode breaks down: • What independent tests actually found • Why “below limits” doesn’t mean “safe” • How lead exposure adds up over time • Why comparisons to Flint water aren’t as extreme as they sound This is not panic. This is accountability. Watch, verify the facts, and decide for yourself. Subscribe for long-form investigations, no left, no right — forward. Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    25 min
  2. Ukraine, Energy, and Power: A Middle-Ground Conversation with Joe Edgar

    5D AGO

    Ukraine, Energy, and Power: A Middle-Ground Conversation with Joe Edgar

    Send us a text 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm Ukraine. Russia. Energy. Government power. Everyone has a take — very few have firsthand experience. ☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm Help us take this show on the road, and tour! In this episode of The Middle Ground Mic, Joe Steagall sits down with entrepreneur and investor Joe Edgar, who has built companies in Ukraine, worked inside U.S. government funding systems, and lived the reality behind the headlines. This isn’t cheerleading. It isn’t propaganda. And it isn’t partisan spin. We break down:  – Why Ukraine isn’t the simple good-vs-evil story you’re being sold  – How energy policy, clean tech, and geopolitics actually intersect  – The uncomfortable truth about government incentives, corruption, and power  – Why libertarians, conservatives, and progressives all miss key parts of this debate No left. No right. Forward. Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    1h 52m
  3. Big Tech Knows AI Is Dangerous — So Why Are We Letting Them Decide?

    DEC 17

    Big Tech Knows AI Is Dangerous — So Why Are We Letting Them Decide?

    Send us a text 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm The conversation delves into the interconnectedness of social media and its impact on society, particularly focusing on censorship and the implications for youth. The speaker expresses concerns about the influence of social media executives and their decisions regarding product accessibility for their own children, highlighting a potential disconnect between corporate practices and public welfare. takeaways Social media has a profound impact on society.Censorship is a contentious issue that affects free speech.The decisions of social media CEOs reflect their understanding of the platform's risks.Youth are particularly vulnerable to the effects of social media.There is a disparity between how executives treat their children and the general public's access to social media.Censorship can lead to significant societal damage.The conversation highlights the need for transparency in social media practices.Understanding the motives behind censorship is crucial for public discourse.The influence of social media on youth should be a priority for parents and policymakers.Awareness of social media's impact can lead to better decision-making. New Teeth. Fresh smile. Click here.Fresh smile. 🦷 Fresh Mouth Club delivers real dental care that works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    1h 41m
  4. What Is Happening in Michigan? Funding Cuts, Voter Rolls, and a State on Edge

    DEC 15

    What Is Happening in Michigan? Funding Cuts, Voter Rolls, and a State on Edge

    Send us a text 👉 Support independent dialogue:  https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm Michigan just had one of its most revealing weeks — and almost no one is connecting the dots. In this Finding The Middle: Local Edition, we break down the biggest Michigan stories from the past week and what’s coming next: • The $645 million Lansing funding power move and why it shattered trust • Dana Nessel, voter rolls, and why election confidence is cracking again • Detroit’s leadership transition and what it means for the entire state • Public safety fears after another Michigan shooting • Winter reality, infrastructure stress, and who pays the price • Marijuana taxes, school health transparency, and farmer mental health This isn’t left vs right. It’s systems vs people. If you’re tired of spin, fear-bait, and half-truths, this episode is for you. No Left. No Right. Forward.acoffee.com/tmgm New Teeth. Fresh smile. Click here.Fresh smile. 🦷 Fresh Mouth Club delivers real dental care that works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    25 min
  5. Big Food & Big Pharma: The Business of Keeping You Sick (PART 1)

    DEC 13

    Big Food & Big Pharma: The Business of Keeping You Sick (PART 1)

    Send us a text 🚨 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 the American food system and healthcare system quietly fused into a single profit machine — one that thrives when chronic disease explodes. In this episode, we break down: 🔥 How ultra-processed food became over 60% of the American diet  🔥 Why obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer skyrocketed  🔥 How food is engineered for addiction — not nutrition  🔥 The shocking health comparisons between the U.S. and countries like Japan, France, and Italy  🔥 Why 90% of America’s $5 trillion healthcare bill is chronic disease  🔥 How Big Food creates the illness — and Big Pharma monetizes the aftermath This isn’t about left vs right.  This is about truth vs profit. PART 1 focuses on the problem — the food, the system, and the sickness. PART 2 (coming soon) focuses on solutions, accountability, and how to fight back. 🚨 Watch the UNFILTERED version on Rumble (recommended): 👉 https://tmgm.short.gy/7W8hLz Other platforms:  🎧 Spotify: https://tmgm.short.gy/CPYnFK 📺 YouTube: https://tmgm.short.gy/Ela0rL Follow The Middle Ground Mic for Part 2. No left. No right. Forward. New Teeth. Fresh smile. Click here.Fresh smile. 🦷 Fresh Mouth Club delivers real dental care that works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    34 min
  6. The REAL JFK: Sickly, Rebellious, Brilliant — A Truth America Forgot

    DEC 12

    The REAL JFK: Sickly, Rebellious, Brilliant — A Truth America Forgot

    Send us a text https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm what 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 MiddleGround Mic to reveal the shocking, inspiring, and deeply human journey of a young man who was never supposed to become president. Before the speeches, before Camelot — JFK was:  • chronically sick  • overlooked by his father  • overshadowed by his older brother  • rebellious, witty, and underestimated  • forged through war, pain, failure, and adversity In this detailed interview, we break down:  • JFK’s brutal early health battles  • The rivalry with Joe Jr. that shaped him  • His eye-opening travels through pre-WWII Europe  • The truth behind the PT-109 rescue  • The real reasons Americans connected with him  • The leadership traits that still matter today PLUS — a Fact or Fiction Lightning Round where Scott answers the tough questions about JFK’s charm, his flaws, and whether Jack would’ve ever been president if Joe Jr. survived. This episode goes deeper than the myth — and reveals the man who had to fight for every ounce of greatness he achieved. 👉 Check out Scott’s work + rare JFK photos: https://www.scottbadler.net 👉 Subscribe to The MiddleGround Mic No Left. No Right. Forward. #JFK #History #Leadership #Politics #PT109 #Kennedy #AmericanHistory New Teeth. Fresh smile. Click here.Fresh smile. 🦷 Fresh Mouth Club delivers real dental care that works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    43 min
  7. Is the China Threat Real or Manufactured? A Former White House Fellow Explains.

    DEC 10

    Is the China Threat Real or Manufactured? A Former White House Fellow Explains.

    Send us a text 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 understand the gap between political narratives and real policy like he does. In this episode, we cover: 0:00 – Intro 1:00 – How America built a distorted view of China 2:30 – The biggest myths shaping U.S.–China policy 4:00 – National security realities: Taiwan, AI, and semiconductors 7:30 – What the media gets wrong 10:00 – Z’s insider experience in D.C. 14:00 – Chinese American communities caught in political crossfire 18:00 – TikTok, chips, and the tech war 25:00 – Why fear-based policy makes America weaker 30:00 – What a smarter U.S.–China strategy looks like 35:00 – The future of global power 40:00 – Lightning round: war, AI, TikTok, and American strength 45:00 – Outro New Teeth. Fresh smile. Click here.Fresh smile. 🦷 Fresh Mouth Club delivers real dental care that works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    1h 17m
  8. The Michigan Murder Case That Exposed a Broken System

    DEC 7

    The Michigan Murder Case That Exposed a Broken System

    Send us a text 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 health breakdowns, and systemic failure in rural Michigan. We break down: • The final 24 hours before she vanished   • The search that uncovered troubling clues   • The shocking discovery in the woods   • The accusations against her own mother and stepfather   • How Michigan’s overwhelmed safety net failed her   • Why this case matters statewide   This is a painful but necessary conversation — and one that exposes the deeper truth about the systems meant to protect our most vulnerable. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to a Tragic True Crime Story 00:44 The Disappearance and Initial Investigation 02:07 Understanding the Victim's Background 03:31 The Investigation Deepens 05:24 The Discovery of the Body 07:18 The Psychological Aspects of the Crime 08:35 Systemic Failures and Community Response 10:18 The Aftermath and Community Grief 15:32 Lessons Learned and Future Prevention 18:26 Conclusion and Call to Action Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    20 min
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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.

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