The Middle with Jeremy Hobson

Jeremy Hobson
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The Middle with Jeremy Hobson is a national call-in talk show where Americans from across the political and geographic spectrum come together to talk through the biggest issues facing the country. Each week, Jeremy Hobson, DJ Tolliver, expert guests, and listeners from around the U.S. tackle topics ranging from politics and technology to culture, healthcare, relationships, and the economy — with real conversations from people living in the middle of the story. The goal: less shouting, more understanding. Join the conversation live by calling 1-844-4-MIDDLE or visiting listentothemiddle.com.

  1. The Challenges Facing Teachers

    2d ago

    The Challenges Facing Teachers

    On this episode of The Middle, we ask: what are the biggest challenges facing teachers today?From burnout and budget cuts to the rise of AI in the classroom and the persistent threat of school shootings, educators are navigating a growing list of complex issues that can make it harder to help every student succeed.Jeremy is joined by Hechinger Report editor and writer Jill Barshay and Kurt Russell, a high school history teacher in Oberlin, Ohio, who was named the 2022 National Teacher of the Year.As always, we hear from listeners across the country to get your perspective on the state of education and the challenges facing teachers today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  2. Is Social Media the New Tobacco?

    6d ago

    Is Social Media the New Tobacco?

    On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with journalist Femi Oke about social media addiction, and whether current fears about it are starting to cause a backlash among users. They also talk about the benefits of social media, and about how journalists have used it in the past and how that has changed over the years. Listeners from across the country weigh in with their thoughts as well. #SocialMedia #DigitalCulture #MediaLiteracy #PublicDiscourse #DigitalCommunication #SocialMediaImpact #OnlineCommunities #Misinformation #FutureOfMedia #TechAndSociety #DigitalLife #MediaInnovation #NewsMedia #InformationAge #DigitalCitizenship #SocialNetworks #MediaTrends #TheFollowUp #FemiOke #DigitalTransformation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min
  3. What is Social Media Addiction Doing to Us?

    Jun 12

    What is Social Media Addiction Doing to Us?

    On this episode of The Middle, we ask: what is social media addiction doing to us? The average American is spending hours per day on social media apps like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook. Studies have shown that social media addiction can lead to depression, lack of sleep, even weight gain. Jeremy is joined by Dino Ambrosi, founder of Project Reboot, which aims to help young people reset their tech habits. As always, we take calls from listeners across the country to hear your perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  4. How Trump Lost Public Support for his Immigration Crackdown

    Jun 9

    How Trump Lost Public Support for his Immigration Crackdown

    On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with Tribune Content Agency columnist Mary Sanchez in Kansas City about how President Trump's immigration crackdown has affected immigrants and the economy overall, and why Trump has lost so much public support for his efforts in the last 18 months. Listeners from across the country weigh in with their own thoughts as well. #Immigration #BorderSecurity #ImmigrationReform #USPolitics #BorderCrisis #MigrantCrisis #AsylumSeekers #ImmigrantRights #SecureTheBorder #DACA #Dreamers #Citizenship #IllegalImmigration #LegalImmigration #RefugeesWelcome #MigrationPolicy #BorderPatrol #HumanRights #AmericaFirst #ImmigrationPolicy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min
  5. How Has Immigration Enforcement Changed Since Minneapolis? (Part Two)

    Jun 4

    How Has Immigration Enforcement Changed Since Minneapolis? (Part Two)

    On this special episode of The Middle, we continue our conversation about federal immigration enforcement recorded before a live audience in St. Paul, Minnesota shortly after the fatal shootings of two American citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal immigration agents earlier this year. Later, Jeremy gets an update from Minnesota Public Radio's Catherine Richert on how the shootings and continued ICE presence shape life across Minnesota today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    25 min
  6. How Has Immigration Enforcement Changed Since Minneapolis? (Part One)

    Jun 2

    How Has Immigration Enforcement Changed Since Minneapolis? (Part One)

    On this special episode of The Middle, we’re bringing you a conversation recorded before a live audience in St. Paul earlier this year shortly after the fatal shootings of two American citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.Jeremy is joined by Minnesota Public Radio's Catharine Richert.Before that conversation, Jeremy speaks with CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez about how federal immigration enforcement has evolved in the months following the shootings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    29 min
  7. Would You Move for Lower Taxes?

    May 29

    Would You Move for Lower Taxes?

    On this episode of The Middle, we ask: would you move to another state for a lower tax burden? As taxes becoming an increasingly political issue, some states are positioning themselves as more attractive to residents and businesses with lower-tax policies, while others are expanding taxes on high earners and large corporations. Jeremy is joined by Tax Foundation senior fellow Jared Walczak and Betsey Stevenson, former Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor, now a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan. Plus, as always, we take calls from listeners across the country to hear your perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min
  8. Top AV Expert on the Future of Driving

    May 26

    Top AV Expert on the Future of Driving

    On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with author and transportation expert Andrew Miller about the latest developments in self-driving cars, and what their rapid expansion means for the future of driving as a whole. Listeners across the country weigh in with their own thoughts and questions.  #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDrivingCars #AVTechnology #AutonomousDriving #FutureOfMobility #MobilityTech #SmartMobility #DriverlessCars #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ElectricVehicles #EVs #TransportationTech #ConnectedCars #MobilityInnovation #AutomotiveTech #Robotaxi #SmartCities #Innovation #TechNews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    29 min
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The Middle with Jeremy Hobson is a national call-in talk show where Americans from across the political and geographic spectrum come together to talk through the biggest issues facing the country. Each week, Jeremy Hobson, DJ Tolliver, expert guests, and listeners from around the U.S. tackle topics ranging from politics and technology to culture, healthcare, relationships, and the economy — with real conversations from people living in the middle of the story. The goal: less shouting, more understanding. Join the conversation live by calling 1-844-4-MIDDLE or visiting listentothemiddle.com.

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  • Creator
    Jeremy Hobson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    226
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © f2f4a5f0-10c4-11f1-8c73-c33ec0753064
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    The Middle with Jeremy Hobson

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