Middle Theory

Micah Hanks
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News, current events, history, and politics... without the slant of the mainstream. On the Middle Theory podcast, Micah Hanks provides an independent, nonpartisan look at what's happening in the world, and always with a nod to the lessons history can teach us. The tone is often dark, but with a penchant for humor, aimed at creating images in the mind and colors in the listener's ear while diving into the issues of today. Hanks takes an approach that is skeptical and highly caffeinated, asking hard questions about news, politics, cultural trends, historical events, and other relevant topics. Middle Theory is willing to ask questions and address viewpoints that many listeners will disagree with, but also cause them to think critically and challenge their own ideas and ideologies. Join us for a mental foray into the "radical center" on Middle Theory.

  1. Military Industrial Complexities | 03.05.26.

    5D AGO

    Military Industrial Complexities | 03.05.26.

    This week, the United States and Israel's war with Iran, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," continues to escalate amid concerns over what its long term impacts could be, and echoes of Dwight Eisenhower's warnings about a "military industrial complex."  On Saturday, the world learned that the United States and Israel had launched strikes on Iran, following several weeks of unsuccessful attempts at diplomacy. Dubbed "Operation Epic Fury," the Pentagon's effort has received mixed feedback, with many still questioning the exact reasoning behind the U.S.'s decision to enter the military campaign, as well as what its longer-term impacts will be on the global economy, international relations, and more.  In our analysis, we take a deep look at the history of U.S. relations with Iran, what led to the current conflict, the present state of the campaign, and what we have learned in the first several days of Operation Epic Fury. However, broader questions about the current war in Iran and the U.S. defense establishment, which include the role of artificial intelligence, also come to mind, evoking concerns over Dwight Eisenhower's famous decades-old warnings about the influence of a "military industrial complex."  This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to all the casualties of the ongoing unrest in Iran, including U.S. military personnel and innocent civilians killed during the recent military conflict, and the Iranian citizens wrongly killed during mass protests earlier this year.  If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: DOLLARS FOR DONUTS Len Tower  Tania Biswas SHOW NOTES TRUMP: Operation Epic Fury Update, President Donald J. Trump  HEGSETH/CAINE: Secretary of War and CJCS, Air Force Gen. Dan  Caine, Hold Press Briefing HISTORY: History of US-Iran relations: From the 1953 regime change to Trump strikes   WHAT LED TO WAR: How Trump Decided to Go to War With Iran - The New York Times BUT WHY ARE WE THERE? Analysis: The Trump team's shifting story on war with Iran  The goalposts of the Iran war keep shifting  NOWHERE TO HIDE: As Maduro and Khamenei Learned, It's Harder Than Ever for Leaders to Hide MISLEADING: The Secretary of Defense Is Misleading the American People | Cato at Liberty Blog  HOLY WAR? U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for "Armageddon," Return of Jesus  MAYBE NOT: Questions Mount Over Viral Claims of Apocalyptic Iran War Briefings in the Military WHAT PEOPLE THINK: Trump's airstrikes on Iran are unpopular, Post  poll finds  AFTER THE FALL: Who Would Lead a Post-Islamic Republic Iran?  ANTHROPIC ISSUES: Anthropic CEO Amodei says Pentagon's threats 'do not change our position' on AI  ADMODI STATEMENT: Statement from Dario Amodei on Anthropic discussions with the Dept. of War  SUPPLY CHAIN RISK: 'Incoherent': Hegseth's Anthropic ultimatum confounds AI policymakers To send us feedback, you can email us here. Follow Middle Theory on X.com here. Donate to the program here.

    1h 8m
  2. Justice For the Few

    FEB 27

    Justice For the Few

    This week, fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein controversy continues as new accusations of a Department of Justice cover-up emerge.  Following the arrests of former Prince Andrew and former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson, and now the resignations of World Economic Forum President Borge Brende and former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein continues to haunt his former associates among the powerful and elite. Yet little seems to be occurring within the U.S. Department of Justice in the way of bringing actual justice for the victims of Epstein's crimes.  We examine the renewed bipartisan effort in Washington that is bringing new demands for investigation into Epstein's associates, as well as concerning new information that has come to light, suggesting the DOJ may have intentionally withheld—or removed—shocking allegations investigated by the FBI regarding President Donald Trump that appeared in some of the Epstein files. This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to the victims of crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and his circle of associates, with the hope that justice will be brought to those responsible.  If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: DOLLARS FOR DONUTS ((( CRICKETS )))  SHOW NOTES STORAGE: Revealed: The contents of Epstein's secret storage locker  BRENDE: Epstein Files claim another scalp: President of World Economic Forum Borge Brende quits SUMMERS: Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties  ANDREW: Former Prince Andrew arrested following Epstein files revelations MANDELSON: Police in Britain arrest former ambassador to US Peter Mandelson in Epstein probe MAD MASSIE: Thomas Massie names Epstein conspirators HILLARY CLINTON: Hillary Clinton accuses Oversight Republicans of 'political theater' CLINTON STATEMENT: Opening statement the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee MEANWHILE AT THE BUREAU: At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago case are fired SOLLENBERGER: DOJ Removed Record of Multiple FBI Interviews with Underage Trump Accuser TRUMP WITHHOLDINGS: US justice department accused of withholding Trump-related Epstein files  SCHUMER: Schumer holds briefing after reports DOJ withheld Epstein files with Trump allegations To send us feedback, you can email us here. Follow Middle Theory on X.com here. Donate to the program here.

    44 min
  3. The Search for Nancy Guthrie

    FEB 21

    The Search for Nancy Guthrie

    This week, as the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie continues, we examine the latest developments in the tragic disappearance that has shocked the entire nation.  Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026, marking the beginning of a multi-agency investigation that has gripped Americans as law enforcement works against the clock to determine her whereabouts. The 84-year-old mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, Nancy was last seen entering her home after being dropped off by her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, at her residence in Catalina Foothills, Arizona.  As the investigation continues, we examine what is known about the case, what the imagery of the suspect filmed outside her doorstep on the night of her disappearance reveals, and the crucial missteps early in the investigation that have complicated the search, which has now remained underway for weeks amid concerns for the missing woman's well-being.  This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to Nancy Guthrie and her family: our hearts remain with them in this difficult time, and we continue to pray for her safe return to her loved ones.  Image Credit: Federal Bureau of Investigation/Public Domain. If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here:   DOLLARS FOR DONUTS Jonathan Walsh Jon Haskins   Connie Fletcher  Tania Biswas SHOW NOTES GUTHRIE KIDNAPPING: Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation draws scrutiny as case drags on YEARS? Pima County Sheriff says it may take "years" to find Nancy Guthrie  TIMELINE: Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance: Timeline and Key Developments  STRANGE SWAT: 'Mindblowing': Reaction to Friday night's Guthrie-related SWAT op in the Foothills  GLOVES OFF: FBI: DNA from glove near Guthrie home appears to match glove worn by suspect : NPR  MULTIPLE GLOVES? Multiple additional gloves found by The Post in same area near Nancy Guthrie's house where FBI found potential evidence  2000 MILES: Expert fumes 'every hour matters' as Nancy Guthrie cops use DNA lab 2000 miles away   FAMILY CLEARED: Tommaso Cioni, Guthrie Family Cleared as Suspects in Nancy Guthrie Case  MISSTEPS: Opinion: Missteps in Guthrie probe undermine confidence, former SWAT leader says  MEXICO? FBI Contacts Mexican Authorities in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping, New Ransom Demand ACCOMPLICE? Accomplice not ruled out in Nancy Guthrie disappearance, Arizona sheriff says  SALTY SPECULATION: In Guthrie Mystery, Rampant Speculation Is Like 'Salt on the Open Wound'   BONDI: Pam Bondi Admits DOJ Has a Secret Domestic Terrorist List  AUDIO: Rep. Scanlon questions Attorney General Pam Bondi in oversight hearing COERCION: Platforms bend over backward to help DHS censor ICE critics, advocates say  ICE AGENTS GONE WILD: ICE Agent Moons People Protesting Against Minnesota Shootings CBP employee in Minnesota charged after reportedly being found 'covered in vomit' in car  ICE Reportedly Stole a 10th Grader's Phone, Then Seemingly Sold It for Cash More Than 40 Instances Where DHS Agents Have Used Banned Choke Holds TEACHER KILLED: Georgia teacher killed in crash during  DHS/ICE chase JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Follow Middle Theory on X.com here. Donate to the program here.

    1h 9m
  4. "Domestic Terrorists"

    FEB 14

    "Domestic Terrorists"

    This week, as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announces the end of its immigration enforcement crackdown in Minnesota, we examine the stories of American citizens who have been injured or negatively affected by the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, and later mischaracterized as "domestic terrorists."  As "Operation Metro Surge" comes to an end in Minnesota, questions linger about the effectiveness of DHS operations amid recent testimony provided to members of Congress by U.S. citizens whose lives were impacted by ICE activities. These include Marimar Martinez, a Chicago teacher's assistant who was shot five times by an ICE agent in the days after she became a target of DHS surveillance based on her online activities, and Aliyah Rahman, a disabled woman who was dragged from her vehicle during recent ICE activities in Minneapolis. Like many Americans in recent days, both of these U.S. citizens were labeled "domestic terrorists" by the DHS; we examine the mixed messaging, lies, and potential cover-up of evidence exposing wrongful actions taken against Americans like Martinez and Rahman, as well as questions over the legality of similar activities that apparently targeted several U.S. citizens during recent DHS operations. Finally, we also look at a recent bombshell report in the Wall Street Journal that exposes chaos in DHS leadership, and finally, the creeping authoritarianism evidenced by recent events that unfolded in the skies over El Paso, Texas.  This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to the American citizens who have lost their lives, have been injured, or whose rights and property have been infringed upon during recent immigration enforcement activities undertaken in the United States.  Image Credit: Chad Davis/Wikimedia/CC 4.0 If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here:   DOLLARS FOR DONUTS Jonathan Walsh  Jon Haskins   Connie Fletcher  Tania Biswas SHOW NOTES HOMAN: Trump border czar Tom Homan announces Minnesota immigration surge is ending  MARTINEZ: Lawyers of Chicago woman shot by feds say documents show DHS lies about investigations TESTIMONY: Text of Written Statement from Marimar Martinez AUDIO: Marimar Martinez describes being shot 5 times by CBP agent  DHS Panics Over New Bodycam Footage of Marimar Martinez Shooting | The New Republic  PEPPER BALLS: Judge orders restrictions on federal tactics against ICE protesters after Chicago-area pastor shot with pepper balls  RAHMAN: Minneapolis police chief says video of ICE arrest "pisses me off" - CBS News TESTIMONY: Text of Written Statement from Aliya Rahman AUDIO: Minneapolis resident and U.S. citizen Aliya Rahman describes being detained by ICE  ACTIVIST: Woman dragged from car by ICE agents in Minnesota ID'd as LGBT and racial justice activist  Much of DHS set to shut down as Democrats demand new restraints on ICE  A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem's Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS - WSJ  NOTAM EXCUSES: The Mystery at the El Paso Airport JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Follow Middle Theory on X.com here. Donate to the program here.

    1h 16m
  5. Jeffrey Epstein: An American Haunting

    FEB 9

    Jeffrey Epstein: An American Haunting

    This week, following the release of a massive trove of documents by the U.S. Department of Justice related to Jeffrey Epstein, we examine the main takeaways and look at why the file release is raising new questions about the disgraced financier and sex offender's death.  The sordid story of Jeffrey Epstein, as well as the intrigue surrounding his fortune, his alleged associations with the U.S. Intelligence Community, and connections to American politicians and other high-profile individuals, has become a story that won't go away. In recent months, the late sex offender's past associations with President Donald Trump, as well as those he had with former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and many others, have seen renewed focus leading up to the release of millions of new documents by the DOJ related to its investigations into Epstein. This week on Middle Theory, we examine the main takeaways from the newest release amid ongoing independent reviews by media outlets (including this one), as well as why some new information coming to light has placed renewed scrutiny on the circumstances leading up to Epstein's death in a New York correctional facility on August 10, 2019.  This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to the victims of crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and his network of associates.  If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: DOLLARS FOR DONUTS Matt Moninger  Declan McKiblen  Vincent Sorise  Tania Biswas  Jeffrey Lightner Neil Wilson  SHOW NOTES EPSTEIN: What 3 million new documents tell us about Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein | CNN Politics    TRUMP: How Trump Appears in the Epstein Files - The New York Times  WORST: Latest Epstein files release: Allegations of rape, murder, worse, involving Donald Trump  PIZZAGATE: The New  Files Are Reopening the Pizzagate Box | Vanity Fair  ESPIONAGE: Epstein's sex empire was 'KGB honeytrap': Pedophile financier had talks with Putin REMOVAL: DOJ Removes New Epstein Files That Mention Wild Trump Sex Allegations, Including Rape  REDACTION FAIL: Epstein victims' lawyers ask court to order DOJ to take down Epstein files website MORE: Epstein files must be taken down, victims demand  THE NIGHT EPSTEIN DIED: In cell where Jeffrey Epstein died, a scene of disarray that never underwent thorough inspection, experts said - CBS News  MYSTERY INMATE? Who entered Epstein's jail tier the night of his death? Newly released video logs appear to contradict official accounts. - CBS News  DYING BEFORE DEATH: Statement announcing Jeffrey Epstein's death emerges from files... but it's dated a day before he killed himself  TARTAGLIONE: They 'wanted both Epstein and me dead': Jeffrey Epstein's cellmate levels extraordinary claim that the government 'deliberately' left pedophile unprotected in jail cell JESSICA KRAUS: Media Is Purposely Twisting Nicholas Tartaglione's Case  KILLER CLAIM: The night Jeffrey Epstein claimed his cellmate tried to kill him - CBS News  KRAUS & TARTAGLIONE: Epstein's Cellmate: "Yes, He Killed Himself"    GHISLAINE: Transcript of Interviews with Ghislaine Maxwell IMPLICATING TRUMP? Epstein Prosecutors Offered Freedom If He Implicated Trump: Cellmate | WBZ  GHISLAINE: Ghislaine Maxwell is finally going to face Congress  CLINTONS & MAXWELL: Epstein Files Reveal Scope of Ghislaine Maxwell's Role in Clinton Circle  TIMELINE: Clintons Get One Step Closer To Potential Jail Time After House Contempt Vote UPDATE: Clintons' Latest Offer on Epstein Testimony Is Rejected by House Committee - WSJ  CAPITULATION: Clintons Capitulate on Calls to Testify on Epstein - NYT UNNECESSARY FORCE? In Forcing the Clintons to Testify on Epstein, Comer Sets a New Precedent JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Follow Middle Theory on X.com here. Donate to the program here.

    1h 12m
  6. The Killing of Alex Pretti

    FEB 1

    The Killing of Alex Pretti

    This week, within days of the tragic shooting death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good, America has reached a tipping point in the aftermath of a second shooting incident involving the killing of Alex Pretti by agents with the Department of Homeland Security.  As outrage over Pretti's death ensues, we examine what videos of the tragic incident reveal, as well as the context provided by additional videos that have revealed earlier encounters between Pretti and ICE agents in Minneapolis. We also examine the contradictory statements provided by federal officials in the aftermath of the killing, and how the controversy reveals odd shifts in political ideology among Americans, as the killing of Pretti has seemingly prompted debate that conflicts with standard political views on gun ownership, the overreach of federal power, and a range of other issues.  This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to the memory of Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and to all those whose lives have been impacted by the recent events unfolding in Minneapolis and elsewhere in the country.  If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here:   SHOW NOTES TIMELINE: Minute-by-minute timeline of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti - ABC NEWS  AUDIO: NOEM Noem Speaks About Pretti Killing  AUDIO: DHS PRESS CONFERENCE: Bovino discusses Alex Pretti shooting LIAR LIAR: Jake Tap per Flags Deposition Lies After Bovino Challenge - Mediaite  NOT THE FIRST TIME: Alex Pretti Broke Rib in Earlier Encounter with DHS  VIDEO: Alex Pretti's first encounter with ICE agents  WHITE HOUSE BRIEF: White House blames shooting of ICU nurse in Minnesota on Democrats CHANGES: Timeline of Trump officials' changing comments on Pretti killing - USA TODAY  VISUAL INVESTIGATION: Visual investigation of shooting at odds with official statements - CBS MISINFO: Misinformation spreads about Alex  Pretti online  CARE FOR VETERANS: ICU nurse fatally shot by Border Patrol in Minneapolis cared for veterans BYE BYE BOVINO: Greg B ovino Loses His Job - The Atlantic  ON LEAVE: Federal Officers Who Fired at Pretti Placed on Leave - The New York Times  INVESTIGATION: DoJ opens federal civil rights investigation into killing of Pretti - The Guardian  BACKLASH: Trump reshuffles his Minnesota operation after backlash from second fatal shooting  DUELING MESSAGES: Trump Called for 'De-Escalation' in Minneapolis. It Didn't Last Long. - NYT  FALSE EQUIVALENCIES: Comparisons between Alex Pretti, Kyle Rittenhouse go viral on social media  BARNES vs FELIX: Why the Alex Pretti shooting leans toward justified force - barely : r/CCW NRA: "The NRA unequivocally believes that all law-abiding citizens have a right to keep and bear arms anywhere they have a legal right to be.  CONTEXT: Trump breaks with NRA as he faults Alex Pretti for carrying a gun  SIG SOUR? DHS probes whether agents killed VA n urse following accidental discharge during ICE raid  DEATHS: List of deaths in ICE detention - Wikipedia  BIG BROTHER: Fury as Amazon Ring Cameras Are Hooked Up to ICE System  TRACKING US: The powerful tools in ICE's arsena l to track suspects — and protesters  5 YEAR OLD DETAINEE: ICE detains boy, 5, in Minnesota as lawyer claims agents used him as 'bait' NO WARRANT: US citizen says ICE took him at gunpoint in only underwear despite frigid cold FBI NEWS: Journalists confront new reality in reporting after FBI raid FCC NEWS: FCC Targets Colbert and Kimmel in New Crackdown on Late-Night TV  DON LEMON: Trump's Agents Arrested Don Lemon. Then the Story Got Even Darker - New Republic  BONDI: "At my direction, early this morning federal agents arrested Don Lemon, Trahern Jeen Crews, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lydell Lundy, in connection with the coordinated attack on Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. More details soon."  BONDI: Pam Bondi, the Attorney General Who Never Says No - The Atlantic  EPSTEIN: What 3 million new documents tell us about Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein | CNN Politics  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.

    1h 40m
  7. Fire and ICE

    JAN 20

    Fire and ICE

    It's time to get back to work.  Chaos has erupted in the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota, following a deadly confrontation between federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and a 37-year-old mother of three, Renee Good, who was shot and killed by Jonathan Ross, a 10-year ICE veteran. In our analysis of the tragic events that led to Good's killing, we examine what is currently known about the circumstances leading up to the incident, as well as responses from state, local, and federal officials, and what multiple independent analyses of videos captured as the events unfolded have revealed. This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to the memory of Renee Good, and to all those whose lives have been impacted by the recent events unfolding in Minneapolis and elsewhere in the country.  If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here. SHOW NOTES HISTORY: First They Came – by Pastor Martin Niemöller - Holocaust Memorial Day Trust   PRELUDE: 2,000 federal agents sent to Minneapolis area to carry out 'largest immigration operation ever,' How Fraud Swamped Minnesota's Social Services System on Tim Walz's Watch  RENEE GOOD TIMELINE: Reports, videos show how ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Good Minneapolis responds to fatal shooting of woman by federal agent NARRATIVES EMERGE: Officials Dispute Federal Account of Fatal ICE Encounter in Minnesota Video shows ICE agent in Minneapolis fired at driver as vehicle veered past him Renee Nicole Good was Minneapolis 'ICE Watch' 'warrior' who trained to resist feds before shooting What is 'ICE Watch,' the group DHS claims Renee Good worked with Renee Macklin Good's wife releases statement about ICE shooting US woman killed by ICE agent called 'domestic terrorist': What it means How Renée Good ended up in a fatal confrontation with ICE in Minneapolis  INVESTIGATION: FBI's ICE Shooting Inquiry Examines Renee Good's Possible Ties to Activist Groups Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: Federal probe opened into Mayor Frey, Governor Walz  OUR HEMISPHERE: State Department on X: "This is OUR Hemisphere"  BAD OPTICS: Trump Labor Department's Chilling Slogan Draws Damning Comparisons  OBAMA: Obama: Imagine if I had done *ANY* of this VENTURA: "We're a third world country": Jesse Ventura on recent events in Minneapolis OPRAH: Oprah says America needs to find the "center"  JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.

    1h 25m
  8. This is Middle Theory

    05/12/2022

    This is Middle Theory

    This week, we ask how we became so polarized, and look at the underlying reasons for division in our culture in a discussion about the meaning behind the "Middle Theory."   Can't we all just get along? What are the roots of the conflicts we see in the world around us... from the geopolitical stage, to our neighborhoods and communities? Although polls over the years offer mixed results, a recurring theme is that voters often tend to be more moderate than the politicians they vote for. Why, then, does there appear to be so much polarization in society, both in politics, and in other areas of life? One result has been that many profess to be politically independent, entirely apolitical, or political "centrists" in an attempt to avoid the polarized viewpoints that so often predominate discussions in the media. And yet, an analysis of the range of ways people define "centrism" even gets confused... how can we have a discussion over the merits, or lack thereof, of a political philosophy when no one seems to agree on a definition for it? This has been one of the long-running themes of the Middle Theory podcast, and one that we explore in depth on this special edition of the podcast. This... is Middle Theory.  UKRAINE FUND: Support Ukraine Relief DOLLARS FOR DONUTS A special thank you to those who donated to the podcast this week: Jon Haskins Victoria Pinderski Jonathan Taylor John Lipartito James Malone If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here:   We also offer SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  SHOW NOTES CAWTHORN: Madison Cawthorn says 'blackmail won't win' after nude video surfaces MYSTERY MUSK: Elon Musk fans concerned after billionaire writes chilling post on Twitter about dying 'under mysterious circumstances  FED: Fed raises rates by half a percentage point — the biggest hike in two decades — to fight inflation  NO JOKE: "Nobody's Safe": Dave Chappelle Attack Raises Concerns for Performers POLARIZED: This Is The Reason American Politics Are So Polarized How Politics Got So Polarized | The New Yorker EVIDENCE: How Polarized are Citizens? Measuring Ideology from the Ground-Up Cross-Country Trends in Affective Polarization  CENTRIST MISCONCEPTIONS: The Problem with Balance: My Issue with Centrism Why You Shouldn't be a Centrist | YIP Institute   The Impossibility of Centrism - The Atlantic  THE MIDDLE WAY: Middle Way - Wikipedia JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.

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News, current events, history, and politics... without the slant of the mainstream. On the Middle Theory podcast, Micah Hanks provides an independent, nonpartisan look at what's happening in the world, and always with a nod to the lessons history can teach us. The tone is often dark, but with a penchant for humor, aimed at creating images in the mind and colors in the listener's ear while diving into the issues of today. Hanks takes an approach that is skeptical and highly caffeinated, asking hard questions about news, politics, cultural trends, historical events, and other relevant topics. Middle Theory is willing to ask questions and address viewpoints that many listeners will disagree with, but also cause them to think critically and challenge their own ideas and ideologies. Join us for a mental foray into the "radical center" on Middle Theory.

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  • Creator
    Micah Hanks
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Micah Hanks, All Rights Reserved.
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    Middle Theory

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