The Middle Ground Mic

Joe

Tired of partisan b******t tearing America apart while politicians hide behind excuses and sacred cows get endless protection? Step into The MiddleGround Mic, the no-compromise centrist politics podcast that refuses to play nice with extremes. No Left. No Right. Forward. Hosted by Joseph Steagall, we deliver militant centrism at full throttle — ripping apart hypocrisy from every angle, calling out the nonsense on both sides, and hammering pragmatic, zero-BS fixes for the real fights: elections, foreign policy disasters, border security failures, economic meltdown, and community breakdowns in this fractured mess of a country.Regularly hitting the top 30 in U.S. News Commentary with over 750,000 downloads and rising fast, we bring raw, bipartisan truth from thought leaders, journalists, policymakers, and actual people — not scripted talking heads. This is the honesty, clarity, and politics without tribal loyalty that the mainstream media won’t touch.Being MiddleGround or centrist isn’t weakness or fence-sitting — it’s being a straight-up warrior against the insanity of echo chambers, armed with facts and the spine to say what everyone else is too scared to. If you’re independent, moderate, or just sick of the screaming on both ends, lock in for no-fluff episodes that cut through the noise, rebuild real trust, and force real progress.Watch full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify for unfiltered visuals and deeper cuts. Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications now for weekly reality checks — and rate and review to help push us higher. No sacred cows protected. No side gets a free pass.

  1. Elites Crushed Burr... Now They're After Trump! (Swamp Exposed – Must-See!)

    16H AGO

    Elites Crushed Burr... Now They're After Trump! (Swamp Exposed – Must-See!)

    Send a text 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 attacks, media hatchet jobs, and weaponized courts. Trump: Endless indictments, nonstop lawfare, and the same institutional resistance—200+ years later. We rip into media bias dating back to Hamilton, government waste, subsidy scams jacking up prices, socialism creeping in through policy, and why the outrage machine keeps Americans divided. This one hurts… but knowledge is power. Go deeper with Dennis Brennan’s book: D.C. Swamp Strikes Back → https://www.amazon.com/D-C-Swamp-Strikes-Back-separated/dp/B0FH66PHNL Patterns aren’t coincidences—they’re warnings. What’s YOUR take? Hit play and let’s talk. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chaos and Politics 02:44 Cultural Fights vs. Economic Issues 11:27 The Role of Power and Accountability 14:06 Populism and the Working Class 17:06 Healthcare and Economic Policies 19:52 Historical Patterns in Politics 22:52 The Influence of Charismatic Leaders 25:36 The Impact of Political Divisions 28:23 The Role of the Media in Politics 31:00 The Future of Political Discourse 33:57 Conclusion: Learning from History 56:24 newsPolitics-underscore-high.wav Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    57 min
  2. Monday Mayhem: Epstein Unredacted + Trump's Gorilla Meme Firestorm

    3D AGO

    Monday Mayhem: Epstein Unredacted + Trump's Gorilla Meme Firestorm

    Send a text This week on Finding The Middle: Congress views unredacted Epstein files TODAY (Feb 9, 2026) – 3.5M+ pages from DOJ, new names, potential bombshells. Victims’ lawyers rage: NOT ENOUGH redactions – survivors exposed, death threats, lives shattered. Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth in deposition, offers clemency to clear Trump/Clinton. Trump's deleted gorilla meme on Obamas sparks racist backlash – distraction or coincidence? We dive deep: Historical probes (1996 ignored reports, 2005 Palm Beach, 2007 draft indictment, Acosta's 2008 "poor judgment" plea deal), Maxwell's 2021 trial (5 convictions, 20-year sentence, appeals rejected), Polymarket odds (jail 18–24%, charges 44%). No left, no right – just forward facts and middle-ground questions. Subscribe, Full show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble.  Support independent journalism: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm – your coffee keeps us going! CHAPTERS 00:00 — Opening the Middle   Why truth, transparency, and victim protection are colliding right now 03:30 — Epstein Files Released   Millions of pages drop — and redaction failures expose survivors 09:45 — Victims Put at Risk   Names, emails, images leaked, triggering threats and retraumatization 16:30 — DOJ Fallout & Congressional Review   Files pulled back as lawmakers review unredacted records behind closed doors 23:45 — Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted   What the 2021 trial proved and why her 2026 silence matters 31:30 — A History of Institutional Failure   How Epstein avoided accountability through sweetheart deals and elite protection 40:15 — The Gorilla Meme Distraction   Why offensive political outrage overshadowed survivor harm 47:30 — Closing the Middle   Why victims’ rights come first — and how trust gets rebuilt Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    18 min
  3. Middle Ground: Dalia al-Aqidi on Fixing Minneapolis vs Ilhan Omar

    JAN 30

    Middle Ground: Dalia al-Aqidi on Fixing Minneapolis vs Ilhan Omar

    Send us a text Minneapolis is under intense national scrutiny — from public safety concerns to immigration enforcement and declining trust in political leadership. In this episode of The Middle Ground Mic, Joe sits down with Dalia al-Aqidi, an Iraqi-American journalist, legal immigrant, and congressional candidate running against Representative Ilhan Omar in Minnesota’s Fifth District. Rather than leaning into partisan outrage, this conversation takes a middle-ground approach to the issues shaping Minneapolis today. Dalia explains why she believes the city needs a renewed focus on public safety, accountability in law enforcement, community trust, and bipartisan solutions to address economic and social challenges. Topics include the long-term impact of defunding the police, immigration reform from a legal immigrant’s perspective, political leadership during unrest, and what effective representation should look like for Minneapolis residents. 🔗 Learn more about Dalia al-Aqidi’s campaign:  👉 https://www.daliaforcongress.org Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dalia al-Aqidi 01:01 Dalia’s Background and Immigration Story 02:36 Public Safety and Law Enforcement in Minneapolis 04:56 Political Leadership and Community Trust 07:25 The Impact of Defunding the Police 09:19 Bipartisanship and Political Solutions 10:00 Immigration and Community Dynamics 11:13 Economic Challenges and Public Assistance 12:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions  🎙️ The Middle Ground Mic No Left. No Right. Forward. Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    27 min
  4. Iran Is Executing Thousands — That’s Not Strength, That’s Panic

    JAN 25

    Iran Is Executing Thousands — That’s Not Strength, That’s Panic

    Send us a text Iran has executed over 2,200 people in 2025 alone. Is this a sign of power — or a regime on the brink of collapse? In this episode of The Middle Ground Mic, Joe is joined by Zolal Habibi, a human rights and women’s rights advocate and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). They discuss Iran’s escalating executions, mass arrests, nationwide protests, internet shutdowns, and why women and young people are increasingly leading the resistance. Zolal explains why both foreign intervention and diplomatic appeasement have failed — and what a real, Iranian-led alternative could look like. This episode explores: • Why executions spike when regimes lose control • The role of women in Iran’s resistance movement • The legacy of the 1988 massacre • Why Iranians reject war and dictatorship alike • What accountability without invasion looks like A grounded, honest conversation about Iran’s future — and why it matters to the world. RESOURCES & LINKS: Learn more about the Iranian resistance: https://maryamrajavi4change.com National Council of Resistance of Iran: https://www.ncr-iran.org Iran Human Rights Monitoring: https://iran-hrm.com Organization of Iranian American Communities: https://oiac.org Iran Freedom: https://iranfreedom.org Chapters 00:00 The State of Iran: Fear and Control 02:46 Uprisings and Resistance: A Historical Perspective 05:23 The Role of Leadership in the Iranian Resistance 08:02 The Nature of Protests: Unity and Diversity 10:57 The Impact of Internet Shutdowns on Communication 13:30 The Psychological Warfare of the Regime 16:18 The Evolution of Resistance Units 19:00 The Role of Women in the Resistance 21:54 The Roadmap for a Free Iran 24:50 Empowerment Through Perseverance 27:08 The 10-Point Plan for a Free Iran 31:08 The Regime's Last Chapter 37:04 International Accountability and Support 43:30 Connecting for Change Support the show 🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨 BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm

    45 min

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Tired of partisan b******t tearing America apart while politicians hide behind excuses and sacred cows get endless protection? Step into The MiddleGround Mic, the no-compromise centrist politics podcast that refuses to play nice with extremes. No Left. No Right. Forward. Hosted by Joseph Steagall, we deliver militant centrism at full throttle — ripping apart hypocrisy from every angle, calling out the nonsense on both sides, and hammering pragmatic, zero-BS fixes for the real fights: elections, foreign policy disasters, border security failures, economic meltdown, and community breakdowns in this fractured mess of a country.Regularly hitting the top 30 in U.S. News Commentary with over 750,000 downloads and rising fast, we bring raw, bipartisan truth from thought leaders, journalists, policymakers, and actual people — not scripted talking heads. This is the honesty, clarity, and politics without tribal loyalty that the mainstream media won’t touch.Being MiddleGround or centrist isn’t weakness or fence-sitting — it’s being a straight-up warrior against the insanity of echo chambers, armed with facts and the spine to say what everyone else is too scared to. If you’re independent, moderate, or just sick of the screaming on both ends, lock in for no-fluff episodes that cut through the noise, rebuild real trust, and force real progress.Watch full video episodes on YouTube and Spotify for unfiltered visuals and deeper cuts. Subscribe, follow, and turn on notifications now for weekly reality checks — and rate and review to help push us higher. No sacred cows protected. No side gets a free pass.

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