Behind The Ballot

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the latest in regards to the Ukraine Peace talks between Trump, Putin, and the EU. A summit between Zelensky, Trump, and Putin is expected in the next 2 weeks. Israel pushes to completely control Gaza and finish the ethnic cleansing while peace talks are underway, and Trump push's for the government to own 10% of Intel.

From becoming New Jersey’s youngest Chief of Staff at just 22, to serving as Roselle’s youngest mayor, to representing the 20th District in the NJ General Assembly — Jamel’s career has been defined by breaking barriers and building bridges. He’s served as Director of Public Works, advised RFK Jr. at the Department of Health and Human Services, and now leads JCH Strategy Group, driving change in he...

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the latest visits from Congress to Israel while their cabinet just voted to occupy Gaza indefinitely. Also, the latest on Trump's Census order and the possibilities behind it as well as the latest on Trump's Tariffs, including the exclusions being given to Nvidia, Apple, and TSMC. 

Mikal & Muhamed sit down and discuss the latest developments in Palestine, where Israel seeks to fully Militarily conquer Gaza for the first time since 2005. Trump's Tariffs and their effect on the American taxpayer, as well as the latest news from Texas regarding redistricting efforts. 

Mikal & Muhamed discuss The newly implemented Tariffs and which countries are subject to what rates, as well as the increasing China/Russia Oil trade and Trump's desperate attempts to do something about it. Also, Maxwell's possible immunity & recent jail change are discussed as well as the possible redistricting of maps in Texas and other states

Mikal & Muhamed discuss Trump's Tariffs and if they're effective, Texas Gerrymandering and how Dems may react, Epstein/Maxwell Developments, More Israel/Palestine news, and end up with discussing the Pelosi ACT and other legislative flashpoints

In today's episode, Host Mikal Jenkins & Co-Host Muhamed Alic sit down and discuss the ongoing Epstein Drama, and how the DOJ and Trump are trying to fight against it. The topic of Tariffs and they're net positive/negative effect on the American economy and outlook, as well as the legislative process for redistricting and if it will actually happen in a mid-century period. 

In today's episode, Mikal Jenkins & Muhamed Alic talk about the ongoing Epstein/Trump Scandal, A strain in Israeli/American relations, the passing of the crypto bills, and the wide open field for the Dems for the 2028 election.

MAGA is splintering itself due to Epstein, Ukraine, and more. Texas and New Mexico have been dealing with catastrophic floods amidst FEMA and NOAA cuts, and tariffs are back on the menu. In this week's episode, Mikal Jenkins and Muhamed Alic cover these topics and more.

In Today's Episode, Mikal and Muhamed look into the details of the Big Beautiful Bill, Trump strong arming the republicans, the similarities of the Big Beautiful Bill with the Build Back Better Bill, and the implications this could have on the 2026 midterm elections. Near the end, Mikal touches on the NJ state budget and what it means for the state of NJ.

In today's episode, Mikal & Muhamed dive into the recent developments in the Iran "War" and what to expect of it and it's effects on the global economy, but also American domestic policies. The recent Supreme Court Decisions that  limited nationwide injuctions and allowed parents to pull their children from LGBT lessons is also discussed, as well as the possible impact of these on the upcoming...