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They laughed it off… then the next night changed everything. That’s when the excuses started, the narratives shifted, and the same people who said “calm down” suddenly wanted everyone outraged. If you’re tired of rules that only apply when it helps one side, this episode is for you. Today on The MiddleGround Mic , we break down the latest media hypocrisy, political double standards, and why more A...

It’s not just you. Something feels off—and it’s getting harder to ignore. In this episode, we break down why the version of events you’re seeing in the media might only be a fraction of what’s actually happening. From courtroom realities to selective prosecution, this conversation challenges how information is filtered, framed, and delivered.  Learn more about the work discussed here:   https://th...

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30 years in power and a 43% lifetime conservative score. By any standard that is a failing grade — and South Carolina business owner Mark Lynch has decided the only way to fix it is to do it himself. This interview is not an endorsement of Mark Lynch or any political candidate. The Middle Ground Mic provides a platform for all perspectives. No Left. No Right. Forward. 🌐 Mark Lynch Campaign : http...

Matt Campbell's brother Jeff died in the North Tower on September 11th 2001. The official inquest spent two minutes on his life and death. No investigation into cause of death. No evidence examined. The coroner signed off the wrong year of death on the paperwork. When Matt submitted a 2,500 page application to the UK Attorney General requesting a new inquest the answer was no. Twice. The reas...

🔥 VIRAL EPISODE ALERT 🔥 What happens when a Baptist pastor with stress-induced headaches becomes an FBI agent who steps on suspects with loaded shotguns? Eric Robinson shares 24 years of FBI stories you've NEVER heard: • The exact moment his headaches stopped (the day he got his FBI acceptance letter) • Why he never fired a gun before joining the FBI • The $22 million fraud case he cracked...

Are protests always grassroots… or is there an industry behind them? In this episode of The MiddleGround Mic, Joseph Steagall sits down with Crowds on Demand CEO Adam Swart to explore the controversial world of organized demonstrations. How are protests funded? Where is the line between activism and political influence? And why are more Americans questioning the authenticity of modern protest move...

Iran may be entering one of the most unstable political periods in decades. If the regime in Tehran collapses, who would actually replace it? Dunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast Ground Coffee, 30 Ounce https://amzn.to/3Nk1uqI In this episode of The MiddleGround Mic, Joseph Steagall speaks with Iranian resistance advocate Zolal Habibi about the growing protest movement inside Iran and the comp...

Is $8 gas actually coming? Oil markets are surging as tensions escalate around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway controlling nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply. With Brent crude climbing and shipping disruptions increasing, the risk of an oil shock is suddenly back in the global conversation. In this Middle Monday episode of The MiddleGround Mic, Joseph Steagall breaks down the...

BUY THE BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/4aYjG0H What would YOU do… if it happened in your town? A gunman enters a public space. An armed citizen stops him. The footage goes viral. But what if that’s only the beginning? Joe sits down with author and PR professional John David to unpack The Bystander — a thriller inspired by real events that asks uncomfortable questions about gun rights, media narratives...

Iran’s leadership future is uncertain, and the global power balance may be shifting. Ron Bee joins The MiddleGround Mic to analyze Iran’s political structure, the Shah question, China and Russia’s positioning, and what comes next for the Iranian people. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Volatile Political Landscape in Iran   08:48 Leadership and Legitimacy   17:22 Regional and Global Dynamics   26:17 I...

America feels like it’s splitting in half. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Joe sits down with The Agitatorz to confront the issues most people are afraid to say out loud: • Has polarization gone too far?  • Did the Obama era change everything?  • Is “woke culture” helping or hurting society?  • Are liberal cities failing their communities?  • What role does media bias play in division?  • Is...

Why do we keep repeating the same cycles even after asking for forgiveness? In this episode of TheMiddleGround Mic, Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer joins the show to talk about the internal “civil war” many men live with — and what it actually takes to heal. 📘 Book: https://amzn.to/4rB1j9h  🌐 Website: https://www.jacksonlahmeyer.com/ We discuss vulnerability, accountability, purpose, and practical steps...

We trace why America spends the most on care yet gets poorer health, then map the links between policy, food industry incentives, and daily choices that protect families. Dr. Nelva Lee shares practical steps for cleaner diets, calmer mornings, and smarter advocacy. • lead, pesticides, dyes, and additive risks in common foods • Europe’s bans versus U.S. regulatory limits • sick care economics and l...

Why does democracy feel rigged — even before you vote? Joe sits down with Travis Misurell, founder of Think Futures Now ( https://futureis.org/ ) , to explain why voters feel locked out of the political process and how leaders are really chosen behind the scenes. This isn’t left vs right. It’s a systems-level conversation about money, candidate selection, fear-based voting, and whether fixing how...

Iran is at its weakest point in decades — but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Joe and foreign policy expert Ron Bee examine the real power dynamics behind Iran’s crisis: the brutal repression of protesters, the shift toward nuclear brinkmanship, Israel’s growing alarm, and why the next 30 days matter more than most headlines admit. This episode breaks down military strategy, diplomacy, and the human...

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 bia...

Trust in media is collapsing — and the people inside journalism know it. In this episode, Joe sits down with Julian Baron, Managing Editor at Off the Press, to break down how the internet reshaped journalism, why legacy media is losing credibility, and why audiences are walking away from traditional news. Julian shares an insider perspective on: • How algorithms reward outrage over accuracy • Why...

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 back...

MiddleGround Productions officially launches — From unredacted Epstein files reaching Congress, to Michigan families facing rising electric bills and failing infrastructure, to the collapse of public trust in media — this trailer sets the tone for what’s coming. Multiple shows. One direction. Forward. Subscribe now and follow the network across all platforms. This episode is brought to you by Brio...

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...

What do YOU think? comment below! Federal agents just shot & killed 37yo ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an ICE op. Protests exploding, threats flying, city on edge AGAIN.  But violence isn't the answer. Guilt or not – we need truth + justice WITHOUT more bodies. Dialogue over destruction. Kids are watching. What side are you on? Drop your take below  Like/share if you're...

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 pro...

Americans are angry, exhausted, and divided — but not for the reasons we’re told. In this episode, Joseph Steagall sits down with Rocky Haag, a politically agnostic thinker, to explore why people feel unseen, why institutions are losing trust, and how AI, endless wars, and economic pressure are reshaping society. This is not a Left vs Right conversation.  It’s a systems-level discussion about powe...

Freedom doesn’t disappear overnight — it erodes quietly through fear, censorship, and silence.  In this episode of The Middle Ground Mic , journalist and U.S. diplomat Mahtab Farid shares how she grew up under Iran’s revolution and chose to serve America without ever wearing a uniform. Born in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War, Mahtab Farid experienced censorship and repre...