Mikal Jenkins, Muhamed Alic

Behind The Ballot

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Engaged, Balanced, Informative. Finding Common Ground in a Polarized World. Our hosts Mikal Jenkins and Muhamed Alic dive into modern American politics and offer insights and views into the ever shifting political landscape.

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Meet Melat Kiros - Candidate For Colorado's 1st District 04.12.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down with Melat Kiros, a candidate for Colorado's 1st District seeking to unseat long time incumbent Diana DeGette who has held the seat since 1997. Melat discusses her beliefs on the longest shutdown in US history, the effects it has and will continue to have on the United States Tax payers, her beliefs on the Ukraine/Russia War, and more.

Meet Katie Bansil - NJ District 6 Candidate 01.12.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down with Katie Bansil - A candidate for District 6 in New Jersey. She discusses her plans, ideas, and opinions regarding the current governmental landscape including taxes, immigration, and more.

Mamdani's Big Win, Sherill's Decisive Win, & Democrat Wins 08.11.2025

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the big wins by democrats in all races across the country. Mamdani's big win over establishment democrat Andrew Cuomo as well as Sherill's win in NJ Governor race and more spell a possible preview of what's to come in the 2026 midterms.

Meet John Goodwin of The Forward Party 04.11.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down with John Goodwin, National Comms Director for the Forward Party. The vision & Origins of the Forward party are discussed as well as how to break the two-party stranglehold in America. The role of Third parties in America as well as Forward Parties own policies for state and federal issues is discussed.

Meet Gayle Jenkins 31.10.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down with Gayle Jenkins in today's episode. Our guest is a familiar and formidable voice in Newark leadership: former Central Ward Councilwoman Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins. With the ward left unrepresented since LaMonica McIver's departure for Congress last September, Chaneyfield Jenkins is stepping up with decades of public service, a track record of independent advocacy, an...

Meet Author Dennis Brennan 27.10.2025

Dennis Brennan authored the book: "D.C. Swamp Strikes Back: Aaron Burr, Donald Trump, & Their Similar Battles"   Given the book’s focus on the historical and thematic parallels between Aaron Burr’s 19th-century clashes with the Federalist establishment and Donald Trump’s modern battles against the “DC Swamp,” these topics tie directly into the 2025 political landscape. Trump’s second term has...

The Shutdown Extended, AOC/Bernie Townhall, AIPAC, & Israel Violating Ceasefire 23.10.2025

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the ongoing shutdown with no end in sight and speak of what's happening as a result of it and who could be to blame. AOC/Bernie held a town hall, AIPAC is losing support, & Israel has already violated the ceasefire

10/14/2025 - Senate Races, Israel Ceasefire, The Argentina Bailout, & The Fed 15.10.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the senate races heating up across the country, as well as the fragile ceasefire for Palestine & Israel (Due to Israel). The Bailout for Argentina is discussed as well as how American Farmers received only half of what Argentina did, and the recent development from within the Fed.

Meet Jose Vega - The Man Challenging Ritchie Torres 14.10.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down with NY-15 Congress Candidate Jose Vega and talk about his policies, beliefs, why he is running for congress, and what he believes is wrong with the political leadership of today. Jose Vega, born in 1998, is a 27-year-old political organizer and associate of the LaRouche Movement. Jose worked with the LaRouche Movement from the time he was 16 years-old, and helped orga...

The Showdown Over ACA Subsidies 10.10.2025

In today's episode, Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the showdown between Dems & Republicans over the ACA subsidies that are the wall holding back the government from opening up. MTG goes on CNN and other news channels to discuss her opinion on how the republicans are to blame for the shutdown and the cost of healthcare massively rising if the ACA subsidies aren't included in the bill.

The Government Shutdown Extended 10.10.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the ongoing government shutdown - as well as the expected furloughs, firings, changes to the federal government payroll, and the possible impacts of this on the US economy. Furthermore, Wikileaks released information showing how much influence and control Israel has over US media and how they are working to spread propaganda to further their ultra-nationalis...

The Government Shutdown 02.10.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the government shutdown, who's to blame for it, who America is blaming for it, and more.

Meet The Creator of Paid Protests 30.09.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to interview Adam Swart - The founder and CEO of crowds on demand. 

The Impending Government Shutdown 29.09.2025

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the looming government shutdown and who Americans are blaming for it, as well as the James Comey story and latest developments with the Epstein Files. 

Trump's Corruption, Tom Homan's Investigation, and the Antifa EO 25.09.2025

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the latest developments behind Trump's corruption in the white house, along side the recently announced bribery case for Tom Homan; former ICE director and Trump hype man. The Antifa EO is discussed as well as the ramifications and possibilities of what can fall under being "Antifa"

The Cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel, The Aftermath of Kirk's Passing, & Economic Data 19.09.2025

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the latest development regarding the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel and how the FCCS pressured Nextstar into firing Kimmel for their merger. The fall out of Kirk's passing and how republicans are using his death to push censor speech laws, and the latest economic numbers.  

Who Killed Charlie Kirk? 17.09.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to talk about the Tragic Killing of Charlie Kirk, Founder of TPUSA. Details on the alleged shooter as well as their possible motivation is discussed, as well as the large amounts of Pro-Israel pressure Charlie was facing in his last days of life. Trump's Economy numbers are discussed as well as the political outlook caused by the economic repercussions for 2026.

Israel Bombs Qatar, Epstein Estate Releases Files, Government Economic Cover-Up 10.09.2025

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the latest ongoing development regarding Israel's ongoing war effort/crimes against humanity and how they bombed Qatar during negotiations. The Epstein Estate just released files that include the signed Trump letter to Epstein as reported by the NY Post, and nearly 1 Million job revision from March 2024-2025. 

Trump Panicking over Epstein, US Bombs Venezuelan Ship, Weak Economic Outlook 06.09.2025

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the ongoing development for the Epstein files & what most house republicans are doing to help cover it up. The US bombs a Venezuelan ship it deems a drug carrying vessel, and the latest job numbers and economic outlook reports are discussed

Possible Blue Wave in 2026, Israel Proceeds with Genocide, & USA Demographic Changes 04.09.2025

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the over performances by democratic candidates in a few special elections across the country as well as discussing the genocide that Israel is committing on Gaza with the latest development of fully occupying Gaza City. Changes in political opinion from the old to the young across both parties is also causing possible mass change in the US political landscap...

Democrat Strategy for 2026 Midterms, Trump's Communism Lite, & Domestic Crime 28.08.2025

Mikal & Muhamed talk about the upcoming plan for the DNC dubbed project 2029 for their big push to gain power in the 2028 election. Trump has begun taking the US down a "Communist Lite" Path, & more issues effecting the American society 

Ukraine Peace Deal, Israel Doubles Down on Genocide, & Trump's push on Intel Ownership 21.08.2025

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.

Health Over Politics: Jamel Holley on the RFK Agenda to Make America Healthy Again 14.08.2025

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...

Congress Visits Israel as Israel approves to Occupy Gaza, Trump's Unconstitutional Census Order, and The Tariff Game 14.08.2025

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. 

Israel Preparing To Conquer Gaza, Trump's Terrible Tariffs, and The latest Redistricting efforts 06.08.2025

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. 

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