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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Mikal Jenkins, Muhamed Alic

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08/01/2025 - Tariffs in Action, China/Russia Oil Trade, Maxwell Immunity, & Gerrymandering 02.08.2025 1:00:35

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

07/30/2025 - The Trump Tariffs and if they're effective, Maxwell getting "Immunity", Gerrymandering Domino Effect From Texas Texas 31.07.2025 1:21:01

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

Behind The Ongoing Epstein Drama. Debating Tariffs, The Crazy Gerrymandering coming out of Texas, & Polls 24.07.2025 1:48:14

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.

Behind The Tariffs, Israel/American Relations, Crypto Bills, Epstein & 2028 Presidential Candidates 20.07.2025 1:55:31

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.

The Epstein MAGA Revolt, Tariffs, & The Horrible Floods 12.07.2025 1:18:12

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.

The Big Beautiful Bill - And What It Means 06.07.2025 1:22:06

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.

Iran vs Israel, Supreme Court Decisions, & 2026 Midterms 29.06.2025 2:01:39

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...