The Real Majority

The middle isn’t moderation — it’s a mindset for getting things done. In this episode of The Real Majority , I sit down with Shannon Watson, founder of Majority in the Middle , to talk about why bipartisanship isn’t a dirty word, how small changes in political structures can lower the temperature, and why most Americans just want their government to work. From rethinking the caucus system to mixin...

Populism is reshaping both political parties—but why do extreme candidates keep winning while the middle gets ignored? In the debut episode of The Real Majority , I sit down with Michael Brodkorb to break down how outrage is rewarded, why voters aren’t punishing bad behavior anymore, and whether either party can reclaim its brand. We talk MAGA, AOC, Zoran Mamdani, the media’s obsession with confli...

This episode of Meeting in the Middle is a moment of pause—a space to grieve, to reflect, and to ask how we’ve let cruelty take root in our politics. In the aftermath of the tragic shooting of Minnesota leaders Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the near loss of Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, the conversation turns inward. It’s not a debate. It’s a reckoning. With quiet urgency, this episode...

In this no-holds-barred episode of Meeting in the Middle , Julius Hernandez sits down with Maryland-based political advocate and civic educator Candidly Tiff to unpack one of the most complicated and emotionally charged topics in recent Democratic politics: Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, the wave of commentary around his cognitive health, and the fracture it has exposed within the Democratic Party....

In this episode, I sit down with Tiffany, an online political force, and sharp Democratic strategist, to break down the internal fights, the generational divides, and the path forward for the Democratic Party. From Chuck Schumer’s strategic blunders to the David Hogg controversy, we dig deep into the fractures that are costing us public trust—and what we can do about it. We talk primary politics,...

In this episode of Meeting in the Middle , host Julius Hernandez sits down with Republican strategist Michael Brodkorb and MNGOP Executive Director Anna Mathews to unpack President Trump’s escalating defiance of the courts—starting with his threat to withhold $2 billion in federal funding from Harvard. The conversation dives into the constitutional implications of Trump’s actions, the role of fede...

In this week’s episode of Meeting in the Middle , Julius Hernandez is joined by his longtime friend and political communications strategist Dan Green to talk about the looming leadership gap in the Democratic Party—and who might be best positioned to fill it in 2028. From governors like Tim Walz and Andy Beshear to potential dark horses like AOC or even Mark Cuban, they debate the electability, ap...

There’s a growing storm of anger in American politics — from both the left and the right — and it’s not just toxic. It’s exhausting. In this episode of Meeting in the Middle , host Julius Hernandez takes a step back from the noise to examine how grievance politics has taken hold of our discourse, what it’s doing to our democracy, and what a better path forward might look like. Drawing inspiration...

In this episode, Julius Hernandez dives deep into the escalating problem of voter ignorance and the dangerous rise of misinformation in American politics. Joined by Dr. Aaron McKain, an expert in digital ethics and media literacy, they discuss how the erosion of civic knowledge is undermining democracy. From the impact of social media algorithms that prioritize outrage over truth, to the broader c...

Democrats keep losing key elections, and the data proves why—moving further left is a losing strategy. In this episode of Meeting in the Middle , I break down the Democratic Party’s identity crisis, the massive voter shifts that hurt us in 2024, and why embracing progressive purity tests is a recipe for disaster. We’ll dive into polling that shows Democrats' approval has plummeted to 29% , how imm...

Congress is once again locked in a chaotic budget fight, and this time, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this Special Session of Meeting in the Middle , I break down what a Continuing Resolution (CR) actually is, why Republicans are using it as a political weapon, and how Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats are struggling to respond. We’ll dive into the details of the GOP’s proposed budget cuts, t...

In this episode of Meeting in the Middle , I sit down with Michael Brodkorb, a former Deputy Chair of the Minnesota Republican Party and a communications consultant, who made headlines by supporting Kamala Harris in 2024. We dive into his journey in Republican politics, what led him to break with the party’s direction under Trump, and why he became a leading voice for Republicans for Harris . We a...

In the first episode of Meeting in the Middle , I break down the current state of American politics and why both parties are failing us. Extremism has taken hold, and our leadership—on both sides—is out of touch. I talk about my journey in politics, why I believe in challenging my own views, and why Democrats need to reconnect with their base without moving further left. From Trump’s State of the...