Episodios

  • OTTD: SNAP Benefits Under Fire
    Nov 17 2025

    In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at SNAP benefits, which were partially halted by the government shutdown. The Trump Administration has claimed that the SNAP program, which has helped feed the poorest Americans for decades, is filled with fraud and needs to be reformed. Jeremy is joined by Diane Schanzenbach, an economist and Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. #SNAP #SNAPbenefits #EBT #Trump #USDA #poverty #povertyline #inflation #groceries

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    22 m
  • The BBC's Lyse Doucet on World Affairs
    Nov 14 2025

    On this episode of The Middle, we're joined by BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet, author of the new book "The Finest Hotel in Kabul." Doucet has reported for decades from hot spots all over the world. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #MiddleEast #Ukraine #Gaza #Iran #Israel #Tariffs #War #Trump #China #Europe #globalaffairs #worldnews

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    50 m
  • OTTD: Preparing for War with Venezuela?
    Nov 11 2025

    In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the escalating situation between the U.S. and Venezuela, and how a campaign of military strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats has transformed over a geopolitical standoff in the Caribbean. Jeremy is joined by Jason Marczak, vice president and senior director at the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center #Venezuela #Maduro #NicholasMaduro #Trump #Drugs #DrugWar #Smuggling #Russia #China

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    26 m
  • Are you afraid that AI will take your job?
    Nov 7 2025

    On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if you're afraid that AI and automation will take away your job. Jeremy is joined by businessman and Forward Party founder Andrew Yang and Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #AI #automation #jobs #MachineLearning #DataScience #bluecollar #whitecollar #layoffs

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    50 m
  • OTTD: Why Trump Doesn't Want Mamdani Running NYC
    Nov 1 2025

    In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at New York City's race for mayor — why President Trump cares about it so much, and how Trump's relationship with the city could change if current frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a proud democratic socialist, wins. Jeremy is joined by Michael Powell, a staff writer for The Atlantic. #NewYorkCity #NYC #Mamdani #Cuomo #Sliwa #Trump #EricAdams

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    26 m
  • Restoring Civility in our Politics
    Oct 30 2025

    On this episode of The Middle, we're coming to you from Concord, New Hampshire to talk about the state of civil discourse in America, and what we can do to restore civility to our politics. Jeremy is joined by former New Hampshire State Legislator Doug Teschner, Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown and Nick Capodice, host of NHPR's Civics 101. The Clay Pigeons Strings Band joins as well, plus live audience comments and questions. #civics #civility #politics #civildiscourse #Democrat #Republican #Independent #CharlieKirk

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    51 m
  • OTTD: The Future of No Kings
    Oct 28 2025

    In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the No Kings movement: explaining where it came from, who drives it, and where it's headed. Jeremy is joined by Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-director of Indivisible, one of the key organizations behind No Kings. #nokings #movement #advocacy #Trump #advocacy #MikeJohnson

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    31 m
  • Do you trust the Supreme Court to be fair?
    Oct 24 2025

    On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if you trust the Supreme Court to be fair and, if not, what can be done to restore that trust. Jeremy is joined by former Alabama Senator and US Attorney Doug Jones and SCOTUSblog executive editor Zachary Shemtob. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #scotus #SupremeCourt #judicial #judiciary #Trump #ChiefJustice #Law #courts

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    50 m