Down the Middle: A Political Podcast

Episode 13: "The Red and Blue Switcheroo"

August 19th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 49 mins

democrat, faith, government, news, politics, republican

Join us for episode lucky number 13 as we dive into SOME BIG NEWS, some fear mongering, some culture, some Kamala, and the topic of the day: 'The History of the African American Vote'.

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Interview with The Honorable Fred Zeidman

August 14th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 4 mins

democrat, faith, george w bush, government, israel, news, politics, republican, texas

Join us as we sit down with the Chairman Emeritus of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, The Honorable Fred Zeidman, to discuss the current state of the GOP, Texas politics, and Israel and Jewish affairs. We get access to some incredible political stories from the golden age of the GOP and what might be to come.

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Episode 12: "Israeli Hot in Here"

August 12th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 7 mins

ben shapiro, democrat, faith, government, israel, news, politics, republican, seth rogan

Join us as we welcome you back to the pod after our week off (well for one of us anyway). We cover a great deal on this episode; we rant a little (it’s actually a lot), take questions from you: our listeners, engage in a three way debate with clips from the Ben Shapiro Show, get real serious with the topic of the day: Israel (we're looking at you, Seth Rogan), and so, so, so much more. It’s ‘get more bang for your buck’ week on DTM!

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Bonus: 'Buzzed History' and Interview with Dr. Andrew Part II

August 5th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  56 mins 51 secs

democrat, faith, government, healthcare, news, osage, politics, republican, socialism

Join us, as we take a week off and leave you with this bonus episode, let's call it 11.5. We have a special 'Buzzed History' that pulls a subject from our Episode 10 conversation with Professor Marc M. Cogman, and the exciting conclusion of our interview with Dr. Andrew where we discuss a bit more healthcare and trip and fall into a debate on socialism.

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Interview with Paul Angelo

August 1st, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 26 mins

bernie sanders, democrat, faith, government, news, politics, republican, socialism

Join us as we discuss, debate and engage (civilly, of course) with Mr. Paul Angelo, a self described socialist. We cover a great amount of ground including, but not limited to: Obama, Clinton, Trump, and of course, Bernie, the military, Venezuela, different subsets of socialists, and so much more. So hang onto your hats, and keep your hands and feet inside your vehicle at all times!!

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Episode 11: "There's A Schism in Your Ism"

July 29th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 22 mins

bernie sanders, democrat, faith, government, news, politics, republican, socialism

Join us as we delve into the muddy waters of socialism and the Bernie Sanders "Let's Spend All of the Government's Money" plan, discuss President Trump’s various interviews, tone changes, rhetoric shifts, and how the media interprets them, and we address even more listener feedback directed at...you guessed it: Mr. Rob Leifer. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

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Episode 10: "The Education and Indoctrination Dissertation (feat. Professor Marc M. Cogman)

July 22nd, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 43 mins

academic bias, democrat, faith, government, marc m cogman, news, politics, republican

Join us as we celebrate reaching Episode 10 with a lively discussion featuring special guest, and best friend of the pod, Professor Marc M. Cogman. We consider the nuances of academic bias and the systems that perpetuate the surrounding narrative. Is it real or not?! Sound off on our Discord here: https://discord.gg/kjFBCkW, on our socials, and don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

Interview with Dr. Andrew Part I

July 19th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  52 mins 12 secs

coronavirus, covid19, democrat, faith, government, news, politics, republican, virus

Join us as we sit down with one of Rob's oldest and closest friends, Dr. Andrew, to talk all things COVID-19, with a smattering of politics there at the end. We dispel some myths, and get some very important clarifications and answers on a host of virus related issues. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you are listening to the pod, and join our Discord! The link is here: https://discord.gg/kjFBCkW

Episode 9: "The Hell in HEaLthcare"

July 15th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 16 mins

democrat, faith, government, healthcare, news, obamacare, politics, republican

Join us as we tackle....you guessed it: healthcare! We dive in deep to address the ongoing conversation surrounding the medical system in our country, and we discuss a few others as well. This week's Buzzed History explores the history of healthcare since the 1700s, and we have some great new segments for you including 'Father Knows Best' with special guest father (also Rob's father), Mr. Herb Leifer. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe, and join us on our new Discord Page here: https://discord.gg/kjFBCkW

Episode 8: "Statues, Statutes, Statures, & Statistics"

July 8th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 13 mins

covid, democrat, faith, government, news, politics, republican, statues

Join us, as we dive feet first (while closing our eyes and holding our noses) back into current events. We tackle some searing listener feedback in Honest Abe's Housekeeping Hangout, we talk about some statues (with a title like that, how could we not!?), the media, the 4th of July, the President's speech at Mount Rushmore, and we get to some updated COVID talk and the government response. It's a heavy episode, so buckle up, it's a bumpy ride!!!

Interview with Charlie and Lisa Spies

July 2nd, 2020  |  Season 1  |  48 mins 52 secs

democrat, donald trump, faith, government, jeb bush, mitt romney, news, politics, republican

Join us as we sit down with Washington D.C. political power couple, Charlie and Lisa Spies to discuss PACs and Super PACs, the Republican Party and President Trump, Senator Mitt Romney, and so much more. Tune in, and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!!

Episode 7: "Biden His Time (?)"

June 30th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 8 mins

democrat, faith, government, joe biden, mitt romney, news, politics, republican

Join us as we tackle Rage Against the Machine's politics in this weeks Honest Abe's Housekeeping Hangout, discuss political 'whataboutism', Mitt Romney, cancel culture, Columbine, and Tipper Gore's Parental Advisory sticker. We explore Warren G. Harding's 'Return to Normalcy' campaign on this weeks 'Buzzed History' as we begin our discussion on the Biden campaign, and we introduce the our new segments 'Partisanship: A Hell of A Drug', and 'Let's Get Personal'.

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