Down the Middle: A Political Podcast
The Intermediary Network
About the show
Now the largest moderate political podcast in the nation! Join two best friends, Rob, a liberal (against leftism), and Justin, a conservative (don't call him a Trumper), as they engage in some calm and less calm, but always civil, discourse. DTM is a show about politics and current events through the lens of moderation, measuredness, common ground, understanding, and compassion. Indoctrinate yourself into moderate values, and join the Moderation Revolution!
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Episodes
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Episode 15: "Arrr NC for You and Me!"
September 9th, 2020 | Season 1 | 1 hr 37 mins
democrat, faith, government, news, politics, republican
Join us as we make our triumphant return to the podisphere. On this episode of the pod, we answer some listener questions, hand out an award in our new 'Bonehead of the Week' segment, discuss the RNC and play the new game show sweeping the nation called 'Is This A Quote from the RNC or Just A Thing J Made Up?'. We also talk about Jacob Blake and Kyle Rittenhouse, and dive headfirst into a 'Virtually Debatable' debate "with" Ben Shapiro about Joe Biden.
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Bonus: 'Buzzed History' and Interview with David Smick and Hawk Newsome from 'Stars and Strife'
September 2nd, 2020 | Season 1 | 1 hr 6 mins
blm, david smick, democrat, faith, government, hawk newsome, news, politics, republican, stars and strife
Join us as we give you the week to catch up on aaaaall the long episodes (yes, we've registered your complaints), and leave you with what we'll call Episode 14.5. We have for you a Buzzed History on the history of the police force in America (and a little bit on the rest of the world), and a very special interview with David Smick (writer and director of 'Stars and Strife', New York Times bestselling author and global macroeconomic strategist), and Hawk Newsome (star of 'Stars and Strife' and co-founder of the Greater New York chapter of Black Lives Matter) to discuss the film 'Stars and Strife', BLM, the state of our economy, and how the media has affected our current national climate.
**listener note: Hawk Newsome enters the interview 10 minutes after the start of the interview
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Episode 14: "Some Basics, Some DNC, and Finally Some Brevity"
August 27th, 2020 | Season 1 | 1 hr 23 mins
democrat, dnc, faith, government, news, politics, republican
Ok, so we obviously lied about the brevity, but hey, we tried! Join us this week for Episode 14 as we dive into a question from a listener that spun us out into an entire episode on the ideological, core differences between Republicans and Democrats. J provides a 'Buzzed History' on Social Security, we compare and contrast the European style of governance with that of America, get into some conversation about the past weeks’ DNC, and we leave you with your first DTM homework assignment. Virtual learning only, of course. Let's get back to our roots, people!!
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Interview with Mr. Paris Dennard
August 25th, 2020 | Season 1 | 31 mins 17 secs
democrat, donald trump, faith, government, news, paris dennard, politics, republican
Join us, as we sit down with political commentator and strategist, Paris Dennard. We discuss all things President Trump, the black community, the RNC, and get into Paris' journey as a Republican and some career highlights. You don't want to miss this one!!
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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!
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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