Down the Middle: A Political Podcast

Episode 18: "Oh my Pod, it's Voter Fraud!"

October 1st, 2020  |  Season 1  |  2 hrs 6 mins

democrat, faith, government, news, politics, republican

Join us this week for segments aplenty as we dive faces first into ACB and Catholicism in our new segment 'Keep the Faith'; Trump's Tax Troubles in our other new segment 'Controversy of the Week'; AND YET ANOTHER new segment called 'Cut me, Mick', where we very large sigh attempt to break down the first Presidential (if you can call it that) debate, and afterwards, Rob takes another shot at everyone's favorite game show 'Is this a quote from the first Presidential debate, or just a thing I made up?' Don't worry, we didn't forget the topic of the week: Voting and Voter Fraud, which is chock full of information with J's 'Buzzed History', this week's 'Bonehead of the Week', and we give our new editor-in-chief of the forthcoming 'The Intermediary' a call to discuss this topic as well. Yep, we think it's all a hot mess, inside a dumpster fire, inside a train wreck too, let's jump in, shall we?

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Episode 17: "Ruth-less Apocalypse; Endless Politics"

September 24th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 52 mins

democrat, faith, government, news, politics, republican

Join us, as we ourselves are joined by a very special guest for the entirety of this episode on all things SCOTUS. We pay tribute to RBG, get into some Supreme Court 101, buzz through a 'Buzzed History' on a few landmark cases of the Supreme Court, bring back an old segment-friend, 'Partisanship: A Hell of A Drug', discuss the insanity going on in the Senate, and get some background on President Trump's potential nominees. This one is a barn burner, so don't try to take it sitting down. This Is Episode Seveeeenteeeeeen.

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Interview with Santa Monica Pete

September 20th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  36 mins 42 secs

democrat, faith, government, los angeles, news, politics, regulation, republican, santa monica

Let's talk regulations! Ok... we know that doesn't sound all THAT exciting; but you won't believe the story that our friend Santa Monica Pete has for you. Join us as we sit down with Santa Monica Pete to discuss some of the terrifying and restrictive regulations that local cities can place on its citizens and the reprecussions. Are these good or bad for businesses? Are these good or bad for citizens? Let us know what you think in our Discord. Link below and in our bio!

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Episode 16: "Woodward and BURNstein"

September 17th, 2020  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 52 mins

biden, democrat, environment, faith, fires, government, news, politics, republican, samaire armstrong, trump, woodward

Join us this week, for a wild ride through a vast myriad of topics (deep inhale)... We tackle the politicization of professional sports, a bit more about law enforcement, we're joined by actress and singer, Samaire Armstrong, for our new segment "Shut up and Sing"; we dole out a new Bonehead of the Week, and we discuss the Woodward tapes and a few more recent political disasters. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Don't worry, we didn't forget the Topic of the Week: Environmental Regulation and Fire. Justin explores the roots of the American environmental movement and government-sanctioned environmental regulations in a new Buzzed History, and we discuss the ongoing wildfires and who, or what is to blame. Pull up your bootstraps, cowboys and girls, it's political rodeo-ing time!

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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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