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The MiddleGround Mic

Joseph Steagall
Iran
Michigan
Donald Trump
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Israel
United States
Social Media
Russia
Democratic Party
Political Division
China
Healthcare
Education
Detroit
Children
Technology
Political Polarization
Charlie Kirk
Domestic Violence

The MiddleGround Mic is a centrist politics and news commentary podcast for independent voters, moderates, and anyone tired of partisan talking points. Hosted by Joseph Steagall, the show covers elections, foreign policy, Michigan and Detroit local politics, media accountability, and the economy — grounded in verifiable receipts instead of tribal loyalty. No Left. No Right. Forward.Ranked Top 30 i... more

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Latest Episodes

What actually happens behind the scenes of Michigan’s election system?

Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds and Michigan Secretary of State candidate Anthony Forlini joins Joseph Steagall for a wide-ranging conversation about election administratio... more

What do China, Greenland, Iran, artificial intelligence and the price of gasoline have to do with each other?

Potentially quite a lot.

Ron Bee returns to The MiddleGround Mic to connect several of the biggest geopolitical stories happening right no... more

Can an Independent candidate realistically win a seat in Congress? Former firefighter Mike Thurow joins host Joseph Steagall on The MiddleGround Mic to share why he bypassed party politics to run in Wisconsin's 6th District. Thurow breaks down the co... more

Former high school principal, Apple alum, and White House Fellow Pia Dandiya is running to flip Florida’s 22nd Congressional District—a seat Donald Trump won by 10 points—on a central motto: "Make Common Sense Great Again."

In this episode of The Mi... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Thurow
Independent candidate for Congress, Wisconsin's 6th District
Independent
Episode: Can an Independent Beat the Machine? with Mike Thurow
Pia Dandiya
Democrat candidate for Congress in Florida's 22nd District
Campaign for Florida's 22nd District
Episode: Can a High School Principal Flip a Trump +10 Seat? | Pia Dandiya
Krishna Kumaar Sharma
Former AI Lead at Amazon Germany; founder of Omokai
Omokai
Episode: Commanding Drones With Natural Language: Ex-Amazon AI Lead Krishna Kumaar Sharma on Omokai & Autonomous Warfare
Sidney Pines
Guest discussing personal diaries and observations on political division
Episode: Sidney Pines: The True Cost of Political Division & 'A Patriot’s Diary'
Clarence Carter
Author of Our American Safety Net
Public servant and author
Episode: Why Making More Money Costs You Money (The Welfare Trap) with Clarence Carter
Adam Swart
CEO of Crowds on Demand
Crowds on Demand
Episode: Inside the Paid Protest Industry: Adam Swart on Manufactured Outrage & Astroturfing
Wesley Warshawer
Traveler and political observer who spent 18 months exploring rural/conservative America
Episode: Why the "Civil War" Narrative is a Lie (18-Month Journey)
Michael Bridgford
Iowa independent candidate campaigning for a centrist, independent voice in Congress
Independent Leadership Council, Iowa candidate
Episode: 1 VOTE DECIDES? How Iowa Independent Michael Bridgford Plans to Leverage the Speaker's Gavel
Amjad Tadros
Veteran CBS News and 60 Minutes producer and author
CBS News / 60 Minutes
Episode: Inside 60 Minutes: The Iraq War Lie | Amjad Tadros

Host

Joseph Steagall
Host with a centrist, policy-focused approach and background in bipartisan discourse.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 5.9k ratings
  • Middle Ground Mic is Amazing

    Hey Joe, I love your all the episodes and every day I come here to listen more. I hope you will post regularly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasonbr8356
    United States3 months ago
  • Man on a mission

    Joe honors his mission in his podcasts. Not too left, not too right. Yet not afraid to speak his mind in searching for that middle ground.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack Kammer
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are diverse, offering practical policy insight beyond slogans.
Listeners appreciate the balanced take and avoidance of partisan dogma.
The host is seen as credible and non-dogmatic, focusing on accountability and receipts.

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#42
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#132
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#162
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#7
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#22
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#82
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Commanding Drones With Natural Language: Ex-Amazon AI Lead Krishna Kumaar Sharma on Omokai & Autonomous Warfare
Q: Tell everybody about who you are, introduce yourself and what you've done.
Krishna Kumaar Sharma introduces himself as the former head of AI at Amazon Germany, now building Omokai to create an intelligent layer that commands robots and drones through natural language, with a focus on secure, autonomous mission orchestration.
Can a High School Principal Flip a Trump +10 Seat? | Pia Dandiya
Q: What is one federal action that you think could lower bills within your first two years?
The candidate argues for an agenda based on stability, focusing on reducing housing costs, lowering gas and grocery costs, and ending tariffs on day one, while pursuing immediate steps to increase housing supply and streamline permitting to make more affordable options available.
Inside 60 Minutes: The Iraq War Lie | Amjad Tadros
Q: What makes a good fixer in dangerous environments?
A good fixer builds trust, understands local context, and can navigate cultural and political sensitivities to connect reporters with credible sources and safe access.
Inside 60 Minutes: The Iraq War Lie | Amjad Tadros
Q: How much power does a fixer have over what story gets told?
Power varies by situation, but fixers significantly influence who appears on screen and how audiences understand the story, especially when time and access constraints are tight.
Cancel Culture Has No Sentence | Tim Kelley
Q: What makes someone uncancelable?
Someone becomes uncancelable when they demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow, align with a strong, authentic purpose, and actively work to contribute positively to society, showing concrete progress that justifies forgiveness and future opportunities.

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This show centers on centrist, data-driven discussions across politics, policy, and current events. Episodes regularly feature independent candidates, policymakers, journalists, and experts who challenge partisan narratives with practical analysis—covering topics from welfare reform and governance to AI's impact on work, media credibility, and local transit issues. Across conversations, guests are pushed to articulate concrete ideas, bipartisanship, and real-world tradeoffs, rather than partisan talking points. The format often blends first-person storytelling with policy nuance, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights and a calmer path through heated debates. A few episodes stand out for tackling timely topics like nati... more

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2. Pia Dandiya
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4. Sidney Pines
5. Clarence Carter
6. Adam Swart
7. Wesley Warshawer
8. Michael Bridgford

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