
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 228 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

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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Hey Joe, I love your all the episodes and every day I come here to listen more. I hope you will post regularly.
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.
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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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Recent guests on The MiddleGround Mic include:
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2. Pia Dandiya
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5. Clarence Carter
6. Adam Swart
7. Wesley Warshawer
8. Michael Bridgford
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