
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 | 222 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

We spend over $1.5 trillion every year fighting poverty in the United States, so why does taking a raise or getting a better job leave a struggling family worse off?
In this episode of The MiddleGround Mic, host Joe sits down with Clarence H. Carter... more
Adam Swart runs Crowds on Demand, the largest protest-for-hire firm in America. He doesn't call himself an activist—he calls it what it actually is: paid public relations and political machinery.
In this episode, Swart pulls back the curtain on how ... more
Are we actually on the brink of a national collapse, or is mainstream media selling us a profitable lie? During the height of the pandemic, digital nomad Wesley Warshawer packed up his car, left his Silicon Valley bubble, and spent 18 months living i... more
What happens when the balance of power in Washington comes down to a single independent vote?
This week on The MiddleGround Mic, we sit down with Michael Bridgford, an Independent candidate running in one of the tightest congressional districts in t... more
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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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A centrist, no-nonsense politics show that cuts through partisan noise with pragmatic, data-informed discussion. Episodes center on elections, governance, foreign policy, and policy reforms, featuring policymakers, researchers, and activists who advocate for practical solutions over ideology. Notable strengths include a consistent emphasis on cross-partisan dialogue, real-world implications of policy choices, and a willingness to critique both sides while outlining implementable fixes. The format often blends sharp analysis with accessible storytelling, making complex issues feel actionable for listeners who want clarity without tribal loyalty.
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Recent guests on The MiddleGround Mic include:
1. Wesley Warshawer
2. Michael Bridgford
3. Amjad Tadros
4. Tim Kelley
5. Colin Corby
6. Matt Wilk
7. Kyle Hulsebus
8. Chip Webster
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