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The Middle Ground Mic

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Tired of partisan bullshit tearing America apart while politicians hide behind excuses and sacred cows get endless protection? Step into The MiddleGround Mic, the no-compromise centrist politics podcast that refuses to play nice with extremes. No Left. No Right. Forward. Hosted by Joseph Steagall, we deliver militant centrism at full throttle — ripping apart hypocrisy from every angle, calling out... more

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30 years in power and a 43% lifetime conservative score. By any standard that is a failing grade — and South Carolina business owner Mark Lynch has decided the only way to fix it is to do it himself.

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Matt Campbell's brother Jeff died in the North Tower on September 11th 2001. The official inquest spent two minutes on his life and death. No investigation into cause of death. No evidence examined. The coroner signed off the wrong ... more

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What happens when a Baptist pastor with stress-induced headaches becomes an FBI agent who steps on suspects with loaded shotguns?

Eric Robinson shares 24 years of FBI stories you've NEVER heard:

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Are protests always grassroots… or is there an industry behind them?

In this episode of The MiddleGround Mic, Joseph Steagall sits down with Crowds on Demand CEO Adam Swart to explore the controversial world of organized demonstrat... more

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Matt Campbell
Brother of a 9/11 victim; pursuing new inquest in UK Supreme Court
Family of 9/11 victim (UK)
Episode: Matt Campbell: His 9/11 Inquest Is Now at the UK Supreme Court
Eric Robinson
Former pastor and FBI special agent, now author of a memoir
Former FBI agent, Former pastor
Episode: Ex-FBI Agent: From Pastor to SWAT - The Psychology of Getting Criminals to Confess
John David
Public relations and communications consultant turned thriller author
Episode: The Bystander Question: What Would YOU Do If It Happened in Your Town?
L. Milliner
Guest from The Agitators show, Christian conservative commentator
The Agitators
Episode: Is America Too Broken to Fix? Woke Culture & Media Lies | The Agitatorz
Jason Isaiah
Guest from The Agitators show, conservative commentator
The Agitators
Episode: Is America Too Broken to Fix? Woke Culture & Media Lies | The Agitatorz
Jackson Lahmeyer
Pastor and author of Divided, Breaking Free from the Other Me
Author of Divided
Episode: Forgiven but Not Healed? Facing the “Other Me” | Jackson Lahmeyer
Dr. Nelva Lee
Medical doctor and health advocate advocating for children's health and education
drnelvalee.com
Episode: Lead Exposure, Food Lies & the Health Advocacy Wake-Up Call | Dr. Nelva Lee
Travis Misurell
Founder of Think Futures Now Coalition
Think Futures Now Coalition
Episode: Is American Democracy Broken? Midterm Warnings and Fixes
Julian Baron
Managing Editor of Off the Press
Off the Press
Episode: Why People Don’t Trust the News Anymore | Off the Press Managing Editor Explains

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Joseph Steagall
Host of The Middle Ground Mic; centrist commentator focused on pragmatic, evidence-based policy discussions.
Joe Steagall
Variant listing of the host in transcripts; same person, prominent in show branding.

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3.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • 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
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    Jack Kammer
    United States10 months ago

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The format is noted as dialog-driven with an emphasis on real-world policy fixes.

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#96
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#194
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#32
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#109
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#166
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#201
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Matt Campbell: His 9/11 Inquest Is Now at the UK Supreme Court
Q: What would happen if the Supreme Court rules in your favor?
A favorable ruling would allow the High Court to grant permission for a judicial review, reopen the inquest, and potentially lead to a new inquest into the deaths, though it could still take years to unfold.
Matt Campbell: His 9/11 Inquest Is Now at the UK Supreme Court
Q: What prompted you to pursue a new inquest after so many years?
Campbell explains that there was no investigation into his brother's death and that new evidence—footage, sworn statements, and expert analyses—had not been considered by the coroner, which creates grounds for a renewed inquest.
If Iran’s Regime Collapses, Who Takes Power? | Inside Iran’s Resistance Movement
Q: What are the main risks of monarchy or external influence re-entering Iran's political scene, and why is internal change essential?
External manipulation or royalist restorations have historically failed and harmed Iran; internal change is essential because true democracy must be built by Iranians themselves, without foreign-imposed arrangements or guarantees.
If Iran’s Regime Collapses, Who Takes Power? | Inside Iran’s Resistance Movement
Q: How do you envision the role of women in a post-regime Iran and what guarantees would protect their rights?
Women are currently leading and shaping the resistance; in a post-regime Iran, women's rights would be guaranteed, with empowerment and leadership opportunities increasing, provided a genuine democratic reform takes root independent of the current regime's rule.
Forgiven but Not Healed? Facing the “Other Me” | Jackson Lahmeyer
Q: What practical steps can a listener take to begin healing today?
The speaker outlines seven practical steps with vulnerability and accountability as central; start by naming the struggle, finding a trusted person to share with, and cultivating a daily habit that aligns actions with purpose and faith.

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What is The Middle Ground Mic about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on pragmatic, centrist discourse across hot-button topics like gun rights, geopolitics, media trust, health policy, and democracy reform. Episodes feature guests from policy, journalism, religion, and advocacy who push for balanced, evidence-based discussion and practical fixes, rather than partisan talking points. A notable throughline is the commitment to civil, long-form dialogue that seeks common ground, while not shying away from controversial issues or real-world implications for policy and society. The format often blends interviews, analysis, and personal perspectives to illuminate how complex issues intersect with culture, economy, and global affairs, making it a compelling pick for listeners who want clear takeaw... more

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4. L. Milliner
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