Episodes
After 1 year, and 8 months apart, Justin and Rob come together for a post election analysis and state of the union discussion the likes of which you will never forget....even if you really want to. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Here are all our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/downthemiddle
Published 12/30/22
We're baaaaaaaaack with not even an episode.....this is just a teaser episode!!! Listen to your two favorite moderate, political best friends say hello to each other and then kick back as Justin gives you a primer for everything you need to know before the next episode of DTM airs. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Here are all our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/downthemiddle
Published 03/11/22
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Published 04/28/21
On Episode 31 of the pod, Justin finally gets a question, we go through the various political problems facing several prominent politicians; talk about the power grid in Texas, revist the Disney v. Gina Carano issue, and we discuss Rush Limbaugh and the rise of alternative media. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Here are all our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/downthemiddle
Published 02/26/21
This week on the pod, we answer some user questions aimed at Rob, as per usual; discuss the impeachment, or lack thereof and its implications; you finally get to see us spar about cancel culture and conservative discrimination, and we wrap up our discussion with Editor-in-Chief, Clay Cogman about the decriminalization of drugs. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Here are all our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/downthemiddle Special Guest: Clay Cogman.
Published 02/18/21
On Episode 29 of the pod, we go through the news of the week, talk about Bidenomics, and the impeachment trial, bring on a special guest to remind us that politics can be both funny and stupid, and continue our conversation from last week about hookers and blow. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Here are all our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/downthemiddle Special Guests: Andrea More and Clay Cogman.
Published 02/11/21
On Episode 28 of the podcast, we discuss the ongoing saga of the market, GameStop and Robinhood, give some important updates concerning impeachment and executive orders, and Rob presents his case for the legalization of cocaine and hookers. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Here are all our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/downthemiddle Special Guest: Clay Cogman.
Published 02/04/21
Join us for Episode 27 of the podcast where we cover the Biden inaguration, Trump's upcoming impeachment hearings, and we go through aaaall the executive orders your little hearts could ever desire and much more. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Here are all our links in one place: https://linktr.ee/downthemiddle
Published 01/28/21
Join us for Episode 26 of the pod, we make some fun and exciting announcements about a new addition to the DTM family, answer a listener question that expands our conversation about globalization, discuss some news that actually doesn’t have anything to do with an armed insurrection at the Capitol, and we discuss why automation could be what takes your job before a South American migrant worker even has a chance to. All this and more! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Here are all...
Published 01/14/21
We discuss one of the darkest days in American political history. Special Guest: Greer Illingworth.
Published 01/08/21
Join us as we ride on a one horse sleigh straight into 2021. We tackle some listener questions in this week's 'We Care a Lot', news it up with 'Turn on the News', and a special holiday edition of 'Extremely Normal News', clue you in to some holiday culture with 'Culture Corner', introduce a new segment destined to become a fan favorite: 'Math with Riz', and in our 'Topic of the Day' we ask the question 'Are we a Christian nation?', and Justin gets very excited to use his Masters degree in...
Published 12/18/20
We're baaaaaack! Join us this week for an exploration into globalization and many other fun endeavors. We answer a fun listener question in 'We Care Alot', negotiate a very great deal of news in 'Turn on the News' including but not limited to a few election lawsuit updates, Biden's cabinet picks, and a policy discussion on lockdowns; we introduce a new segment called 'DO BETTER!', and discuss Hillbilly Elegy in this weeks 'Culture Corner'. Let's get into it, America. Don't forget to...
Published 12/10/20
Join Justin for a special Thanksgiving edition of 'Buzzed History', for the conclusion of our interview with the Honorable Fred Zeidman (originally released Aug 14th, 2020), and because it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a little family, the interview includes a special appearance by 'father of the pod', Ambassador Ned Siegel. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Down the Middle: A Political Podcast! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe Here are all our links in one place:...
Published 11/25/20
Join us as we sit down with author of “The Faithless? The Untold Story of the Electoral College”, Emily Conrad. We discuss Emily’s book, of course, and we talk all things Electoral College; where it’s been, where it’s going, and how it looks at present since the Supreme Court cases of this past summer. All that and a little more on this weeks interview only segment of Down the Middle. What do you think of the EC, which are the initials for both our guest and our subject matter, so sound...
Published 11/20/20
Join us this week as we make good on our word to answer listener questions, actually introduce a segment on the news (it's about time) where we dive into the election lawsuit updates, and exactly whom President Trump has fired in the past two weeks; get into some 'Culture Corner' with Bill Maher, President Obama, alt-social media, and Harry Styles, give out the Bonehead of the Week award not to Donald Trump, and get down on the Electoral College in our 'Topic of the Day'. Don't forget to...
Published 11/19/20
Welcome to Season 2 of Down the Middle: A Political Podcast. We've made it! Join us as we kick off Season 2 by unpacking as many events from the past….how long has it been? A year? No. ….ONE WEEK!?!? Ok...as many events from the past week as we can. We talk about the election (duh), the polls, the current state of the Senate, how and where the country voted, the voter fraud allegations by the Trump administration and Trump himself, where aaaaall of the litigation currently sits,...
Published 11/13/20
Join us for a Special Election Episode of the Pod; the very last episode of Season 1. Riz spouts an ideological pontification in this week's 'We Care a Lot' segment, we briefly review the final Biden/Trump debate in 'Cut me Mick', we bring back 'Virtually Debatable' for a final virtual sparring session with Mr. Ben Shapiro, and send you off to the polls or your mailbox with a few final words from us both... one at a time, of course. Less than a week to go; if you haven't voted, what the...
Published 10/30/20
Aaaaand, we're back! Join us for Episode 20: "iReddit on Facebook", where we take a very long time to answer a listener question about foreign policy in this weeks 'We Care a Lot' segment, rant to our hearts content about the ACB hearings and media bias, briefly discuss the VP debate, have a sing along with songs about presidents in this weeks 'Culture Corner', and get real deep into what could be the most important 'Topic of the Day' yet: The Internet and Free Speech. Oh yeah, and Vote....
Published 10/22/20
Join us as we take the week off, but still find time to dive deep into the Small Business Administration, or as you know them, the government agency that gave all that PPP money to Yeezy, The Archdiocese of New York, Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy, Forbes Media, and TGI Fridays. First up, a 'Buzzed History' on the history of the SBA, followed by an interview with the President and founder of the American Small Business League, Lloyd Chapman. The ASBL has been spearheading litigation to...
Published 10/15/20
Join us as we Trump Trump Trump Trump our way through all of the White House COVID craziness and try to make some semblance of sense of it all, as we just can't seem to run away from the news. We bring back some favorite segments like ‘New Tone-ian Physics’, and ‘The Trump Whisperer’; we talk about the President’s walking away from the Congressional covid relief negotiation table, the latest polls and what it means for the election, and we sit down with John Gomez from ‘Twin XL’ for a new...
Published 10/08/20
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...
Published 10/01/20
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. ...
Published 09/24/20
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! Don't forget to...
Published 09/20/20
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....
Published 09/17/20