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Wayne County SMART Bus Tax: $570M Millage Fight Explained
Jun 22, 2026
1h 02m 04s
Beyond Burnout: Finding Your Mission After 40 (with Dr. Kyle Hulsebus)
Jun 2, 2026
1h 08m 51s
Prosecuting the Collapse of American Trust with Chip Webster
May 28, 2026
39m 23s
Midwest Local Politics: Grounded Dialogue
May 18, 2026
32m 06s
Is Aric Nesbitt The Next Governor of Michigan?
May 14, 2026
35m 52s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/22/26 |  Wayne County SMART Bus Tax: $570M Millage Fight Explained | Send us Fan Mail Wayne County voters will decide on the August 4 SMART bus millage, a public transportation proposal tied to SMART bus service, the Wayne County Transit Authority, and former opt-out communities. Matt Wilk and Patty Pozios from Not SMART Wayne join Joe Steagall to explain why their group opposes what they call a new $570 million SMART bus tax after House Bill 6088 changed the opt-out system in Wayne County. This episode covers the Wayne County SMART bus tax fight, the Wayne Co... | 1h 02m 04s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 |  Beyond Burnout: Finding Your Mission After 40 (with Dr. Kyle Hulsebus) | Send us Fan Mail Are you constantly exhausted, stressed, and feeling like you're just going through the motions? The wellness industry will sell you a thousand ways to “manage your stress,” but my guest today argues they may be treating the wrong disease. Dr. Kyle Hulsebus joins The MiddleGround Mic to deliver a grounded, no-BS diagnosis for modern burnout: what if the problem is not just overwork, but a loss of purpose, direction, and connection? GUEST LINKS: Dr. Kyle Hulsebus / 40 Over ... | 1h 08m 51s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  Prosecuting the Collapse of American Trust with Chip Webster | Send us Fan Mail The evidence is undeniable. In 1964, 77% of Americans trusted their government. Today, that number has collapsed to a catastrophic 17%. This isn't a political problem; it's a systemic failure. Finally a Trimmer Without Broken Guard Clips 👉 https://www.brio4life.com?aff=296 Use code MIDDLEGROUND for 10% off In this urgent conversation, I sit down with author and civic leader Chip Webster to prosecute the case against a nation that has lost its way. We dissect the "gradual, th... | 39m 23s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 |  Midwest Local Politics: Grounded Dialogue | Send us Fan Mail It started with a simple question from a voter that proves our government is broken: "What is a senator?" In this in-depth conversation, I sit down with Marcie Grzywacz, an ICU nurse, mother, and candidate for Michigan State Senate (District 4). We discuss her fight for transparency on her local city council, the frustrating "blurred lines" that disconnect voters from their government, and the kitchen table issues—from outrageous DTE bills to crumbling roads—that Lansing need... | 32m 06s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  Is Aric Nesbitt The Next Governor of Michigan? | Send us Fan Mail Michigan Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt sits down with Joseph Steagall for an unfiltered conversation about the policies quietly driving up the cost of every new home in Michigan — to the tune of $95,000 in government-mandated costs that most buyers never see on the invoice. Learn more about his campaign: https://nesbittforgovernor.com/ In this episode: • The housing mandate that added $95,000 to every new Michigan home and who is responsible for it • Michigan's read... | 35m 52s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 |  CLASSIFIED: Iran's Secret Pathway to 200 Nuclear Weapon | Send us Fan Mail The Intelligence Dossier The media is deliberately distracting you with uranium enrichment and missile strikes. They are hoping you never ask about the REAL threat. According to foreign policy analyst Ron Bee, the back door to a nuclear Iran has been wide open for years. The name on that door? Plutonium. This is the intelligence briefing the mainstream media refuses to air. In this episode, we expose: • The Plutonium Pathway: Iran's real nuclear program. • The Bushehr Dec... | 42m 33s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 |  The Iran Situation Is Bigger Than The Media Is Telling You | Send us Fan Mail Is the world sleepwalking into a larger war? Former Navy JAG officer, federal prosecutor, and former national security advisor Don Brown joins The MiddleGround Mic for one of the most intense conversations we’ve had yet — breaking down Iran, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, sleeper cell fears, Europe’s growing instability, and why global leaders may be closer to a breaking point than the public realizes. We discuss: • Iran’s collapsing military posture • Why the Strait of Hormu... | 43m 49s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 |  They Laughed… Then This Happened | Media Hypocrisy Exposed | Send us Fan Mail They laughed it off… then the next night changed everything. That’s when the excuses started, the narratives shifted, and the same people who said “calm down” suddenly wanted everyone outraged. If you’re tired of rules that only apply when it helps one side, this episode is for you. Today on The MiddleGround Mic, we break down the latest media hypocrisy, political double standards, and why more Americans are walking away from team politics altogether. ------------------------... | 8m 57s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  You’re Not Seeing The Full Story (And You Know It) | Send us Fan Mail It’s not just you. Something feels off—and it’s getting harder to ignore. In this episode, we break down why the version of events you’re seeing in the media might only be a fraction of what’s actually happening. From courtroom realities to selective prosecution, this conversation challenges how information is filtered, framed, and delivered. Learn more about the work discussed here: https://theamericanrightsalliance.org More importantly—it asks the question mos... | 40m 27s | ||||||
| 4/22/26 |  You Think You Choose Who Runs… But Do You? | Send us Fan Mail You voted. ‐‐---‐--‐------------ Do you need a beard trimmer to have a clean cut line and trimmed like myself? 👉 Grab it here: https://www.brio4life.com?aff=296 Use code MIDDLEGROUND at checkout -------------------'xx But did you actually choose? Most people believe the real decision happens in November. That’s when you show up, pick a name, and feel like your voice matters. But what if the real decision already happened before you got there? In this episode, we sit down ... | 40m 36s | ||||||
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| 4/13/26 |  The Middle Ground Mic | Mark Lynch: Taking On Lindsey Graham | Send us Fan Mail 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. This interview is not an endorsement of Mark Lynch or any political candidate. The Middle Ground Mic provides a platform for all perspectives. No Left. No Right. Forward. 🌐 Mark Lynch Campaign: https://lynchforsenate.com On this episode of The Middle Ground Mic, Joe Steagall sits... | 47m 31s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 |  Matt Campbell: His 9/11 Inquest Is Now at the UK Supreme Court | Send us Fan Mail 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 year of death on the paperwork. When Matt submitted a 2,500 page application to the UK Attorney General requesting a new inquest the answer was no. Twice. The reason — the Attorney General claimed the decision was immune to judicial review entirely... | 1h 13m 47s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 |  Ex-FBI Agent: From Pastor to SWAT - The Psychology of Getting Criminals to Confess | Send us Fan Mail 🔥 VIRAL EPISODE ALERT 🔥 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: • The exact moment his headaches stopped (the day he got his FBI acceptance letter) • Why he never fired a gun before joining the FBI • The $22 million fraud case he cracked • How showing empathy gets confessions (not aggression) • The Garmin watch that reco... | 58m 59s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 |  Who Funds Protests? The Business Behind Political Demonstrations | Send us Fan Mail 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 demonstrations. How are protests funded? Where is the line between activism and political influence? And why are more Americans questioning the authenticity of modern protest movements? This conversation explores the gray area between activism, advocacy, a... | 44m 02s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  If Iran’s Regime Collapses, Who Takes Power? | Inside Iran’s Resistance Movement | Send us Fan Mail Iran may be entering one of the most unstable political periods in decades. If the regime in Tehran collapses, who would actually replace it? Dunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast Ground Coffee, 30 Ounce https://amzn.to/3Nk1uqI In this episode of The MiddleGround Mic, Joseph Steagall speaks with Iranian resistance advocate Zolal Habibi about the growing protest movement inside Iran and the competing visions for the country’s future. The discussion explores Iran’s resistance mov... | 54m 33s | ||||||
| 3/9/26 |  $8 Gas Coming? Iran Crisis, Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock, and the Real Middle Ground | Middle Monday | Send us Fan Mail Is $8 gas actually coming? Oil markets are surging as tensions escalate around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway controlling nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply. With Brent crude climbing and shipping disruptions increasing, the risk of an oil shock is suddenly back in the global conversation. In this Middle Monday episode of The MiddleGround Mic, Joseph Steagall breaks down the rising oil crisis, how Iran’s leadership turmoil could impact global energy mar... | 21m 42s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  The Bystander Question: What Would YOU Do If It Happened in Your Town? | Send us Fan Mail BUY THE BOOK HERE: https://amzn.to/4aYjG0H What would YOU do… if it happened in your town? A gunman enters a public space. An armed citizen stops him. The footage goes viral. But what if that’s only the beginning? Joe sits down with author and PR professional John David to unpack The Bystander — a thriller inspired by real events that asks uncomfortable questions about gun rights, media narratives, and what’s “normal” in modern America. This isn’t a lecture. It’s not lef... | 34m 50s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 |  Is Iran About to Fall? The Shah, Trump & the Global Power Shift | Send us Fan Mail Iran’s leadership future is uncertain, and the global power balance may be shifting. Ron Bee joins The MiddleGround Mic to analyze Iran’s political structure, the Shah question, China and Russia’s positioning, and what comes next for the Iranian people. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Volatile Political Landscape in Iran 08:48 Leadership and Legitimacy 17:22 Regional and Global Dynamics 26:17 Iran’s Military Future 35:02 Middle Eastern Political Com... | 59m 00s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 |  Is America Too Broken to Fix? Woke Culture & Media Lies | The Agitatorz | Send us Fan Mail America feels like it’s splitting in half. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Joe sits down with The Agitatorz to confront the issues most people are afraid to say out loud: • Has polarization gone too far? • Did the Obama era change everything? • Is “woke culture” helping or hurting society? • Are liberal cities failing their communities? • What role does media bias play in division? • Is there ANY middle ground left? Check their Facebook out... | 1h 54m 35s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 |  Forgiven but Not Healed? Facing the “Other Me” | Jackson Lahmeyer | Send us Fan Mail Why do we keep repeating the same cycles even after asking for forgiveness? In this episode of TheMiddleGround Mic, Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer joins the show to talk about the internal “civil war” many men live with — and what it actually takes to heal. 📘 Book: https://amzn.to/4rB1j9h 🌐 Website: https://www.jacksonlahmeyer.com/ We discuss vulnerability, accountability, purpose, and practical steps from his book Divided: Breaking Free from the Other Me. EPISODE TIMESTAM... | 43m 51s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 |  Lead Exposure, Food Lies & the Health Advocacy Wake-Up Call | Dr. Nelva Lee | Send us Fan Mail We trace why America spends the most on care yet gets poorer health, then map the links between policy, food industry incentives, and daily choices that protect families. Dr. Nelva Lee shares practical steps for cleaner diets, calmer mornings, and smarter advocacy. • lead, pesticides, dyes, and additive risks in common foods • Europe’s bans versus U.S. regulatory limits • sick care economics and lobbying power • diet shifts for neurodivergent children • screens, dopamine, an... | 47m 46s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 |  Is American Democracy Broken? Midterm Warnings and Fixes | Send us Fan Mail Why does democracy feel rigged — even before you vote? Joe sits down with Travis Misurell, founder of Think Futures Now (https://futureis.org/), to explain why voters feel locked out of the political process and how leaders are really chosen behind the scenes. This isn’t left vs right. It’s a systems-level conversation about money, candidate selection, fear-based voting, and whether fixing how leaders are chosen matters more than who wins the next election. If you’ve ever ... | 49m 08s | ||||||
| 2/15/26 |  Who Is Really Calling the Shots on Iran? | Send us Fan Mail Iran is at its weakest point in decades — but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Joe and foreign policy expert Ron Bee examine the real power dynamics behind Iran’s crisis: the brutal repression of protesters, the shift toward nuclear brinkmanship, Israel’s growing alarm, and why the next 30 days matter more than most headlines admit. This episode breaks down military strategy, diplomacy, and the human cost often ignored in the noise. If you want outrage without understanding, l... | 48m 01s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 |  Elites Crushed Burr... Now They're After Trump! (Swamp Exposed – Must-See!) | Send us Fan Mail What if every “unprecedented” crisis is just history hitting replay? Dennis Brennan—former politician and attorney—connects the dots between Aaron Burr and Donald Trump. Burr: Revolutionary hero turned “traitor” through elite attacks, media hatchet jobs, and weaponized courts. Trump: Endless indictments, nonstop lawfare, and the same institutional resistance—200+ years later. We rip into media bias dating back to Hamilton, government waste, subsidy scams jacking up prices,... | 59m 06s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  Why People Don’t Trust the News Anymore | Off the Press Managing Editor Explains | Send us Fan Mail Trust in media is collapsing — and the people inside journalism know it. In this episode, Joe sits down with Julian Baron, Managing Editor at Off the Press, to break down how the internet reshaped journalism, why legacy media is losing credibility, and why audiences are walking away from traditional news. Julian shares an insider perspective on: • How algorithms reward outrage over accuracy • Why smaller digital outlets are gaining trust • How power has shifted from media i... | 26m 59s | ||||||
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