Michigan families are paying higher electric bills while outages last longer and accountability disappears.

In this episode of Raging Michigan Moderates, we break down why rates keep rising, how billing errors are built into the system, why reliability promises never seem to materialize, and how regulators continue approving increases while families struggle.

We also expose the growing role of massive AI data centers — and how they could lock Michigan residents into even higher energy costs for years to come.

This isn’t left vs right. It’s about fairness, transparency, and who actually benefits.

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Chapters

00:00 The Rising Costs of Energy in Michigan
03:07 Utility Companies and Rate Hikes
06:37 Reliability Issues and Infrastructure Failures
09:43 Renewable Energy and Incentives
12:37 Comparing Michigan to Ohio's Energy Policies
15:27 The Impact of AI Data Centers on Michigan
20:16 Conclusion: The Need for Change in Michigan's Energy Sector

Iran is at its weakest point in decades — but that doesn’t mean it’s safe.

Joe Steagall 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, look elsewhere.
If you want context before everything changes, press play.

The MiddleGround Mic.
No Left. No Right. Forward.

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, socialism creeping in through policy, and why the outrage machine keeps Americans divided.

This one hurts… but knowledge is power.

Go deeper with Dennis Brennan’s book:
D.C. Swamp Strikes Back →
https://www.amazon.com/D-C-Swamp-Strikes-Back-separated/dp/B0FH66PHNL

Patterns aren’t coincidences—they’re warnings.
What’s YOUR take? Hit play and let’s talk.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chaos and Politics
02:44 Cultural Fights vs. Economic Issues
11:27 The Role of Power and Accountability
14:06 Populism and the Working Class
17:06 Healthcare and Economic Policies
19:52 Historical Patterns in Politics
22:52 The Influence of Charismatic Leaders
25:36 The Impact of Political Divisions
28:23 The Role of the Media in Politics
31:00 The Future of Political Discourse
33:57 Conclusion: Learning from History
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Michigan isn’t just voting for a governor in 2026 — it’s replacing the people who run elections, enforce the rules, and decide disputes when things go sideways.

In Episode One of Raging MI Moderates, we break down five races that decide everything:
Governor, Secretary of State, U.S. Senate, a critical Michigan Senate special election, and the Michigan Supreme Court.

We cover the Benson voter-roll controversy, Duggan’s independent shockwave, national money flooding Michigan, and the ballot initiative built to drive outrage and turnout.

This is not partisan noise. It’s power, trust, and incentives — explained clearly, aggressively, and with receipts.

Follow the show to stay ahead of Michigan’s 2026 election chaos.

Chapters:

1. Introduction to Michigan's 2026 Election Landscape
2. The Stakes: Power Shifts and Trust Collapse
3. Governor's Race: Key Players and Dynamics
4. US Senate Race: National Attention and Local Impact
5. Secretary of State: The Real Power Job
6. Special Elections: Quiet Power Shifts
7. Michigan Supreme Court: The Overlooked Battleground
8. Ballot Issues: Identity, Fear, and Moral Framing
9. Conclusion: Trust vs. Breakdown

MiddleGround Productions officially launches —

From unredacted Epstein files reaching Congress, to Michigan families facing rising electric bills and failing infrastructure, to the collapse of public trust in media — this trailer sets the tone for what’s coming.

Multiple shows. One direction. Forward.

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In this full, unfiltered conversation, The MiddleGround Mic host Joe sits down with Chris Swanson, Genesee County Sheriff and 2026 Michigan Governor candidate, to talk through real leadership when things break down.

This episode goes beyond talking points and refuses extreme agendas from either side. Swanson walks through how he led thousands during the 2020 protests in Flint and Genesee County with zero arrests and zero injuries, why separating people in mental health crisis from weapons saves lives, how community trust is built instead of demanded, and what he believes is broken in Michigan — with practical ways forward.

This isn’t a clip.
It isn’t outrage.
It’s a long-form conversation focused on solutions.

If you believe progress comes from honest discussion, accountability, and rejecting political extremes, this episode is for you.

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No Left. No Right. Forward.

In this episode of Middle Ground Michigan, Joe breaks down the latest revelations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, grooming, and accountability — with a specific focus on Michigan and the responsibility communities have to protect children and support survivors.

Using newly released documents and verified reporting, Joe walks through how Epstein’s first known victim was groomed at a Michigan arts camp, what the records reveal about broader patterns of elite protection, and how institutions responded once the truth surfaced.

This conversation isn’t about outrage for clicks. It’s about justice, awareness, and prevention.

We discuss:

• Grooming tactics used by predators and why they’re often hard to spot
• The impact of the document releases and what they confirm
• How the Michigan community responded once Epstein’s past was known
• Why many victims never come forward — and why that matters
• The need for transparency, accountability, and stronger safeguards

00:00 – The Epstein Case Unveiled
02:44 – Grooming Tactics and Victim Stories
04:42 – Community Response and Accountability

No left.
No right.
Forward — for Michigan.