Épisodes

  • From Politics to Gender Identity - How We Change and Why

    From Politics to Gender Identity - How We Change and Why
    May 5 2026
    On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy is joined by Benoit Denizet-Lewis, author of the new book You’ve Changed: The Promise and Price of Self-Transformation to talk about what it means to change as a person, and what the ability to change can benefit or cost you. They also respond to more listener calls about how people across the country have changed in their own lives. #Change #Transformation #PersonalGrowth #GrowthMindset #Reinvention #NewBeginnings #LifeChange #Evolve #SelfDiscovery #LevelUp #MindsetShift #Metamorphosis #Becoming #InnerWork #BreakTheMold #RewriteYourStory #AuthenticSelf #ShiftHappens #ChangeYourLife #ProgressNotPerfection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 min
  • How Have You Changed?

    How Have You Changed?
    May 1 2026
    On this episode of The Middle, we explore personal change, and ask how you've changed yourself or your mind in a big way. That could be changing your religion, your politics, your values, your habits, or your identity. Jeremy is joined by Benoit Denizet-Lewis, author of the book You’ve Changed: The Promise and Price of Self-Transformation and Braver Angels National Ambassador John Wood Jr. Plus, like every week, we take calls from around the country to hear your perspective. Follow and subscribe to The Middle, and turn on notifications so you never miss a live conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 min
  • The Economic Costs of The Iran War

    The Economic Costs of The Iran War
    Apr 29 2026
    On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi to talk about the economic pressure that Americans are facing because of the War in Iran. They also respond to more listener calls about how people across the country are dealing with these financial challenges. #IranWarEconomy #WarEconomics #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #EconomicImpact #OilPrices #EnergyCrisis #Inflation #OilShock #CostOfLiving #SupplyChainDisruption #GlobalTrade #StockMarket #RecessionRisk #EmergingMarkets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 min
  • How is the War in Iran Affecting You?

    How is the War in Iran Affecting You?
    Apr 24 2026
    On this episode of The Middle, we’re asking how the U.S.’s ongoing war with Iran is affecting your daily life. Are you frustrated by rising gas prices and the cost of everyday goods? Do you have a loved one deployed overseas? Are you an Iranian-American with strong feelings about the regime or the conflict? As the war continues, its ripple effects are being felt across the U.S., while the full scale of the global impact remains uncertain. Jeremy is joined by former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, who led negotiations for the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal, and Tangle News founder Isaac Saul, along with DJ Tolliver. Plus, like every week, we take calls from around the country to hear how this moment is shaping your perspective. Follow and subscribe to The Middle, and turn on notifications so you never miss a live conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 min
  • Inside the Boom in Betting on Everything

    Inside the Boom in Betting on Everything
    Apr 22 2026
    On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with Axios business reporter Nathan Bomey, who responds to more listener calls about the online gambling, sports betting and prediction markets, and whether more regulation is needed. #Kalshi #Polymarket #Gambling #Addiction #Betting #Sports #FanDuel #DraftKings #Trump #ListenNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    21 min
  • Does America Have a Gambling Problem?

    Does America Have a Gambling Problem?
    Apr 17 2026
    On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if America has a gambling problem. As online gambling, sports betting and prediction markets surge in popularity, questions remain over what consequences this new gambling boom could have on American society. Jeremy is joined by Axios business reporter Nathan Bomey and Manhattan Institute senior fellow Charles Fain Lehman. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 min
  • Mike Pesca on Iran, the Economy and Epstein

    Mike Pesca on Iran, the Economy and Epstein
    Apr 13 2026
    On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with journalist Mike Pesca, host of The Gist and How To! about the consequences so far of the War in Iran. They also talk about the state of the economy, and first lady Melania Trump's denial of any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. #TheMiddle #TheFollowUp #IranWar #USPolitics #MelaniaTrump #Epstein #Economy #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #ListenNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 min
  • Four Harvard Students on Fixing American Politics

    Four Harvard Students on Fixing American Politics
    Apr 9 2026
    On this episode of The Middle we talk with four students from the Institute of Politics at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government to ask them what can be done to improve American politics. Jeremy is joined by Maurits Acosta from Miami, FL, Morgan Johnson from Wagoner, OK, Theresa Bartelme from Peoria, IL, and Sophia Robertson from Boston, MA. #politics #middle #moderate #centrist #bipartisan #bipartisanship #Harvard #HarvardIOP #KennedySchool #Government #youth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 min