Join Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, two middle-aged fathers who grew up in detroit together during the 1990's for their 50th episode of Hold the Mic!

This weekly show delivers sharp political commentary diving into current political and social events shaping America. Broadcasting from New York City to Arizona, Ryan and Ian bring their unique perspectives, humor, and deep connection as longtime friends to this episode filled with discussions on Trump’s influence, constitutional crises, and the state of democracy.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - 50th Episode Celebration

02:00 - Guest Introduction

03:20 - Trump and Reagan Republicans

07:50 - Feelings Friday: Stock Up on Ammo

10:00 - FBI Threatens Congress

12:47 - AOC Discussion

17:42 - Trump's Approval Rating Insights

20:10 - US Foreign Aid Overview

23:57 - CPAC and Fox News Analysis

26:55 - Bannon’s “Flood the Zone” Strategy

29:10 - International Negotiations Explained

31:15 - Trump’s DOJ Weaponization

35:53 - Biden Administration Incompetence

39:54 - Government Efficiency Issues

43:40 - Enrique Tarrio Arrest Update

45:30 - Presidential Pardons Explained

49:00 - Fox News Misinformation

51:25 - Trump Deletes Police Misconduct Database

54:55 - Elon Musk as President?

01:01:38 - Elon Musk & Netanyahu Relations

01:05:00 - Trump’s Funding Threats on Anti-Trans Policies

01:09:17 - Assessing Biden's Presidency

01:10:41 - Quid Pro Quo Explained

01:13:53 - AOC Revisited

01:17:33 - Trump’s Strategic Ability

01:19:21 - Fixing the Framers' Failure

01:23:44 - The SAVE Act Overview

01:26:13 - Originalism in Law

01:33:14 - Moving the Show to Wednesdays

01:35:42 - Critique of Pete Hegseth

01:38:18 - Afghanistan Insights

01:44:27 - Trump Fires General Charles Q. Brown

01:47:30 - Learning from History

01:54:06 - US Code 18 Chapter 115 Overview

01:57:15 - Next Friday’s Guest Preview

01:58:30 - Positive of the Week

02:02:45 - Ryan Rant After Dark

02:05:50 - Justice AI Discussion

02:07:17 - Using AI in Politics

02:08:37 - Upcoming Episode Preview

02:09:45 - OUTRO Podcast

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