On this special edition of "In the Middle", Joey provides a preview of the upcoming special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District by playing back past conversations he's had with both major party candidates. First, Joey listens back to his interview with Former Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway (R) where they discuss why voters should pick him in the 11th District special election and immigration policies in sanctuary jurisdictions. Joey also looks back at his conversation with Progressive Activist Analilia Mejia (D) where they talk about what her primary win means for the Democratic Party, how she's seeking to coalesce support behind her, courting Jewish voters and war powers resolutions in Congress addressing the conflict in Iran.

Senator Cory Booker (D) joins Joey to discuss the DHS Shutdown, ICE agents in airports, immigration enforcement operations in New Jersey, the SAVE America Act, his reelection campaign, his new book and playing football in school.

New Jersey 12th District Congressional Candidate Gregg Mele (R) joins Joey to discuss his campaign, the strikes in Iran and the DHS Shutdown.

Rutgers Political Science and Law Professor Jo-Leo Carney-Waterton joins Joey to discuss a federal judge ruling the current leadership team at the U.S. Attorney's office in New Jersey is unlawful and the midterms.

New Jersey 11th District Congressional Candidate Analilia Mejia (D) joins Joey to discuss her primary win, the upcoming special election, the future of the Democratic Party and her stance on Israel.

Biochemist and Former New Jersey 3rd District Congressional Candidate Tricia Flanagan (R) joins Joey to discuss her healthcare plan, the pandemic era Obamacare subsidies and the midterms.

New Jersey 11th District Congressional Candidate Joe Hathaway (R) joins Joey to discuss his campaign, the results of the Democratic Primary, and the partial Government Shutdown over DHS funding.

New Jersey 11th District Congressional Candidate Joe Hathaway (R) joins Joey to discuss his campaign, the results of the Democratic Primary, and the partial Government Shutdown over DHS funding.

New Jersey 21st Legislative District Assemblyman Vinnie Kearney (D) joins Joey to discuss federal immigration enforcement operations in New Jersey, Governor Sherrill's latest moves to push back against ICE, bills the state legislature is considering that would do the same and how he flipped a historically Republican seat.

New Jersey Senate Candidate and Former Tabernacle Deputy Mayor Justin Murphy (R) joins Joey to discuss his campaign, the debate over DHS funding in Congress, Articles of Impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury.