Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives spanning from New York City to Arizona, Ryan and Ian bring their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion.

Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing through some of the pain.

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Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing through some of the pain.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Ian’s Reaction to Last Week’s Show

02:50 - Happy Pride Month

07:24 - Right's Hate and Division Voted For

11:17 - Pete Hegseth Renames USS Harvey Milk

14:50 - Tariff Revenue Impact

18:27 - Trump Claiming Martial Law Concerns

21:20 - Trump Demands Loyalty Essays

23:18 - Pentagon Correspondent Fired for Criticism

27:34 - Peekaboo

30:18 - The One Big Beautiful Bill

34:20 - Elon Musk’s Tweet on Spending Bill

38:55 - Elon Musk’s Next Move

42:15 - Consequences of Actions

44:25 - Impeachment Possibilities

45:50 - Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves Democratic Party

50:01 - Rep. Jasmine Crockett for House Oversight

52:22 - Donald Trump's Cognitive Decline

58:13 - US Vetoes UN Gaza Ceasefire

1:00:28 - Israel-Palestine Conflict Complexity

1:10:11 - Trump’s White House Event for Appointees

1:11:24 - Trump Asks Congress to Defund PBS NPR

1:15:03 - The Molotov Guy’s Family

1:17:50 - UN Resolution Veto Explained

1:21:13 - War and Conflict Overview

1:22:25 - Trump Raises ICE Deportation Quotas

1:29:18 - Judge Stops Trump Closing JobCorps

1:34:20 - NYC Mayoral Race Update

1:38:44 - Positive Developments

1:42:34 - Embracing Positivity

1:46:45 - Last Minute Headlines

1:48:23 - Sign Off

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