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

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - Weekly Reflection

04:11 - Analyzing Last 24 Hours

07:16 - Shoutout to Haters

07:31 - Jasmine Crockett vs Elon Musk

09:13 - Final Thoughts

13:01 - Trump's Election Overhaul Order

16:33 - Federal Court Elimination Efforts

20:45 - Jasmine Crockett Discussion

23:45 - Free Speech Issues

27:32 - Marjorie Taylor Greene Insights

33:01 - ICE Detains College Student

35:44 - Training Exercise Tragedy

37:48 - Tulsi Gabbard Testimony

44:06 - Ted Cruz Interrogation

49:57 - Tulsi Gabbard Press Conference

50:51 - Signal Chat Discussion

54:32 - Espionage Act Overview

59:00 - Security Clearance Process

1:05:38 - Trump's F-47 Fighter Jet

1:08:14 - Hillary Clinton Emails

1:10:48 - Phone Number Discussion

1:10:58 - Pete Hegseth Yemen War Plan

1:13:44 - Trump Crypto Meme Analysis

1:20:24 - Ian's Parental Leave Update

1:23:30 - Ryan's Positive Outlook

1:26:40 - Wrapping Up

1:27:22 - Like, Subscribe, and Notification Bell

1:27:38 - Next Week's Guest: Katie Goddard

1:28:02 - Sign Off

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