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Why do we keep repeating the same cycles even after asking for forgiveness?

In this episode of TheMiddleGround Mic, Pastor Jackson Lahmeyer joins the show to talk about the internal “civil war” many men live with — and what it actually takes to heal.

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🌐 Website: https://www.jacksonlahmeyer.com/

We discuss vulnerability, accountability, purpose, and practical steps from his book Divided: Breaking Free from the Other Me.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to Divided
02:50 The Inner Civil War
05:55 The Danger of a Double Life
08:42 The Path to Healing
11:48 Vulnerability & Accountability
14:31 Purpose & Overcoming Division
17:18 Living in the Present
20:11 Joy as Strength
23:05 Identity vs Behavior
25:49 Knowing Your Purpose
28:49 Healing & Moving Forward

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We trace why America spends the most on care yet gets poorer health, then map the links between policy, food industry incentives, and daily choices that protect families. Dr. Nelva Lee shares practical steps for cleaner diets, calmer mornings, and smarter advocacy.

• lead, pesticides, dyes, and additive risks in common foods
• Europe’s bans versus U.S. regulatory limits
• sick care economics and lobbying power
• diet shifts for neurodivergent children
• screens, dopamine, and morning routines
• meat and produce colorants and label skepticism
• interpreting in healthcare and safety risks
• pantry audits, processed-food fasts, and black coffee
• using a scanning app to vote with your wallet
• term limits, civic pressure, and ten-email impact

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00:00 Why America Is Getting Sicker
02:45 Government & Food Safety Failures
05:29 Processed Food & Long-Term Damage
08:07 Children’s Health & the Spectrum
11:00 Food Labels You Can’t Trust
13:45 Education vs Misinformation
16:36 Healthcare Communication Failures
19:27 Health, Policy & Power
22:14 Why Advocacy Matters
28:09 Media, Lobbying & Control
32:26 Resilience After COVID
37:19 What You Can Do Now
41:30 Why Collective Action Matters

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Why does democracy feel rigged — even before you vote?

Joe sits down with Travis Misurell, founder of Think Futures Now (https://futureis.org/), to explain why voters feel locked out of the political process and how leaders are really chosen behind the scenes.

This isn’t left vs right. It’s a systems-level conversation about money, candidate selection, fear-based voting, and whether fixing how leaders are chosen matters more than who wins the next election.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re voting against someone instead of for something, this episode explains why.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Crisis in Democracy
01:37 Travis Misurell's Vision for Change
03:30 The Disconnect Between Voters and Politicians
06:29 The Role of Money in Politics
10:05 The Need for a Digital Democracy
15:33 Building a Transparent Political System
19:37 What Think Futures Now Coalition Aims to Achieve
23:06 Building a New Political Infrastructure
24:32 The Role of Transparency in Politics
27:22 Empowering Citizens Through Technology
29:11 Breaking the Two-Party Trap
31:45 Connecting Citizens and Candidates
35:05 The Future of Political Engagement
38:06 Creating a Civic Internet

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Iran is at its weakest point in decades — but that doesn’t mean it’s safe.

Joe and foreign policy expert Ron Bee examine the real power dynamics behind Iran’s crisis: the brutal repression of protesters, the shift toward nuclear brinkmanship, Israel’s growing alarm, and why the next 30 days matter more than most headlines admit.

This episode breaks down military strategy, diplomacy, and the human cost often ignored in the noise.

If you want outrage without understanding, look elsewhere.
If you want context before everything changes, press play.

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Chapters:

00:00 Iran’s Crisis & Who’s Really Calling the Shots
08:43 Military Strategy, Nuclear Threats & Regional Pressure
17:35 Protests, Repression & the Iranian People
26:13 Diplomacy, Israel’s Red Lines & What Comes Next

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What if every “unprecedented” crisis is just history hitting replay?

Dennis Brennan—former politician and attorney—connects the dots between Aaron Burr and Donald Trump.

Burr: Revolutionary hero turned “traitor” through elite attacks, media hatchet jobs, and weaponized courts.
Trump: Endless indictments, nonstop lawfare, and the same institutional resistance—200+ years later.

We rip into media bias dating back to Hamilton, government waste, subsidy scams jacking up prices, socialism creeping in through policy, and why the outrage machine keeps Americans divided.

This one hurts… but knowledge is power.

Go deeper with Dennis Brennan’s book:
D.C. Swamp Strikes Back →
https://www.amazon.com/D-C-Swamp-Strikes-Back-separated/dp/B0FH66PHNL

Patterns aren’t coincidences—they’re warnings.
What’s YOUR take? Hit play and let’s talk.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chaos and Politics
02:44 Cultural Fights vs. Economic Issues
11:27 The Role of Power and Accountability
14:06 Populism and the Working Class
17:06 Healthcare and Economic Policies
19:52 Historical Patterns in Politics
22:52 The Influence of Charismatic Leaders
25:36 The Impact of Political Divisions
28:23 The Role of the Media in Politics
31:00 The Future of Political Discourse
33:57 Conclusion: Learning from History
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Trust in media is collapsing — and the people inside journalism know it.

In this episode, Joe sits down with Julian Baron, Managing Editor at Off the Press, to break down how the internet reshaped journalism, why legacy media is losing credibility, and why audiences are walking away from traditional news.

Julian shares an insider perspective on:
• How algorithms reward outrage over accuracy
• Why smaller digital outlets are gaining trust
• How power has shifted from media institutions to consumers
• What honesty and transparency really mean in modern journalism

Chapters

00:00 The Erosion of Trust in Media
02:58 The Rise of Digital News Outlets
05:50 The Challenge of Bias in Journalism
08:56 The Demand for Honesty and Transparency
11:43 The Shift in Consumer Behavior
14:42 The Future of News Media
21:11 Navigating the Information Landscape


This isn’t a left-versus-right argument.
It’s a reality check on how news works now — and where it’s heading.

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This week on Finding The Middle: Congress views unredacted Epstein files TODAY (Feb 9, 2026) – 3.5M+ pages from DOJ, new names, potential bombshells. Victims’ lawyers rage: NOT ENOUGH redactions – survivors exposed, death threats, lives shattered. Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the Fifth in deposition, offers clemency to clear Trump/Clinton. Trump's deleted gorilla meme on Obamas sparks racist backlash – distraction or coincidence?

We dive deep: Historical probes (1996 ignored reports, 2005 Palm Beach, 2007 draft indictment, Acosta's 2008 "poor judgment" plea deal), Maxwell's 2021 trial (5 convictions, 20-year sentence, appeals rejected), Polymarket odds (jail 18–24%, charges 44%). No left, no right – just forward facts and middle-ground questions.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 — Opening the Middle  
Why truth, transparency, and victim protection are colliding right now
03:30 — Epstein Files Released  
Millions of pages drop — and redaction failures expose survivors
09:45 — Victims Put at Risk  
Names, emails, images leaked, triggering threats and retraumatization
16:30 — DOJ Fallout & Congressional Review  
Files pulled back as lawmakers review unredacted records behind closed doors
23:45 — Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted  
What the 2021 trial proved and why her 2026 silence matters
31:30 — A History of Institutional Failure  
How Epstein avoided accountability through sweetheart deals and elite protection
40:15 — The Gorilla Meme Distraction  
Why offensive political outrage overshadowed survivor harm
47:30 — Closing the Middle  
Why victims’ rights come first — and how trust gets rebuilt

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MiddleGround Productions officially launches —

From unredacted Epstein files reaching Congress, to Michigan families facing rising electric bills and failing infrastructure, to the collapse of public trust in media — this trailer sets the tone for what’s coming.

Multiple shows. One direction. Forward.

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Minneapolis is under intense national scrutiny — from public safety concerns to immigration enforcement and declining trust in political leadership.

In this episode of The Middle Ground Mic, Joe sits down with Dalia al-Aqidi, an Iraqi-American journalist, legal immigrant, and congressional candidate running against Representative Ilhan Omar in Minnesota’s Fifth District.

Rather than leaning into partisan outrage, this conversation takes a middle-ground approach to the issues shaping Minneapolis today. Dalia explains why she believes the city needs a renewed focus on public safety, accountability in law enforcement, community trust, and bipartisan solutions to address economic and social challenges.

Topics include the long-term impact of defunding the police, immigration reform from a legal immigrant’s perspective, political leadership during unrest, and what effective representation should look like for Minneapolis residents.

🔗 Learn more about Dalia al-Aqidi’s campaign:
 👉 https://www.daliaforcongress.org

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Dalia al-Aqidi
01:01 Dalia’s Background and Immigration Story
02:36 Public Safety and Law Enforcement in Minneapolis
04:56 Political Leadership and Community Trust
07:25 The Impact of Defunding the Police
09:19 Bipartisanship and Political Solutions
10:00 Immigration and Community Dynamics
11:13 Economic Challenges and Public Assistance
12:23 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions 

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Federal agents just shot & killed 37yo ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis during an ICE op. Protests exploding, threats flying, city on edge AGAIN. 

But violence isn't the answer. Guilt or not – we need truth + justice WITHOUT more bodies. Dialogue over destruction. Kids are watching.

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