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 This episode dives into Project 2029 — a bold but controversial roadmap for America’s future — and examines how the U.S. budget process gives us the illusion of choice while serving entrenched power. Joe & Lisa breaks down what’s at stake for taxpayers, workers, and democracy itself. 

👉00:00 Intro – Project 2029 & The Illusion of Choice 
👉 02:10 How Shutdowns Keep Power in the Same Hands 
👉 10:45 The Four Pillars of Project 2029 Explained 
👉25:30 The Budget Process That Protects the Powerful 
👉40:55 What Both Parties Don’t Want to Fix 
👉55:00 A Middle-Ground Plan for Real Accountability 
👉01:07:20 Closing – Join the Finding the Middle Newsletter

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This week’s Finding The Middle: Monday Edition dives deep into what Americans are actually searching for — from democracy fears to shutdown frustrations, from Ukraine’s fate to AI’s influence on our elections.

📊 Using real-time Google Trends data, host Joseph Steagall breaks down six major conversations shaping America right now:

1. The “No Kings” Protests and the Search for Democracy
2. The Government Shutdown and How It’s Affecting Your Life
3. Trump, Zelenskyy, and the Foreign-Policy Flashpoints
4. AI, Deepfakes, and the Political Tech Collision
5. What Voters Are Googling Before 2028
6. Journalists vs. the Pentagon: The Fight for Press Freedom

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This week’s Finding The Middle — Local Edition covers what Michiganders actually searched for:

• Lansing’s new bipartisan budget deal
• “No Kings” protests in Detroit and across the state
• Power reliability credits for DTE & Consumers Energy customers
• Detroit FC’s stadium and the community-benefit debate
• How all of this ties into the 2026 governor’s race

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Full Episode Release October 22nd!
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The video sparks viewers to **question** **authority** and engage in **critical thinking**. It highlights the importance of independent thought in a healthy **democracy**, especially when interpreting **channel 4 news**. Consider the **psychology** behind blindly following narratives, and **think for yourself**!

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Full Episode Release October 17th!
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The journalism landscape is changing, with more insiders sharing **secrets** than ever before. New **news** is surfacing thanks to greater **whistleblower protections**. This shift raises important **ethics** questions about **corruption** within a **company**, especially when it involves **data theft**.

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What if your opinions — and even your vote — weren’t really your own?

In this episode, The MiddleGround Mic dives into the invisible tech forces shaping democracy. Journalist and author Jacob Ward explains how algorithms, social media, and AI influence political behavior and decision-making in ways we barely notice.

💡 Takeaways:

• AI and social media engineer division
• Tech companies’ political leanings are business decisions
• Younger generations are shifting right due to digital fatigue
• Democracy depends on protecting real human choice

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Full Episode Release October 17th!
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The human brain utilizes **brain shortcuts** to navigate daily routines, often relying on **heuristics** for quick **decision making**. This can lead to interesting situations based on our **cognitive biases**, as our **cognitive psychology** shows, but understanding **how the brain works** can help us recognize **implicit bias** in our actions.

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This analysis looks at how **biased news** impacts public perception. We touch on the role of **social media** in shaping opinions, and how different **news channel** present information. Understanding **bias** is crucial in today's **media** landscape, especially when navigating **politics** and **journalism**.

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The discussion explores how **artificial intelligence** and **machine learning** are shaping our world. From advancements in **robotics** to concerns about **data privacy**, the rapid development of **transformers** is raising important questions. What does this mean for **silicon valley** and the future of **deep learning**?

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A deep dive into the explosive 2,900-page Politico report exposing hateful, racist, and antisemitic messages exchanged by Young Republican leaders across multiple states.

Host Joe from The MiddleGround Mic breaks down what’s real, what’s verified, and how this scandal is being handled inside the GOP — with exclusive insight from Republican insiders who say 99% of conservatives reject this kind of hate.

This episode uncovers:

• 📂 The verified Telegram leaks (NY, KS, VT, AZ)
• 🧩 Who’s been fired, who’s speaking out, and who’s staying silent
• 🗣️ Statements from Schumer, Hochul, JD Vance, and GOP leadership
• ⚖️ Why real Republicans are fighting to take their party back

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