On this episode of The Middle, we ask what you would change about America as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.

Looking back at some of the biggest turning points in American history, we open the floor to hear what you think still needs fixing - from healthcare and foreign policy to social issues and the structure of our political system.

Jeremy is joined by journalist Mike Pesca, host of The Gist and How To!, and California Congressman Ro Khanna.

As always, we hear from listeners across the country about the changes they'd most like to see in America.

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On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy sits down with Kate Berger, former teacher and current Chief of Program at Teach For America Colorado, to discuss the biggest challenges facing educators today. 

From adapting to AI in the classroom to navigating the lasting effects of the post-pandemic world, teachers are balancing unprecedented demands while confronting rising stress and burnout. 

Kate shares insights from her experience in education and leadership, while listeners from across the country weigh in with their own thoughts.

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On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with journalist Femi Oke about social media addiction, and whether current fears about it are starting to cause a backlash among users.

They also talk about the benefits of social media, and about how journalists have used it in the past and how that has changed over the years. Listeners from across the country weigh in with their thoughts as well.

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On this episode of The Middle, we ask: what is social media addiction doing to us?

The average American is spending hours per day on social media apps like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook. Studies have shown that social media addiction can lead to depression, lack of sleep, even weight gain.

Jeremy is joined by Dino Ambrosi, founder of Project Reboot, which aims to help young people reset their tech habits.

As always, we take calls from listeners across the country to hear your perspective.

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On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with Tribune Content Agency columnist Mary Sanchez in Kansas City about how President Trump's immigration crackdown has affected immigrants and the economy overall, and why Trump has lost so much public support for his efforts in the last 18 months. Listeners from across the country weigh in with their own thoughts as well.

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On this special episode of The Middle, we continue our conversation about federal immigration enforcement recorded before a live audience in St. Paul, Minnesota shortly after the fatal shootings of two American citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal immigration agents earlier this year.

Later, Jeremy gets an update from Minnesota Public Radio's Catherine Richert on how the shootings and continued ICE presence shape life across Minnesota today.

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On this special episode of The Middle, we’re bringing you a conversation recorded before a live audience in St. Paul earlier this year shortly after the fatal shootings of two American citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
Jeremy is joined by Minnesota Public Radio's Catharine Richert.
Before that conversation, Jeremy speaks with CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez about how federal immigration enforcement has evolved in the months following the shootings.

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On this episode of The Middle, we ask: would you move to another state for a lower tax burden?

As taxes becoming an increasingly political issue, some states are positioning themselves as more attractive to residents and businesses with lower-tax policies, while others are expanding taxes on high earners and large corporations.

Jeremy is joined by Tax Foundation senior fellow Jared Walczak and Betsey Stevenson, former Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor, now a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Michigan.

Plus, as always, we take calls from listeners across the country to hear your perspective.

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On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with author and transportation expert Andrew Miller about the latest developments in self-driving cars, and what their rapid expansion means for the future of driving as a whole. Listeners across the country weigh in with their own thoughts and questions. 

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