Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of Us!

Protecting the Community: ICE Trackers, Historical Propaganda, and MAGA Admissions

Show Introduction

• Purpose: Welcoming the audience and framing the show's mission to arm swing voters and independents with arguments against the opposition.
• Broadcast Details: Airs Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM EDT on Mastiff Media.

Host's Personal Updates

• Career Transition: Yurgs announces his resignation from Best Buy (last day July 25th) to escape a grueling commute and prep for a new morning show in August.
• Life Update: A brief, candid mention of living in a construction zone due to home flooding and ongoing rebuilding.

News and Episode Teasers

• Political Commentary: Teasing discussions on Middle East hypocrisy, former MAGA members calling the movement a cult, and Governor DeSantis's new property tax laws.
• Trump Antics: Mentioning Donald Trump unveiling his own limited-edition passport.
• Personal Tribute: Honoring the passing of Matrix the mastiff.

Main Segment: Community Defense and ICE Tracking

• Tool Introduction: Highlighting the website iceinmyarea.org as a resource to track and report ICE checkpoints, raids, and detainments.
• Call to Action: Urging listeners to report ICE activity anonymously to protect immigrants and people of color.
• Site Features: Explaining the availability of an immigration attorney directory, detention facility maps, legal aid hotlines, and a Spanish translation toggle.
• Historical Context: Comparing the current political climate to an old military anti-propaganda film warning against prejudice and fascist behavior.

Sponsor Breaks

• Bear Fever: Promoting a book detailing the history and creation of Boyertown, Pennsylvania's bear statues.
• Mastiff Media: Encouraging progressive, sports, and news podcasters to join the expanding talk radio network.
• Momentum Fitness and Wellness: Advertising a heavily equipped gym in Bayonet Point.
• Inn on the Gulf: Recommending a waterfront restaurant located in Hudson Beach.

Outro

• Podcast Transition: A quick sign-off explaining that the abrupt ending is just a transition artifact from cutting a live two-hour radio broadcast into podcast segments.

Episode 168
Date 260528.1

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2026 The Yerger Group

A Tale of Two Americas: From Base Outbreaks to Presidential Libraries

I. Introduction

• Show Philosophy: Host Yurgz introduces "Up the Middle" as a show designed to arm swing voters and independents (the "45+%") with practical, common-sense arguments against political extremism.
• Broadcast Details: Mentions the live recording schedule (Sunday evenings at 10 PM EST) and how to tune in via the Mastiff Media Network.

II. Segment 1: Military Vaccine Mandates & The Cost of Ego

• The Incident: Over 160 troops contracted the flu at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.
• The Cause: Host attributes the outbreak to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lifting the mandatory vaccine order for service members.
• The Commentary: Yurgz argues that removing a proven, successful preventive measure like vaccines inevitably leads to illness, questioning the administration's competence and accusing them of putting ego ahead of science and readiness.

III. Segment 2: Presidential Optics & Government Spin

• The Video: Discussion of a clip showing President Biden sleeping on the beach.
• The Critique: The host sharply criticizes government websites and officials for attempting to spin or excuse the footage, arguing that blatantly lying to the public about an 80-year-old man taking a nap damages credibility.

IV. Segment 3: The Purge of Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore

• Career Background: Details the impressive 35-year military career of Nancy Lacore, a 3-star Vice Admiral who commanded 60,000 sailors in the Navy Reserve.
• Removal from Command: Discusses her sudden removal in August 2025 as part of a Pentagon "purge" led by Secretary Hegseth.
• Transition to Politics: Highlights Lacore’s January 2026 announcement to run for Congress as a Democrat in South Carolina. Yurgz champions her as an inspiring example of a true leader fighting back against unfair setbacks.

V. Sponsor Breaks & Local History

• Rad Rooster Coffee: Promo for the Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company in Boyertown, PA, highlighting its veteran ownership, ethically harvested beans, and free shipping on bulk orders.
• Colebrookdale Railroad: Promo for historic train rides connecting Boyertown and Pottstown, PA, offering family events, dinner dates, and wine tastings.

VI. Segment 4: "From the Heart" – A Tale of Two Americas

• The Obama Presidential Library: Celebrates the June 19th (Juneteenth) opening of the Obama Presidential Library, highlighting the positive atmosphere and appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, and John Legend.
• The Contrast: Yurgz contrasts this unifying celebration of "good America" with the division, bigotry, and "white trash racist" rhetoric he associates with Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.

VII. Conclusion & Outro

• Call to Action: Encourages listeners to bookmark, subscribe, and share the show to help grow the audience.
• Sign-off: The episode closes out with a montage of classic comedy audio clips (including SNL's "Coffee Talk").

Episode 167
Date / Episode 260621.5

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2026 The Yerger Group

Stalled Talks and Tungsten Deals: Exposing Political Hypocrisy

I. Show Introduction

• Mission Statement: Intro to Up The Middle—a show focused on testing arguments against the opposition to reach the 45%+ undecided and persuadable swing voters.
• Host Intro: Hosted by Yurgs, "the voice that sounds like yours."
• Show Details: Part of a 2-hour live radio show recorded Sunday evenings at 10 PM Eastern (available at mastiff.media/utm).

II. Sponsor & Station Promos

• Be Inspired Podcast hosted by Jane Stall.
• Mastiff Media / Best Buy & Verizon (Wesley Chapel, FL location).
• Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company (radroostercoffee.com).
• Colebrookdale Railroad (colebrookdalerailroad.com).

III. Segment 1: US–Iran Peace Talks Stalled

• Current News Update: Addressing co-worker rumors vs. live news reporting.
• High-stakes peace talks in Switzerland between the US and Iran face severe setbacks and are currently stalled.
• Contributing factors: Escalated fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian delegation walkout, and renewed military threats from Donald Trump.
• Host Analysis:
  • Criticism of Trump’s foreign policy approach and historical willingness to consider nuclear options.
  • Discussion on the distinctions between nuclear energy enrichment vs. nuclear weapon capabilities regarding Iran.

IV. Sponsor Break

• Jet Trends – Jet Ski & Jet Boat Maintenance (New Port Richey, FL).

V. Segment 2: Political Corruption & Accountability (Featured Speech: Jon Ossoff)

• Audio Clip Coverage: Senator Jon Ossoff addressing alleged corruption and grifting within the Trump administration.
  • Kazakhstan Mining Rights: Allegations involving a Kazakhstan tungsten mining deal, stakes granted to Eric and Don Jr., and $1.6 billion in US taxpayer funding for the project.
• Host Commentary & Comparison:
  • Evaluating claims of "royal treatment" and nepotism in political families.
  • Comparing the Kazakhstan deal coverage to the media and political scrutiny surrounding Hunter Biden's board position in Ukraine.
  • Critique of the business track records of political figures and the perception of corporate ethics in politics.

VI. Show Sign-Off & Outro Clip

• Host Wrap-Up: Reaching midnight; closing out the show.
• Outro Audio: Saturday Night Live "Coffee Talk" sketch soundbite featuring Mike Myers (Linda Richman), Jane Curtin, and Barbra Streisand ("Like butter!").

Episode 166 
Date/Episode  260621.4

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2026 The Yerger Group

Beyond the Rhetoric: Decoding the Iran Deal, Foreign Policy, and Political Theater

I. Introduction & Station Identification

• Show Intro: Welcome to Up the Middle, host "Yuergs" outlines the show’s mission to bring political opposition into the same room and appeal to swing voters/independents.
• Broadcast & Network Details: Details on where to listen live (Sundays at 10 PM EST on mastiff.media/UTM).
• Community Building & Network Expansion:
  • Reminder to bookmark, subscribe, like, and share.
  • Announcement of upcoming expansion to 6 days a week (including a new morning show from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST on Mastiff Media).
  • Future scheduling shift to 7:00 PM EST on Sunday following David and Lisa Beckmeyer.

II. Segment 1: Analysis of President Trump & the Iran Deal

• Media Review: Discussion of a New York Times clip regarding President Trump’s statements on the Iran nuclear deal compared to President Obama’s 2015 deal.
• Fact-Checking the $1.7 Billion Settlement: Clarifying that the funds returned to Iran in 2016 were a refund for military equipment purchased prior to the 1979 revolution that was never delivered.
• Body Language & "Tells":
  • Analysis of Trump’s facial expressions and body language during press exchanges.
  • Host shares personal insights on reading body language and identifying when statements lack accuracy.
• Perspectives on Foreign Policy & Military Bases: Discussion surrounding the status of US military bases in the region and the realities of conflict with Iran.

III. Segment 2: Satirical Commentary on the Gulf Conflict

• Featured Clip: Review of a satirical commentary piece by British journalist/comedian Jonathan Pie (jonathanpie.com).
• Breakdown of the Commentary:
  • Satirical timeline of escalation and victory claims.
  • Critique of foreign policy, diplomatic messaging, and social media posts.
  • Reference to financial speculations and market trades preceding major announcements.
• Host's Reflection on Political Movements:
  • An open invitation to MAGA/independent listeners to engage in constructive dialogue without name-calling.
  • Discussion on the nature of political leadership, personal faith versus political rhetoric, and the importance of critical analysis over partisan allegiance.

IV. Conclusion & Outro

• Closing Thoughts: Brief commentary on media coverage, political theater, and lighthearted closing pop-culture references.

Episode 165 
Date 260621.3

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2026 The Yerger Group

Huddled Masses and Heavy Policing: World Cup Controversies and the American Dream

I. Show Introduction & Sponsorship

• Show Opening: Host "Yergs" introduces Up the Middle, framing it as a platform for common-sense discussions, testing opposing viewpoints, and targeting independent/swing voters.
• Broadcast Information: Details on the two-hour live radio show airing Sunday evenings at 10 PM Eastern on mastiff.media/UTM.
• Local Sponsor Highlight: Endorsement of "Inn on the Gulf" restaurant in Hudson Beach, FL.
  • Highlights the menu, views, and specific rum recommendation (Ron Zacapa).

II. World Cup Border & Security Controversies

• Controversy Overview: Critique of U.S. border enforcement and security measures targeting international teams and attendees during the U.S.-hosted World Cup.
• Key Incidents Cited:
  • Uruguay National Team: Pulled over on the side of the road for a K-9 drug search prior to reaching their hotel.
  • Iraqi Delegation: Striker Amen Hussein detained for nearly seven hours at Chicago O'Hare; photography staff member denied entry.
  • Travel Restrictions: Officials from nations under travel bans (e.g., Haiti, Iran, Senegal, Ivory Coast) facing entry denials.
• Public & International Backlash:
  • Contrast between rigid U.S. law enforcement actions and constructive actions of international visitors (e.g., Japanese fans cleaning stadiums).
  • Reactions from sports bloggers and social media (referencing an Occupy Democrats post) calling out perceived racial profiling and missed opportunities for global unity.

III. The Changing American Ideology

• Viral Media Analysis: Discussion of a clip featuring a law enforcement official criticizing undocumented immigrants.
• The "American Dream" Contradiction:
  • The official’s descriptions inadvertent similarity to Emma Lazarus's poem The New Colossus ("Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses...").
  • Yergs highlights the irony of anti-immigration rhetoric inadvertently describing the foundational ideals on the Statue of Liberty.
• Shifting Political Positions:
  • Reflection on how conservative attitudes toward immigration have evolved over time.
  • Contrast between modern hardline policy and historical Republican stances (referencing the open-border perspectives of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush in earlier primary debates).
• Economic Ironies: Brief commentary on high-profile immigrants (e.g., Elon Musk) utilizing American systems to build massive wealth while avoiding similar scrutiny.

IV. Segment Wrap-Up & Commercial Break

• Closing Thoughts: Tease for the upcoming discussion on Iran.
• Sponsorship Network Ads: Promos for Be Inspired podcast, Best Buy / Verizon promotions, Red Rooster Coffee Roasting Company, and Colebrookdale Railroad.

Episode 164 
Date 260621.2

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2026 The Yerger Group

Baton Escalation & Open Zippers: Inside a Disastrous ICE Encounter

Opening & Network Announcements

• Intro & Greetings: Host welcomes listeners, acknowledges Father's Day, and shares personal updates (calls with family, working at Best Buy).
• Major Announcement: Up The Middle returns to a 5-day-a-week format as the "Mastiff Media Morning Show" (airs 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM / 10:00 AM).
• Schedule Adjustment: Sunday night show moving to 8:30 PM EST to follow David Beckmeyer's This Week in Outrage.

II. Video Critique: ICE Enforcement Incident (Illinois)

• Context: Analyzing video footage of immigration/federal law enforcement agents executing an arrest.
• Critique of Agent Tactics & Legality:
  • Agents threatening to break car windows without clear, articulated cause or presenting a warrant.
  • Lack of justification for excessive force against non-violent, non-resisting individuals.
  • Host contrasts the agents' behavior with lawful procedures, proper tactical training, and constitutional rights (1st Amendment).
• Tactical & Safety Failures:
  • Agents losing situational awareness and turning their backs on the surrounding crowd.
  • Allowing bystanders/bystander camerawork to enter the inner security perimeter.
  • Mismanaging crowd escalation by drawing batons rather than maintaining professional presence.
  • Unprofessional conduct (e.g., agent failing to notice his fly was open while being mocked by a bystander).

III. Call to Action & Commercial Break

• Audience Call to Action: Urges citizens to hold federal law enforcement accountable by contacting representatives and demanding professionalism.
• Mid-roll Sponsorship & Station Identifications:
  • Bear Fever: It's Catching (Boyertown Art/Mastiff Media)
  • Mastiff Media Network (Join/Syndication pitch)
  • Momentum Fitness & Wellness (Bayonet Point, FL)

IV. Teaser for Next Segment

• Upcoming Topic: Further critique of ICE operations during international events (World Cup) and how VIP/foreign guests are treated.

Episode 163
Date 260621.1

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2026 The Yerger Group

"Don't Be a Sucker" - Applying History to the Modern MAGA Movement
A Call to Action Against Division, Bigotry and Political Cults

Episode: 162
Date: 260614.3

I. Sports & Health Updates

• Yergz casually predicts the Carolina Hurricanes will win the Stanley Cup.
• He mentions Mitch McConnell's recent hospitalization and comments on Donald Trump's appearance at a UFC event, criticizing the "blinding" presence of his plane.

II. The Importance of Historical Context

• Yergz praises a recent video by Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, which draws parallels between current political rhetoric and past historical events.
• He emphasizes the importance of looking back at history, specifically the 1940s and 1950s, to understand the dangers of fascism.

III. A Message from 1947: "Don't Be a Sucker"

• Yergz plays a significant portion of the 1947 anti-fascist short film, "Don't Be a Sucker," produced by the U.S. Department of War.
• The clip highlights the dangers of prejudice, division, and the slow erosion of rights, warning against groups that seek to divide Americans.
• Yergz pauses the clip to emphasize the phrase "American American" and challenges the audience to define what that actually means, noting that the only true Americans are Native Americans.

IV. The Threat of Fascism and the MAGA Movement

• Yergz resumes the clip, which details the historical rise of Nazi Germany and how Hitler used "practical weapons" to divide the nation.
• He compares the rhetoric in the 1947 film to the current political climate, directly accusing the MAGA movement and Donald Trump of using fascist tactics.
• He calls out politicians like Ted Cruz, referencing a specific instance where Cruz refused to stand up to Trump after Trump insulted his wife.

V. The Call to Action: Stand Together

• Yergz passionately argues that the true "enemy" is not the opposing political party or different demographic groups, but rather the politicians and individuals who try to divide the country.
• He reiterates that "MAGA" is not a political movement, but a cult, and that its actions are not conservative, Christian, or patriotic.
• He challenges listeners to speak up, use their platforms, and fight against bigotry and division.

VI. Personal Updates & Outro

• Yergz provides a brief update on Matrix, mentioning that he has been struggling but is resting.
• He announces he will be taking the next few days off to care for Matrix.
• He wishes his mother a happy 75th birthday.
• The segment ends with plugs for his affiliated creators, including Jeff Klein, Bradley Schlegel, and Phil Repko, before the show's outro audio plays.

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2026 The Yerger Group

Fact-Checking "Save America", The Meet the Press Walkout, Voter Suppression and the "Media Offenders" List

Episode: 161
Date: 260614.2

I. The "Save America" Election Fraud Narrative

• Yergz directs his audience to a webpage (WhiteHouse.gov/SaveAmerica) created by the Trump administration.
• He dissects the specific goals outlined on the page, starting with the goal of ending mail-in ballots.
• He points out the hypocrisy of Trump and other Republicans using mail-in ballots, including a reference to Rep. Thomas Massie's recent primary loss.

II. Analyzing the Meet the Press Walkout

• Yergz plays a clip of Donald Trump's interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press.
• He notes Trump's claim that his agitation was due to the sound of rain, while the clip clearly shows him struggling to answer Welker's questions about his election fraud conspiracy theories.
• He uses CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale's analysis to emphasize the lack of evidence for Trump's claims.

III. Debunking Unconstitutional Claims

• Yergz reviews more claims from the "Save America" page, specifically the call for "proof of citizenship" and biometric databases like those used in India and Brazil.
• He argues that proof of citizenship is already required and protected under the Constitution for both voting and holding public office.
• He counters the administration's claim that illegal aliens are voting in US elections, calling it a baseless conspiracy theory.

IV. State vs. Federal Voting Rights

• Yergz analyzes the administration's attempt to eliminate early voting and dictate election protocols based on models from Denmark and Sweden.
• He asserts that the Constitution grants states the authority to determine their own election processes, including the allowance of early voting.
• He emphasizes that Election Day is legally defined as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, and any attempt to restrict voting beyond this is voter suppression.

V. Personal Update: Caring for Matrix

• A brief, emotional segment where Yergz discusses his dog Matrix (named after the Mastiff Media network).
• He details Matrix's battle with megaesophagus and the constant care required to keep him healthy.
• Yergz shares that he may need to take time off due to Matrix's declining health but expresses profound gratitude for his time with the dog.

VI. Commercial Break

• Bear Fever: It's Catching (Chapter 1 by Diane O'Sullivan).
• Network invitation for content creators to join Mastiff Media.
• Promotional read for Momentum Fitness and Wellness in Florida.

VII. Confronting "Media Offenders"

• Yergz returns to the WhiteHouse.gov site to look at the "Media Offenders" page.
• He specifically looks at an entry for CNN's Jonathan Reiner and Kate Baldwin regarding their coverage of President Trump's health and potential "somnolence" (drowsiness).
• The White House page attacks the report as a "fringe talking point for chronically online leftists" and claims Trump is in perfect health.
• Yergz laughs at the partisan vitriol on an official government website before wrapping up the segment.

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2026 The Yerger Group

The Threat of Synchronized Militaries and the NDAA; Massie's Warning

Episode: 160
Date:  260614.1

I. The Threat of Military Integration

• Yergz points out the ideological differences between the U.S. and Israeli militaries (volunteer vs. mandatory).
• He claims Trump wants to bring back the draft.
• He introduces the upcoming NDAA legislation, which contains a provision (Section 224) that would "synchronize" the IDF and the US military.
• Yergz plays a clip of Representative Thomas Massie speaking out against Section 224, calling it a compromise to US national security.

II. The Middle East and Embassy Law

• Yergz argues Netanyahu has been pushing for a war with Iran since the early 2000s, but past presidents (Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden) managed to keep him in check.
• He pivots to an educational point about embassy law, explaining that an embassy is considered the sovereign soil of the country it represents.
• He references the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis as an example of this law being broken.
• Yergz discusses Ronald Reagan's alleged involvement in the Hostage Crisis, claiming he negotiated a delay in their release to sabotage Jimmy Carter's re-election chances.

III. Commercial Breaks

• Be Inspired podcast with Jane Stahl
• Yergz's new full-time job at Best Buy in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
• Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.
• The Colebrookdale Railroad, connecting Boyertown and Pottstown.

IV. Conclusion

• Yergz concludes the segment, noting the abrupt ending is due to the live radio show format.
• He encourages listeners to tune in live on Sunday evenings at www.mastiff.media/utm.

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2026 The Yerger Group

Left-Wing Lunacy: Evaluating the Government's War on Free Press

Episode 159
Episode Date: 260607.4

1. Intro and Media Discrepancies
   • High-energy opening and the "Up the Middle" theme song.
   • Host Yergz walks through varying media descriptions of an incident at Delany Hall, comparing headlines from Fox News, Mother Jones, The New York Times, and the Daily Targum.
   • Reflections on mainstream media honesty, citing the firing of Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes and bias on CBS.
2. White House Website & Enmity Lists
   • Yergz highlights independent journalists Brian Tyler Cohen and David Pakman being targeted on an official government portal.
   • Pulling up a live section of whitehouse.gov titled "Media Offenders," detailing the official administration's attack on CNN anchors Jonathan Reiner and Kate Baldwin under the category of "Left-Wing Lunacy."
3. The "Save America Act" & Voter Suppression Analysis
   • Debunking the language of the "Save America Act" regarding proof of citizenship.
   • Explaining the constitutional framework where voter qualification methods (early voting and mail-in voting) fall strictly under state, not federal, authority.
   • Pointing out the hypocrisy of Trump utilizing mail-in voting himself while simultaneously attempting to ban it federally.
4. Commercial Block
   • Public interest ad for Bear Fever: It's Catching (Chapter 1 by Diane O'Sullivan).
   • Network invitation for content creators to join talk radio at Mastiff Media.
   • Promotional read for Momentum Fitness and Wellness located on US-19 in Florida.
5. Jet Trends Feature & Wrap-up
   • Reviewing mechanical services at Jet Trends in New Port Richey, Florida.
   • Closing standard disclaimer about the podcast architecture being sourced from his live weekly two-hour broadcast, directing viewers to mastiff.media/utm.

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2026 The Yerger Group