Podcasts by Mid by Midwest Podcast

Election Season The Reboot from 2023-08-05T15:26:27

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Jeff and Tom talk about (surprise surprise) the United States Presidential Election and the surrounding court cases and controversies. For the roun...

The Power of Unidentified Education from 2023-06-18T21:10:37

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss recent legal discussions in California over payment for utilities and the future of the media. The second segment covers some ...

Election Season... The Bourbon of Wine from 2023-05-08T22:28:12

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Jeff and Tom talk about economic news and the starting lineup for the 2024 United States presidential election. 

Norfolk Palestinian Conflict from 2023-03-12T21:45:37

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast. Jeff and Tom discuss a quick news roundup including the chemical spill in Palestine Ohio, new info on the origins of COVID-19, and a short discussi...

2023 Kickoff News and the French from 2023-02-03T00:10:19

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, tom and Jeff are again joined by Will! An extended news roundup takes up the whole episode and the gang doesn't suffer the French.

Will Profiteering from 2022-12-18T13:21:19

On this (holiday?) episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Will returns for a discussion of EU accusations of US war profiteering, a news roundup, and a brief one word year in review. Fart...

Pelosi Attack and a Twitter Spat from 2022-11-07T20:11:31

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the recent and disturbing attack on Paul Pelosi, and updates to Elon Musk's purchase of twitter.

It’s the Economy Google A Mid by Midwest Midterms Prediction from 2022-10-25T18:00:47

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff talk about big tech's response to the current economic downturn as well as midterm predictions!

It’sa Us MXMW Podcast from 2022-10-09T13:52:49

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the current events of the war in Ukraine and Joe Biden's recent pardon of folks who were convicted with possession of Marijuan...

The Trains are Running on Time from 2022-09-17T15:08:42

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the impending train strike (well it was impending when we recorded this episode), as well as the death of Queen Elizabeth.

Long Time No News Roundup from 2022-07-31T21:05:27

It's been a while folks. On this episode, Tom and Jeff go through a lighting round of headlines covering, inflation, the strategic petroleum reserve and Brittney Griner.

Gun Control Compromise, Inflation, and Consciousness! from 2022-06-20T21:33:52

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff present a news roundup including the current bipartisan gun control compromise bill in the Senate, widespread inflation, and conscious...

US Foreign Policy and Disinformation Governance Board from 2022-05-30T09:29:24

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss US foreign policy and the recent dissolution of the recently formed Disinformation Governance Board.

Roe V. Wade from 2022-05-09T20:38:36

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the recent leaked draft Supreme Court Opinion.

Mask Policy and Tech Roundup from 2022-04-24T21:27:43

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff talk about the updates to the COVID mask policy and discuss a myriad of technology topics!

Gaffes and a Rusty Roundup from 2022-04-02T11:57:34

It's been a minute since we posted a show. On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom and Jeff discuss the Joe Biden's recent geopolitical Gaffes and the fallout from social media's respo...

When Fools Russian from 2022-03-05T16:21:55

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the updates to on the conflict in Ukraine and the State of the Union

February News Roundup from 2022-02-24T22:11:23

On this episode of the Mid By Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff do a quick lighting round of topics followed by our regular roundup. Hope you enjoy!

When it Ukraines it Pours from 2022-01-31T21:54:22

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and the increasing tensions in Ukraine. The roundup includes our favori...

Vaccine Roundup from 2022-01-18T22:58:52

On this Episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff COVID testing shortages and the Supreme Court ruling on the vaccine mandate.

Tornados&Russian Aggression from 2021-12-18T16:13:23

On this episode of the Mid by Mid West Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss changes in the pattern of tornado in light of recent events of the Midwest and South. We follow up with a brief conversation ...

Cuomo + COVID = Cuomicron from 2021-12-05T23:07:08

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Jeff and Tom discuss the suspension of Chris Cuomo over his involvement with his brother, and the Omicron variant of COVID that is spreading across...

Meta Virginia from 2021-11-03T22:50:36

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff talk about Facebook's planned facelift and the implications of a red wave in Virginia.

Six Hundred Dollar Glide Weapon from 2021-10-26T21:21:18

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss rumors of new Chinese military technology, and IRS surveillance.

Trillion Dollar Gumball from 2021-10-06T21:17:03

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff talk about the potential for the US to mint a one-trillion dollar coin and the day the earth stood still or at least Instagram.

Oktoberfest, Infrastructure,&Mandates from 2021-09-19T21:08:28

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the Biden Infrastructure & Vaccine Mandate. The roundup includes the latest from Taco Bell!

Afghanistan from 2021-09-03T16:20:19

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Jeff and Tom share their thoughts on the withdrawal from Afghanistan, with an extended segment. They then try to lighten the mood with a lengthy ne...

Professional Ethics and Cuomo from 2021-08-15T21:44:37

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the recent resignation of the New York Governor, and recent changes to NPR's ethics policy.

Inflationary Science from 2021-06-16T23:15:02

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Jeff and Tom discuss Anthony Fauci's resistance to public criticism and ever increasing inflation.

Feat. Liz Cheney and the Pipeline from 2021-05-13T20:15

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom and Jeff talk about the recent shakeup in the GOP leadership and the waning shutdown of the east coast oil and gas infrastructure.

CDC, Chimeras, DC Statehood, Upset Stomach, Scotus Cases from 2021-04-30T17:56:10

It's MXMW Max. On this episode of the Mid by Midwest podcast, Tom and Jeff dash through the news with an exciting lightning round:

• Updates to the CDC masking recommendations
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Back 2 the News from 2021-04-10T22:16:20

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the Chauvin trial, the voting laws in Georgia and a slightly abbreviated roundup.

The Doctor is Out 🌽🐱🎩 from 2021-03-06T23:02:47

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest podcast Tom and Jeff discuss the cancellation of Dr. Seuss and the reopening of Texas. 

Diamond Hands, Corn Hands 💎👐🌽👐 from 2021-02-05T16:06:16

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Will returns to a new and exciting episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast where the reunited crew attempts to discuss the events surrounding the GameStop stock price (GME). We rea...

The Inauguration and the State of Tech Unions from 2021-01-25T20:41:43

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the Inauguration of President Joe Biden, Trump's Impending Impeachment, and recent union activity in Tech.

One Coup over the Cuckoo's Nest from 2021-01-07T12:35:53

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest podcast Tom and Jeff talk about the Georgia runoff elections and the disturbing attack on the U.S. Capitol.

MXMW Year in Review from 2021-01-02T15:19:40

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom and Jeff review this oh-so-long year of 2020 and discuss covid relief legislation.

COVID News Roundup from 2020-12-11T15:46:08

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss some new controversial news surrounding the COVID-19 Vaccine and its distribution.

Vaccinate Your Student Loans from 2020-11-20T17:14:38

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom and Jeff discuss the prospect of new Corona Virus Vaccines and renewed discussions about federal student loan relief. In a dark turn the roundup...

Election Day Reactions from 2020-11-04T23:44:18

On this episode, Jeff and Tom give their initial post election thoughts. That's All!

2020 Election Predictions and Final Thoughts from 2020-11-01T19:35:17

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Jeff and Tom discuss the upcoming US national election. We attempt to make a good faith argument for each of the mainstream candidates. The show co...

Late Debate Coverage and an Election Roundup from 2020-10-10T22:53:26

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff give our late opinions on the most recent presidential debate along with two other election stories. The show is closed out, as always...

Vote Justice and Hypocrisy from 2020-09-25T16:34:36

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss a couple of stories related to voting in November, the recent passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the controversy surrounding ...

Unconventional Conventions from 2020-08-27T00:20:28

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the relevance of political conventions in today's age, and keep things relatively light-hearted with an extended roundup about flags...

Jeff Describes Flags from 2020-08-12T23:57:55

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Jeff and Tom discuss Kamala Harris as Joe Biden's running mate and the Trump administration's efforts at pushing COVID 19 relief. During the roundup...

Do Not Taunt With Donuts from 2020-07-23T21:58:31

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Jeff and Tom discuss the Trump Administration's take on the apportionment of representation and the potential conflict with the 14th Amendment. Aft...

CHOP and CCP Security Laws from 2020-07-09T00:03:47

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest and the recent security law passed by the Chinese Communist party to clamp down on protestors in H...

North Korea and SCOTUS from 2020-06-20T13:58:12

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss recent events in North Korea and a landmark decision by the court on Title VII.

Tragedy and Protests from 2020-06-04T22:10:45

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff have a frank conversation about the protests and demonstration following the tragic murder of George Floyd.

Resident Tweety from 2020-05-20T23:19:28

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom and Jeff discuss Joe Biden: insult comic, the wreck of the titanic, and general lockdown enforcement. The roundup is a little lighter, and we ta...

This is getting old now from 2020-04-30T23:26:04

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Jeff and Tom discuss the AMC and Universal Spat and a lawsuit from downstate Illinois over the Governor's lockdown. Keep your shorts on and bring yo...

Stay Inside Part 3 from 2020-04-08T23:09:33

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss Bernie Sanders' exit from the democratic primary race, and go through a lightning round of COVID 19 related stories. The round...

COVIDeo Killed the Radio Star from 2020-03-26T21:54:23

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff continue to talk about the novel Corona Virus. We discuss the government and economic response. The roundup covers everything from dev...

My Corona from 2020-03-12T23:04:02

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest podcast Jeff and Tom discuss the local, national, and international response to the COVID 19 and give a brief update on the state of the democratic primary....

Bezos Environment Election from 2020-02-27T23:09:04

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom and Jeff talk, Bezos, the Environment, and the Democratic Primaries. On the roundup we are back to flat earth tragedies, cheesecake, and technol...

Impeachment and World Wide Pandemic from 2020-02-04T23:47:30

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss updates on the impeachment trial, the Senates decision not to hear any witnesses, and the spread of the Corona Virus. In a lively ro...

Houston Baseball, Iowa Fueds, and SPACE FORCE! from 2020-01-23T23:37:50

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest podcast Tom and Jeff discuss the recent baseball cheating scandals and the feud between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. During the roundup we discuss t...

Impeachment and World War 3 from 2020-01-07T22:39:36

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast the gang talks about the biggest controversies in the U.S. Some people are loosing sleep over it, but during a lively roundup we find that some folks in M...

Season Finale from 2019-12-17T22:42:33

On the last Mid by Midwest episode of 2019 the gang talks politics. Well, the gang talks about the recent UK elections and a new... partial trade deal with China. In the roundup we talk aviary f...

Gun News and Bloomberg News on Bloomberg News... or not from 2019-12-07T22:48:49

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Jeff and Tom discuss a hotly contested firearms lawsuit and Michael Bloomberg's media conflict of interests. The show is wrapped up with a low stake...

Venezuela, The Dollar, and Bloomberg from 2019-11-20T22:34:42

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Jeff and Tom discuss the dollarization of Venezuela and rumors of Michael Bloomberg entering the democratic race.

Fires in California, Democrats in the Primaries, and Tapioca on Your Pizza from 2019-11-05T23:08:41

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast Jeff and Tom discuss the most recent updates on the Democratic field and recent natural disasters in the West. During a lighthearted roundup we find out w...

Ukraine and Trump and Where We Are Now from 2019-10-08T22:31:11

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom, Jeff, and Friend of the Show John discuss the ins and outs of the current investigation about Donald Trump's conversations with the Ukrainian g...

The Vapid Democratic Debate 3 and the US Debates Vaping from 2019-09-17T23:11:39

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest podcast, Tom and Jeff talk about the 3rd Democratic Debate. There is apparently a health crisis related to vaping, and MAKE SURE YOU NEVER LEAVE YOUR "CAPS ...

Russian Nuclear Scare, Chinese Unrest, and Green for Greenland from 2019-08-27T22:04:05

On this episode of the Mid By Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss a nuclear propulsion accident in Russia and some of the recent unrest in China. In other news the first space pirate struck in...

Democratic Debates and Knocking the Rust Off from 2019-08-12T23:08:07

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom and Jeff discuss current Democratic Primary Polling and the Democratic Debates.  LA contemplates a 30 dollar minimum wage for Lyft and Uber driv...

Popular Culture and Politics Lightning Round from 2019-07-08T23:41:49

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss popular culture ranging from CBD oil to Bourbon, and the EPA to Disney.

Democratic Debate(s), Encryption, and the Fyre Sauce Festival from 2019-07-02T00:05:57

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the recent Democratic Debates, and the US government discussing cracking down on end-to-end encryption. During the roundup we ...

Back in the Saddle from 2019-06-17T23:03:03

Mid by Midwest is finally back after our spring hiatus, and boy did we miss the news. To settle back into things, we round up the Democratic primary field, and discuss the merits of offering mar...

Huawei or the Highway from 2019-05-06T23:06:31

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom and Jeff talk international cyber security, international college cheating, and much more. The roundup includes rises in global meat eating, trolling ...

Joe Biden - Endgame from 2019-04-29T23:18:42

This week on the Mid by Midwest podcast Tom and Jeff cover politics, entertainment and more! Joe Biden announces his bid for president, the Avengers Endgame breaks $1 billion at the box office, ...

It's Mueller Time from 2019-04-22T22:55:12

It's finally here, so, this week Mid by Midwest finally gets to tackle the Mueller report. Trump's campaign definitely didn't criminally conspire with the Russians, but did Trump obstruct justic...

Welcome Back Roundup from 2019-04-15T23:35:05

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom and Jeff discuss a variety of news topics in a news roundup including but not limited to:

• The Barr / Mueller Report
• A fire at Not...
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Planes, Trains, and College Admissions from 2019-03-18T23:03:32

On this week of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the recent failures of the Boeing 737 Max, and the recent moral failure of rich parents in the United States. The 737 Max is grou...

India, Pakistan, The Fifteen Dollar Minimum Wage, Democrats, and The Prom from 2019-03-05T00:15:10

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss rising tensions in India and Pakistan, the ever broadening democratic field, and the fifteen dollar minimum wage in Illinois. On thi...

Arguable Citizens Committing Arguable Crimes from 2019-02-26T00:21:18

This week the Mid by Midwest Podcast gang returns to our favorite topic of the Amazon East Coast headquarters as the retail mega-corp is chased out of New York by anti-corporate sentiment. Then ...

You're Fyred: The Most Mediocre Podcast that was Ever Published from 2019-02-12T01:36:55

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast the the crew discusses the recent documentaries about the Fyre Festival, Hulu's Fyre Fraud, and Netflix's Fyre. Come join us for a not so brief discussion...

Centigenerian Business Opportunities from 2019-02-05T00:07:54

This week on the Mid by Midwest podcast, there is mercifully little news to talk about, so we pick out a couple of choice stories. First, Hawaii plans to restrict anyone under 100 years old from...

Carnival de los Democratas from 2019-02-05T00:01:53

With our public service for you, the people, no longer furloughed by a government shut down, the Mid by Midwest Podcast is back just in time for some big news both "local" and otherwise. Whereve...

DNA, Racism, and Youths from 2019-01-15T00:31:55

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast Tom and Jeff talk about disgraced Nobel Prize-winning DNA scientist James Watson, children being tried as adults, and a quick news roundup.

Syria and Shut Downs from 2019-01-07T23:43:16

Mid by Midwest is back from the holidays, which means we need to clean up the mess that the government made just before Christmas. We discuss the ongoing government shutdown and all the advice t...

Christmas Lighting Round from 2018-12-17T23:14:03

It's almost Christmas, so we're generously showering our listeners with tons of news stories. And not a single word about politics! So you'll have plenty of fun and non-contentious conversation ...

Distortions in Democracy from 2018-12-10T23:44:25

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast the Jeff and Tom discuss distortions in democracy throughout the western world. Riots in France during the yellow vest protests, Britain postpones a vote ...

Mueller Mania from 2018-12-03T22:45:28

This week Tom is gone, so Jeff and Chris are the only ones left to pick up the pieces after a giant deluge of Mueller investigation news. So instead of doing so, Chris word-vomits out of anxious...

CRISPR Babies from 2018-11-27T00:13

This week the Mid by Midwest crew discusses the boogeyman of the midterms coming out from under the bed as the migrant caravan arrives in Tijuana. Tear gas and PR damage control ensued. Then we ...

Stupid Slap Fights from 2018-11-20T00:20:29

This week Mid by Midwest conveniently ignores the midterm elections to instead focus on a series of stupid slap fighting, first between the White House and CNN's Jim Acosta over a brief bout of ...

The Midterms Episode (That's Not About the Midterms) from 2018-11-06T01:46:55

This week we ignore the fact that the 2018 midterm elections are the day after recording with a consideration of one of Trump's more ludicrous pre-election plays to his base. Should the presiden...

Pipe Dreams and Bombs from 2018-10-30T00:20:36

This week we have the gang together again to give you a preamble for the midterms and how much of a shot the Democrats have at winning both the House and the Senate. We also get to talk about th...

Administrable Gender Definitions from 2018-10-22T23:40:37

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast we have the whole crew back together to talk about some under-the-radar but nonetheless fascinating bits of news laser focused on bringing the most modera...

MXMW Wants YOU... to Think and Vote from 2018-10-15T23:20:35

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the The Washington Post's policy on weather reporting during huricane michael, as well as a hurricane of political and celebrity new...

The End of the Kavanaugh Saga from 2018-10-08T22:01:52

This week we take on the final days of the Kavanaugh nomination process, as he now ascends to the Supreme Court. We do a post-mortem of the soul of America, or at least we would if we weren't as...

Political Games and the Death of Decency from 2018-09-20T21:57:23

This week we have no choice but to deal with the political games being played by both sides of the aisle as the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh continues. If the Republicans have their way, before...

The Mid by Midwest Podcast Plants a Flag from 2018-09-07T00:11

On an exciting episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the new movie "First Man", an article from the New York times from an insider in the trump administration, and whether ...

The Skew of Partisanship and the Life of John McCain from 2018-08-30T23:01:30

This week we talk about the life and career of John McCain and our history as politicos growing up with him as a figure and American civil servant, as well as the fiasco of Trumps response to hi...

Facebook gives Cohen a Reputation Score from 2018-08-23T23:33:44

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss the new legal trouble that the Trump Team finds themselves in, as well as a new metric Facebook is using to determine the reliabilit...

ThunderStrzok from 2018-08-16T22:53:53

This week the full crew returns to round up some of the week's most interesting news. Peter Strzok's saga came to an end as his employment with the FBI was finally terminated and we give him his...

Bubble Tea is Endangered and Jeff Goldblum is Amazed from 2018-08-02T23:11:36

Environmental regulation may put bubble tea at risk, a donkey shows its true stripes, and wikileaks does too. Tom and Jeff discuss these hot stories and more on this episode of the Mid by Midwes...

This Episode Was Recorded With the Consent of the Parties Involved from 2018-07-26T23:14:52

Welcome back to the Mid by Midwest Podcast. Jeff and Chris take a week off while former host and friend of the show Will returns for a casual conversation about current events and a little bit o...

Trump Takes the World by Storm from 2018-07-12T23:38:24

This week is all about Trump making waves as he first nominates his pick to replace Justice Kennedy on the Supreme Court. Will Cavenaugh be confirmed? Almost certainly. What will that mean for t...

Cheese is on the Rise and Reading is in Decline from 2018-07-05T23:15:05

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Tom and Jeff discuss how best to spend your fourth of July. A broad news roundup covers Tesla's production successes, the moral implications of dru...

The Supreme Court and The Roundup from 2018-06-28T23:23

On this episode of the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Jeff and Tom discuss some of the recent and important news from and about the Supreme Court: Janus vs. American Federation, Trump vs. Hawaii, and t...

Foreign Policy, Human Rights, and Terrible Basketball from 2018-06-21T23:28:21

This week Chris and Jeff are left alone to deal with the most contentious and difficult topic of family separation at the border. We help each other deconstruct the most polarized views on the q...

Evangelical Week from 2018-06-08T00:33:03

This week we take on the clash of church and state. But we begin with the clash of church and church as Liberty University threatens to arrest liberal evangelical leader Shane Claiborne if he sh...

Coffee Stirrers, Kaepernick, Corn Emoji from 2018-06-03T21:36:05

This week on the Mid by Midwest Podcast, Chris takes a break so Tom and Jeff can discuss the impact of a pending EU coffee stirrer ban. Also on the docket is the ongoing lawsuit between Kaeperni...