Politics: Meet Me in the Middle

In an age when saying the wrong thing in a Twitter post could leave you ghosted by onetime friends—or worse—we find our country torn apart at the political seams. But things don’t need to be this way. Constructive social discourse is not dead, it just needs a little resuscitation. From CurtCo Media.Consider Meet Me in the Middle your political rehab. Each week, Ed Larson (Pulitzer Prize winning historian, author, and world-wide lecturer) invites guests from across the ideological spectrum—including politicians, activists, and celebrities—to sit down, discuss the issues, and if not find consensus, at least find common ground. So bring an open mind and remember, we’re more alike than different.

74 - Don’t Mess with The Mooch (Anthony Scaramucci)
Dec 27, 2021 – 32:08
73 - Dissecting the Democratic Party with Lanae Erickson and Quentin James
Jul 27, 2021 – 38:43
72 - The Power of Putin’s Russia (Part Two)
Jul 19, 2021 – 32:38
71 - The Power of Putin’s Russia (Part One)
Jul 5, 2021 – 35:40
70 - A Ted Lieu Talk on Cybersecurity and Hackers (Part Two)
Jun 21, 2021 – 25:08
69 - A Ted Lieu Talk on Cybersecurity and Hackers (Part One)
Jun 14, 2021 – 33:34
68 - The 2nd Amendment & Gun Control with Eugene Volokh (Encore Edition)
Jun 7, 2021 – 28:53
67 - Hacked: Cyber Security with David Holtzman (Part Two)
May 31, 2021 – 25:53
66 - Hacked: Cyber Security with David Holtzman (Part One)
May 24, 2021 – 38:00
65 - Trending Now with Joey Salvia
May 17, 2021 – 37:28
64 - The Deficit Myth with Economist Stephanie Kelton
May 10, 2021 – 39:51
63 - Trump: The Cash Cow and the Battle for Political Control with Bill Kristol (Part Two)
May 3, 2021 – 32:41
62 - How the Republican Party Became the Trump Party with Bill Kristol (Part One)
Apr 26, 2021 – 41:05
61 - Why Michael Steele Remains a Republican
Apr 19, 2021 – 34:07
60 - Social Justice Warrior: Shane Murphy Goldsmith of Liberty Hill
Apr 12, 2021 – 35:32
59 - Breaking Down The Biden Plan with Congressman Ted Lieu
Apr 5, 2021 – 49:18
58 - The Post Covid Era, Economics, and Minimum Wage with Ioana Marinescu: Part 2
Mar 22, 2021 – 28:50
57 - One Step Closer: A Deep Look at Universal Basic Income with Professor Ioana Elena Marinescu (Part One)
Mar 15, 2021 – 34:36
56 - Nothing But the Facts! with USAFacts.org President, Poppy MacDonald
Mar 8, 2021 – 34:48
55 - Bits & Pieces: Conversations and Solutions on Behalf of America
Mar 1, 2021 – 39:52
54 - The Return of Jack Balkin: Social Media Regulation & Responsibility
Feb 22, 2021 – 34:36
53 - The Cycles of Constitutional Time with Jack Balkin
Feb 15, 2021 – 34:35
52 - The Need for Constitutional and Government Adjustments with Legal Scholar and Professor Sanford Levinson
Dec 28, 2020 – 37:40
51 - Trump’s Abuse of the Constitution: with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky
Dec 21, 2020 – 35:01
50 - "Polling It Together" with Founding Director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute Patrick Murray
Dec 14, 2020 – 35:48
49 - Progressives vs Moderates with The Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne Jr.
Dec 7, 2020 – 37:00
48 - Universal Basic Income with Economist and Professor Ioana Marinescu
Nov 30, 2020 – 37:52
47 - "Passing the Torch" with Political Science Professor Dan Caldwell
Nov 23, 2020 – 35:21
46 - Unelected with Political Scientist Norman Ornstein
Nov 16, 2020 – 31:32
45 - The Future of the Supreme Court with Supreme Court Litigator Ed Warren
Nov 3, 2020 – 34:35
44 - Toxic Polarization with Dr. Peter Coleman
Oct 26, 2020 – 34:39
43 - 'Polling Revisited' with Monmouth University Polling Expert Patrick Murray
Oct 19, 2020 – 24:17
42 - Counting the Vote with Former Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan
Oct 12, 2020 – 33:59
41 - The Making Of A President 2020 with Journalist Walter Shapiro
Oct 5, 2020 – 26:27
40 - The Whole World Is Watching with Civil Rights Attorney Carol Sobel
Sep 24, 2020 – 28:46
39 - The Best Of Times, The Worst Of Times: Anthropologist Wade Davis Presents The Unraveling Of America
Sep 18, 2020 – 28:56
38 - The Economy Explained (Finally!) with MIT Economist Daron Acemoglu
Sep 10, 2020 – 33:23
37 - It Is What It Is: A Debate About The Elections, Checks And Balance, and China with Don Schmitz
Aug 27, 2020 – 35:12
36 - Empathy Vs Values: with Activists and Authors Gregg Hurwitz and Billy Ray
Aug 20, 2020 – 31:06
35 - Protests, Elections, and Data Protections with Homeland Security Expert Paul Rosenzweig
Aug 13, 2020 – 45:36
34 - Should Colleges Open? - The Students' Perspective
Aug 6, 2020 – 34:18
33 - Should Colleges Open In 2020? - The Presidents' View with David Leebron and E. Gordon Gee
Jul 30, 2020 – 30:29
32 - Scott Galloway: The Future of Higher Education
Jul 23, 2020 – 30:38
31 - Polling, Politics, And Predictions with Patrick Murray, founding director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute
Jul 17, 2020 – 34:10
30 - How to Have the Hard Discussions: Talking About Race in a Polarized Society with Dr. David Campt and Broadway Producer Ron Simons
Jul 10, 2020 – 29:14
29 - Are We Watching American Democracy Die? With Constitutional Scholar Bruce Ackerman
Jun 5, 2020 – 21:51
28 - A Doctor Contracts The COVID-19 Virus with Dr. Varinder Singh
May 28, 2020 – 32:54
27 - Lockdown, Liberty, And Lawsuits with Jed Rubenfeld & Suzanna Sherry
May 21, 2020 – 31:28
26 - Bruce Ackerman: Checks and Balances and COVID
May 14, 2020 – 20:56
25 - Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley Constitutional Law Professor: COVID, The Courts and the Constitution
Apr 30, 2020 – 31:20

Recent Reviews

KN2346

Meet me in the slightly less left than everyone else

Not as bad as the New York Times but certainly not “the middle”
Classicrocklover238

Pretty good

As a centrist I appreciate the bipartisanship that is in this podcast! Thanks!
slicksena

Great variety of topics and speaker

I enjoy the rational bipartisan platform and discussions.
DimontMedia

Not a political debate

Great listens with opinions from all sides. It's so hard to find unbiased shows that really try to find compromise. I very much appreciate this!
TheDailyBoss

Makan Delrahim - Trump's Antitrust Chief

Regardless of your political persuasion, you should give this a listen. Understand how the current administration defines "antitrust." Hear how the Antitrust Division regards privacy. No yelling. No screaming. Listen with respect - even if you disagree.
JessieEats

So needed right now!

We need this!! In today’s climate, we need more shows like this!
BalaFive Girl

Politics 2020

Where will this show go with the election in 2020? There is going to be a lot to talk about and I'm excited to hear how the hosts handle this crazy election we're going into.
StephieDeeCreates

Great history lessons

I enjoy the history that Ed Larson provides as to how and why our country is in this situation and how we can continue to write the story as our country moves forward. I look forward to hearing this show cover the politics this year, especially as we have an election coming up.
Susana Later

Is there a middle?

I like the way the topics are presented and very much appreciate hearing from the opposing sides. I think the show would benefit from more female voices, but appreciate having those on here, especially during issues that really concern women, such as abortion and Roe v. Wade.
LoveMalibu2

Refreshing

The second amendment episode is perhaps the best politics podcast I’ve ever heard. Want more from you guys. It’s also refreshing to listen to an important issue that isn’t all about (what’s his name).
Sndizzle101

Love this!

Really love the perspectives taken on this show. Great listen! And love listening to Henry Stern!