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Middle Theory

Middle Theory

著者： Micah Hanks
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News, current events, history, and politics... without the slant of the mainstream. On the Middle Theory podcast, Micah Hanks provides an independent, nonpartisan look at what's happening in the world, and always with a nod to the lessons history can teach us. The tone is often dark, but with a penchant for humor, aimed at creating images in the mind and colors in the listener's ear while diving into the issues of today. Hanks takes an approach that is skeptical and highly caffeinated, asking hard questions about news, politics, cultural trends, historical events, and other relevant topics. Middle Theory is willing to ask questions and address viewpoints that many listeners will disagree with, but also cause them to think critically and challenge their own ideas and ideologies. Join us for a mental foray into the "radical center" on Middle Theory.Copyright Micah Hanks, All Rights Reserved. 政治・政府 政治学 社会科学
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  • Art of the Deal | 06.19.26.

    Art of the Deal | 06.19.26.
    2026/06/19
    This week, an interim deal that aims to end further escalations in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has been reached, but questions about its efficacy have left experts unconvinced—is the U.S. really any closer to bringing the conflict to an end? President Donald Trump's UFC birthday bash at the White House has come and gone, and with it, an entirely new rash of questions and controversies has arisen. While the event was seemingly presented in an effort to show the tirelessness of the U.S. commander in chief, that's not exactly the impression it left with many of us. We also look at the latest involving the shock to the U.S. intelligence community with the interim appointment of Bill Pulte as the acting Director of National Intelligence, and other recent issues and controversies. Finally, in our main focus this week, an interim agreement appears to have halted further escalation in the ongoing U.S. and Israel's war with Iran, at least for now. However, a look at what it provides indicates that Iran will receive substantial economic relief through renewed oil exports and easing of maritime restrictions, while the agreement postpones the most contentious issues—including the future of Iran's nuclear program, sanctions enforcement, and regional security concerns—until later negotiations. In our analysis, we look at what we can hope to see in the next 60 days, which will determine whether the agreement becomes the foundation for a broader settlement or merely a pause in a conflict whose underlying disputes remain unresolved. This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to mourning and honoring all U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces, and for lives lost in the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran. If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here. DOLLARS FOR DONUTS Shelly OrlandiniConnie FletcherBrian IgelmanBrett Giles Chris Shanahan SHOW NOTES AMERICA 250: As US nears 250th birthday, Poll shows many Americans doubt it will last another 250TRUMP BIRTHDAY BASH: Trump's UFC birthday bash looks to rescue his tarnished macho image PULTE CALLING: Leaked Call Reveals Gabbard's Final Humiliation SHORT TERM: Trump: Pulte's Tenure as Acting National Intelligence Director Will Be Brief CLAYTON NOMINATED: Trump Picks Manhattan Prosecutor Jay Clayton to Be Intelligence Chief PULTE PUSHES AHEAD: Bill Pulte, a Bulldog for Trump, Prepares to Take Reins at Spy AgencyCONTROVERSY: UFC Fighter Declares "Michelle Obama Is a Man" After Winning Match at White House AUDIO: 'Absolute Trash': UFC Fighter Sparks Intense Ire for Calling Michelle Obama a ManART OF THE DEAL: Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial DealWORLD REACTS: World reacts to US-Iran deal to extend ceasefire, reopen Strait of HormuzTRUMP FIRES BACK: Trump hits back at critics as Iran peace deal fuels debate over U.S. concessions VICTORY: Iran's government thinks it has won the warSTRAIT TALK: Iran to control Strait of HormuzINFLATED FEARS: Fear of inflation forced Trump into an Iran deal QUESTIONS: What the Trump-Iran agreement says about Lebanon, Hormuz and uraniumICE DATABASE: ICE denies having a protester database. But a letter to Congress sheds more light Death of woman released by ICE on a winter day is now ruled a homicide - The Washington Post JOIN US To send us feedback, you can email us here.Follow Middle Theory on X.com here.Donate to the program here.
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  • Patriotic Gifts for Grifts | 06.06.26.

    Patriotic Gifts for Grifts | 06.06.26.
    2026/06/07
    As America barrels toward its 250th birthday, the line between national celebration and presidential spectacle is becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish. This week, from proposals involving commemorative currency and passport imagery to plans for a high-profile birthday event on the National Mall, much of the political conversation has focused on the growing perception that the nation's milestone anniversary is being reshaped around the image of one man: Donald J. Trump. In our analysis, after looking at recent primary elections across six states, and ongoing debates over immigration messaging and controversy surrounding White House rhetoric, and finally, renewed tensions involving Iran, we then focus on whether America's civic traditions, public agencies, and even its national symbols are increasingly being pulled into the orbit of modern political "personality cults." This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to mourning and honoring all U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces, and for lives lost in the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran. If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: DOLLARS FOR DONUTS Lane MarshallDaniel BaumbergerConstance Butterworth Jason Ludwig SHOW NOTES ELECTION UPDATE: Six states held primary elections on Tuesday. Here's what we know : NPR OGLES: SAY NO TO HOMOS: Republican Rep Declares 'Homosexuality Has No Place in America' WAR UPDATE: Iran launches deadly new strikes in Gulf as latest exchange with U.S. tests ceasefire ALIENS: Aliens – The White House WORDS MATTER: JRS/USA Statement on White House "Aliens" Website DEHUMANIZING: White House 'Aliens' website is disparaging to migrants, advocates saySTRANGER DANGER: The White House's New "Aliens" Website Is Not a Joke RIOTER IN THE IC: Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for sensitive counterterrorism jobTULSI'S OUT: Tulsi Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director, citing husband's health MORTGAGE MAN: Trump taps housing regulator turned MAGA enforcer as intelligence chief ATTACK DOG: Housing official who targeted Trump's enemies is named director of intelligence NEPO BABY: Trump Gives Tulsi G abbard's Job to Nepo Baby Sycophant, 38 THREAT: Trump's choice of acting intel chief threatens fragile surveillance-powers dealBIRTHDAY BOY: America's 250th birthday celebration increasingly centers on TrumpAMERICA250: America's Bipartisan Birthday Commission Is Losing to TrumpTHE REICH STUFF: The Truth About Tr ump's Birthday Bash - Robert Reich ARCH NEMESIS: Trump's arch is atrocious. Don't build it. - The Atlantic OBAMA LIBRARY: Inside Barack Obama's audacious, near-windowless, $850m presidential library JOIN US To send us feedback, you can email us here.Follow Middle Theory on X.com here.Donate to the program here.
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    49 分
  • Memorial Day Mayhem | 05.24.26.

    Memorial Day Mayhem | 05.24.26.
    2026/05/25
    This week, we look at controversy surrounding a proposed U.S.-Iran agreement and divisions over Middle East policy, and a startling Memorial Day weekend shooting near the White House. We lead off with a Memorial Day dedication honoring the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who died in service to the nation, before turning to a turbulent mix of foreign policy and domestic security headlines. Much of the international focus centers on mounting controversy surrounding an emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, which reports suggest could temporarily ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz while delaying more direct negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. Back on American soil, the program examines a Memorial Day weekend shooting near a White House security checkpoint that ended with the suspect killed following an exchange of gunfire involving the Secret Service. The incident quickly became a major national story after dramatic live reactions from journalists and commentators spread across social media, alongside renewed scrutiny of lone-actor violence and the effectiveness of post-9/11 counterterrorism systems. This episode of Middle Theory is dedicated to mourning and honoring all U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces. If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here. DOLLARS FOR DONUTS Shelly OrlandiniConnie FletcherTania Biswass SHOW NOTES ART OF THE DEAL: US-Iran deal said to open strait for 60 days, push off talks on regime's nuclear program | The Times of Israel HOSTILE NEGOTIATIONS: Trump said to assure Netanyahu he will thwart Iran nuke program as Israel fears 'very bad' deal CRUZ ATTACKS: Ted Cruz, Trump ally battle online over criticism of Iran deal RUBIO DEFENDS: Rubio fends off conservative critics of Iran deal as agreement appears imminentMEMORIAL WEEKEND SHOOTING:Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says SECRET SERVICE STATEMENT: https://x.com/SecretSe rvice/status/2058346931542274328 SHOCK: News Reporter's Shock Reaction to White House Shooting Incident Captured on VideoAUDIO: CNN Contributor with the "survival instincts of a lemming" RESPONSE: Julie Tsirkin responds to memes on X KNOWN SUSPECT: Man known to Secret Service dies in shootout near White House, bystander hurt JESUS CHRIST: Shooter killed near the White House was previously arrested for trespassingEFFICACY: 'Every second matters': How effective are post-9/11 counterterrorism systems against the 'lone actor'? SHOOTINGS IN CHICAGO: At least 2 1 people shot, wounded over Memorial Day weekend in Chicago JOIN US To send us feedback, you can email us here.Follow Middle Theory on X.com here.Donate to the program here.
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    34 分
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