Middle Theory
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 167 ratingsNews, Current Events, Politics, and History, Without the Slant.
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05.04.18. The President, The Porn Star, and the Payoff
May 06, 2018 01:07 - 2 hours - 92.8 MBThis week on Middle Theory, as "Rudolph" Giuliani takes the place as President Donald Trump's new attorney, new questions arise in the continuing Robert Muller probe... will it ever end?
04.27.18. The Vanguard
April 28, 2018 23:17 - 2 hours - 111 MBOn this episode of the Middle Theory podcast, we look at the disturbing allegations of human trafficking and slavery pertaining to Albany-based NXIVM, a group led by a self-help guru who calls himself "The Vanguard."
04.19.18. The Oklahoma City Bombing
April 21, 2018 19:32 - 2 hours - 104 MBThis week on Middle Theory we remember the events surrounding the tragic Oklahoma City Bombing of 1995, on the date of its twenty-third anniversary. Kicking things off, Micah begins with an anecdote about one of the most unusual and little-known secret societies of the enlightenment era, the Oculists. From there, we turn our attention to stories about media deception in film and television, as well as Chris and Micah's personal experience with the kinds of tomfoolery that goes on behind the...
04.14.18. Face Time with Tech Bro
April 15, 2018 15:11 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThis week on Middle Theory, we break down Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg's recent testimony before Congress, as well as Donald Trump's recent strikes against Syria.
04.06.18. YouTube Under Fire
April 08, 2018 15:35 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBThis week on Middle Theory, a shooting that occurred in YouTube headquarters in Mountain View, California, has raised questions about the stereotypes about mass shootings and the perpetrators involved.
03.30.18. Atlanta on Lockdown
March 31, 2018 03:00 - 2 hours - 77 MBOn this special edition of Middle Theory, an all-star cast comes together to join Micah and McNonymous as we examine news, politics, and the recent ransomware attack on Atlanta.
03.23.18. Facebook, De-Friended
March 24, 2018 22:59 - 2 hours - 83.6 MBThis week on Middle Theory, we examine the ongoing controversial use of Facebook by Cambridge Analytica, and the repercussions that the social media giant is facing because of it.
03.16.18. From Russia, with Blood
March 17, 2018 19:16 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBOn this edition of Middle Theory, we look at how Russia is "stirring the pot" with international affairs, amidst worsening political conditions between the East and West.
03.08.18. YouTube’s Conspiracy Conflict
March 09, 2018 16:51 - 2 hours - 126 MBThis week, we examine the controversy surrounding YouTube and its decision to threaten various users with strikes and eventual bans... where does the company draw the line?
03.01.18. The Opioid Epidemic
March 02, 2018 22:41 - 2 hours - 102 MBThis week on Middle Theory, Micah and McNonymous examine the current opioid epidemic in America, along with a number of issues of consideration including Russia, cloning, AI, and the ongoing debate over firearms in the U.S.
02.22.18. They Call B.S.
February 23, 2018 19:13 - 2 hours - 106 MBThis week on Middle Theory, the student survivors of a recent shooting in Florida have taken to rallies and prime-time television following the incident that claimed their friends lives... and they call BS.
02.17.18. Shooting in the Sunshine State
February 18, 2018 20:56 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis week on Middle Theory, we discuss the tragic Valentine's Day shooting that occurred in Florida last week, and the contentious issues involving gun control and mental health in relation to it.
02.07.18. Super-Duper D.B. Cooper
February 08, 2018 17:44 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThis week, we look at the famous cold-case of DB Cooper, which has stumped the FBI and independent investigators for more than four decades.
02.01.18. Februarius: The State of the Union
February 02, 2018 16:55 - 2 hours - 86 MBThis week on Middle Theory, we examine Trump's first State of the Union address and the double-standards within politics and the entertainment industry.
01.25.18. The FBI’s ‘Secret Society’
January 26, 2018 03:24 - 2 hours - 84.5 MBOn this week's edition of the program, the Sentinels here at MID have recently been provided with information by Twitter regarding Russian influence in US election campaigns. While their vigilance is to be appreciated, we noticed that the email did not say which account Middle Theory had been following, or interacted with otherwise, that was ID’d as Russian propaganda, making things a bit nebulous, though no-less interesting. Elsewhere, a preliminary report on the terrible Las Vegas shooting...
01.18.18. The A.I. Issue
January 19, 2018 16:47 - 2 hours - 83.2 MBThis week on Middle Theory, the looming threat--or promise--of advanced A.I. in our future is discussed. We turn our attention away from politics to focus on other less agitating but equally important things. We start with a weather update to see what the stormy conditions look like at President Trump’s Ireland golf course, and then the equally stormy conditions that swept across Washington DC and the Mid-Atlantic region, probably causing over $130,000 in damage. It happened to coincide wi...
01.09.18. Fire and Fury in the New Year
January 11, 2018 19:13 - 2 hours - 85.4 MBThis week on Middle Theory, the Sentinels return for 2018 to examine issues that include gas pumping laws, marijuana legalization, and the explosive release of the book "Fire and Fury" on Trump's first year in office. HELLO. This week on Middle Theory, we get back in the saddle after taking a break for the Holidays, and catch up on everything that happened in the world (which, remarkably, has continued spinning after the trials of the year 2017 A.D.), including revelations that President Tru...
12.16.17. The Top Conspiracies of 2017
December 20, 2017 03:15 - 3 hours - 124 MBThis week on Middle Theory, we begin to wind down 2017 as we look at some of the top conspiracy theories of the year. Following the surprising (or maybe not so surprising) loss of Roy Moore in Alabama's Senate election, we take time to examine a number of soundbites that detail some dirty tricks that were underway in the southern state. For instance, some voters reported receiving phone calls from a phony Washington Post reporter claiming to be offering money to women willing to pose as Roy ...
12.08.17. The New Jerusalem
December 11, 2017 14:58 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThis week, we discuss the recent decision by President Trump to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, which has been met with controversy and debate by the international community. As the Christmas season ensues, we begin with a discussion of holiday decor, before we dive into the news, which includes discussion about Corey Feldman's 1993 audio files shared with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, where he named the alleged sexual predators that accosted him. The files, now fi...
11.31.17. The Purge Continues
December 01, 2017 15:12 - 2 hours - 93.6 MBThis week on Middle Theory, in an ongoing "purge" of sexual offenders within the media and entertainment industry, allegations against anchor Matt Lauer and radio host Garrison Keillor take center stage. On this week's edition of the program, we discuss everything from the new Netflix series, "The Punisher," and the social commentary appended to it, to recent concerns following a Mac OS update, and what science has to say about men with beards (in these concerning times, a little humor is ne...
11.21.17. Happy Franksgiving!
November 22, 2017 01:49 - 1 hour - 65 MBThis week on Middle Theory, we celebrate Thanksgiving with a retrospective on the holiday, it's history, controversies, and why some once called it "Franksgiving." The holidays have finally rolled around... and here at Middle Theory, we're keeping an eye on the news, as well as what's been happening in the world abroad. Stories the SENTINELS here in the middle ground have been following include a missing Argentinian Submarine, as well as the death of the infamous cult leader, Charles Manson...
11.17.17. System Purge
November 18, 2017 21:46 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBThis week on Middle Theory, we discuss the ongoing "system purge" that continues in the wake of the Weinstein scandal, with the controversy shifting to the world of politics. Roy Moore has become one of the most controversial characters in American politics, with a contentious Senate race that is rife with allegations of sexual misconduct. Meanwhile, new allegations have similarly arisen in relation to Senator Al Franken, as well as Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallonne, in relation to e...
11.03.17. The Fed
November 04, 2017 19:02 - 2 hours - 97.8 MBWith Donald Trump's new nomination of Jerome Powell as head of the "The Fed" (The Federal Reserve, that is), we examine the history of America's Central Bank, and its constitutional implications. In addition to the recent release of long-classified JFK assassination files, a trove of files pertaining to the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound have now surfaced as well, which detail some rather esoteric literature the terrorist leader had been reading. In fact, many English language books in h...
10.27.17. The JFK Files Released… Sort of
October 28, 2017 19:44 - 2 hours - 98.1 MBThis week on Middle Theory… the “big day” has come and gone, involving the scheduled release of a trove of secret files relating to the JFK assassination in 1963. Granted, what actually made it before the public so far is only a portion of the total files in the collection, following news late yesterday that President Donald Trump, after Tweeting that the files would all be released, seemingly gave in to requests from the CIA and FBI for an additional six months to redact portions of the exi...
10.20.17. Trumpism… and the Opposition
October 22, 2017 19:11 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week on Middle Theory, former presidents (and presidential candidates) are speaking out against Donald Trump... the latest in a long succession of contests to "Trumpism." We begin with discussion that includes updates on the sordid Harvey Weinstein situation, with continuing allegations of misconduct surfacing, in addition to a look at the broader issue of human trafficking in America, and other parts of the world; it is arguably one of the greatest problems existing in the world today,...
10.12.17. Weinstein’s Last Stand
October 14, 2017 14:13 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBThis week on Middle Theory, we look at the appalling allegations of sexual misconduct recently alleged against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. But first, Micah tells us about a harrowing experience he recently had, involving a bomb threat at an airport. We also look at the latest in the ongoing affair of Julian Assange, and recent developments in the Imran Awan trial. And of course, Harvey Weinstein has become the latest scumbag to be revealed in Hollywood for his abuse of women. We lo...
10.05.17. What Happens in Vegas…
October 06, 2017 01:42 - 2 hours - 87.7 MBThis week on Middle Theory, the horrible events that unfolded at a country music concert in Las Vegas are examined in depth. Is there more to the story behind the worst mass shooting in recent American history? With the horrible news out of Las Vegas this week, Micah and McNonymous start things off with an acknowledgement of the positive forces in so many of our lives, which are an inspiration during such times of trouble. We also look at the burgeoning market for "crypto-currencies", and fi...
09.27.17. The EMP Threat
September 28, 2017 01:07 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThis week on Middle Theory, we look at electromagnetic pulse weapon (EMP) attacks, and whether nations like North Korea are a legitimate concern for such threats. It seems that new regulations are coming down the pipe from the Transportation Security Administration, who are changing some of the key requisites for security screenings in relation to domestic travel. Micah tells us about his own recent experiences with the TSA, and we also look at some recent incidents that may raise concerns. ...