Politics: Meet Me in the Middle
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsIn 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.
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74 - Don’t Mess with The Mooch (Anthony Scaramucci)
December 27, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBJoin Bill Curtis and Jane Albrecht as they speak with Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci about 2022 elections, Republican tactics, and some of the most divisive political topics in the United States. What if Trump decides to run again? How will The Mooch plan to stop him? They cover politics, voting rights, bit coin, abortion, Biden, and vaccines…all as we close out year two of the pandemic with the death toll still rising. Episode Timestamps: 03:26- Were you alw...
73 - Dissecting the Democratic Party with Lanae Erickson and Quentin James
July 27, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWhat will it take for Dems to connect with black & brown voters? How can Democrats keep Republicans from branding them, radicals? What can Democrats do better to keep the house? All this and more is discussed on the season finale of Politics: Meet Me in the Middle. Bill and Jane are joined by Lanae Erickson (Senior Vice President for the Social Policy Program at The Third Way) and Quentin James (founder and president of The Collective) to explore their six month study and report that was pra...
72 - The Power of Putin’s Russia (Part Two)
July 19, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBThere are ways to improve the relationship between Russia and the United States, but it's going to be a long road. This week Timothy Frye continues his look at the possibilities of joint gains and the mutual benefits of better political relations between the two countries. Timothy Frye is the Marshall D. Shulman Professor in Political Science at Columbia University and Co-Director of a research laboratory at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow. He worked for the US Information Agency i...
71 - The Power of Putin’s Russia (Part One)
July 05, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBTimothy Frye kicks off our series on US-Russia relations. Timothy Frye is the Marshall D. Shulman Professor in Political Science at Columbia University and Co-Director of a research laboratory at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow. He worked for the US Information Agency in the Soviet Union in the late 1980s, advised the Russian Securities and Exchange Commission in the 1990s, and directed the Harriman Institute at Columbia from 2009 to 2015. Born in Utica, New York, he earned a B.A. ...
70 - A Ted Lieu Talk on Cybersecurity and Hackers (Part Two)
June 21, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBBill Curtis, Jane Albrecht, and Ted Lieu continue their discussion with Congressman Ted Lieu about cybersecurity and the potential threats to America’s infrastructure. According to Lieu, the Trump Administration did not take cybersecurity as seriously as it should have, even eliminating government cybersecurity positions. The new administration seems to be taking the issue of cybersecurity with more gravity. He wants more people to realize that the severity of an attack could go well beyond ...
69 - A Ted Lieu Talk on Cybersecurity and Hackers (Part One)
June 14, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBBill Curtis, Jane Albrecht, and Congressman Ted Lieu discuss computer hackers, cyber warfare, America's infrastructure, and how we can keep our country safe from these attacks. This is part one of our two-part series on cyber security with Representative Ted Lieu. Congressman Ted W. Lieu represents California’s 33rd Congressional District. Serving his fourth term in Congress, Ted has already made a significant impact in Washington. He was elected President of the Democratic Freshman Class b...
68 - The 2nd Amendment & Gun Control with Eugene Volokh (Encore Edition)
June 07, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBNowadays there's not much that enflames passions more than a conversation about gun safety, the NRA, and the "right to bear arms." In this episode, Constitutional law professor Eugene Volokh goes toe-to-toe with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ed Larson and host Bill Curtis as they argue what the framers meant when they crafted the second amendment on this encore edition of Politics: Meet Me in the Middle. Episode Timestamps: 2:10 2nd Amendment Lesson 4:06 Deeper Dive into the 2nd Amendm...
67 - Hacked: Cyber Security with David Holtzman (Part Two)
May 31, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBBill Curtis and Jane Albrecht continue their discussion on cybersecurity with author and tech-wiz, David Holtzman. What’s a Zombie Bot? Has a Trojan attacked your computer? How can we protect ourselves from Hackers? This episode will both scare and enlighten you to all matters of personal and business cybersecurity. David Holtzman is a world-class information technologist, currently working with global block chain companies, with deep expertise in privacy, encryption, ethics, cybersecurity,...
66 - Hacked: Cyber Security with David Holtzman (Part One)
May 24, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBBill Curtis and Jane Albrecht discuss cybersecurity with author and tech-wiz, David Holtzman. They dive deep into the Colonial Pipeline Hack, ransomware, and Solar Winds. You’ll learn about the capabilities of Russia, China, and other nations in the cyber-wars. Do you want to know what Zero Day means, who’s DarkSide, Fancy Bear and Cozy Bear?... which software is the safest, Apple or Microsoft? And how wars will be fought in the future? This two-part series on cyber-intelligence will certain...
65 - Trending Now with Joey Salvia
May 17, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBThis episode is going to be a little different. We're going to focus on trending topics in the news and social media, mostly political Twitter, and then ask our host, who'll be playing a guest this episode, about his thoughts, feelings and opinions on some of these topics. Plus, later, we'll do a get to know Bill a bit more with the producers Lightning Round. Episode Timestamps: 1:13 Social Media Platform 2:19 The Recent Biden Poll 3:29 The Covid unemployment benefits effect 7:52 Biden ...
64 - The Deficit Myth with Economist Stephanie Kelton
May 10, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBBill and Jane sit down with economist, Stephanie Kelton for a comprehensive conversation about the federal budget, inflation, jobs, revamping the debt system, the power of the purse, and the US economy. Stephanie is a leading authority on Modern Monetary Theory, a new approach to economics that is taking the world by storm. She is considered one of the most important voices influencing the policy debate today. Her New York Times bestseller, The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the B...
63 - Trump: The Cash Cow and the Battle for Political Control with Bill Kristol (Part Two)
May 03, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIt's the second half of Bill Curtis and Jane Albrecht's conversation with Bill Kristol, and they cover just about everything under the political sun. Jane and Bill ask about the Republican's inability to think for themselves when it comes to outlandish conspiracy theories, getting rid of the filibuster, and dissecting Biden's infrastructure plan... all while the verdict comes down on the murder of George Floyd. Plus, we also have a riveting "Lighting Round" with our guest! William Kristol i...
62 - How the Republican Party Became the Trump Party with Bill Kristol (Part One)
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBBill Curtis and Jane Albrecht discuss the insurrection, Trump-ism, and the Biden infrastructure plan with political commentator, Bill Kristol. William Kristol is Editor-at-Large of The Bulwark. He was a founder of The Weekly Standard, and is a regular guest on leading political commentary shows. Prior to his work at The Weekly Standard, Kristol led the Project for the Republican Future, an organization that helped shape the strategy that produced the 1994 Republican congressional victory. ...
61 - Why Michael Steele Remains a Republican
April 19, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBMichael Steele joins Bill Curtis and Jane Albrecht to discuss what changes need to be made in the Republican (and Democratic) Party. Michael Steele the former RNC Chairman, former Lt. Gov. Maryland, political analyst for MSNBC, and host of The Michael Steele Podcast. When he was elected Lt. Governor of Maryland in 2003, Michael Steele made history as the first African American elected to statewide office; and again with his subsequent chairmanship of the Republican National Committee in 20...
60 - Social Justice Warrior: Shane Murphy Goldsmith of Liberty Hill
April 12, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBCEO of Liberty Hill Foundation, Shane Murphy Goldsmith, joins Bill Curtis and Jane Albrecht to talk about her story, dream job as an activist, reforming the police, social imbalance, what brought her to her current position in life, and how LHF is making LA a better place for all. Episode Timestamps 2:05 Shane’s Origin Story 4:41 Community 5:36 Gang Life 6:00 The Police State 7:58 Reasons SMG joined the LAPD Commission 11:08 Making a Difference 12:53 Some of the things SMG learned ab...
59 - Breaking Down The Biden Plan with Congressman Ted Lieu
April 05, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBBill Curtis and Jane Albrecht invite Congressman Ted Lieu to the show to discuss the aftermath of the insurrection, his personal feelings on January 6th, 2021, and breaking down the Biden Infrastructure Plan. Episode Timestamps: 1:57 Following up after the storming of the Capitol 3:00 Details on the day of the insurrection 3:57 The fear Ted felt 4:41 How the insurrection changed Ted 5:46 Feelings about the impeachment process 7:35 Diving into the decision not to convict the presiden...
58 - The Post Covid Era, Economics, and Minimum Wage with Ioana Marinescu: Part 2
March 22, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBEconomist and Professor Ioana Elena Marinescu returns for part 2, with hosts Bill Curtis and International Trade Attorney Jane Albrecht, to discuss where the US currently stands economically, where it will stand in a post-COVID world, and the arguments for and against raising the minimum wage. Episode Timestamps: - :30 Minimum Wage - 1:54 Difference between a federal and state minimum wage - 2:36 Why we need a federal minimum wage - 3:33 Why a new minimum wage won’t lose jobs - 5:45 Plac...
57 - One Step Closer: A Deep Look at Universal Basic Income with Professor Ioana Elena Marinescu (Part One)
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWhat are the pros and cons for Universal Basic Income, the Andrew Yang Plan, and ending poverty in the United States once and for all? Ioana Elena Marinescu, assistant professor of public policy at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, joins Bill Curtis and Jane Albrecht in Part 1 of 2 of an in-depth discussion on these topics and more. Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a periodic cash payment unconditionally delivered to all on an individual basis, without any ...
56 - Nothing But the Facts! with USAFacts.org President, Poppy MacDonald
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBAre we living through a "crisis of facts"? Poppy MacDonald, President of USA Facts.org, a non-profit, non-partisan civic initiative aimed at making verified government numbers more available, and understandable, joins Bill Curtis and Jane Albrecht to discuss “Nothing but the facts!” and how data might be the one thing that brings our divisive country together. Poppy is leading an effort to help Americans ground their democratic debate in real, backed up facts. Episode Timestamps: 2:22 How ...
55 - Bits & Pieces: Conversations and Solutions on Behalf of America
March 01, 2021 16:07 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBProducer Joey Salvia tosses out subjects for our hosts, Bill Curtis and Jane Albrecht, to tackle, and possibly solve, including poverty, divisiveness, and fake news. Topics discussed include the nursing home scandal in NYC, Ted Cruz, why the media needs Trump, taxes, the rich, the poor, and other hot news topics. Episode Timestamps: 1:47 Governor Cuomo and NY Nursing Home Scandal. Managing a pandemic 9:11 Damn Lies and the people who choose to believe (and act on) them. Misinformation and...
54 - The Return of Jack Balkin: Social Media Regulation & Responsibility
February 22, 2021 17:12 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWhat is the responsibility of social media outlets like Facebook, YouTube, Google, and Twitter in a healthy society? In a time where anyone - including radicals and even politicians - can use 'shock jock' outrageous methods to influence and mobilize huge audiences, to promote violence, and ruin people's lives, how can we get a handle on it? Renown Yale Law Professor and author, Jack Balkin, returns for a discussion with hosts Bill Curtis and member of the Supreme Court Bar, Jane Albrecht, ab...
53 - The Cycles of Constitutional Time with Jack Balkin
February 15, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB"American democracy has weathered these cycles before, and we'll get through them again." - Jack Balkin Politics: Meet Me in the Middle is back for 2021: a new administration, another impeachment, and the same old politics. Legal scholar, Yale Law Professor, and author, Jack Balkin, joins Bill Curtis, Jane Albrecht and Professor Ed Larson for a discussion about the constitution, political polarization, impeachment, and The Cycles of Constitutional Time, to explain, and help us weather, thi...
52 - The Need for Constitutional and Government Adjustments with Legal Scholar and Professor Sanford Levinson
December 28, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWe welcome author, legal scholar, and professor, Sanford Levinson to the podcast to discuss the need for adjustments in our constitution, campaign finances, and election process. Sanford Levinson holds the W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, Jr. Centennial Chair in Law at the University of Texas Law School. His is the author of over 200 articles in professional and more popular journals and has written numerous books. TIMESTAMPS: :20 Where did our constitution fall short in check...
51 - Trump’s Abuse of the Constitution: with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky
December 21, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWhy has the constitution failed? Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, one of the country’s preeminent constitutional law and federal civil procedure scholars and frequently argues appellate cases, including in the United States Supreme Court, returns to discuss the constitution and recent Supreme Court rulings regarding the 2020 election. Our host, Bill Curtis recites political poetry, revisits a few SCOTUS decisions, and asks Professor of History and Pulitzer Prize winner, Ed Larson, can Trump pardon hi...
50 - "Polling It Together" with Founding Director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute Patrick Murray
December 14, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWhat happened with this years election polls? Do news sources and polling institutes need to re-earn our trust? Expert pollster, and founding director of the Monmouth University Polling institute, Patrick Murray joins the show again to defend and illuminate the poll results from the election. Timestamps: 2:49 Have the polls in the past been an accurate representation of the results? 4:04 Why did it seem that pollsters didn’t improve their accuracy from 2016 to 2020? 6:38 How do pollsters...
49 - Progressives vs Moderates with The Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne Jr.
December 07, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBE.J. Dionne Jr,. author, journalist, and long-time op-ed columnist for The Washington Post, revisits his pre-election predictions and discusses the difference between Progressives and Moderates, the transition into the White House, and new predictions for the Biden Administration. Timestamps: 2:32 E.J.’s presidential prediction from a past recording is revisited. 3:40 Does the Democratic party realize the mixed messages they’ve sent from the election? 5:11 Did the election say “no” to ...
48 - Universal Basic Income with Economist and Professor Ioana Marinescu
November 30, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBUBI expert, professor and economist Ioana Marinescu of the University of Pennsylvania joins the Meet Me in the Middle panel of Pulitzer Prize winning historian Ed Larson, International Trade Attorney Jane Albrecht, and CurtCo CEO Bill Curtis, to discuss universal basic income, minimum wage, and the stimulus. With the economy potentially breaching the danger zone as the country begins to lockdown again, a discussion of increased public benefits becomes more important than ever. Throughout the...
47 - "Passing the Torch" with Political Science Professor Dan Caldwell
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBPolitics: Meet Me in the Middle is excited to welcome back Pepperdine Professor, author, and regular contributor to CNN Dan Caldwell to the show. Top of the mind on today’s episode is the transition process from President Trump to President-elect Joe Biden. The panel discusses what the country can expect during the next two months, as well as some potential worries with concern to a rocky transition. Will President Trump pull our troops out of Afghanistan? How will relations between North Ko...
46 - Unelected with Political Scientist Norman Ornstein
November 16, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWill there be a peaceful transition of power between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, and what moves can we expect to see from Trump as he grips on to his last days as President? Norman Ornstein, renowned political scientist, contributor to CNN, FOX, The Atlantic, the National Journal, and NPR, and author joins Bill Curtis, Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian Ed Larson, and International Trade Attorney Jane Albrecht, to break down our current, somewhat unprecedented political situation including w...
45 - The Future of the Supreme Court with Supreme Court Litigator Ed Warren
November 03, 2020 21:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBHow will the newly appointed Supreme Court Justice, Amy Coney Barrett, determine America's path forward? Supreme Court Litigator Ed Warren returns to discuss some of his previous, spot-on predictions and the implications around the massive changes happening in the country, including of course, the impending election. TIMESTAMPS: 3:15 Ed Warren predicts Justice Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court 9 months ago and discusses why he thought the way he did 6:45 How pre-planned was Justice Am...
44 - Toxic Polarization with Dr. Peter Coleman
October 26, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBMulti-award-winning author and renowned founding director of “The Difficult Conversations Lab” at Columbia University, Dr. Peter Coleman joins the show to chat about the incredible political divide and current polarization of the country. The panel illuminates how we got here, and what we might expect come December post-election. As bleak as it may look, Dr. Coleman shares that there are multiple paths to success in getting the country back on track. 3:00 Why is the US so divided right now?...
43 - 'Polling Revisited' with Monmouth University Polling Expert Patrick Murray
October 19, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this special re-release, we revisit our episode with the polling expert from Monmouth University Mr. Patrick Murray. Patrick demystifies the world of polling and helps explain how we should and shouldn’t approach the results come election time. 1:47 How did Patrick first get started in poling 3:40 How can we tell if we are getting an honest opinion from pollsters 6:50 What lessons did we learn from the 2016 election 8:02 Does Patrick poll for the electoral college or the popular vote...
42 - Counting the Vote with Former Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan
October 12, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBFormer Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan joins the show to discuss both technicalities and expectations to the very unique upcoming presidential election. With the unprecedented nature of a pandemic occurring alongside this year's presidential election, voting expert Robin Carnahan, host Bill Curtis, Pulitzer Prize Winning Political Historian Ed Larson, and International Trade Attorney Jane Albrecht help us navigate the uncertainty of what’s to come in November. Robin also helps t...
41 - The Making Of A President 2020 with Journalist Walter Shapiro
October 05, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWalter Shapiro is a veteran of eleven Presidential campaigns. In this episode he brings his insights and observations about how coverage has changed campaigning during the pandemic. Ed Larson relates how debates have changed throughout history. Jane Albrecht wonders if - in the race for ratings and clicks - the news media has lost sight of their purpose. The panelists present their views on future campaigning and if the country can return to the middle ground. TIMESTAMPS: 2:15 - How has Pr...
40 - The Whole World Is Watching with Civil Rights Attorney Carol Sobel
September 24, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBCivil Rights Attorney Carol Sobel discusses the challenges and offers solutions to police handling protesters and the homeless. Historian Ed Larson talks about the nation's founding on revolution. Professor Sobel discusses LAPD's "warrior mentality." She states that the LAPD lacks an institutional memory and forgets past practices. Co-host Jane Albrecht posits that current policing practices are also a federal problem. The term "Defund The Police" is explained and discussed. Carol Sobel disc...
39 - The Best Of Times, The Worst Of Times: Anthropologist Wade Davis Presents The Unraveling Of America
September 18, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAnthropologist Wade Davis explains the importance of the study of Anthropology in a way that will entice you to become an Anthropologist. He discusses his Rolling Stone love letter, "The Unraveling Of America" and states the case that America has survived in the past and can thrive in the future. Professor Ed Larson and Trade Attorney Jane Albrecht debate the history of the so-called rugged individualist versus "Me-ism". Ed Larson and Wade Davis discuss regulating the Internet, and Professor...
38 - The Economy Explained (Finally!) with MIT Economist Daron Acemoglu
September 10, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe episode begins with a brief and understandable explanation of what the economy is and why it matters. Historian Ed Larson explains how past events have effected the economy and why debt is necessary. Daron Acemoglu talks about balancing lives and prioritizing the economy. Jane Albrecht wonders how fast the economy will bounce back and will it be equitable. The panel discusses how the US stacks up against other countries in dealing with the economic impact of the pandemic. Why the stock m...
37 - It Is What It Is: A Debate About The Elections, Checks And Balance, and China with Don Schmitz
August 27, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn support of President Trump, Government Affairs Consultant Don Schmitz contrasts the President's approach to governing with prior administrations. Historian Ed Larson explains why the President is not elected by popular vote. Trade Attorney Jane Albrecht debates the effectiveness of the U.S. relationship with China and NATO. This episode begins with a review of Postmaster General DeJoy's appearance before the U.S. House Of Representatives. Then the panel discusses the security and the his...
36 - Empathy Vs Values: with Activists and Authors Gregg Hurwitz and Billy Ray
August 20, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode screenwriter Billy Ray and author Gregg Hurwitz discuss the differences between Republicans and Democrats. They present practical ways to have good faith discussions with each other. Ray and Hurwitz acknowledge there are valid reasons for Republicans to support Trump and for Democrats to support Biden. They suggest that both sides agree politically more than we disagree and that politicians and corporations play on individual fear. Gregg Hurwitz relates his experience with cu...
35 - Protests, Elections, and Data Protections with Homeland Security Expert Paul Rosenzweig
August 13, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHow secure is the Homeland? In this episode, special guest expert Paul Rosenzweig, founder of the Homeland Security consulting company, Red Branch Consulting, and senior advisor to the Chertoff Group joins Politics: Meet Me in the Middle. He was the first deputy assistant secretary for policy in the Department of Homeland Security and he's an author, a consistent contributor to the Atlantic, and a frequent authority on CNN. Paul joins the panel of: host Bill Curtis, and co-hosts Pulitzer Pr...
34 - Should Colleges Open? - The Students' Perspective
August 06, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBStudents from Ohio State, Concordia, Laurentian, and Elon universities offer opinions on whether schools should open and discuss the merits of online versus in-person learning. It seems that everyone from parents to professors to college administrators to politicians have offered their view on whether or not campuses should open this fall. On this episode of Politics, Meet Me in the Middle we give students from the U.S. and Canada the opportunity to speak their minds TIMESTAMPS: 3:30 - ...
33 - Should Colleges Open In 2020? - The Presidents' View with David Leebron and E. Gordon Gee
July 30, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBPresidents David Leebron (President, Rice University) and E. Gordon Gee (President, West Virginia University) state their cases for partially opening their campuses for the 2020 fall semester. Colleges and universities are under enormous pressure to at least partially open their campuses in the fall of 2020. Presidents David Leebron and E. Gordon Gee join hosts Bill Curtis, Ed Larson, and Jane Albrecht to discuss school openings, online education, and whether institutions can survive in a p...
32 - Scott Galloway: The Future of Higher Education
July 23, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB“A Crisis Is A Terrible Thing To Waste” - The Future Of Higher Education with NYU professor, author, and podcaster Scott Galloway. Parents, educators, students, and administrators are trying to figure out what’s going to happen with colleges this fall. Will classes be on campus, online, or be offered as some kind of hybrid experience? Professor Scott Galloway has addressed these questions on CNN, Twitter, in his No Mercy No Malice newsletter and now he sits with the Meet Me in the Middle ...
31 - Polling, Politics, And Predictions with Patrick Murray, founding director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute
July 17, 2020 15:52 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBPatrick Murray, founding director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, talks about his 20+ year career conducting media polling and custom-designed research projects for a variety of clients. Patrick Murray is an expert at not only designing and conducting polls, but also explaining how opinion polls work. Using examples, Mr. Murray describes the polling process and how the media often mistakenly uses them to predict outcomes. The 2016 Presidential Election Polls is reviewed and M...
30 - How to Have the Hard Discussions: Talking About Race in a Polarized Society with Dr. David Campt and Broadway Producer Ron Simons
July 10, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBDr. David Campt, 'The Race Doctor' - a national expert on inclusion, equity, cultural competence and intergroup dialogue - and four time Tony award winning Broadway Producer Ron Simons join Politics: Meet Me in the Middle for an important discussion of race in America, the work America needs to do to continue affecting change, and ways the white community can educate themselves to become effective allies to the Black community. TIMESTAMPS: 1:30 - What comes to mind that describe thoughts a...
29 - Are We Watching American Democracy Die? With Constitutional Scholar Bruce Ackerman
June 05, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode of Politics, Meet Me In The Middle we re-visit with Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale, Bruce Ackerman with hosts, Bill Curtis, Ed Larson, and Jane Albrecht to discuss safeguards against despotism in a democracy during times of pandemic and crises. Bruce Ackerman, who warns us, in a scholarly lecture, on the perils of run-away executive power, the demise of journalism, and political campaigns being ruled by corporate finance rather than a citizen’s vote. ...
28 - A Doctor Contracts The COVID-19 Virus with Dr. Varinder Singh
May 28, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBDr. Singh describes what it's like to contract the Coronavirus. He discusses how the disease effected his practice and how it enhanced his relationship with the COVID-19 patients he treats. He discusses COVID care, the safety of emergency facilities, and the balance of staff safety and health. (2:00) What it's like to contract COVID-19. (6:00) The challenges of "opening society". (7:30) Shortages PPE. (9:15) Ventilators and the staff needed to operate them. (12:00) Heart Disease, Lung Disea...
27 - Lockdown, Liberty, And Lawsuits with Jed Rubenfeld & Suzanna Sherry
May 21, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBRobert R. Slaughter Professor of Law at Yale Law School, Jed Rubenfeld and Herman O. Loewenstein Chair in Law at Vanderbuilt, Suzanna Sherry discuss what would happen if the Presidential election was cancelled and other challenges caused by COVID-19. This episode of Politics, Meet Me In The Middle borders on fiction as Supreme Court and Constitution scholars Suzanna Sherry and Jed Rubenfeld offer scenarios on cancelled elections, the limits of constitutional rights, and challenges to Presid...
26 - Bruce Ackerman: Checks and Balances and COVID
May 14, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBSterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale, Bruce Ackerman joins hosts, Bill Curtis, Ed Larson, and Jane Albrecht to discuss the constitutional concept of "checks and balances” and how it may change during this pandemic. This episode of Politics, Meet Me In The Middle is practically a scholarly lecture on the perils of run-away executive power, the demise of journalism, and political campaigns being ruled by corporate finance rather than a citizen’s vote. TIME STAMPS:(2:00) Th...
25 - Erwin Chemerinsky, Berkeley Constitutional Law Professor: COVID, The Courts and the Constitution
April 30, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBEven though the first amendment begins with "Congress shall make no law," doesn't mean that the rights listed are 'absolute'. In this episode of "Politics, Meet Me in the Middle," Berkeley Law Professor Erwin Chemerinsky says that the courts have stated that certain types of speech are not protected by the Constitution. The courts have also ruled that the right to assembly may be curtailed during emergencies, but the right to protest may not. Your constitutional rights during a national emer...