Middle Brothers

Patrick and Oliver John

Two brothers talk about politically relevant current events s and approach them from opposite view points with a desire to find the middle ground

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18 episodes
Updated July 31

Episodes18

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July 31 · 39 min
30 July 2026 Where are we with DEI today?
A rambling discussion about the value of DEI policies, the history leading up to its public acceptance, and where it is today.
July 17 · 52 min
9 July, 2026 SAVES America act, insider trading
9 July, 2026 SAVES America act, insider trading. Broad discussion about election integrity and the erosion of voter confidence in the system in America
July 2 · 49 min
11 Jan 2026 Discussion about “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haight
11 Jan 2026 Discussion about “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haight - The generations born since 2000 and beyond has been dramatically impacted by the overuse of screens and the loss of playful exploration
April 24 · 32 min
Iran / USA ceasefire 9 April 2026
USA enters a tenuous ceasefire with Iran. Israel acts in their own self interests
April 24 · 43 min
Zionism and antisemitism 16 April 2026
Wide ranging discussion about Israel, Palestine, antisemitism and history
March 27 · 49 min
History and Trends in domestic political violence 26 March 2026
Mainly focused on white nationalist and perceived threats or lack thereof. Iran can’t be avoided because that is what is happening this week too
March 6 · 44 min
US and Israel attack Iran plus this week in politics 5 Mar 2026
We discuss the politics behind the attack on Iran and how it is viewed by the left and the right. The rights mixed and unsupportive responses. Also a quick discussion on Kristi Noem’s firing from DHS today
February 27 · 45 min
Vindictive politics. State of the Union. 26 Feb 2026
Alarming statements by Susan Rice or alarming propaganda about it? Trump uses hyperbole during the SOTU, is it dishonest or Trump being Trump?
February 20 · 41 min
Iran and Saber rattling 19 Feb 2026
10 day ultimatum given to Iran. Political implications
February 13 · 46 min
Epstein File Dump 12 Feb 2026
Discussion about the implications around the Epstein file dump
February 10 · 40 min
Epstein Transparency November 20, 2025
Still feels like the Epstein files aren’t being shared quickly enough. Creates more doubts for everyone
February 10 · 54 min
Epstein and ICE July 25, 2025
Republicans not happy with Epstein issues
January 30 · 47 min
MAHA and Vaccines Jan 29, 2026
A discussion about the science behind the MAHA game plan as well as the effectiveness of the movement so far
January 23 · 49 min
Minnesota Ice Surge and Response 22 Jan, 2026
A lot has happened in Minnesota associated with Somali immigration. Fraud, alleged fraud, I.C.E. Surge, protests, death, and in church protest. We examine the history and the implications from both the Right and the Left
January 17 · 57 min
Discussion of the book “The Righteous Mind “ by Johnathan Haidt Part 2 April 14, 2022
A continued discussion of the mental framework needed to identify what is the middle ground
January 17 · 49 min
Discussion on “The Righteous Mind” by Johnathan Haidt part 1 April 7, 2022
Reading and discouraging The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt in order to build a common framework for building a middle ground
January 16 · 22 min
Venezuela Casus Belli - December 4, 2025
A discussion of saber rattling towards Venezuela by the United States
January 16 · 46 min
Trump and the Donroe Doctrine Jan 15, 2026
Crazy busy week with multiple foreign diplomatic endeavors