Hold the Mic

Hold the Mic

Political Commentary and Analysis by Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman ryanshead.substack.com

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July 16, 2025 110 mins

Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity.

With roots in Detroit and lives spanning from New York City to Arizona, Ryan and Ian use their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion.

Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fier...

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n a nation as divided as ours, it’s not surprising that every week brings new political and social conflicts to the forefront. But are we truly at our breaking point? This week on "Hold The Mic," we dive into the political chaos embroiling the United States, from ongoing legislative battles to cultural shifts that have left many Americans wondering what’s next. Let’s unpack the big stories, share some personal insights, and discuss...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity.

With roots in Detroit and lives spanning from New York City to Arizona, Ryan and Ian use their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fier...

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This week on Hold the Mic, your hosts Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman bring their signature blend of humor, insight, and powerful commentary to discuss the most pressing issues shaping the nation. From reflections on nationwide protests to personal stories of resilience, they shine a light on the current political landscape and the importance of unity in reclaiming the true meaning of patriotism. Join us as we dive into this week’s high...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives spanning from New York City to Arizona,

Special Guest: Election Truth Alliance

Ryan and Ian use their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlo...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives spanning from New York City to Arizona, Ryan and Ian bring their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion.

Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fie...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity.

With roots in Detroit, their lives now span from New York City to Arizona. Ryan and Ian use their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver f...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity.

With roots in Detroit, their lives now span from New York City to Arizona. Ryan and Ian use their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion.

Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fie...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit, their lives now span from New York City to Arizona.

Ryan and Ian use their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver f...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity.

With roots in Detroit, their lives now span from New York City to Arizona. Ryan and Ian use their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion.

Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver f...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives now spanning from New York City to Arizona, they bring their diverse perspectives to every discussion.

Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary,...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives now spanning from New York City to Arizona, they bring their diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary,...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives now spanning from New York City to Arizona, they bring their diverse perspectives to every discussion.

Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary,...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives now spanning from New York City to Arizona, they bring their diverse perspectives to every discussion.

Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary,...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives now spanning from New York City to Arizona, they bring their diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary,...

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Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives now spanning from New York City to Arizona, they bring their diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary,...

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March 21, 2025 141 mins

Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit and lives now spanning from New York City to Arizona, they bring their diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary,...

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Get ready for another lively episode of "Hold The Mic," the weekly show where Millenials in their Prime Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman bring you unfiltered political commentary and insights into current social events across America. This week, we’re tackling "Trump's Tariff Chaos: What's Really Happening?" with sharp takes on the latest economic impacts from Detroit to New York City and Arizona.

Ryan and Ian break down how tariffs are a...

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Hold The Mic’s weekly show dives into the latest political and social events shaping America, with hosts Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman tackling Trump’s proposed VA job cuts. Are these cuts a betrayal of our veterans? 🤔

Ryan and Ian’s unique bond—despite being thousands of miles apart—fuels their engaging discussions as they connect with audiences across the country. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who values veterans’ rights a...

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Join hosts Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, two middle-aged fathers who grew up together in Metro Detroit as they lead another powerful episode of Hold The Mic, diving into political commentary and social events shaping America.

This week, the duo is joined by veteran Marcus Flowers to tackle pressing topics like leadership, historical struggles, and the state of democracy. From heartfelt stories of military service to fiery discussions...

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