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 fiery commentary, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing through some of the pain.
Join us every Wednesday at 8pm ET/5PM PT
Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing through some of the pain.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:40 - Ian’s Reaction to Last Week’s Show
02:50 - Happy Pride Month
07:24 - Right's Hate and Division Voted For
11:17 - Pete Hegseth Renames USS Harvey Milk
14:50 - Tariff Revenue Impact
18:27 - Trump Claiming Martial Law Concerns
21:20 - Trump Demands Loyalty Essays
23:18 - Pentagon Correspondent Fired for Criticism
27:34 - Peekaboo
30:18 - The One Big Beautiful Bill
34:20 - Elon Musk’s Tweet on Spending Bill
38:55 - Elon Musk’s Next Move
42:15 - Consequences of Actions
44:25 - Impeachment Possibilities
45:50 - Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves Democratic Party
50:01 - Rep. Jasmine Crockett for House Oversight
52:22 - Donald Trump's Cognitive Decline
58:13 - US Vetoes UN Gaza Ceasefire
1:00:28 - Israel-Palestine Conflict Complexity
1:10:11 - Trump’s White House Event for Appointees
1:11:24 - Trump Asks Congress to Defund PBS NPR
1:15:03 - The Molotov Guy’s Family
1:17:50 - UN Resolution Veto Explained
1:21:13 - War and Conflict Overview
1:22:25 - Trump Raises ICE Deportation Quotas
1:29:18 - Judge Stops Trump Closing JobCorps
1:34:20 - NYC Mayoral Race Update
1:38:44 - Positive Developments
1:42:34 - Embracing Positivity
1:46:45 - Last Minute Headlines
1:48:23 - Sign Off
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