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, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing through some of the pain.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Weekly Reflection
04:11 - Analyzing Last 24 Hours
07:16 - Shoutout to Haters
07:31 - Jasmine Crockett vs Elon Musk
09:13 - Final Thoughts
13:01 - Trump's Election Overhaul Order
16:33 - Federal Court Elimination Efforts
20:45 - Jasmine Crockett Discussion
23:45 - Free Speech Issues
27:32 - Marjorie Taylor Greene Insights
33:01 - ICE Detains College Student
35:44 - Training Exercise Tragedy
37:48 - Tulsi Gabbard Testimony
44:06 - Ted Cruz Interrogation
49:57 - Tulsi Gabbard Press Conference
50:51 - Signal Chat Discussion
54:32 - Espionage Act Overview
59:00 - Security Clearance Process
1:05:38 - Trump's F-47 Fighter Jet
1:08:14 - Hillary Clinton Emails
1:10:48 - Phone Number Discussion
1:10:58 - Pete Hegseth Yemen War Plan
1:13:44 - Trump Crypto Meme Analysis
1:20:24 - Ian's Parental Leave Update
1:23:30 - Ryan's Positive Outlook
1:26:40 - Wrapping Up
1:27:22 - Like, Subscribe, and Notification Bell
1:27:38 - Next Week's Guest: Katie Goddard
1:28:02 - Sign Off
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