The Art of Manipulation and Distraction

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 fiery commentary, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing through some of the pain.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

01:08 - White House Memes

07:36 - Outro

13:41 - F-18 Crash News

17:25 - Leadership and Accountability

18:45 - Justice AI Birthday Celebration

19:33 - Decolonization Discussion

20:40 - Deported Veteran's Story

23:10 - Future Vision Challenges

24:00 - Self-Sabotage in Politics

27:37 - Societal Progress Concerns

31:30 - Alcatraz History

34:50 - Trump's Self-Pardon Controversy

42:10 - Trump's Tariff on Foreign Films

44:07 - Gavin Newsom on Film Tariffs

49:10 - Women's Role in Politics

53:10 - Trump's Voter Base Dynamics

56:00 - Honorable Public Servants

1:00:10 - Trump's Age Debate

1:01:40 - The Known Devil in Politics

1:03:40 - Boomers in Leadership

1:05:29 - Trump's Stablecoin Initiative

1:08:15 - Trump's Military Parade Plans

1:12:50 - Impeachment Discussions

1:16:01 - India-Pakistan Relations

1:17:56 - Israel-Palestine Conflict

1:22:20 - Andrew Brown Jr. Case

1:26:38 - Rodney Hinton Jr. Discussion

1:29:20 - Fact-Checking Insights

1:32:30 - Systemic Failures

1:35:10 - Celebrity Culture Critique

1:40:00 - Signoff

1:42:08 - Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”

1:48:28 - Summer Approaches

1:50:24 - Parenting Insights

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