Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!

Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US!

Hey gang! Tired of the extreme left and far right dominating the conversation? Welcome to Up The Middle: Politics for the Rest of US, the podcast dedicated to balanced news analysis and political commentary. We cut through the partisan noise to examine today’s biggest headlines from both sides of the political spectrum.Whether you identify as an independent, a moderate, or simply someone looking for rational, fact-based discussions, this show is your home for common sense. Every week, we break down complex current events, interview diverse voices, and search for common ground in a deeply divided world. For more information, please visit www.Mastiff.Media/utm. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.

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July 3, 2026 18 mins
Episode 169 (Actual Title & Outline TBD)

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Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yerg...
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Episode 168 (Actual Title  & Outline TBD)

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Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at New...
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Episode 167 (Actual Title & Outline TBD)

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Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yerg...
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Episode 166 (Actual Title & Outline TBD)

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Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yerg...
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Episode 165 (Actual Title & Outline TBD)

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Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yerg...
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Episode 164 (Actual Title & Outline TBD)

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Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yerg...
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Episode 163 (Actual Title & Outline TBD)

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Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at Newz@Yerg...
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"Don't Be a Sucker" - Applying History to the Modern MAGA Movement
A Call to Action Against Division, Bigotry and Political Cults

Episode: 162
Date: 260614.3

I. Sports & Health Updates
  • Yergz casually predicts the Carolina Hurricanes will win the Stanley Cup.
  • He mentions Mitch McConnell's recent hospitalization and comments on Donald Trump's appearance at a UFC event, criticizing the "blinding" presence of ...
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Fact-Checking "Save America", The Meet the Press Walkout, Voter Suppression and the "Media Offenders" List

Episode: 161
Date: 260614.2

I. The "Save America" Election Fraud Narrative
  • Yergz directs his audience to a webpage (WhiteHouse.gov/SaveAmerica) created by the Trump administration.
  • He dissects the specific goals outlined on the page, starting with the goal of ending mail-in ballots.
  • He points out the hypo...
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The Threat of Synchronized Militaries and the NDAA; Massie's Warning

Episode: 160
Date:  260614.1

I. The Threat of Military Integration
  • Yergz points out the ideological differences between the U.S. and Israeli militaries (volunteer vs. mandatory).
  • He claims Trump wants to bring back the draft.
  • He introduces the upcoming NDAA legislation, which contains a provision (Section 224) that would "synchronize" th...
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Left-Wing Lunacy: Evaluating the Government's War on Free Press

Episode 159
Episode Date: 260607.4


  1. Intro and Media Discrepancies
    • High-energy opening and the "Up the Middle" theme song.
    • Host Yergz walks through varying media descriptions of an incident at Delany Hall, comparing headlines from Fox News, Mother Jones, The New York Times, and the Daily Targum.
    • Reflections on mainstream media honesty, citing the fi...
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Up the Middle: Enmeshed: Section 224 and Netanyahu's Long War with Iran

Episode 158
Episode Date 260607.3

Episode Overview

Episode BreakdownHost Commentary: Military Differences
  • Topic Introduction: The host mentions that Thomas Massie will be discussed further later in the hour.
  • Mandatory Service: The host highlights a major difference between the US and Israeli militaries: Israeli citizens are legally...
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ICE Operations in NJ: The Hidden Truth About Delany Hall

  • Intro Segment
    • Show opening theme track and intro music.
    • Host Yergz opens the segment by highlighting an upcoming investigation into ICE operations.
  • ICE Facilities & The New Jersey Budget Pivot
    • Yergz addresses "Delany Hall" in New Jersey as a facility being utilized by ICE as what he terms a concentration camp.
    • Discussion of a $12 million funding boost a...
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Blame it on the Rain: Trump’s Interview Walkout and the Milli Vanilli Defense

Monologue Part 1
Host Yergz addresses his tardiness, technical issues with TikTok, and challenges MAGA supporters to justify their allegiance.

Monologue Part 2
Yergz compares Trump's walkout during a Meet the Press interview to the disgraced lip-sync duo Milli Vanilli, specifically referencing the song "Blame it on the Rain....
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June 1, 2026 67 mins
MAGA Listener vs The World

Yergz critiques a MAGA listener, then speaks "From The Heart"

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MAGA Gets Even MORE Pathetic; Ofc Kristen Yeager Dies in the Line of Duty

Donald Trump cries about musical performers backing out of the 250th Celebration.  Even former Apprentice star and Poison front man Bret Michaels has left The Donald hanging.

Central Berks County, Pennsylvania, says good-bye to one of their finest.  Officer Kristen Yeager, a 42 year old mom, wife, daughter and sister-in-blue died on Fr...
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James Talarico Warns Texas About Paxton, Trump Says HE'S the Main Event

In an extended Campaign Message, James Talarico points out the corruption of Republican Opponent, James Paxton.  Donald Trump cries about performers bailing out and says HE'S the main event!

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Another MAGA, Adam Hoffman,  Gets Out of Jail Early

Prominent Waco, TX lawyer, and MAGA mouthpiece, Adam Hoffman, gets out of jail, courtesy of a plea deal with Ken Paxton's Office, another MAGA Minion.

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In this episode Yergz tells about where Mastiff.Media and "Up The Middle" are going by using an analogy from, and a quote by, "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky.  Instead of going where independent journalism IS, Yergz is taking Mastiff.Media to where independent journalism is GOING!  That's what distinquishes us from the other big dogz!

"Up The Middle," by Mastiff.Media

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In this episode Yergz takes a look at the difference between the presidential security of Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Donald Trump - and the fact that, at first, Trump talks all about what happens, while real presidents don't say a word or otherwise give a would-be assassin the time of day.  Then, Trump suddenly doesn't talk about them, anymore; almost like he wants you to forget!

So Yergz asks the question: "Does that ...
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