The Middle with Jeremy Hobson

On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy talks with Zeke Hernandez, Wharton professor and author of The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers, about how immigration could shape the outcome of the midterm elections.The Trump administration’s handling of immigration has sparked fierce debate ahead of November, and it could prove to be a weak spot for Republicans at the ballot box.As always, we also hear from listeners across the country about where they stand.
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The issue of immigration helped carry Donald Trump back to the White House in 2024. Two years later, it could be one of the Republicans’ biggest liabilities heading into the midterms.

From sweeping deportation efforts to aggressive ICE operations in cities across the country, the administration’s approach has become so contentious that even some Republicans are pushing back.

On this episode of The Middle, Jeremy hears from listeners nationwide about how they've been affected by the crackdown and what they want to see in terms of federal policy. He’s joined by former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, whose new book is called Sheer Will: Learning to Lead When There is No Path.

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On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy talks with David Roberts, author of the Volts newsletter, about the growing backlash against data centers and the political role they’re playing ahead of the midterms.

Data centers are the backbone of the AI boom, and tech companies are racing to build them, both for profit and to keep pace with China. But voters and politicians across party lines are raising concerns. We’ll hear from several Middle listeners as usual!
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Data centers are popping up across the country to power the artificial intelligence boom. But as tech companies race to build more of them, communities are asking: At what cost?

From rising electricity bills and water consumption to jobs and economic development, data centers are becoming a hot-button political issue ahead of the midterm elections. And politicians are facing a choice: embrace the investment or push back against growing public opposition.

On this episode of The Middle, Jeremy hears from listeners across the country about how they feel about data centers, and whether the AI boom is worth the trade-offs.

He’s joined by Amy Myers Jaffe, director of the Global Energy, Climate, and Sustainability Lab at NYU, and Washington Post business reporter Evan Halper.

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On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy is joined by Isaac Saul, founder and editor-at-large of Tangle News, to talk about the issues and races shaping the upcoming midterm elections.

Forecasters are predicting a strong year for Democrats, but the outcome could still hinge on a range of issues, from gas prices and the cost of living to immigration, data centers and the war in Iran. Isaac also makes his midterm prediction.
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