Project Middle: Stories From & For The 99%

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Meeting in the Middle: Navigating Corporate Layoffs and Economic & Social Challenges

We discuss various pressing issues affecting the American economy and society, including the recent layoffs in car manufacturing, corporate responsibility, CEO salaries, the government shutdown, healthcare funding, and immigration policy. They explore the cultural differences in corporate practices, the impact of layoffs on employee morale, and the need for better training and accountability within organizations like ICE. The conversation also touches on the disconnect between political leaders and the average American's experience, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking in corporate and governmental decision-making. 👉 Got a news story you want us to dig into? Drop it in the comments or email us at info@projectmiddle.com — we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Watch or listen to full episodes & subscribe to Project Middle for more: 🌐 Website: www.projectmiddle.com 👕 Shop our merch: https://projectmiddle.com/collections/project-middle-merch 💖 Patreon: https://patreon.com/ProjectMiddle 🎙️ Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Zs2BMYHvZFTtLPfEoKAWi?si=bdc85c0ed3ef4bbc 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1823107765 Political Hypocrisy and Leadership Concerns car manufacturing, layoffs, corporate responsibility, CEO salaries, healthcare funding, immigration policy, ICE raids, national security

S1 · E12

16 ott 2025

1:01:07

Trivia for the 99% #1

In this engaging trivia session, the hosts explore various topics related to U.S. history, taxation, and social programs. The conversation covers the evolution of federal income tax rates, the implications of Prohibition, the history of minimum wage, and the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, the discussion highlights unique tax exemptions for Puerto Rico residents, the significance of SNAP benefits, and the impact of the Affordable Care Act on healthcare coverage. Through trivia questions and insightful commentary, the hosts aim to educate listeners on these important subjects while fostering a fun and interactive atmosphere. In this engaging conversation, the participants delve into various topics including healthcare, life expectancy, and the impact of cultural factors on health. They explore trivia related to life expectancy across different countries, analyze the results, and discuss the implications of universal healthcare. The conversation also touches on historical figures like Teddy Roosevelt and urbanization trends in America, culminating in a trivia challenge about firearms per capita and the middle class's share of national income. 👉 Got some trivia you want us to use? Drop it in the comments or email us at info@projectmiddle.com we’d love to hear from you. 🎧 Watch full episodes & subscribe to Project Middle for more: 🌐 Website: www.projectmiddle.com 👕 Shop our merch: https://projectmiddle.com/collections/project-middle-merch 💖 Patreon: https://patreon.com/ProjectMiddle 🎙️ Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Zs2BMYHvZFTtLPfEoKAWi?si=bdc85c0ed3ef4bbc 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1823107765

S1 · E11

14 ott 2025

1:08:25

All Good News #1

All Good News is our new biweekly installment designed as a break from the doom-scrolling and media gloom. Instead, we spotlight the positive, fascinating, and hopeful stories shaping our world right now. In this episode, we cover: LEGO’s big move to expand U.S. manufacturing A promising gene therapy slowing Huntington’s disease progression The boom in women’s sports bars and new community-friendly spaces Reports that China shot down a meteor with air defense systems Delta Air Lines tackling toxic cabin fumes Signs of possible ancient life on Mars Astronomers confirming 6,000+ planets beyond our solar system A UK school investing $150,000 to support low-income parents with uniforms and laptops Boston turning abandoned office space into affordable homes for over 1,000 people A grandmother donating her lottery winnings to charity for dementia research ✨ From science breakthroughs to acts of generosity, All Good News is here to remind you the of the good and cool things going on in the world. 🎧 Watch full episodes & subscribe to Project Middle for more: 🌐 Website: www.projectmiddle.com 👕 Shop our merch: https://projectmiddle.com/collections/project-middle-merch 💖 Patreon: https://patreon.com/ProjectMiddle 🎙️ Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Zs2BMYHvZFTtLPfEoKAWi?si=bdc85c0ed3ef4bbc 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1823107765 Potential Life on Mars: https://science.nasa.gov/mars/the-mars-report/2025-september-special-edition/ Astronomers Have Found 6000 Planets https://www.wired.com/story/6000-planets-have-been-found-outside-the-solar-system/

S1 · E10

2 ott 2025

19:27

Meeting in the Middle: Power, Politics & the Price We Pay

In this new biweekly format we call Meeting In the Middle, we aim to cut through the noise and meet in the middle — where real people live. From behind-the-scenes military meetings at Quantico with Pete Hegseth, to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, we unpack what these headlines mean beyond the spin. We dive into the latest redistricting battles reshaping political power in Texas and 13 other states, examine the controversy behind Jimmy Kimmel’s firing, and break down what’s next in the ongoing fight over vaccine mandates. Also on the table: a potential peace deal for Gaza and the rising electricity costs hitting households nationwide. No hype, no outrage — just grounded insights, honest questions, and conversations for the 99%. It’s time to meet in the middle. 👉 Got a news story you want us to dig into? Drop it in the comments or email us at info@projectmiddle.com — we’d love to hear from you.

S1 · E9

30 set 2025

1:10:45

Crude Realities: What Oil Prices Reveal About the Economy, and the U.S. Energy Future

In this episode of The Project Middle Podcast: Stories from and for the 99%, we break down the often-confusing world behind the headlines of oil prices news and the crude oil price chart. From the current U.S. oil price per barrel to WTI and BRENT oil price trends and oil futures charts, our conversation dives deep into what these numbers really mean for everyday Americans. We explore the historical evolution of U.S. oil production, how much oil the U.S. actually has, and what percentage of U.S. oil is imported. The episode covers where the U.S. gets its oil, how much it still relies on foreign imports, and what that means for U.S. oil stocks and energy security. We also look at urban oil extraction, particularly in states like California, and how crude oil price investing ties into broader economic factors like wages and fuel costs. Listeners will learn how public policy, such as CAFE standards and gasoline taxes, shape both oil demand and the future of the automotive industry. We also unpack the role of ethanol, electric vehicles, and public transit in reducing dependency on fossil fuels. Whether you're tracking the crude oil price today in dollars per barrel or just want to understand how these energy trends affect your wallet, this episode connects the dots between energy markets and working-class realities. 🎧 Watch full episodes & subscribe to Project Middle for more: 🌐 Website: www.projectmiddle.com 💖 Patreon: https://patreon.com/ProjectMiddle 👕 Shop our merch: https://projectmiddle.com/collections/project-middle-merch 🎙️ Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Zs2BMYHvZFTtLPfEoKAWi?si=bdc85c0ed3ef4bbc 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1823107765

S1 · E8

17 set 2025

2:31:04

The Food Pyramid Scheme: Sugar's Rise, Fall & Rise Again

In this episode we speak to John a biochemist and food scientist with over 40 years of experience with chemistry in food and drug industries from developing new food technologies, enzymes, processes to manufacture the foods of today. With recent news about Coca-Cola switching back to sugar from High-Fructose Corn Syrup, we evaluate if this change is actually beneficial to your health and evaluate its effects on the American economy. We look at Obesity trends in the United States over time and identify the real drivers to Americas obesity epidemic. Not only that, but we give you real solutions to improve your health and save $. We get past the the fluff and BS to tell you what you should really think about this announcement from Robert F Kennedy Jr, Donald Trump and the Make America Healthy Again Movement. For listeners here are graphs from the episode we used in our show notes: https://projectmiddle.com/blogs/news/show-references-for-episode-8-the-food-pyramid-scheme-rise-fall-and-rise-again-of-sugar If you would like to support the channel by grabbing some merch, or joining us on our Patreon, you'll be helping us continue telling theses stories, defending the 99% and educating along the way visit: www.projectmiddle.com Project Middle: Stories From & For the 99%

S1 · E7

27 ago 2025

2:29:07

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Project Middle: Stories From & For The 99%

Holiday Trivia For the Season

Thanksgiving Trivia for the Dinner Table

Meeting in the Middle: Healthcare Debate, Gov Shutdown, Epstein & Venezuela

The Great American Halloween Trivia

Meeting in the Middle: Navigating Corporate Layoffs and Economic & Social Challenges

Trivia for the 99% #1

All Good News #1

Meeting in the Middle: Power, Politics & the Price We Pay

Crude Realities: What Oil Prices Reveal About the Economy, and the U.S. Energy Future

The Food Pyramid Scheme: Sugar's Rise, Fall & Rise Again