The Post-Hamas Challenge | 12-09-23
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Dec 09, 2023•1 hr 45 min
The Middle with Anthony Weiner
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He was in the middle of the action as a Congressman and Mayoral Candidate, then he was in the middle of the most spectacular falls from grace in American political history, now on the Middle with Anthony Weiner, every Saturday from 2-4, Weiner searches for the middle, brings perspective and depth to the issues of the day while reflecting on his personal challenges. Tune in each week for Weiner's take on the news of today and his insights into his experiences which led Buzzfeed to call him the "Most Important Politician of 2010's."
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Episodes
This Week in Predictable : Santos, Musk & DeSantis Edition | 12-02-23
George Santos is out, Elon Musk is coming apart and DeSantis gears up for…2028. Anthony has thoughts and prayers this week. He recaps a busy week in the legal cases of Donald Trump and Hunter Biden. Also this week, saying goodbye to Henry Kissinger and…KISS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Making America Like 1949 Again | 11-25-23
On a Thanksgiving weekend, Anthony looks at how we are doing today and finds we have a lot to be grateful for. The economy is looking better. Really! But if we want to fix a lot of what ails our nation, perhaps we should return to our roots. What made America great was some stuff we used to do very well but have gone away from. Also this week a look at the investigation(s) surrounding Mayor Adams and mayor wannabe Andrew Cuomo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 25, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Musk Insults Jews and Biden Insults Xi | 11-18-23
A lot of feelings were hurt this week. Anthony looks at the rise of Bin Laden on social media as Musk keeps being antisemitic there. Republicans are at each other’s throats…still. Maybe all this negative energy is why so many Members of Congress are announcing they want out. At least we have George Santos to agree upon…for now. Also this week, the economy is sort of, kind of, very good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 48 min
The Ceasefire Myth | 11-11-23
The fog of war lifted just a little this week. The videos of Palestinians begging Hamas to just leave and other showing Hamas firing on civilians trying to flee are jarring and tragic but don’t seem to be having an impact on the protesters here. Anthony looks at what may come next in the Israel war against Hamas and why the American idea of putting the Palestinian Authority in charge of Gaza may not be a winning suggestion. Also, this week in legal news: Trump confesses, Adams is in trouble and ...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 43 min
A Vocabulary Lesson for the Gaza War | 11-04-23
Anthony has a word or two about the words being used by the anti-Israel activists on the left nowadays. Call it a vocabulary lesson. Also, why can't Republicans just say yes to Biden on immigration? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Between Hamas and a Hard Place | 10-28-23
With the war entering a new phase, Anthony looks at the complicated decisions Israel has to make and the many fronts it has to fight. In domestic news, a new Speaker nobody knows, a new candidate for President nobody knows and a mass shooting story we all know too well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 47 min
Biden Steps Up. Jordan Goes Down. | 10-21-23
Situations like this demand a strong unambiguous voice and President Biden found it again this week. Everyone with an account seems to have a take on the war in the Middle East, fortunately the adults don’t care who has entered the chat. World leaders – outside the Arab world – have been steadfast and Anthony is grateful that it is not the other guy in the White House right now. Speaking of the Defendant from Florida, his lawyers have flipped. So much for the “advice of counsel” defense. Also, J...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 46 min
How to Talk About Israel’s 9/11 | 10-14-23
A week after the terrorist attack on Israel and the full extent of the horror is now clear. Despite the best efforts of our nation’s fringes, our nation is pulling together to support our ally. Anthony has little patience this week for the naivety of the left and the blind hatred of Biden on the right. This is a moment for the vast middle in our country. Anthony looks at some of the motivations and myths of the Middle East and gives some pointers on how to discuss them with our friends. Learn mo...
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 44 min
A 9/11 for Israel | 10-07-23
News of the most tragic sort moves the show into more sober territory this week. Anthony tries to keep up with the breaking news and talking a bit about the history of Israel's ongoing battle to exist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Trump Does Some Fraud | 09-30-23
They had one job and the House Republicans needed Democratic help to do it. Crisis averted! But the impeachment hearings were a flaming dumpster fire of a clown show. Too much? Anthony looks at a lousy week for Republicans. A cringe worthy presidential debate; almost laughable Impeachment hearings and Donald Trump is still doing fraud. Also, RFK, Jr. finally admits he is not a Democrat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 45 min
UAW Strikes - Which Side Are You On? | 09-23-23
Unions are popular in America and more of them are resorting to strikes to get their fair shake. Anthony looks at the latest one, the United Auto Workers, and sees Biden with a winning issue. Also this week, that politicized and weaponized Department of Justice is at it again, targeting…checks notes…a Democrat. Is it enough to bust the biggest false narrative of 2023? We doubt it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Impeachment? Yes, Please. | 09-16-23
The House of Representatives is gearing up to maybe, possibly, perhaps impeach President Biden. Or so announced our Speaker in Name Only. Anthony sort of saw this one coming and reminds us of that a few too many times with week. He goes allegation by allegation for the uninitiated and finds a tissue paper thin rationale. But that doesn’t mean he is opposed to the investigation or at least the one they should be having about influence peddling in Washington. Also, after getting some pushback for ...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Snap out of it! Words for Mayor Adams | 09-09-23
Mayor Adams let loose this week about the many migrants coming to New York. His vision was, uh, dystopian. It was a Moonstruck moment for Anthony. Apparently our Mayor thinks that people coming to our city is on par with 9/11, Superstorm Sandy and Covid. Jeez pal, snap out of it. Also, the Jan6 defendants got what they had coming to them. But something doesn’t seem right about the process. What happened to the 6th Amendment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Big Wins Against Big Pharma. #Bidenomics | 09-02-23
Do you know who supports Medicare negotiating for lower prices from the drug companies? Damn near everybody! But as Anthony explains this week, taking on Big Pharma is not easy. In a giant victory for #Bidenomics, this common sense policy that even Donald Trump supported (before he folded like a cheap suit) is finally law and it will bring a lot of savings to seniors of all parties and taxpayers everywhere. In the second hour, Anthony wonders if we can talk about the migrant problem like adults....
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 50 min
Anthony Joins the Potemkin Debate | 08-26-23
Have we decided what we are calling that show? The Junior Varsity Debate? It had an air of fake to it since The Donald wasn’t there. Well, since we are not being serious, Anthony decides to jump in the fray. Combining high end production values and low rent competition, Anthony takes all comers and rebuts some of the Republican participants. He also looks at another bonkers week for our most orange former president. We hear a lot about the odd things that Joe Biden says, but Trump gives him a ru...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Indictments and Debates in a Totally Normal Campaign | 08-19-23
Nothing to see here folks. Just your typical presidential campaign. Anthony tries, and maybe fails, to understand the state of mind of the…what comes after thrice?...indicted former President. He also puzzles over what the Republican party could possibly be thinking as they prepare to watch a debate of the other folks who want the job. This seems destined not to end well for them. Also, Anthony looks at an overlooked court transcript in the Hunter Biden case. Things aren’t rosy over there either...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Weiner Extended | 08-12-23
Let's face it, there is just too much news nowadays. Indictments of former presidents, investigations of current ones and of course the minor league baseball being played in New York stadia. Don't worry, Anthony's got ya. Big news this week about a 100% longer show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 48 min
Episode 71 – Required Reading
Anthony is not a lawyer. But unlike a lot of the real ones who have been spouting off our on our airwaves, he has read the latest indictment of our former President. This week, we don’t do numbers but instead we do letters and words and paragraphs as your faithful host tries to pierce the partisan takes and look at what the most important indictment in American history actually says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 05, 2023•53 min
Episode 70 - Not Enough Free Speech…or Too Little
Americans can’t agree on things. But we are doing the disagreeing in more places than ever. This week Anthony asks why so many of his listeners feel like there is too much censorship? He looks at new research that shows a…wait for it…partisan divide on the issue of whether government and tech platforms should do more or less to filter what we see and hear. Also, this week news about the President’s son and granddaughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2023•51 min
Episode 69 – Cornel West Keeps Us Up at Night
Third party candidates are the stuff of a million political podcasts. But do they ever win? Anthony knows the answer is no, but also knows they do a lot of spoiling. Names like Ralph Nader and Jill Stein live in infamy in the minds of Democrats. RFK Jr. may be all the rage right now, but on the episode this week, the attention turns to Cornel West and his slightly frightening Green Party candidacy. Also, this week, Anthony tries to give away 20,000 Mexican Pesos…and fails. Learn more about your ...
Jul 22, 2023•51 min
Episode 68 - A Biden Comeback for NATO
As the trench warfare of the Ukrainian spring offensive leads Biden to authorize the use of American cluster munitions, there is some good news among the horrors. NATO met this week and was more unified and larger than ever before. Anthony toasts this good news for our efforts to curtail the Russians and Chinese. It’s a win for the non-fringe elements in both parties. Also this week, on a much lighter note, Anthony’s smarter and more talented brother gets called in to talk about…eggs? Learn more...
Jul 15, 2023•54 min
Episode 67 – Shoe on the Other Foot Summer
A Federal Court tells the Biden Administration to stop calling social media companies about stuff. A lot of the left wagged fingers at the idea and wrung hands about the growth of disinformation. But Anthony has another take. Weren’t the shoes on the other feet not too long ago? The concern before was about an authoritarian government leader using the tools of government to control and manipulate. It’s a tough call. Just the kind we like on The Middle. Also, Anthony takes over the airwaves from ...
Jul 08, 2023•54 min
Bonus! Anthony Guest Hosts Other Side of Midnight 7-5-23
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Jul 05, 2023•3 hr 29 min
Episode 66 – No Soup for You: SCOTUS Speaks
The Supreme Court decisions for the term came out and there were not many surprises. But the ones at the end still landed like a gut punch to a lot of Americans. Anthony takes a look and wonders if anyone actually wins when affirmative action and student loan debt relief are stopped. Or where they not really stopped at all? Also, what the hell is Seedless Watermelon flavor?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 01, 2023•55 min
Episode 65 - Hunter the Criminal
After the latest out of Russia hijacks the beginning of the show, Anthony looks at the end (we hope) of the Hunter Biden episodes. Also, some comparables to the Trump case. Jordan left for camp, so get ready for seven weeks of your host having too much time on his hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2023•55 min
Episode 64 – Trump v Hillary’s Emails
The former President has settled on his defense to the charges – Hillary did it! The story doesn’t really track but it has succeeded in helping his supporters talk about anything else but The Espionage Act. Anthony takes a look at the reaction and wonders why we are still waiting for a decision on Joe’s classified documents. Also, listeners complain that Anthony hasn’t kept up with the latest in the Hunter Biden case, so he catches up on the crazy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Jun 17, 2023•53 min
Episode 63 - The 49 Pages Some Refuse to Read
While it wasn’t a surprise, the first ever indictment of a former president landed like a bomb and was more explosive than expected. Anthony read all 49 pages of the indictment and wonders if Trump’s defenders did. He looks at the “What about…” chorus who prefer to talk about Hunter, Joe and Hillary. There are some Republican critics of 45 who want to be 47 but can they get more than 5% between them? Also, this week, a tribute to the show’s biggest fan who we lost this week – Morton Weiner…of bl...
Jun 10, 2023•53 min
Episode 62 – The Almost Great, Quite Horrible Week For 45 & 46
Supporters of Joe Biden and Donald Trump got a glimpse of why they like their guy this week. The steady hand of Biden steered us away from a default and DeSantis stumbled into a couple of Trump’s punches. But what Anthony saw was the worst possible week for both frontrunners. Legal pitfalls and sandbag falls could upend this race before it begins. Also, some of the sweet things Trump has said about his appointees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 03, 2023•56 min
Episode 61 – Memorial Day Regrets
Its Memorial Day weekend, a time to not only remember but also take stock. Anthony wonders why politicians have so much trouble just taking responsibility for bad decisions and saying sorry. He looks back at a vote he regrets and wonders how he can make amends. Also, a mini tribute to Tina Turner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 27, 2023•53 min
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