Mental Forays Into the Radical Center
This week, after taking a look at the biology behind politics and partisan attitudes, we present an update on the recent arrest of Julian Assange on behalf of the United States. Continue reading 04.12.19. The Straight Dope/Assange is Out
This week on Middle Theory, we look at how modern “tribalism” influences political attitudes, as well as recent controversies involving 2020 Presidential hopeful and former Vice President Joe Biden. Continue reading 04.07.19. Tribal Warfare
This week, bizarre connections begin to arise between several high-profile court cases in “Chicagoland,” affected by the controversial decision by authorities to drop charges against actor Jussie Smollett. Continue reading 03.30.19. Chicagoland
This week on Middle Theory, we look at the problems young boys and their families face, in a discussion with Warren Farrell, Ph.D., author of The Boy Crisis. Continue reading 03.24.19. The Boy Crisis
This week we look at the history and evolution of political correctness, as well as the allegation that there are trillions of dollars that are missing or otherwise being “hidden” by the U.S. Government. Continue reading 03.19.19. Black Budgets and Missing Money
On this edition of Middle Theory, we look in-depth at the facts pertaining to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, on the fifth anniversary of the plane’s disappearance. Continue reading 03.08.19. Five Years: Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
On this edition of Middle Theory, we offer commentary on the recent appearance of Alex Jones on Joe Rogan’s podcast, as well as the media event that became Michael Cohen’s testimony before Congress. Continue reading 03.02.19. Mixers and Fixers
This week on Middle Theory we address “manufactured controversies” in society, along with a conversation with Darren Grimes and Adam Loyal about their new “13 Questions” Podcast. Continue reading 02.24.19. Thirteen Questions: Steps to Self Improvement
This week, we look at Donald Trump’s recent declaration of a National Emergency, along with the precedent for the decision, and it’s possible implications. Continue reading 02.17.19. The United States of Emergency
This week, a scandal involving Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and the “complexifier” of his Washington Post ownership leads to legitimate questions about the Amazon company’s deep-state associations. Continue reading 02.09.19. The Complexifier
This week on Middle Theory we are joined by atheist philosopher Keith Parsons and retired pastor Paris Donehoo for a sit-down conversation about finding common ground, and restoring common decency. Continue reading 01.30.19. The Philosopher, the Pastor, and the Podcaster
This week after fact-checking media coverage of contentious events in Washington, we are joined by Michael J. Thompson, co-editor of the book Anti-Science and the Assault on Democracy. Continue reading 01.24.19. Fake News, Anti-Science, and Democracy