Mental Forays Into the Radical Center
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
This week we look at the history of government secrecy since the end of World War II, the reasons for it, and the role of the press and other organizations in promoting transparency. Continue reading 01.18.19. Secrecy and the Fourth Estate
This week on Middle Theory, we look at the details behind what has led to the longest U.S. government shutdown in history. Kicking things off this week, it’s been tough times for government employees, hundreds of thousands of whom haven’t Continue reading 01.12.19. Shutdown
On this first edition of Middle Theory for 2019, a rift is growing in the GOP, with vocal opposition to Donald Trump following an op-ed by newly elected Utah Senator Mitt Romney. Continue reading 01.05.19. GOP: Civil War
This week on Middle Theory, we look at Trump’s sudden decision to withdraw troops from Syria, and the resulting resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. Continue reading 12.22.18. Syria Withdrawal Syndrome
This week on Middle Theory, we look at the idea of the “Santa Claus Rally,” and dire economic forecasts for the future of the American economy. Continue reading 12.17.18. Santa Claus Rally: Boom or Bust?
This week we look at the life and political career of George H. W. Bush, his notable achievements, his idea of a “New World Order,” and his influence on foreign policy throughout the decades. Continue reading 12.11.18. George H. W. Bush’s New World Order
This week pieces begin falling together in relation to the ongoing Russia probe, following Michael Cohen’s guilty plea about lies he told before Congress. Continue reading 11.30.18. The Nightmare Before Christmas
This week on Middle Theory, we examine the issue over immigration, the Central American migrant caravans, and America’s dark history of intolerance toward foreigners. Continue reading 11.17.18. Immigration: A History of Intolerance