Mental Forays Into the Radical Center
This week on Middle Theory, for some reason Donald Trump’s latest “Twitter-Tantrum” are the leading story in the news (again). What does the ongoing saga of our commander in chief’s social media activity tell us about him, his mental state, and Continue reading 06.30.17. Trump’s Twitter-Tantrum
This week on Middle Theory, we begin by looking at the movement to have the United Nations ban cultural appropriation, in an effort to enforce that ever-fine-line between appreciation, and appropriation. But should things like yoga be considered “cultural appropriation”, in Continue reading 06.23.17. Philando Castile: Justice Served?
This week on Middle Theory, we kick things off by remembering that most famous ancient Chinese curse (which may or may not actually be an authentic, ancient Chinese curse, but nonetheless… ). Our discussion moves from talk of Oliver Stone’s Continue reading 06.16.17. Bases Loaded
This week on Middle Theory, we cover the testimony given by former FBI director James Comey, given before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8, 2017. Kicking things off, we pick up where we left off last week with an Continue reading 06.08.17. Sweet Baby James
This week on Middle Theory, we analyze the decision by President Trump for the United States to leave the Paris Climate Accord. Stop the presses… can YOU figure out the TRUE meaning of “Covfefe”? Apparently, this obvious misspelling by The Donald was Continue reading 06.02.17. Paris Climate Accord: Like a “Covfefe” In the Night
On this edition of Middle Theory, we focus on the atrocious terror attack on a concert in Manchester, England, for which the Islamic State has claimed responsibility. As we kick things off, The Mouth and McNonymous take a strange (and Continue reading 05.24.17. Pray for Manchester
This week on Middle Theory, we look at the ongoing conspiracy theories associated with the tragic death of Democratic National Committee staffer Seth Rich. As we kick off this week’s program, we look at Trump’s encounter with glowing orb, which apparently Continue reading 05.22.17. The Seth Rich Conspiracy
This week on Middle Theory, we examine the events that led to the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey, and the attitudes about his performance on both sides of the political spectrum. As we begin this Mother’s Day edition of Continue reading 05.14.17. Comey Comes Under Fire
This week, the Republican Party is celebrating the House vote on “Trump Care”, and the repeal and replacement of Obamacare… but are they jumping the gun? As we celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2017, Bernie Sanders supporters are asking for their money Continue reading 05.05.17. Trump Care Clinches Phase One
This week on Middle Theory, we look at the upcoming French election, and what it means for the rise of populism in France, and the rest of Europe. We begin this week’s dispatch with a bit of discussion in relation to Continue reading 04.28.17. France: Election 2017
This week we discuss the issues surrounding a horrifying murder uploaded to social media, as well as the new conspiracies associated with it. As we kick things off, we discuss a recent fake news panel Micah participated in, as well Continue reading 04.21.17. Murder by Social Media
This week on Middle Theory, Donald Trump is praised by a majority of U.S. allies, in response to a targeted strike on Syria in response to a deadly chemical weapon attack. As we begin our weekly dispatches from the MID of things, we Continue reading 04.11.17. Syria Strike, Part Deux