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This week, in addition to news we look at recent developments regarding the assassination of Malcolm X, a deathbed confession, and its alleged relationship to the intelligence community’s COINTELPRO operations.  As millions of Americans have awaited the arrival of COVID-19 stimulus checks, some people are learning that they won’t be able to receive theirs until they file their 2020 taxes. Meanwhile, the discussion of stimulus packages came up during a recent New York Times discussion with Senator Mitt Romney, who dropped the bombshell statement that if he runs in 2024, Donald Trump would be likely to win the GOP nomination. We look at the populist sentiments that Romney says exist on both sides of the political aisle, and what events in recent years led to them. Then after the break, we shift our attention over to claims by the surviving family members of Malcolm X, who say that a “deathbed confession” may link the NYPD and FBI to the activist’s assassination. If true, it stokes the fires beneath long-held questions about COINTELPRO, and the involvement of intelligence agencies in the deaths of other activists like Fred Hampton over the years. Is there additional information about Malcolm X’s death that may exist, but which the government has yet to disclose? Coronavirus Charities: If you are able, please consider supporting the following charities that are offering relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Visit our Coronavirus Charities Page to learn more. DOLLARS FOR DONUTS A special thank you to those who donated to the podcast this week: Jon Haskins  Jennie Vongvith Jessica Riley Jennifer Garland Ali Buchan Mark Hankins II If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We also offer SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  SHOW NOTES TAXING SITUATION: Some Americans won’t get a stimulus payment until they file their 2020 taxes THE GREAT EMPATHIZER: Biden leans into empathizer-in-chief role TRUMP 2024: Romney predicts Trump would win the 2024 G.O.P. nomination if he ran for president. AUDIO: Romney says Trump would likely win nomination if he ran in 2024 MURDERING MALCOLM: Malcolm X family says letter shows NYPD and FBI conspired in his murder GREENWALLED: The False and Exaggerated Claims Still Being Spread About the Capitol Riot JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too… this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.

As a second attempt at the impeachment of Donald Trump leads off, we look at opening arguments and new information about January’s siege on the Capitol. A recent perusal of the top ten most-searched words at the website of popular online dictionary Merriam Webster revealed a lot about what’s on people’s minds. At the top of the list at number one was “fascism,” followed by “racism,” “happy,” “pandemic,” “love,” “beautiful,” “coronavirus,” “culture,” i.e.,” and lastly, “socialism.” We can’t say we’re surprised by this list, but as we consider what it reveals about people and what’s on their minds, we look at other changes in American politics that indicate how people are feeling right now about the current political climate. Then turning our attention to the renewed attempt at the impeachment of former President Donald Trump, as opening remarks were made recently on Capitol Hill, some were confused after Trump’s defense team spent most of the time of their opening remarks decrying the siege on the U.S. Capitol Building in January. This might have confused some, but we look at the reasons for their response, which likely had to do with a new 14-minute “master cut” of the violence as it ensued back in January following a rally where then-president Trump appeared to have encouraged the crowd in attendance to take action… which had disastrous consequences. Coronavirus Charities: If you are able, please consider supporting the following charities that are offering relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Visit our Coronavirus Charities Page to learn more. DOLLARS FOR DONUTS A special thank you to those who donated to the podcast this week: Catriona Macdonald Pamela Hajcek Victoria Pinderski Connie Fletcher Robert Westfall Jon Lipartito If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We also offer SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  SHOW NOTES YANG: Yang holds commanding lead in mayor’s race: new poll LIMBAUGH LEGACY: Rush Limbaugh is ailing. And so is the conservative talk-radio industry. THE HORROR: Trump’s lawyers say he was immediately ‘horrified’ by the Capitol attack. Here’s what his allies and aides said really happened that day. AUDIO: ‘Terrible’ Trump impeachment defense left Senate Republicans ‘stunned’ and ‘perplexed’ FOURTEEN MINUTES: Watch 14-minute video Democrats say proves Trump should be convicted CRIMINAL: Georgia Prosecutors Open Criminal Investigation of Donald’s Call CROOK: Trump’s own impeachment lawyer ‘called him a f***ing crook’ McCONSCIENCE: McConnell Signals Trump Conviction Is a GOP Conscience Vote NOTHING LEFT FOR THE RIGHT: ‘There’s Nothing Left’: Why Thousands of Republicans Are Leaving the Party JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too… this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.

This week we look at upsets within the GOP as Bush-era Republicans announce their departure from the party, which some call the “Cult of Trump.” Americans continue to suffer sleepless nights as the coronavirus pandemic ensues, but some doctors are now saying many Americans are exhibiting concussion-like symptoms. Murder rates also saw historic highs in 2020, according to a new study, which affects everything from education and films, to Super Bowl Sunday. Meanwhile, all hell broke loose last week when the Robinhood trading app restricted transactions for certain securities after a group of Redditors decided to cause GameStop shares to surge. We weigh in on the Robinhood controversy, and then looking at politics this week, there have been shake ups in the GOP in recent days after many Bush-era Republicans have announced they are leaving the GOP after likening it to a “Cult of Trump.” Will the Republican Party be able to realign its interests over the next four years, or did Trump’s presidency present greater challenges to the party’s standards and leadership than many may realize? Coronavirus Charities: If you are able, please consider supporting the following charities that are offering relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Visit our Coronavirus Charities Page to learn more. DOLLARS FOR DONUTS A special thank you to those who donated to the podcast this week: Kevin Webb Daniel Baumberger Jen Massey Jill Ellis Elizabeth Hove Robert Walshe Brett Giles If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We also offer SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  SHOW NOTES ZOMBIES: Zombie Nation: Third Of Adults In Concussion-Like Daze BIG GAME: CBS Promises Most Innovative. Cinematic Super Bowl In Broadcast History MURDER: US murder rate increase in 2020 has ‘no modern precedent’ ROBIN IN THE HOOD: Robinhood gets $1 billion infusion, signaling cash crunch Robinhood restricts crypto trading ‘due to extraordinary market conditions’ VIDEO: Glenn Greenwald on Carlson breaking down the Robinhood scandal CASH GRAB: As Trump raked in cash denying his loss, little went to actual legal fight CULT OF THE DON: Dozens of former Bush officials leave party, calling it ‘cult’ ‘We traffic in lies’: A House Republican launches campaign to ‘take back our party’ JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too… this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.

This week we examine the first few days of Joe Biden’s presidency, and the high volume of executive orders it has produced. In a recent press statement, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has argued that we are closer to midnight on the doomsday clock than at any time since 1947. Meanwhile, as the United States continues to feel the ideological aftershocks of the tumult that ensued during the transition between administrations, the Department of Homeland Security has issued a new alert warning about future unrest and potential terrorism… but their concern seems to extend far beyond any single particular ideological group. Then turning our attention to presidential administrations past and present, we look at Trump’s record of “draining the swamp” compared with his final days in office, the pardons he issued (and chose not to issue, as with the case of Julian Assange), and his choice in revoking his own executive order on ethics. This, contrasted with President Biden’s first days in office, and the unprecedented number of executive orders it has seen. While many view it as a proportional response to the last administration, do Biden’s executive orders also represent the potential for concern? Coronavirus Charities: If you are able, please consider supporting the following charities that are offering relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Visit our Coronavirus Charities Page to learn more. DOLLARS FOR DONUTS A special thank you to those who donated to the podcast this week: Jonathan Kaufman Jennie Vongvith  Connie Fletcher Brian Davis Mark Hankins Stacia Schwartz Ali Buchan If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We also offer SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  SHOW NOTES COUNTDOWN TO DOOMSDAY: Press Release—IT IS NOW 100 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT  REMEMBERANCE: International Holocaust Remembrance Day ALERT: US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence SECRET PARDONS: Secret Pardons for Self, Family? ASSANGE: Trump slammed for failing to pardon Assange, Snowden Trump Didn’t Pardon Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange And His Supporters Aren’t Happy SWAMP THE DRAIN: Trump’s pardon largesse a boon for well-connected fraudsters Trump Revokes Lobbying Ban After Promising to ‘Drain the Swamp’ Extends clemency to sports gamblers and rappers LOBBYING: Trump Revokes Lobbying Ban He Signed At The Beginning Of His Presidency FACT CHECK: Former Trump Officials Are Supposed to Avoid Lobbying. Except 33 Haven’t.  ETHICS: Executive Order 13989: Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel EXECUTIVE ORDERS: 2021 Joe Biden Executive Orders view all Presidential Documents  Biden addresses racial bias in housing, directs DOJ to phase out private prisons Remarks by President Biden on the American Rescue Plan and Signing of Executive Orders BACKGROUND: Here’s the full list of Biden’s executive actions so far (NBC) CHARTING: All of President Biden’s key executive orders — in one chart Executive Authority: The Good, The Bad, And The Downright Ugly Biden to sign major executive orders on climate change I’m a proud conservative. Here’s my view on the transgender military ban. BLOCKAGE: Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s 100-Day Deportation Moratorium JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too… this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.

With less than 24 hours left in Donald J. Trump’s presidency, we reflect on the changes that have taken place in the last four years, and what they mean for the future.  In the final 24 hours of Donald Trump’s presidency, Gallup has released polls detailing that the 45th Commander in Chief of the United States will exit on a low note, with an approval rating of just 39%. Overall, Gallup says Trump never peaked above 50% approval during his single term in office, as other presidents before him had. And yet, despite what the numbers say, many of Trump’s supporters are frighteningly loyal, as the recent insurgency on the U.S. Capitol building seemed to show. What does this mean for the future of American politics, and how has the Trump Presidency shaped both parties over the last four years? We look at these questions on this week’s edition of Middle Theory. Coronavirus Charities: If you are able, please consider supporting the following charities that are offering relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Visit our Coronavirus Charities Page to learn more. DOLLARS FOR DONUTS A special thank you to those who donated to the podcast this week: Edith Wacker RUNE If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We also offer SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  SHOW NOTES LINDELL ME YOUR EARS: MyPillow CEO Visits Trump in Oval Office with Notes Proposing Drastic Action DOMINION sends cease and desist to MYPILLOW CEO Retailers Dropping MyPillow Products BLAME GAME: ‘Destroy Trump’: Breitbart Staffers Seethe After Capitol Riot LAST CALL: Trump era’s battles over truth will outlast his term, experts say PARDON-SPREE: Trump to issue nearly 100 pardons and commutations Tuesday, sources say GALLUP: Last Trump Job Approval 34%; Average Is Record-Low 41% YOU Q’s, YOU LOSE: QAnon Is Destroying the GOP From Within Alex Jones goes nuts on Q Anon caller JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too… this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.

This week as we conclude the unprecedented year that has been 2020, we look at issues surrounding the White House as the arrival of the new administration in January approaches. Happy Holidays, Season’s Greetings, and a Merry Christmas to you all… as we lead off this week, we begin by looking at the new coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress, as well as the news about a new, more contagious strain of the virus currently spreading across the UK and other areas. We also look at the strange position Vice President Mike Pence finds himself in, where he plans to leave the country for several days just after announcing Joe Biden’s electoral college win. Later in the program, we also check in with a press conference featuring soon-departing Attorney General William Barr, and see what he, as well as conservatives like Chris Christie and commentator Geraldo Rivera have had to say in recent days about Trump’s refusal to concede the election, as well as the bad influence of individuals like Michael Flynn and Sidney Powell on the administration. Do some conservatives have an ideological “blind spot” when it comes to Donald Trump? Finally, we travel back in time to 1988 and recall the reason Joe Biden’s initial presidential bid that year failed, all in our year-end wrap-up here on Middle Theory. Coronavirus Charities: If you are able, please consider supporting the following charities that are offering relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Visit our Coronavirus Charities Page to learn more. DOLLARS FOR DONUTS A special thank you to those who donated to the podcast this week: Michiel Duijsings Jessica Riley Jennie Vongvith If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We also offer SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  SHOW NOTES CORONA RELIEF 2.0: Congress just passed the new coronavirus relief bill LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: Mike Pence to head overseas hours after formally declaring Joe Biden the presidential victor over Donald Trump  NEW STRAIN: New strain found in Italy, Denmark, Netherlands, Australia and Gibraltar ‘Out of control’ Covid strain makes UK a global pariah as countries impose travel bans SHOOT DOWN: Barr Shoots Down Proposal for Trump to Seize Voting Machines, Refuses to Appoint Special Counsel to Investigate Election Fraud SILENT NIGHT: Lawmakers dismayed, experts baffled at Trump brushing off suspected Russian hack ROMNEY: Could cut off food and water supply in next attack How cyber-spies compromised America China Used Stolen Data To Expose CIA Operatives ELECTION FRAUDING: Chris Christie: Keep Michael Flynn Out of the Oval Office  Geraldo fires back at “lunatic fringe” over baseless election fraud claims JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too… this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.

As speculation ensues about whether Donald Trump will issue pardons during his final days in office, many are weighing in on whether Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may be on the list.

This week, we examine Vice President-elect Kamala Harris's ambitions, and what some Democratic insiders are saying about their former boss and her role in the forthcoming Biden Administration.

Arizona, Pennsylvania, and other states continue to be a source of confusion and controversy in the aftermath of the 2020 Election as the coronavirus pandemic ensues. 

As the holidays arrive in midst of the 2020 pandemic, we look at how travel and family gatherings are being affected this Thanksgiving. 

Controversy ensues as President Trump refuses to concede the election to Joe Biden, amidst continued calls of voter fraud and the President's claim that the election was rigged.

With Election 2020 behind us and Joe Biden the projected winner, we examine what the results really tell us about the election and the American people.

Election Day has finally arrived... and we analyze all of the news leading up to this highly anticipated election between incumbent Donald Trump, and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. 

With just one week until the U.S. Presidential Election of 2020, we look at the final debate performance and factors that could lead to an upset on November 3rd.

As the 2020 Presidential Election fast approaches, we discuss "dueling town halls," the controversy surrounding Hunter Biden's laptop and its possible connections to Russian Intelligence.

This week we recap the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate, along with commentary on the beginning of controversial Senate Confirmation Hearings for prospective Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. 

In the aftermath of the debacle that was the first Presidential Debate of 2020, our focus shifts to the developing story involving President Donald Trump's contracting COVID-19, and what that means as America, and the rest of the world, continue to battle the current pandemic. 

As the first Presidential Debate of 2020 fast approaches, we look at civil unrest in America as the polls continue to show a wide gap between candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Public outcry and civil unrest have erupted in Louisville, Kentucky following an announcement by the Attorney General there stating that no charges will be brought against police officers in the shooting of Breonna Taylor. AS protests and riots ensued, all eyes have shifted to Amy Coney Barrett, Donald Trump's nominee to fill the Supreme Court Seat of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Meanwhile, as the first of the 2020 Presidential Debates is quickly approaching, pundits are on the lookout for what the outcome might be, and what that could mean for the American election that is now just weeks away. We examine all of this, and more on this week's Middle Theory podcast. Coronavirus Charities: If you are able, please consider supporting the following charities that are offering relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Visit our Coronavirus Charities Page to learn more. DOLLARS FOR DONUTS A special thank you to those who donated to the podcast this week: Sean O’Neal Connie Fletcher Brian Davis Mark Hankins Ali Buchan If you like Middle Theory and want to help support the show, you can donate to the program here: We also offer SUBSCRIPTION accounts for those who would like to make recurring monthly payments to Middle Theory. If you would prefer to SUBSCRIBE to the program, click here to visit our DONATES page, and scroll down below the primary DONATE button.  SHOW NOTES JUSTICE FOR BREONNA: Two officers shot as protests erupt over Breonna Taylor case Black AG chokes up announcing no charges Dismay spills into streets Kenosha shooter's defense portrays him as 'American patriot' COURT PICK: Amy Coney Barrett: Who is Trump's Supreme Court pick? Amy Coney Barrett: A Dream For The Right, Nightmare For The Left ELECTION UPDATE Biden '77% Chance Of Winning' Predicted to take 352 Electoral Votes 'I was Republican gov. I'm voting for Joe' BASTARDS: Joe Biden: “Clap for that you stupid bastards.” TAX MAN: NYT: Trump has paid no federal income taxes for much of past two decades Between the economy and coronavirus pandemic, Biden keeps his advantage nationally: POLL DEBATE: ‘The Super Bowl’ of politics: Why the debate is so crucial for Trump and Biden Trump, Biden will not shake hands at first debate due to COVID-19 Tuesday's Presidential Debate: Donald Trump and Joe Biden — What to Expect Biden Roasts Trump on Debate: Not Smart, Doesn't Know Facts Fears grow of chaotic election TRANSFER: Trump Won’t Commit to ‘Peaceful’ Post-Election Transfer of Power Pelosi knocks Trump over refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power Republicans condemn Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power McConnell dismisses Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer JOIN US: REACH OUT TO MIDDLE THEORY To send us feedback, you can email us here. Also, follow Middle Theory on Twitter too... this is highly recommended, and may even be vital for some of you. Finally, as mentioned earlier, some may be further compelled to donate to the program, which helps keep ads for survival gear, water filters, male enhancement supplements, and do-it-yourself earthworm farming kits off the program.

Following the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, questions about her successor add a new layer of complexity to the heated 2020 Election. 

This week in addition to election news, we examine the devastating wildfires in California, and how the record heat in western states is leading to widespread power shortages.