The Middle - UNPLUGGED with Anthony Weiner

May 29 2024 4
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After years in the middle of the action and too often in the middle of controversy, now former Congressman Anthony Weiner is the host of a provocative podcast that explores the news of the day and the politics of the moment from a perspective that pushes away from the extremes. Modeled after his popular radio show on 77 WABC in New York City, The Middle - Unplugged doesn't leave ideology behind, but it does center ideas and voices that don’t find themselves in focus enough. With new episodes in the middle of each week - Wednesdays - expect insights, interviews and some surprises that Anthony can't get away with on the radio. Episode ideas? Questions? Complaints? Reach us at [email protected] or on Twitter @repweiner.  

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