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Behind The Ballot

Podcast by Mikal Jenkins, Muhamed Alic

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Engaged, Balanced, Informative. Finding Common Ground in a Polarized World. Our hosts Mikal Jenkins and Muhamed Alic dive into modern American politics and offer insights and views into the ever shifting political landscape.

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jakson 5/20/26 - Massie Ousted, $1.8B Slush Fund Fight, and Trump’s Ballroom Defeat in Senate kansikuva

5/20/26 - Massie Ousted, $1.8B Slush Fund Fight, and Trump’s Ballroom Defeat in Senate

The Pentagon reportedly paused further strikes on Iran as Tehran improved its air defenses and aircraft tracking, making attacks riskier despite Iran retaining major missile capabilities. The war has raised oil prices, caused U.S. casualties, and stalled negotiations after Iran rejected a U.S. proposal tied to sanctions and nuclear restrictions. Domestically, Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeated Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s GOP primary, while Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn deepened Republican divisions. Congress is also battling over a controversial $1.8 billion government “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” reconciliation spending, and a Senate War Powers push tied to Iran, while other headlines included PFAS regulation rollbacks, New Jersey data-center fights, and unverified allegations involving Elon Musk and the 2024 election

22. touko 2026 - 52 min
jakson 05/15/26 - Geopolitical Chess Moves: Trump-Xi Summit Fallout, Housing Bill Fight & Redistricting Wars kansikuva

05/15/26 - Geopolitical Chess Moves: Trump-Xi Summit Fallout, Housing Bill Fight & Redistricting Wars

President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for high-level talks on trade, Taiwan, AI, and especially the U.S.-Iran conflict, claiming China would not arm Iran and may help mediate tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, though reports suggest Beijing may still support some Iranian claims there. Trump also floated easing sanctions on Chinese buyers of Iranian oil and highlighted potential Chinese purchases of U.S. goods and Boeing jets. In Washington, Congress is battling over an ethanol bill, a weakened housing reform package, and other stalled proposals, while redistricting fights ahead of the 2026 midterms are escalating in both Republican- and Democratic-led states. Economically, April inflation rose to 3.8% as energy prices surged from Iran-related disruptions, and companies including ExxonMobil and Toyota warned of possible lubricant shortages.

19. touko 2026 - 1 h 5 min
jakson 05/11/26 - Gas Tax Fight, Data Center Wildfires & the White House Ballroom Brawl kansikuva

05/11/26 - Gas Tax Fight, Data Center Wildfires & the White House Ballroom Brawl

The U.S.-Iran crisis is rapidly escalating as peace talks appear close to collapse, with President Trump reportedly weighing renewed military action in the Strait of Hormuz and additional strikes inside Iran after dismissing Tehran’s latest response. Israel is also pushing for expanded operations targeting Iran’s leadership and nuclear infrastructure, while Iran warns any foreign military deployment in the region would trigger a major response. The conflict is already disrupting global energy markets and fueling public skepticism at home, with most Americans believing the U.S. is losing the conflict. Domestically, the economic fallout is intensifying debates over gas-tax relief, tariffs, housing, surveillance, and crypto legislation, while Republicans and Democrats clash over election policy, voting rights, and government spending ahead of the 2026 midterms. At the same time, Americans are facing worsening affordability pressures, rising energy and food prices, a deepening housing crisis, and growing concerns over the rapid expansion of AI data centers straining water and power systems across the country.

12. touko 2026 - 1 h 17 min
jakson 05-08-2026 - Strait of Chaos: Iran Strikes Back, UFO Files Drop, and America’s Economy Cracks kansikuva

05-08-2026 - Strait of Chaos: Iran Strikes Back, UFO Files Drop, and America’s Economy Cracks

Middle East tensions are escalating as the U.S. resumes Project Freedom after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait restored access to regional bases. Iran warned ships to avoid U.S. warships, claimed attacks on American destroyers, and faced new U.S. strikes on missile and naval targets, while a leaked CIA assessment suggests Iran remains more resilient than publicly stated. President Trump also announced a temporary Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, and U.S. officials are monitoring possible hantavirus exposure cases in New Jersey. At home, Virginia’s Supreme Court struck down the state’s voter-approved congressional map, triggering a new political fight over redistricting. Meanwhile, rising fuel costs, higher airfare, and collapsing consumer confidence are fueling growing fears of recession-level economic pressure.

10. touko 2026 - 1 h 0 min
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