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Behind The BallotThe GOP's ongoing Break Down, Farmer Bailout, U.S War MachineMikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the ongoing shaking up of the GOP establishment as MTJ retires in a month and other republican lawmakers are rumored to also be announcing their retirements. The Supreme Court Decision on the President's authority over independent agencies, the economy, and Pete Hesgeth possibly being a war criminal are all discussed.
2025-12-101h 33Behind The BallotMeet Melat Kiros - Candidate For Colorado's 1st DistrictMikal & Muhamed sit down with Melat Kiros, a candidate for Colorado's 1st District seeking to unseat long time incumbent Diana DeGette who has held the seat since 1997. Melat discusses her beliefs on the longest shutdown in US history, the effects it has and will continue to have on the United States Tax payers, her beliefs on the Ukraine/Russia War, and more.
2025-12-0457 minBehind The BallotMeet Katie Bansil - NJ District 6 CandidateMikal & Muhamed sit down with Katie Bansil - A candidate for District 6 in New Jersey. She discusses her plans, ideas, and opinions regarding the current governmental landscape including taxes, immigration, and more.
2025-12-021h 25Behind The BallotMamdani's Big Win, Sherill's Decisive Win, & Democrat WinsMikal & Muhamed discuss the big wins by democrats in all races across the country. Mamdani's big win over establishment democrat Andrew Cuomo as well as Sherill's win in NJ Governor race and more spell a possible preview of what's to come in the 2026 midterms.
2025-11-081h 01Behind The BallotMeet John Goodwin of The Forward PartyMikal & Muhamed sit down with John Goodwin, National Comms Director for the Forward Party. The vision & Origins of the Forward party are discussed as well as how to break the two-party stranglehold in America. The role of Third parties in America as well as Forward Parties own policies for state and federal issues is discussed.
2025-11-0456 minBehind The BallotMeet Gayle JenkinsMikal & Muhamed sit down with Gayle Jenkins in today's episode.
Our guest is a familiar and formidable voice in Newark leadership: former Central Ward Councilwoman Gayle Chaneyfield Jenkins. With the ward left unrepresented since LaMonica McIver's departure for Congress last September, Chaneyfield Jenkins is stepping up with decades of public service, a track record of independent advocacy, and strong backing from community leaders like Reverend Joe Carter and Bishop Jethro James. She's here to talk about rebuilding Newark, prioritizing residents, and why experience matters now more than ever.
2025-10-3158 minBehind The BallotMeet Author Dennis BrennanDennis Brennan authored the book: "D.C. Swamp Strikes Back: Aaron Burr, Donald Trump, & Their Similar Battles"
Given the book’s focus on the historical and thematic parallels between Aaron Burr’s 19th-century clashes with the Federalist establishment and Donald Trump’s modern battles against the “DC Swamp,” these topics tie directly into the 2025 political landscape. Trump’s second term has reignited “drain the swamp” rhetoric amid a government shutdown, regulatory rollbacks, and accusations of entrenched corruption. ate-level judicial fights, like Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court race, echo broader power struggles. Today, we sit down with the Author to get h...
2025-10-271h 02Behind The BallotThe Shutdown Extended, AOC/Bernie Townhall, AIPAC, & Israel Violating CeasefireMikal & Muhamed discuss the ongoing shutdown with no end in sight and speak of what's happening as a result of it and who could be to blame. AOC/Bernie held a town hall, AIPAC is losing support, & Israel has already violated the ceasefire
2025-10-231h 14Behind The Ballot10/14/2025 - Senate Races, Israel Ceasefire, The Argentina Bailout, & The FedMikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the senate races heating up across the country, as well as the fragile ceasefire for Palestine & Israel (Due to Israel). The Bailout for Argentina is discussed as well as how American Farmers received only half of what Argentina did, and the recent development from within the Fed.
2025-10-151h 44Behind The BallotMeet Jose Vega - The Man Challenging Ritchie TorresMikal & Muhamed sit down with NY-15 Congress Candidate Jose Vega and talk about his policies, beliefs, why he is running for congress, and what he believes is wrong with the political leadership of today.
Jose Vega, born in 1998, is a 27-year-old political organizer and associate of the LaRouche Movement. Jose worked with the LaRouche Movement from the time he was 16 years-old, and helped organize concerts, youth choruses, and science programs where young people between the ages of 12-18 were taught the ideas of Johannes Kepler, Albert Einstein, and Bernard Riemann. Since then, Jose has intervened against a...
2025-10-141h 16Behind The BallotThe Showdown Over ACA SubsidiesIn today's episode, Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the showdown between Dems & Republicans over the ACA subsidies that are the wall holding back the government from opening up. MTG goes on CNN and other news channels to discuss her opinion on how the republicans are to blame for the shutdown and the cost of healthcare massively rising if the ACA subsidies aren't included in the bill.
2025-10-101h 10Behind The BallotThe Government Shutdown ExtendedMikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the ongoing government shutdown - as well as the expected furloughs, firings, changes to the federal government payroll, and the possible impacts of this on the US economy. Furthermore, Wikileaks released information showing how much influence and control Israel has over US media and how they are working to spread propaganda to further their ultra-nationalist cause.
2025-10-101h 09Behind The BallotThe Government ShutdownMikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the government shutdown, who's to blame for it, who America is blaming for it, and more.
2025-10-0354 minBehind The BallotMeet The Creator of Paid ProtestsMikal & Muhamed sit down to interview Adam Swart - The founder and CEO of crowds on demand.
2025-10-0159 minBehind The BallotThe Impending Government ShutdownMikal & Muhamed discuss the looming government shutdown and who Americans are blaming for it, as well as the James Comey story and latest developments with the Epstein Files.
2025-09-291h 16Behind The BallotTrump's Corruption, Tom Homan's Investigation, and the Antifa EOMikal & Muhamed discuss the latest developments behind Trump's corruption in the white house, along side the recently announced bribery case for Tom Homan; former ICE director and Trump hype man. The Antifa EO is discussed as well as the ramifications and possibilities of what can fall under being "Antifa"
2025-09-251h 18Behind The BallotThe Cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel, The Aftermath of Kirk's Passing, & Economic DataMikal & Muhamed discuss the latest development regarding the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel and how the FCCS pressured Nextstar into firing Kimmel for their merger. The fall out of Kirk's passing and how republicans are using his death to push censor speech laws, and the latest economic numbers.
2025-09-201h 11Behind The BallotWho Killed Charlie Kirk?Mikal & Muhamed sit down to talk about the Tragic Killing of Charlie Kirk, Founder of TPUSA. Details on the alleged shooter as well as their possible motivation is discussed, as well as the large amounts of Pro-Israel pressure Charlie was facing in his last days of life. Trump's Economy numbers are discussed as well as the political outlook caused by the economic repercussions for 2026.
2025-09-171h 42Behind The BallotIsrael Bombs Qatar, Epstein Estate Releases Files, Government Economic Cover-UpMikal & Muhamed discuss the latest ongoing development regarding Israel's ongoing war effort/crimes against humanity and how they bombed Qatar during negotiations. The Epstein Estate just released files that include the signed Trump letter to Epstein as reported by the NY Post, and nearly 1 Million job revision from March 2024-2025.
2025-09-101h 09Behind The BallotTrump Panicking over Epstein, US Bombs Venezuelan Ship, Weak Economic OutlookMikal & Muhamed discuss the ongoing development for the Epstein files & what most house republicans are doing to help cover it up. The US bombs a Venezuelan ship it deems a drug carrying vessel, and the latest job numbers and economic outlook reports are discussed
2025-09-061h 16Behind The BallotPossible Blue Wave in 2026, Israel Proceeds with Genocide, & USA Demographic ChangesMikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the over performances by democratic candidates in a few special elections across the country as well as discussing the genocide that Israel is committing on Gaza with the latest development of fully occupying Gaza City. Changes in political opinion from the old to the young across both parties is also causing possible mass change in the US political landscape.
2025-09-041h 15Behind The BallotDemocrat Strategy for 2026 Midterms, Trump's Communism Lite, & Domestic CrimeMikal & Muhamed talk about the upcoming plan for the DNC dubbed project 2029 for their big push to gain power in the 2028 election. Trump has begun taking the US down a "Communist Lite" Path, & more issues effecting the American society
2025-08-2959 minBehind The BallotUkraine Peace Deal, Israel Doubles Down on Genocide, & Trump's push on Intel OwnershipMikal & Muhamed discuss the latest in regards to the Ukraine Peace talks between Trump, Putin, and the EU. A summit between Zelensky, Trump, and Putin is expected in the next 2 weeks. Israel pushes to completely control Gaza and finish the ethnic cleansing while peace talks are underway, and Trump push's for the government to own 10% of Intel.
2025-08-211h 24Behind The BallotHealth Over Politics: Jamel Holley on the RFK Agenda to Make America Healthy AgainFrom becoming New Jersey’s youngest Chief of Staff at just 22, to serving as Roselle’s youngest mayor, to representing the 20th District in the NJ General Assembly — Jamel’s career has been defined by breaking barriers and building bridges.
He’s served as Director of Public Works, advised RFK Jr. at the Department of Health and Human Services, and now leads JCH Strategy Group, driving change in health, environment, housing, infrastructure, and more.
In this episode, we dive into:
- The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement
- Food reforms shaping public health
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2025-08-151h 00Behind The BallotBehind MAHA w Jamel HolleyMikal & Muhamed sit down with Jamel Holley, Advisor & Friend to now HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Jamel talks about the origins of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement, and how it came to be following RFK Jr's presidential bid, and what led to the events that put MAHA in the national spotlight. Jamel also discusses what's hampering transparency between the government and people when it comes to health, and what RFK & the MAHA movement have done to eliminate these conflicts of interest that create this lack of transparency, as well as the move to ban chemical food...
2025-08-141h 01Behind The BallotCongress Visits Israel as Israel approves to Occupy Gaza, Trump's Unconstitutional Census Order, and The Tariff GameMikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the latest visits from Congress to Israel while their cabinet just voted to occupy Gaza indefinitely. Also, the latest on Trump's Census order and the possibilities behind it as well as the latest on Trump's Tariffs, including the exclusions being given to Nvidia, Apple, and TSMC.
2025-08-141h 38Behind The BallotIsrael Preparing To Conquer Gaza, Trump's Terrible Tariffs, and The latest Redistricting effortsMikal & Muhamed sit down and discuss the latest developments in Palestine, where Israel seeks to fully Militarily conquer Gaza for the first time since 2005. Trump's Tariffs and their effect on the American taxpayer, as well as the latest news from Texas regarding redistricting efforts.
2025-08-061h 31Behind The Ballot08/01/2025 - Tariffs in Action, China/Russia Oil Trade, Maxwell Immunity, & GerrymanderingMikal & Muhamed discuss The newly implemented Tariffs and which countries are subject to what rates, as well as the increasing China/Russia Oil trade and Trump's desperate attempts to do something about it. Also, Maxwell's possible immunity & recent jail change are discussed as well as the possible redistricting of maps in Texas and other states
2025-08-021h 00Behind The Ballot07/30/2025 - The Trump Tariffs and if they're effective, Maxwell getting "Immunity", Gerrymandering Domino Effect From Texas TexasMikal & Muhamed discuss Trump's Tariffs and if they're effective, Texas Gerrymandering and how Dems may react, Epstein/Maxwell Developments, More Israel/Palestine news, and end up with discussing the Pelosi ACT and other legislative flashpoints
2025-07-311h 21Behind The BallotBehind The Ongoing Epstein Drama. Debating Tariffs, The Crazy Gerrymandering coming out of Texas, & PollsIn today's episode, Host Mikal Jenkins & Co-Host Muhamed Alic sit down and discuss the ongoing Epstein Drama, and how the DOJ and Trump are trying to fight against it. The topic of Tariffs and they're net positive/negative effect on the American economy and outlook, as well as the legislative process for redistricting and if it will actually happen in a mid-century period.
2025-07-241h 48Behind The BallotBehind The Tariffs, Israel/American Relations, Crypto Bills, Epstein & 2028 Presidential CandidatesIn today's episode, Mikal Jenkins & Muhamed Alic talk about the ongoing Epstein/Trump Scandal, A strain in Israeli/American relations, the passing of the crypto bills, and the wide open field for the Dems for the 2028 election.
2025-07-201h 55Behind The BallotThe Epstein MAGA Revolt, Tariffs, & The Horrible FloodsMAGA is splintering itself due to Epstein, Ukraine, and more. Texas and New Mexico have been dealing with catastrophic floods amidst FEMA and NOAA cuts, and tariffs are back on the menu. In this week's episode, Mikal Jenkins and Muhamed Alic cover these topics and more.
2025-07-121h 18Behind The BallotThe Big Beautiful Bill - And What It MeansIn Today's Episode, Mikal and Muhamed look into the details of the Big Beautiful Bill, Trump strong arming the republicans, the similarities of the Big Beautiful Bill with the Build Back Better Bill, and the implications this could have on the 2026 midterm elections. Near the end, Mikal touches on the NJ state budget and what it means for the state of NJ.
2025-07-061h 22Behind The BallotIran vs Israel, Supreme Court Decisions, & 2026 MidtermsIn today's episode, Mikal & Muhamed dive into the recent developments in the Iran "War" and what to expect of it and it's effects on the global economy, but also American domestic policies. The recent Supreme Court Decisions that limited nationwide injuctions and allowed parents to pull their children from LGBT lessons is also discussed, as well as the possible impact of these on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Mikal also offers first-hand insight into the competitive governor's race in New Jersey.
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