The Middle with Anthony Weiner: Recent Episodes
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He was in the middle of the action as a Congressman and Mayoral Candidate, then he was in the middle of the most spectacular falls from grace in American political history, now on the Middle with Anthony Weiner, every Saturday from 2-4, Weiner searches for the middle, brings perspective and depth to the issues of the day while reflecting on his personal challenges. Tune in each week for Weiner's take on the news of today and his insights into his experiences which led Buzzfeed to call him the "Most Important Politician of 2010's."
Have we decided what we are calling that show? The Junior Varsity Debate? It had an air of fake to it since The Donald wasn’t there. Well, since we are not being serious, Anthony decides to jump in the fray. Combining high end production values and low rent competition, Anthony takes all comers and rebuts some of the Republican participants. He also looks at another bonkers week for our most orange former president. We hear a lot about the odd things that Joe Biden says, but Trump gives him a run for his money in a bizarre sit down with Tucker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nothing to see here folks. Just your typical presidential campaign. Anthony tries, and maybe fails, to understand the state of mind of the…what comes after thrice?...indicted former President. He also puzzles over what the Republican party could possibly be thinking as they prepare to watch a debate of the other folks who want the job. This seems destined not to end well for them. Also, Anthony looks at an overlooked court transcript in the Hunter Biden case. Things aren’t rosy over there either. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's face it, there is just too much news nowadays. Indictments of former presidents, investigations of current ones and of course the minor league baseball being played in New York stadia. Don't worry, Anthony's got ya. Big news this week about a 100% longer show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony is not a lawyer. But unlike a lot of the real ones who have been spouting off our on our airwaves, he has read the latest indictment of our former President. This week, we don’t do numbers but instead we do letters and words and paragraphs as your faithful host tries to pierce the partisan takes and look at what the most important indictment in American history actually says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Americans can’t agree on things. But we are doing the disagreeing in more places than ever. This week Anthony asks why so many of his listeners feel like there is too much censorship? He looks at new research that shows a…wait for it…partisan divide on the issue of whether government and tech platforms should do more or less to filter what we see and hear. Also, this week news about the President’s son and granddaughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Third party candidates are the stuff of a million political podcasts. But do they ever win? Anthony knows the answer is no, but also knows they do a lot of spoiling. Names like Ralph Nader and Jill Stein live in infamy in the minds of Democrats. RFK Jr. may be all the rage right now, but on the episode this week, the attention turns to Cornel West and his slightly frightening Green Party candidacy. Also, this week, Anthony tries to give away 20,000 Mexican Pesos…and fails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the trench warfare of the Ukrainian spring offensive leads Biden to authorize the use of American cluster munitions, there is some good news among the horrors. NATO met this week and was more unified and larger than ever before. Anthony toasts this good news for our efforts to curtail the Russians and Chinese. It’s a win for the non-fringe elements in both parties. Also this week, on a much lighter note, Anthony’s smarter and more talented brother gets called in to talk about…eggs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Federal Court tells the Biden Administration to stop calling social media companies about stuff. A lot of the left wagged fingers at the idea and wrung hands about the growth of disinformation. But Anthony has another take. Weren’t the shoes on the other feet not too long ago? The concern before was about an authoritarian government leader using the tools of government to control and manipulate. It’s a tough call. Just the kind we like on The Middle. Also, Anthony takes over the airwaves from morning to, uh, morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court decisions for the term came out and there were not many surprises. But the ones at the end still landed like a gut punch to a lot of Americans. Anthony takes a look and wonders if anyone actually wins when affirmative action and student loan debt relief are stopped. Or where they not really stopped at all? Also, what the hell is Seedless Watermelon flavor?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After the latest out of Russia hijacks the beginning of the show, Anthony looks at the end (we hope) of the Hunter Biden episodes. Also, some comparables to the Trump case. Jordan left for camp, so get ready for seven weeks of your host having too much time on his hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The former President has settled on his defense to the charges – Hillary did it! The story doesn’t really track but it has succeeded in helping his supporters talk about anything else but The Espionage Act. Anthony takes a look at the reaction and wonders why we are still waiting for a decision on Joe’s classified documents. Also, listeners complain that Anthony hasn’t kept up with the latest in the Hunter Biden case, so he catches up on the crazy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While it wasn’t a surprise, the first ever indictment of a former president landed like a bomb and was more explosive than expected. Anthony read all 49 pages of the indictment and wonders if Trump’s defenders did. He looks at the “What about…” chorus who prefer to talk about Hunter, Joe and Hillary. There are some Republican critics of 45 who want to be 47 but can they get more than 5% between them? Also, this week, a tribute to the show’s biggest fan who we lost this week – Morton Weiner…of blessed memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there anything we can all agree on? This week Anthony finds a few small things and (hopefully) one big one. The Treaty of New Echota included a simple promise made to the Cherokee Nation that has been unfulfilled for 187 years. Could it be that now is the time to make good? Oddly no one really is saying no. It’s a different sort of immigration story that deserves a happier ending. Also this week, ladies and gentlemen Brooklyn has entered the podcast. All hail.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our guest Joel speaks with Anthony Weiner about poverty, children and politics and what is happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's our national weekend of gratitude and Anthony is sharing his thanks. An ode to the great team at 77WABC and some ideas on how we can make things even better. Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America joins the show to discuss the stubborn problem of food insecurity in our country and some commonsense strategies to help more Americans thrive. Also, a very British day in a Manhattan bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Anthony previews what that means for folks who think we need some answers from the middle. Is moderation and cooperation in the cards? The early signs are not hopeful but Anthony is nothing if not an optimist. He offers some ideas for his Republican friends. He also welcomes back a familiar face that never really left and grudgingly does his first Campaign ’24 commentary. Heaven help us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Its all over but the shouting, so this week Anthony puts a bow on the election results and offers his takes on everyone else’s takes. Finally having a once a week show pays off as the fate of the House and Senate are finally (almost) clear. The Five D’s are not a doo wop act, it’s the punchy way that Anthony unpacks the unprecedented midterm elections. Also, he takes a victory lap about his very excellent predictions. What is it they say about broken clocks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If it seems like Anthony is relieved that election day is finally here, you are not mistaken. He bids a fond farewell to the ads, the polls and the hot takes. Not sure who will win? Have no fear. This week Anthony goes way out on a dozen or so limbs and makes his predictions for the hottest Senate races, the New York Governor race and the balance of power in the House. He also sums up the disturbing week of Kanye, Kyrie and Elon. Goodbye campaign 2022. Make way for campaign 2024…lord help us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony looks at the final throes of the campaign and the practice/malpractice of candidate debates. As an added bonus he tells the tale of the candidate that won a debate by being on drugs. Also, the anniversary of the tragic Superstorm Sandy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Middle Anthony looks at research that shows less than half of our country thinks our elections can be trusted. He separates facts from perception and finds some common ideals. Also, more than you ever wanted to hear about Liz Truss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This Week on The Middle: Anthony looks at the most popular governors in the nation and sees some lessons for Republicans like Lee Zeldin. Also, is Anthony smarter than a 5th Grader? Uh, no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This Week on The Middle: Anthony leans on his Italian first name as he explores the "controversy" around Columbus Day. He issues a ruling on removing statues and admits he may be wrong...again. He also remembers Bernard McGuirk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Middle: Anthony imagines a new amendment to the constitution. He calls it 25.5. It's not ageist! It is popular. He also offers up some advice about Andrew Cuomo's comeback. Sort of what NOT to do. Also, he panics about the Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Middle: Anthony employs the specters of George Soros and Jeff Bezos to strike fear about the plague of unregulated dark money in politics. Now that the left is outspending the right, could this be the time for a consensus on publicly financed campaigns? Or is it the turn of the left to suddenly like the status quo? Also, Anthony loses his marbles a little bit at an unlikely target. Who can be that mad at Kathy Hochul? He says he doesn’t yell anymore. Yeah, right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He planned something different this week on The Middle but events sucked Anthony into the vortex that is the performance of outrage about immigration. Also, this week an explanation about the history of the FerryHawk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Daly joins Anthony Weiner to reflect on September 11th and the first victim Father Mychal Judge in his book "The Book of Mychal: The Surprising Life and Heroic Death of Father Mychal Judge" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Like the rest of his city, Anthony takes a moment to reflect this week on The Middle. September 11 took something from all of us. But Father Mychal Judge gave so much and still does. Michael Daly joins to tell the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is California dreaming? This week Anthony sounds smitten about the electric car future. We better hurry, the world is almost literally on fire. Also, some questions about Serena and a Trumpet tribute to the Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The Middle: Anthony makes the case that his generation had it pretty good and should help out the kids today. He also offers some advice to the GOP. Oh and btw, Jordan is mega famous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony is paying attention to the midterm landscape so you don’t have to. On this week’s episode he is bringing his crystal ball, his tea leaves and every other shop worn cliche to the table. His conclusion – if the election were held today…we would be very surprised since its August. But he reveals who will win some fun primaries in New York City and what lessons we can learn from some the fate of some famous names of the 2000s – Cheney and Palin. He also can’t figure out how to get a bad smell out of his friend’s car, and features music by Bad Manners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony steers clear of the specifics of the raid on the former president but uses the news of the week to meditate on how whether it be the FBI or our beat cops, some skepticism of authority is a thing we all should have. Also, Anthony talks about his own experience with the FBI and says a prayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't call it a comeback, but this week Anthony sees cause for bipartisan celebration in Kansas, on the battle fields of Kabul and even in the US Senate. People we despise have to pay up and we pay our debts to sick veterans. And guess who stopped cheating at Wordle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 19 - Betrayal of Veterans... Again
Anthony breaks down the tragic and shameful flip flop by 41 GOP Senators who put politics ahead of the health of veterans. He gets to the bottom of ZeldinGate and he makes a big announcement about his return to public life. Here come da Judge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 18 – Misplacing the Blame for Crime…Again
Its crimes and Mr. Weiner this week on The Middle. See what we did there? In a special episode of the show, Anthony takes a long look at the recent rise in crime in New York – and everywhere else – and wonders about the blame game underway. Politicians predictably see scapegoats in other politicians, while criminologists ponder the evidence. The police seem beleaguered and advocates for reform are feeling stymied. These are tough issues, so Anthony got help this week from Professor Eugene O’Donnell of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and civil rights attorney and former candidate for Attorney General, Charlie King. Also this week : Jordan returns from camp; the Secret Service loses its, uh, stuff; and, there are lots of remakes of “I Fought the Law”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With 115 days until the midterm elections, Anthony looks at the polls and is shocked (shocked!) to learn that Democrats and Republicans have something in common again - they both want a new standard bearer. Sorry America, but this is the fate you’ve chosen. We also share feelings about the President fist bumping “pariahs” and the latest travails of former Mayor Bill de Blasio. Its Jason’s birthday, the last week of Jordan’s camp and a week of exciting news about Huma. And the music today is in honor of our late friend Neil Sherman. Special guest, John Feal of the FealGood Foundation. https://fealgoodfoundation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another New Yorker in a scandal so Anthony takes a fond look back at the slow moving resignation of Boris Johnson and wonders what we can learn from the totally entertaining British political system. Would Joe Biden survive a vote of confidence right now? You know PMQ would be LOL fun! Also this week, Anthony gives an update on his strenuous arguments with his new fitness tracker and his cloak of darkness efforts to clean up Jordan’s room while he is away at camp. The music today makes us wonder, is there such a thing as a Two Hit Wonder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 15 – Happy Birthday America and Get Well Soon
Anthony keeps a stiff upper lip this week in honor of Independence Day. Trying not to notice the world is on fire, he catches up on the latest head scratcher from the Supremes – West Virginia v EPA. Also, this week saw Bobby Bonilla Day for Mets fans and an annual eye roll for Islanders fans. Jordan is away at camp but is his Father’s Day gift for Anthony telling him something? And the Housemartins hit the airwaves for the first time since Reagan was president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It was hard for Anthony to put a happy shine on this week. The Supremes took away a right from women and somehow added one for people that want to wear guns in their waistbands. Anthony uses the opportunity to revisit why SCOTUS gets to decide in the first place. Spoiler alert : judicial review is not original text. Adding to the weighty day Jordan left for camp and Anthony returns to Twitter. Both things leave Anthony a bit blue. During the second half of the show Anthony welcomes Steven Yang to discuss his riveting article about a former Firefighter who’s life in addiction strikes a nerve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This wasn’t easy. Anthony decides to unpack the first hearing of the January 6th Committee without mentioning one name. There is a method to the madness as he seeks to invite a conversation with those who feel the investigation is an unwarranted attack on their guy and their team. Anthony’s strategy works, up to a point. He is also joined by New York City Council Republican Leader Joseph Borelli, to discuss Joe’s book about Staten Island, the city budget and what connects The Wu Tang Clan and Joan Baez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony is joined by Stephen Yang and they discuss his recent article in the New York Post! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
She has 18 million followers on Twitter and has been in the middle of the budget fight this week (see what we did there?) so Anthony takes a look at the AOC phenomenon. As is his habit, Anthony gets a little meta about the importance of howling at the moon from time to time in American politics but he also breaks down the limitations of government by social media. AOC as a bogeywoman for The Right is sometimes amusing but should they be worried about her or maybe admire her? Also, this Father’s Day weekend, Anthony tells the story of singing Kate Bush at the top of his lungs to Jordan’s amazement. Speaking of amazing, Anthony takes notes of a once-in-a-lifetime baseball thing.
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Anthony finally settled on a name for the show and returns to an issue that animated him for years in Congress – his ire at the too cozy relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He makes his case for why President Biden should not visit and then hears from Terry Strada of the National Chair of 9/11. Families United about her organization’s efforts to get Saudi accountability for the murder of Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Now it’s getting serious. The official launch of The Anthony Weiner Show. After weeks of borrowing an hour from Left vs. Right, a new name, a new logo and even some of that fancy intro music. But the issues are also very, very serious this week. Yet another shooting, this time in Uvalde, has Anthony thinking about how we don’t “politicize” tragedy nearly enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A horrible shooting in Buffalo and a visit by Jordan to Ellis Island has Anthony wondering if he failed to take a caller from last episode seriously enough. Finding the middle is not easy in today’s America, but Anthony struggles to sort out how to handle the hot language, the legitimate issues of immigration and whether we can learn to turn down the temperature a bit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony takes the baby formula shortage and finds lessons about government regulation, our love of capitalism and how sometimes sh*t just happens when elected officials, bureaucrats and stockholders are sharing control. As usual, the callers spice things up a little. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“The Leak” is the news of the week and maybe the year. Anthony marvels at the leaky reasoning and wonders aloud about what a true conservative position on reproductive rights really is. He also takes a look at a New York Times expose of a widely suspected personal aspect of a former mayor’s life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter and Anthony Weiner wants to shut it down…and not for the reason you think. Yep, Anthony’s relationship with social media has had its ups and its (far) downs, but today he steps back and looks at how our debate and country have been harmed by the excesses of the platforms and their users. A lot of irony here for sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Legal cannabis is the vogue nationwide and soon in New York. Anthony scrolls thorough the many questions that have yet to be resolved. Rights to smoke on the job? Research on cognitive effects? Anthony takes his own experience with addiction and mixes in a bunch of interesting calls and the consensus is cloudy (smokey?). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony escapes the political black hole of immigration with a plan to fix it all. On the way he kicks the hornet’s nest and fields a bunch of questions and busts a few myths about one of the most vexing issues of our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony is joined by two former Members of Congress to unpack the issues of the country and New York. Former Rep. Chaffetz discusses his book and reminisces about working with Anthony in Washington. Former Rep. John Faso does the impossible and makes redistricting interesting. And since he can’t get enough, he offers a report on a popular book about the laptop from Hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Diving into the deep (and murky) end of the pool, Anthony studied all the mess about Hunter Biden’s laptop and answers a bunch of questions including the big one : what about Joe? Yep, if laptops are the issue, who would you rather have explain it all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who thought this was a good idea? Anthony flies solo for an hour and he explains where he has been (its complicated), why he is back on the radio and why he yells less now (hint: rehab worked). He lays out his mission statement for the show. He also asks why conservatives would defend Jeff Bezos from paying more taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices