The Middle with Jeremy Hobson

What does America’s 250th birthday mean to you?

On this episode of The Middle, we ask: What does America's 250th birthday mean to you? As this year's celebration has become increasingly politicized, we explore what this historic milestone means to Americans across the country beyond the political debate. Jeremy is joined by veteran journalist James Fallows and Martha S. Jones, a historian and legal scholar at Johns Hopkins University, for a conversation about the nation's past, present and future. As always, we hear from listeners across the country about what this July 4th celebration means to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Princeton Historian Julian Zelizer on America 250 and the Potential for Big Changes Ahead

On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy speaks with Princeton historian and author Julian Zelizer about America's 250th anniversary, which many Americans appear to be tuning out. They listen to and discuss some of your voicemails about what you’d change about America. #TheFollowUp #Podcast #AmericanHistory #America250 #Semiquincentennial #USPolitics #PoliticalHistory #JulianZelizer #JeremyHobson #Democracy #CivicEngagement #CurrentEvents #HistoryMatters #AmericanDemocracy #Constitution #PublicRadio #PoliticalPodcast #USHistory #NationalConversation #Politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America 250: What Would You Change About America?

On this episode of The Middle, we ask what you would change about America as the nation approaches its 250th birthday. Looking back at some of the biggest turning points in American history, we open the floor to hear what you think still needs fixing - from healthcare and foreign policy to social issues and the structure of our political system. Jeremy is joined by journalist Mike Pesca, host of The Gist and How To!, and California Congressman Ro Khanna. As always, we hear from listeners across the country about the changes they'd most like to see in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Former Teacher on the Biggest Challenges in Today's Classrooms

On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy sits down with Kate Berger, former teacher and current Chief of Program at Teach For America Colorado, to discuss the biggest challenges facing educators today.  From adapting to AI in the classroom to navigating the lasting effects of the post-pandemic world, teachers are balancing unprecedented demands while confronting rising stress and burnout.  Kate shares insights from her experience in education and leadership, while listeners from across the country weigh in with their own thoughts. #Education #Teachers #TeacherLife #Teaching #EducationPodcast #Podcast #EdChat #TeachForAmerica #ClassroomInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInEducation #StudentSuccess #TeacherBurnout #MentalHealth #EducationLeadership #PostPandemic #FutureOfEducation #SchoolCulture #EducationReform #Learning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Challenges Facing Teachers

On this episode of The Middle, we ask: what are the biggest challenges facing teachers today?From burnout and budget cuts to the rise of AI in the classroom and the persistent threat of school shootings, educators are navigating a growing list of complex issues that can make it harder to help every student succeed.Jeremy is joined by Hechinger Report editor and writer Jill Barshay and Kurt Russell, a high school history teacher in Oberlin, Ohio, who was named the 2022 National Teacher of the Year.As always, we hear from listeners across the country to get your perspective on the state of education and the challenges facing teachers today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices