Up the Middle: Florida Corruption, World Cup Quarters, and Patriot Hypocrisy

Up the Middle: Florida Corruption, World Cup Quarters, and Patriot HypocrisyI. Host Updates and Best Buy DepartureThe live radio show "Up the Middle" is recorded on Sunday evenings at 10:00 PM Eastern Time by the host, Yergz.Yergz announces they are finishing their final shifts at Best Buy in the coming week.The host praises the company's training but strongly criticizes the ethical implications of upselling phone services to vulnerable customers.II. Political News and DevelopmentsThe host discusses the sudden death of Lindsey Graham at the age of 71.Yergz mentions rumors that Mitch McConnell might be dead or incapacitated due to his prolonged absence from the public eye.Graham Platner in Maine is reported to be out of his position due to alleged sexual misconduct.Two St. Johns County Commissioners and one St. Augustine Beach Commissioner face campaign corruption charges from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.III. World Cup QuarterfinalsFrance shut out Morocco with a score of 2-0 to advance in the tournament.Spain successfully edged out Belgium.The host notes that upcoming quarterfinal matchups include Argentina playing against England.IV. Viral Confrontations and Domestic ExtremismYergz analyzes a wintertime viral video from the Young Turks network featuring a driver yelling at people to "serve the Lord," noting the incident's implicit threats of violence and racist undertones.The host references the murder of Alex Pretty in Minneapolis.The episode covers a Colorado court case involving a domestic stalker who acted unprofessionally while representing herself.Yergz criticizes individuals in these videos and the January 6th rioters for falsely claiming the title of "patriots" while violating constitutional rights.V. Sponsorships and Network PlugsThe host promotes Momentum Fitness and Wellness, located on US 19 in Bayonet Point, Florida.Listeners are encouraged to visit Inn on the Gulf, a restaurant located on Clark Street in Hudson Beach, Florida.Yergz plugs the book Bear Fever: It's Catching, edited by Diane O'Sullivan.The broadcast concludes with an invitation to join the Mastiff Media network's expansion into talk radio.Episode 179Date  260712.1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/up-the-middle-politics-for-the-rest-of-us--7030715/support.Thank you for tuning in to Up The Middle. We started this show because we believe the best solutions are found when we actually hear both sides, and we want to hear from you. What did you think of today's topics? Send us an email at [email protected]. If you know someone who is burnt out on the partisan shouting matches, share this episode with them. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss a breakdown. Thanks for getting off the porch and running with the big dogs! We'll see you next week on Up The Middle!For more information, please visit:www.Mastiff.MediaTo advertise with use, please write to:[email protected] The Yerger Group