The Art of Manipulation and Distraction

Hold the Mic is hosted by longtime friends Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, tackling today’s most pressing political and social issues with passion, integrity, and authenticity. With roots in Detroit, their lives now span from New York City to Arizona. Ryan and Ian use their experiences and diverse perspectives to every discussion. Whether it’s breaking down current events or shining a light on overlooked stories, Ryan and Ian deliver fiery commentary, real-life experiences, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing through some of the pain.CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - White House Memes 07:36 - Outro 13:41 - F-18 Crash News 17:25 - Leadership and Accountability 18:45 - Justice AI Birthday Celebration 19:33 - Decolonization Discussion 20:40 - Deported Veteran's Story 23:10 - Future Vision Challenges 24:00 - Self-Sabotage in Politics 27:37 - Societal Progress Concerns 31:30 - Alcatraz History 34:50 - Trump's Self-Pardon Controversy 42:10 - Trump's Tariff on Foreign Films 44:07 - Gavin Newsom on Film Tariffs 49:10 - Women's Role in Politics 53:10 - Trump's Voter Base Dynamics 56:00 - Honorable Public Servants 1:00:10 - Trump's Age Debate 1:01:40 - The Known Devil in Politics 1:03:40 - Boomers in Leadership 1:05:29 - Trump's Stablecoin Initiative 1:08:15 - Trump's Military Parade Plans 1:12:50 - Impeachment Discussions 1:16:01 - India-Pakistan Relations 1:17:56 - Israel-Palestine Conflict 1:22:20 - Andrew Brown Jr. Case 1:26:38 - Rodney Hinton Jr. Discussion 1:29:20 - Fact-Checking Insights 1:32:30 - Systemic Failures 1:35:10 - Celebrity Culture Critique 1:40:00 - Signoff 1:42:08 - Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” 1:48:28 - Summer Approaches 1:50:24 - Parenting Insights 1:52:10 - Final Sign OffDon't miss the chance to be part of the dialogue—subscribe now, hit the notification bell, and join us every Wednesday at 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific. Your voice matters!Stay engaged in shaping the future of America.Much love, keep fighting, and stay safe out there! Get full access to The Woodshead at ryanshead.substack.com/subscribe