The Middle Ground: Where Politics and Common sense meet

Roger Friedman shares insights from his 45-year career in financial services and discusses his book "Erasing America: Broken Politics, Broken Country." The conversation explores bipartisan solutions to America's most pressing problems while examining the successes of RFK Jr.'s health initiatives and immigration reform possibilities.• RFK Jr. successfully got major insurers to commit to streamlining pre-approval processes, potentially transforming healthcare accessibility• European countries banned harmful food dyes decades ago while Americans continue consuming these substances in everyday foods• Both sides of the political spectrum can find common ground on immigration by acknowledging the contributions of immigrants while securing borders• The Biden administration's "auto pen scandal" raises serious constitutional questions about who was actually making presidential decisions• Media personalities like Chris Cuomo and Chuck Todd have become more centrist after leaving mainstream networks• Proposal for mandatory military service as a pathway to citizenship for immigrants combines conservative priorities with progressive objectivesCheck out Roger Friedman's newsletter "The Equal Opportunity Times" at eocriticcom and sign up for free to read his political analysis and interviews. This episode is brought to you by Brio. Most trimmers are built to fail after a year or two. Loose guards. Weak batteries. Uneven cuts. The Brio Beardscape V1 changes that completely with a ceramic blade system, powerful motor, long battery life, and the precision to hit the spots cheap trimmers always miss.Use code MIDDLEGROUND for 10% off your order.Brio Beardscape V1 Support the show