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Fact-Checking "Save America", The Meet the Press Walkout, Voter Suppression and the "Media Offenders" ListEpisode: 161Date: 260614.2I. The "Save America" Election Fraud NarrativeYergz directs his audience to a webpage (WhiteHouse.gov/SaveAmerica) created by the Trump administration.He dissects the specific goals outlined on the page, starting with the goal of ending mail-in ballots.He points out the hypocrisy of Trump and other Republicans using mail-in ballots, including a reference to Rep. Thomas Massie's recent primary loss.II. Analyzing the Meet the Press WalkoutYergz plays a clip of Donald Trump's interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press.He notes Trump's claim that his agitation was due to the sound of rain, while the clip clearly shows him struggling to answer Welker's questions about his election fraud conspiracy theories.He uses CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale's analysis to emphasize the lack of evidence for Trump's claims.III. Debunking Unconstitutional ClaimsYergz reviews more claims from the "Save America" page, specifically the call for "proof of citizenship" and biometric databases like those used in India and Brazil.He argues that proof of citizenship is already required and protected under the Constitution for both voting and holding public office.He counters the administration's claim that illegal aliens are voting in US elections, calling it a baseless conspiracy theory.IV. State vs. Federal Voting RightsYergz analyzes the administration's attempt to eliminate early voting and dictate election protocols based on models from Denmark and Sweden.He asserts that the Constitution grants states the authority to determine their own election processes, including the allowance of early voting.He emphasizes that Election Day is legally defined as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, and any attempt to restrict voting beyond this is voter suppression.V. Personal Update: Caring for MatrixA brief, emotional segment where Yergz discusses his dog Matrix (named after the Mastiff Media network).He details Matrix's battle with megaesophagus and the constant care required to keep him healthy.Yergz shares that he may need to take time off due to Matrix's declining health but expresses profound gratitude for his time with the dog.VI. Commercial BreakBear Fever: It's Catching (Chapter 1 by Diane O'Sullivan).Network invitation for content creators to join Mastiff Media.Promotional read for Momentum Fitness and Wellness in Florida.VII. Confronting "Media Offenders"Yergz returns to the WhiteHouse.gov site to look at the "Media Offenders" page.He specifically looks at an entry for CNN's Jonathan Reiner and Kate Baldwin regarding their coverage of President Trump's health and potential "somnolence" (drowsiness).The White House page attacks the report as a "fringe talking point for chronically online leftists" and claims Trump is in perfect health.Yergz laughs at the partisan vitriol on an official government website before wrapping up the segment.Become 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

The Threat of Synchronized Militaries and the NDAA; Massie's WarningEpisode: 160Date:  260614.1I. The Threat of Military IntegrationYergz points out the ideological differences between the U.S. and Israeli militaries (volunteer vs. mandatory).He claims Trump wants to bring back the draft.He introduces the upcoming NDAA legislation, which contains a provision (Section 224) that would "synchronize" the IDF and the US military.Yergz plays a clip of Representative Thomas Massie speaking out against Section 224, calling it a compromise to US national security.II. The Middle East and Embassy LawYergz argues Netanyahu has been pushing for a war with Iran since the early 2000s, but past presidents (Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden) managed to keep him in check.He pivots to an educational point about embassy law, explaining that an embassy is considered the sovereign soil of the country it represents.He references the 1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis as an example of this law being broken.Yergz discusses Ronald Reagan's alleged involvement in the Hostage Crisis, claiming he negotiated a delay in their release to sabotage Jimmy Carter's re-election chances.III. Commercial BreaksBe Inspired podcast with Jane StahlYergz's new full-time job at Best Buy in Wesley Chapel, Florida.Rad Rooster Coffee Roasting Company in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.The Colebrookdale Railroad, connecting Boyertown and Pottstown.IV. ConclusionYergz concludes the segment, noting the abrupt ending is due to the live radio show format.He encourages listeners to tune in live on Sunday evenings at www.mastiff.media/utm.Become 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

MAGA Listener vs The WorldYergz critiques a MAGA listener, then speaks "From The Heart"www.Mastiff.Media/utmBecome 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

MAGA Gets Even MORE Pathetic; Ofc Kristen Yeager Dies in the Line of DutyDonald Trump cries about musical performers backing out of the 250th Celebration.  Even former Apprentice star and Poison front man Bret Michaels has left The Donald hanging.Central Berks County, Pennsylvania, says good-bye to one of their finest.  Officer Kristen Yeager, a 42 year old mom, wife, daughter and sister-in-blue died on Friday in a vehicle crash in Earl Township, PA (the home of Yergz' parents!) while responding to assist another department in an emergency.  Services are being held Monday evening, June 1st at 8pm.www.Mastiff.Media/utmBecome 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

James Talarico Warns Texas About Paxton, Trump Says HE'S the Main EventIn an extended Campaign Message, James Talarico points out the corruption of Republican Opponent, James Paxton.  Donald Trump cries about performers bailing out and says HE'S the main event!www.Mastiff.Media/utmBecome 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

Another MAGA, Adam Hoffman,  Gets Out of Jail EarlyProminent Waco, TX lawyer, and MAGA mouthpiece, Adam Hoffman, gets out of jail, courtesy of a plea deal with Ken Paxton's Office, another MAGA Minion.www.Mastiff.Media/utmBecome 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

In this episode Yergz tells about where Mastiff.Media and "Up The Middle" are going by using an analogy from, and a quote by, "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky.  Instead of going where independent journalism IS, Yergz is taking Mastiff.Media to where independent journalism is GOING!  That's what distinquishes us from the other big dogz!"Up The Middle," by Mastiff.MediaBecome 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

In this episode Yergz takes a look at the difference between the presidential security of Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Donald Trump - and the fact that, at first, Trump talks all about what happens, while real presidents don't say a word or otherwise give a would-be assassin the time of day.  Then, Trump suddenly doesn't talk about them, anymore; almost like he wants you to forget!So Yergz asks the question: "Does that really sound like Trump to you?!  Is Trump inappropriately camera happy?!"www.Mastiff.MediaBecome 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

When the Raptor was called "gay," the Ford Motor Company stepped up and made it just that - GAY!  For Cologne Pride, in Germany, Ford painted a Rainbow Flag over the hood and front grill, while making the rest of it sparkle - on gold colored glitter!  Finally, the color gold with some class!  Are you hearing us, Donald?!Then Yergz talks about last Friday's decision by a federal judge to declare the charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be what most people believe them to be - #MaliciousProsecution.  It then begs the question (again): With ethical and Constitutional violations like this every day, what do you see in Donald Trump?Become 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

Why Talk Radio Sucks!Today, Yergz vents a bit of frustration, as he tells you about Brian Kilmeade, Erick Erickson and Jesse Kelly. Yergz reminds you that he's the only one that encourages you to tell him he's wrong (if that day actually happens), that he's the only one to tell you not to just listen to him, but to let his work be your starting point.  He reminds you that no one else gives you their show notes and says, "Here!  Prove me wrong!"  or "Here, I've given you a starting point!"Get off the porch and run with one of the real big dogz!  Go with Yergz "Up The Middle"!Become 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

In this epsisode we return back to the segment "Crushing ICE," where Yergz takes a look at the illegal activities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.  Here we talk about Agent Christian Castro, the second agent to be charged with a crime from the inappropriate conduct while on the job.Then Yergz takes a look at the history of Memorial Day, as well as the fact that the military already has a month dedicated to it, like so many anti-Pride people say it needs.Become 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

This is the final segment of each weekly radio show episode.  "From the Heart" is a great one-on-one type of chat with Yergz.  Maybe he breaks away from politics for a bit, maybe it's a march right down Pennsylvania Avenue!  But it's always "From the Heart!"Become 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

Yergz talks about ANOTHER MAGA Moron busted for something... this time shooting up a corner outside of a court house, and a black vet is the victim!  But wait!  THEN, the shooter raises more via crowd funding for bail than the victim could for hospital bills!Then Yergz wraps up this episode with Florida Gerry/Dummymandering.Don't forget to listen to the live recording every Sunday evening at 10pm ET at www.Masiff.Media/utm#Trump #MAGA #Woke #2A #Florida #DeSantis #Gerrymander #DummymanderBecome 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

Ex-CIA Officer John Kiriakou talks about how the CIA had two bad people in the directorship of CIA.  Yergz reminds us that this was when there were "adults in the room," keeping Trump in check and on course.#CIA #Torture #JohnKiriakou #Trump #JohnKellyBecome 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

It's been a while!  In this episode Yergz discusses the return to using the RSS feed, plus the expansion back into terrestrial radio, this time getting paid!  The learning opportunity talks about youth and a potential "missed" opportunity by Gen Z and Millenials.#Politics #News #MAGA #Woke #TalkRadio Become 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