Middle
Many call for us to meet in the middle, but that's a tough ask. This week we talk about the middle in a variety of ways.
Episode 234 of the [Un]phased Unedited Podcast podcast, hosted by Lisa Ingarfield, titled "Middle" was published on March 24, 2026 and runs 51 minutes.
March 24, 2026 ·51m · [Un]phased Unedited Podcast
Summary
Many call for us to meet in the middle, but that's a tough ask. In this week's episode, the Drs. tackle the distinction between Persian vs. Arab and the problematic "Middle East" phrasing. They then move on to the Target boycott that rages on despite a male declaration that accomplishing 3 of 4 goals is enough. Lastly, a recent NYT Op Ed queries whether American politics can ever meet in the middle. Our discourse is currently understood as a binary, win-lose "blood sport." Dehumanization prevails over logical discourse – are we at the end?
Episode Description
Many call for us to meet in the middle, but that's a tough ask. In this week's episode, the Drs. tackle the distinction between Persian vs. Arab and the problematic "Middle East" phrasing. They then move on to the Target boycott that rages on despite a male declaration that accomplishing 3 of 4 goals is enough. Lastly, a recent NYT Op Ed queries whether American politics can ever meet in the middle. Our discourse is currently understood as a binary, win-lose "blood sport." Dehumanization prevails over logical discourse – are we at the end?
Mentioned in the show
Target’s plan to win you back - CNN
We Have Reached End-Stage Polarization – The New York Times Opinion
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