Behind The Ballot

Engaged, Balanced, Informative. Finding Common Ground in a Polarized World. Our hosts Mikal Jenkins and Muhamed Alic dive into modern American politics and offer insights and views into the ever shifting political landscape.

Episodes

Sep 17, 2025

1 hr 42 min

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to talk about the Tragic Killing of Charlie Kirk, Founder of TPUSA. Details on the alleged shooter as well as their possible motivation is discussed, as well as the large amounts of Pro-Israel pressure Charlie was facing in his last days of life. Trump's Economy numbers are discussed as well as the political outlook caused by the economic repercussions for 2026.

Sep 17, 2025

1 hr 42 min

Sep 10, 2025

1 hr 9 min

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the latest ongoing development regarding Israel's ongoing war effort/crimes against humanity and how they bombed Qatar during negotiations. The Epstein Estate just released files that include the signed Trump letter to Epstein as reported by the NY Post, and nearly 1 Million job revision from March 2024-2025. 

Sep 10, 2025

1 hr 9 min

Sep 6, 2025

1 hr 16 min

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the ongoing development for the Epstein files & what most house republicans are doing to help cover it up. The US bombs a Venezuelan ship it deems a drug carrying vessel, and the latest job numbers and economic outlook reports are discussed

Sep 6, 2025

1 hr 16 min

Sep 3, 2025

1 hr 15 min

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the over performances by democratic candidates in a few special elections across the country as well as discussing the genocide that Israel is committing on Gaza with the latest development of fully occupying Gaza City. Changes in political opinion from the old to the young across both parties is also causing possible mass change in the US political landscape.

Sep 3, 2025

1 hr 15 min

Aug 28, 2025

59 min

Mikal & Muhamed talk about the upcoming plan for the DNC dubbed project 2029 for their big push to gain power in the 2028 election. Trump has begun taking the US down a "Communist Lite" Path, & more issues effecting the American society 

Aug 28, 2025

59 min

Aug 21, 2025

1 hr 24 min

Mikal & Muhamed discuss the latest in regards to the Ukraine Peace talks between Trump, Putin, and the EU. A summit between Zelensky, Trump, and Putin is expected in the next 2 weeks. Israel pushes to completely control Gaza and finish the ethnic cleansing while peace talks are underway, and Trump push's for the government to own 10% of Intel.

Aug 21, 2025

1 hr 24 min

Aug 14, 2025

1 hr 11 sec

From becoming New Jersey’s youngest Chief of Staff at just 22, to serving as Roselle’s youngest mayor, to representing the 20th District in the NJ General Assembly — Jamel’s career has been defined by breaking barriers and building bridges.
He’s served as Director of Public Works, advised RFK Jr. at the Department of Health and Human Services, and now leads JCH Strategy Group, driving change in health, environment, housing, infrastructure, and more.
In this episode, we dive into:- The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement- Food reforms shaping public health-  How policy meets real-world community needs- Mobilizing leaders at every level for lasting impact
-  Don’t miss this powerful conversation on putting health over politics.

Aug 14, 2025

1 hr 11 sec

Aug 14, 2025

1 hr 38 min

Mikal & Muhamed sit down to discuss the latest visits from Congress to Israel while their cabinet just voted to occupy Gaza indefinitely. Also, the latest on Trump's Census order and the possibilities behind it as well as the latest on Trump's Tariffs, including the exclusions being given to Nvidia, Apple, and TSMC. 

Aug 14, 2025

1 hr 38 min

Aug 6, 2025

1 hr 31 min

Mikal & Muhamed sit down and discuss the latest developments in Palestine, where Israel seeks to fully Militarily conquer Gaza for the first time since 2005. Trump's Tariffs and their effect on the American taxpayer, as well as the latest news from Texas regarding redistricting efforts. 

Aug 6, 2025

1 hr 31 min

Aug 2, 2025

1 hr 35 sec

Mikal & Muhamed discuss The newly implemented Tariffs and which countries are subject to what rates, as well as the increasing China/Russia Oil trade and Trump's desperate attempts to do something about it. Also, Maxwell's possible immunity & recent jail change are discussed as well as the possible redistricting of maps in Texas and other states

Aug 2, 2025

1 hr 35 sec

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