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

Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
1 hr 21 min
Mikal & Muhamed discuss Trump's Tariffs and if they're effective, Texas Gerrymandering and how Dems may react, Epstein/Maxwell Developments, More Israel/Palestine news, and end up with discussing the Pelosi ACT and other legislative flashpoints

Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
1 hr 48 min
In today's episode, Host Mikal Jenkins & Co-Host Muhamed Alic sit down and discuss the ongoing Epstein Drama, and how the DOJ and Trump are trying to fight against it. The topic of Tariffs and they're net positive/negative effect on the American economy and outlook, as well as the legislative process for redistricting and if it will actually happen in a mid-century period.

Jul 20, 2025
Jul 20, 2025
1 hr 55 min
In today's episode, Mikal Jenkins & Muhamed Alic talk about the ongoing Epstein/Trump Scandal, A strain in Israeli/American relations, the passing of the crypto bills, and the wide open field for the Dems for the 2028 election.

Jul 12, 2025
Jul 12, 2025
1 hr 18 min
MAGA is splintering itself due to Epstein, Ukraine, and more. Texas and New Mexico have been dealing with catastrophic floods amidst FEMA and NOAA cuts, and tariffs are back on the menu. In this week's episode, Mikal Jenkins and Muhamed Alic cover these topics and more.

Jul 6, 2025
Jul 6, 2025
1 hr 22 min
In Today's Episode, Mikal and Muhamed look into the details of the Big Beautiful Bill, Trump strong arming the republicans, the similarities of the Big Beautiful Bill with the Build Back Better Bill, and the implications this could have on the 2026 midterm elections. Near the end, Mikal touches on the NJ state budget and what it means for the state of NJ.

Jun 29, 2025
Jun 29, 2025
2 hr 1 min
In today's episode, Mikal & Muhamed dive into the recent developments in the Iran "War" and what to expect of it and it's effects on the global economy, but also American domestic policies. The recent Supreme Court Decisions that limited nationwide injuctions and allowed parents to pull their children from LGBT lessons is also discussed, as well as the possible impact of these on the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Mikal also offers first-hand insight into the competitive governor's race in New Jersey.






