Project 2029 and the Government Shutdown
Project 2029 and the Government Shutdown  
Podcast: The MiddleGround Mic
Published On: Wed Oct 22 2025
Description: Full Episode Release October 22nd! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER BELOW!👉Full VIdeo Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/qx4qMyk6SuE👉Check out our new YouTube Segments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT8S268aAty7N99fFg0UHSC_t9FRhRHlF This episode dives into Project 2029 — a bold but controversial roadmap for America’s future — and examines how the U.S. budget process gives us the illusion of choice while serving entrenched power. Joe & Lisa breaks down what’s at stake for taxpayers, workers, and democracy itself. 👉00:00 Intro – Project 2029 & The Illusion of Choice  👉 02:10 How Shutdowns Keep Power in the Same Hands  👉 10:45 The Four Pillars of Project 2029 Explained  👉25:30 The Budget Process That Protects the Powerful  👉40:55 What Both Parties Don’t Want to Fix  👉55:00 A Middle-Ground Plan for Real Accountability  👉01:07:20 Closing – Join the Finding the Middle NewsletterSupport the show