Sources used https://www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-by-country/ The SAVE act The Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22 USA Today summary piece: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/11/what-is-save-act-2025/83042307007/ https://newrepublic.com/post/193868/democrats-save-act-bill-harder-married-women-vote https://apnews.com/article/congress-save-act-citizenship-republicans-women-0c0ba9fd8e6a01cf144736490c71df21 Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe...
Apr 14, 2025•24 min
Dan Brigman Substack Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statem...
Apr 01, 2025•20 min
Story Links https://missouriindependent.com/2025/03/13/repub/judge-orders-rehiring-of-thousands-of-fired-probationary-federal-employees/ https://missouriindependent.com/2025/03/13/repub/democratic-attorneys-general-sue-trump-over-u-s-education-department-layoffs/ https://www.missourinet.com/2025/03/14/bid-to-scrap-missouris-minimum-wage-paid-sick-leave-law-wins-house-approval/ https://www.missourinet.com/2025/03/14/missouri-moves-closer-to-banning-gps-trackers-used-to-secretly-monitor-people/ ht...
Mar 17, 2025•29 min
Adam dives into the 4th Congressional District in Missouri and the ongoing attacks on the first amendment under the new administration and how folks can respond. (NOTE: Some small audio technical difficulties early in the episode that pan out). Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Not...
Mar 10, 2025•20 min
Democracy Docket Link Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include state...
Mar 03, 2025•26 min
Additional Reading Basics: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/unitary_executive_theory_%28uet%29 US Constitution Art. 2 The Virginia Plan Context NY Times Article on Vance comments Guardian article on Courts Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as l...
Feb 17, 2025•40 min
Horrific plane/helicopter crash Trumps disgusting claims of DEI as a CAUSE drew broad reaction, because it’s just demonstrably false but it’s a disgusting devaluing of the lives lost https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-plane-crash-dei-press-conference-biden-faa-washington-dc-rcna190020 Trumps Trade War - Buckle Up Good time to fill a freezer, or buy one if you don’t have one Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China https://www.npr.org/2025/02/01/g-s1-46010/trump-t...
Feb 03, 2025•34 min
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL READING Missouri - attack in home https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/missouri-man-immigration-officer-kidnapped-woman-demanded-citizenship-documents-trump/63-6187037a-2cdb-4cad-b11d-5cc5deabb156 Colorado - assailant shouting trumps America against an american citizen… https://www.yahoo.com/news/pacific-islander-journalist-colorado-strangled-181322276.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9sLmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGdmFksgrdbNe8GelOdOI6lAVUPl...
Jan 27, 2025•31 min
Adam dives into the topic of facebook fact checking, and the major reactionHost: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is t...
Jan 20, 2025•24 min
Rep. Ashley Aune website: https://www.ashleyformissouri.com/ Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide spac...
Jan 06, 2025•28 min
Adam Sommer explains the transition from "The Heartland POD" to "The Process" and then brings the first official episode: "Resisting?"Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that refl...
Dec 30, 2024•21 min
Adam, Rachel, and Sean bring their initial election reactions and talk about their next chapters in this final installment of The Heartland POD. Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinion...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Adam is joined by Rep. Crystal Quade to talk about the home stretch in the 2024 cycle and her campaign to be the next Missouri Governor. Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that r...
Nov 01, 2024•21 min
Adam talks about early voting and has a message specifically for the "dudes" to close out 2024 election season. Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the spe...
Nov 01, 2024•25 min
TALKIN’ POLITICS First: WE HAD THIS THE WHOLE WAY ABORTION > Inflation https://apnews.com/article/younger-women-abortion-survey-c8c504a7b9b5a92b4c101a57a3e3a4dc HEARTLAND Missouri - Mike Kehoe won’t acknowledge 2020 election results any longer https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article293616364.html Same basic lines as Vance - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/us/politics/vance-trump-2020-election-results.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare This is m...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Lee Hepner, Senior Legal Counsel American Economic Liberties Project "How the Google Antitrust Trials Could Save the Future of Journalism" Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/-ABBTNlf0CQ Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal ad...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Adam and Sean start a breakdown of the electoral college and senate seats that are catching their eyes in 2024Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speak...
Aug 30, 2024•47 min
DNC (Fist) Bump: Rachel and Adam react to the Democrats big week, plus JD Vance keeps being weirdHost: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the pu...
Aug 26, 2024•2 hr
Adam and Sean talk about Tim Walz speech and the moment of "THAT'S MY DAD!" - PLUS - they predict the special guest for DNC night 4... and they might have nailed it. Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All s...
Aug 22, 2024•31 min
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/us/politics/jason-isbell-dnc.html Jason Isbell: https://www.jasonisbell.com/home Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the...
Aug 21, 2024•43 min
The Heartland POD | August 16, 2024 Kunce calls Hawley’s bluff Speaking of chickens… Iowa residents cry “fowl” about backyard bird issues Missourians will vote on abortion issue in November Republicans in MO accused of tampering with votes Meanwhile former Colorado republican clerk is found GUILTY of exactly that Finally, in MO the GOP attempt to ban ranked choice voting awaits its fate Lots to do, so let’s go! Adam Sommer with Sean Diller - reminder learn more about us and check out our union m...
Aug 16, 2024•34 min
Michelle Smith with Missourians To Abolish The Death Penalty Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams is scheduled for execution on September 24, despite DNA evidence proving his innocence. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney has filed a motion to vacate his conviction, citing the exculpatory DNA evidence. A hearing is set for August 21 to review this evidence. The case against Williams was based on unreliable witness testimony, and forensic evidence from the crime scene does not match him. Despite ...
Aug 14, 2024•35 min
Adam went to the Lafayette Co. Pie Auction QUICK HITS Nelly Gettin’ Araigned In Here: https://krcgtv.com/news/local/rapper-nelly-arrested-in-st-louis-area-for-ecstasy-possession-lack-of-insurance-maryland-heights-police-department-drugs-cornell-haynes Michigan Senate Race one to watch: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/06/michigan-senate-primary-results-00172987 Mo Senate debate debates: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/08/09/josh-hawley-lucas-kunce-remain-at-an-impasse-on-missouri-u-s-s...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Tim Walz Is In As VP In terms of prediction he was someone folks liked plenty but came on strong later in the process Owns no stock: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/07/walz-stocks-real-estate-harris-election.html Rise no accident: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/us/politics/tim-walz-kamala-harris-2024.html Military record issue? https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/08/07/tim-walz-military-record/ Trump said Walz did well in 2020 and now trying to attack him on riots after George Floyd m...
Aug 09, 2024•40 min
SHOW NOTES Quick Hits: Senators are softening the ground to pass major border legislation and Mark Kelly is using it in the Veepstakes: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/sen-mark-kelly-rips-trump-role-killing-bipartisan-border-bill-rcna164443 Mitch and Graham BOTH blame trump, by name, on the mic: https://x.com/kamalahq/status/1819065900529545685?s=46&t=mukZUfs5M_R3E9tAHIu-GA Missouri GOP candidate and pastor uses church to funnel funds to campaign: https://www.kansascity.com/ne...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Adam is joined by Jenna Roberson to breakdown state house, state senate, house, senate, treasurer, secretary of state, and governor races in Missouri for the August 6th primary votes with predictions!Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal ...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 36 min
SHOW NOTES Quick Hit: Citizens United reminds us all of the definition of iron: https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/citizens-united-gop-state-parties-file-fec-complaint-over-biden-harris-campaign-funds/ Quick Hit: Missouri Gov debates happened - Kehoe was a no show, Quade ate Hamra’s lunch — also Quade gets endorsements from Mayor Quinton Lucas of KC and Mayor Tishaura Jones of STL; meanwhile Kehoe gets the Trump nod (Trump endorsed all Gov GOP candidates; see MO Independent link) https://mis...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Lizz Callahan for MO 103 https://www.callahanforabettertomorrow.com/ Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to prov...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Rachel sat down for a chat with Devon Heinen, a journalist with States Newsroom who principally writes for the Tennessee Lookout . States Newsroom has created State Capitol level coverage with sites like Missouri Independent, Iowa Capitol Dispatch, Kansas Reflector, and more. Listeners of our shows often hear us cite to these sources because they have proven themselves to be quality journalism that takes the work of reporting facts with context seriously. Devon is no exception to that rule. Lear...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Quick Hit: KC Star endorsed Crystal Quade, recurring guest here on the pod, maybe one of our most prolific in terms of appearances on the pod actually https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article289981759.html Global tech outage: https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/global-outage-intl-hnk/index.html True or False: JD Vance was a mistake JD didn’t like Trump: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/16/jd-vance-political-views-trump Vox’s “Yikes” piece: https://www.vox.com/...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 39 min
