Hosts: Adam Sommer, Rachel Parker, & Sean Diller Guest host: Wes Rogers Wes Rogers joins the regular crew of Adam, Rachel, & Sean to go over the Missouri Senate primary races, the troubling development with an alleged rapist trying to primary Rep. Cori Bush, and the interesting choices in the MO02. Then the crew gets into the floor speeches of Rep. Ian Mackey and Rep. Crystal Quade last week and how their rhetoric should be modeled by others in combating the radical right. https://heartl...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min
SCOTUS prepared to overturn Roe v Wade, states move to ban abortion and arrest providers | TX Gov Greg Abbott causes 30-hour delays for truckers at border | Missouri GOP determined to be the absolute last in the nation to receive federal Medicaid funds | Kansas middle school fires coach after he reported racist threats | St Louis tech startup Launchcode offering free courses and re-entry assistance for people who are incarcerated | KY Gov Andy Beshear announces $2 Billion investment by Japanese ...
Apr 15, 2022•15 min
Adam Sommer Cory Archibald Troy Hewitt Bill Ryan Part 2 - Missouri, and more. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" 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 ...
Apr 14, 2022•41 min
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Rep Joe Neguse announce projects to receive $130 Million in federal wildfire funds | Public Utilities Commission denies Xcel Energy request to postpone Community Solar projects now moving forward | Indigenous Americans living on tribal lands undercounted by 2020 US Census under Trump | $4 Million in federal COVID aid will help Universal Pre-school take off in Colorado | Mitt Romney declines to endorse Mike Lee in Utah https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @...
Apr 13, 2022•13 min
Adam Sommer Cory Archibald Troy Hewitt Bill Ryan Cory, Troy, & Bill have a new show! The Breaking Left Podcast - coming out soon! They joined Adam Sommer for a chat to talk about their work, how they came to find each other, and their upcoming show. Part 1 of 2 https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Convers...
Apr 12, 2022•38 min
Hosts: Adam Sommer, Rachel Parker, & Sean Diller discuss political topics from the week that was. Adam's Open - The Basics True Or False : Focus on local elections for Dems will help turn the tide in states like Missouri, Iowa, Ohio Yeah…No: J.D. Vance is pushing white replacement theory while losing the Ohio senate primary https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/04/06/jd-vance-immigration-ukraine-great-replacement/ Buy or Sell : The teacher attacks are reaching the tipping point and ar...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed to the United States Supreme Court | MO School Board elections elevate some wing-nuts | Red states rush to pass anti-choice bills | Kansas lawmaker calls out colleague for misogyny | Tennessee considers creating a new heteros-only marriage certificate they can give out | President Biden announces student loan payments will stay paused | Ohio Senate candidate Josh Mandel is the smarmiest dude in the Buckeye State probably https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitte...
Apr 08, 2022•13 min
Adam Sommer is joined by Missouri Rep. Robert Sauls (D) from the 21st district in Missouri. Rep. Sauls talks about his work in support of unions, some of the issues in the Missouri Legislature you should be following, and even a little BBQ love for Harry Truman. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversati...
Apr 07, 2022•27 min
Kristina and Nicholas relive last week's humorous vacation to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a family of five full of slushie reboots, train station tears, and endless lines.... and reflect on the political participation lines teach children. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" 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 ...
Apr 06, 2022•41 min
Sara Sirota, investigative reporter from The Intercept, is wading into the world of Missouri Politics. Rachel Parker is here to guide her, and help change the conversation in Missouri. https://theintercept.com/2022/03/30/missouri-senate-trudy-anheuser-busch-ball/ https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversat...
Apr 05, 2022•50 min
HOSTS: Adam Sommer, Rachel Parker, & Sean Diller Adam's Open: The Circus, The Church, & The Pothole Talkin' Politics: True Or False : The Entry of Trudy Busch-Valentine actually provides a useful contrast that boost’s Kunce’s populist messaging? https://theintercept.com/2022/03/30/missouri-senate-trudy-anheuser-busch-ball/ Fox article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/missouri-senate-democrat-busch-beer-heiress-enters-race-trudy-busch-valentine Kunce’s burglary and shift in his language ...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Missouri Supreme Court takes CAFO case | TN might stop shackling pregnant women | Gov Mike Parson's plan to raise teacher pay gets nixed | Ohio Governor candidates Nan Whaley, John Cranley, and Gov Mike DeWine debate | Missing Trump phone records from Jan 6th | Far-right candidates have some wins in MN, Fully inclusive amusement park in St Charles County MO | Nebraska and Iowa experiencing bizarre cat rumor phenomenon https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" ...
Apr 01, 2022•20 min
Rachel Parker and Adam Sommer hop on the mics for a mid-week session of Talkin' Politics to cover the madness of the last week in Missouri's political scene. Plus, Adam did a tweet and got a response that was unexpected. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" 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 ...
Mar 31, 2022•29 min
Sen Catherine Cortez Masto and Rep Susie Lee run on pro-choice platforms in Nevada | President Biden proposes big funding boost for Interior Dept | New Mexico Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham talks cannabis sales in tribal pueblos | Colorado Gov Jared Polis joins legislators from both parties to announce fentanyl bill | Colorado Charter Schools want special education funding https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and...
Mar 30, 2022•14 min
Jeffrey Sites joins Adam Sommer for a chat about Jeff's run for congress from the Ohio 4th District, a race that will include a head to head matchup against Republican incumbent, Jim Jordan, in November. Jeffrey is a genuine down to earth, everyday sort of hero who's done his duty in military service, and as a family man and community leader. Jeffrey's coming from the warehouse to run for a seat in the halls of power - and attempt to bring a real Ohio voice back to D.C. https://heartlandpod.com/...
Mar 29, 2022•30 min
Hosts: Adam Sommer, Rachel Parker, Sean Diller True Or False : The Missouri Senate primary just had a snow globe flip moment - Greitens assault/Sheena Greitns - and Trump’s statement of “not an endorsement” of Billy Long Greitens on “War Room” - Rachel Really troubling behavior Has denied assault allegations https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/exclusive-eric-greitens-addresses-ex-wifes-abuse-allegations/ Trump’s thing for Billy Long https://www.kmbc.com/article/missouri-senate-candidate-billy-long...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Missouri State Senate approves sexual assault survivor rights bill - Indiana Gov Eric Holcomb vetoes anti-trans bill - Sewage flows into Des Moines River - Wisconsin redistricting plan may violate Voting Rights Act - Meta considers Kansas City for new data center - Kansas legislature swings and misses - Eric Greitens thinks he's the victim of a conspiracy somehow https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and blues...
Mar 25, 2022•12 min
Ray Reed, a candidate in the Democratic primary for Congress in the Missouri 2nd district joins Adam Sommer for a chat about the progress of Ray's campaign and his vision for what the youngest and first African-American Representative from the 2nd could bring. Web: https://www.reedformissouri.com/join?splash=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RayReedMO https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapda...
Mar 24, 2022•29 min
Nicholas is joined by Andrew to discuss the anatomical implications of the Dunning-Kruger Effect on our generation vs. those that are older and younger... and a "crazy grandma" story. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" 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.american...
Mar 23, 2022•25 min
Christine Hyman, running for school board for the Francis Howell School district April 5th, 2022 election date https://www.christine4fhsd.com/endorsements Christine On Twitter https://twitter.com/chrisehyman?s=20&t=eWMfdMk0wQT85MHcGr_YVQ https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" 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 ...
Mar 22, 2022•28 min
True Or False : The Dems chances of holding the both chambers in 2022 is trending up. 538 redistricting shows dems with advantage https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/redistricting-2022-maps/?cid=rrpromo Desperate times call for desperate measures? Schmitt suing more schools https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/schmitt-sues-rockwood-school-district-over-alleged-sunshine-law-violations/article_d078473c-1b3b-5e0f-9b03-023455fbfcc5.html?utm_source=stltoday.com&utm_campaign=%2Fn...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 7 min
More Starbucks workers are organizing to form a union | Ohio Supreme Court strikes down GOP district maps for third time | US Rep Cori Bush brings Congress to STL classrooms | Kansas legislature could legalize cannabis this session | St Paul MN rent control moves forward | Schools where masks were optional had over 3x as many infections as those where required | Oklahoma legislature considers digital cannabis bank | Nebraska students plead with lawmakers to acknowledge the climate crisis https:/...
Mar 18, 2022•14 min
Spencer Toder joins Adam Sommer for a chat about Spencer's campaign for the Democratic Nomination for Senate in Missouri, for 2022. Spencer onTwitter: https://twitter.com/SpencerToder?s=20&t=D5sW6q3U0ujyrTOIbu6jIw https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" 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 Ame...
Mar 17, 2022•45 min
Arizona Gov candidate Democrat Katie Hobbs pitches state child tax credit | Idaho legislature approves Texas style abortion ban | Denver Congresswoman Diana DeGette touts funding for Denver homelessness and health projects | Colorado Governor Jared Polis and law enforcement agencies send supplies to Ukraine | Handgun falls out of CO State Rep's pants on steps into House chamber https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (m...
Mar 16, 2022•9 min
Eric Woods joins Adam Sommer for a chat about Eric's campaign for Missouri Rep., in the 18th District in North KC. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" 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 ...
Mar 15, 2022•45 min
Hosts: Adam Sommer, Rachel Parker, Sean DillerOpen - The BS of Both Sidesism Pre-Game: 1-5min 20 sec True or False: 5 min 20 sec - 18 min 30 sec Yeah…NO: 18 min 30 sec - 27 min Buy or Sell: 27 min - 37 min The Big One: 37 min - 53 min The Last Call: 53 min - Patreon Only True Or False (12min) : People realize that the seemingly insane local politics are actually NATIONAL right now Front page of Kansas Reflector https://kansasreflector.com/ Politics page of Nebraska Examiner https://nebraskaexami...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Drill, Biden, Drill | TN GOP considering more homophobic legislation than ever | Missouri GOP wants to punish women who leave the state to get an abortion | Minneapolis teachers strike while iron is hot | Texas AG afraid transphobic witch hunts might disrupt access to federal health funds | MO Senate Conservative Caucus is all chodes | Colorado Trumpers slapped with lawsuit citing Ku Klux Klan Act | GOP Leader McConnell blocks school lunch funding https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartland...
Mar 11, 2022•21 min
Host, Adam Sommer, has a chat with political consultant and Missouri policy observer, Ian Wroble, about some of the bills moving through the Missouri Legislature in this Spring, 2022 session. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" 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....
Mar 10, 2022•34 min
Kristina & Nicholas discuss how the change to a four-day school week affects their kids as students and his career as a teacher. But what do the Ninja Turtles say about a four-day school week? https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" 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:/...
Mar 09, 2022•24 min
Host: Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 ELECTION DATE - APRIL 5, 2022 Jeffrey Spector Parkway Board of Education Facebook @spectorforschoolboard https://spectorforschoolboard.nationbuilder.com/ Rob Riti Parkway Board of Education @ritiforparkway https://www.robritiboe.info/home Phillip Caldwell Parkway Board of Education https://caldwellforparkway.nationbuilder.com/ https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky a...
Mar 08, 2022•35 min
