Colorado teachers’ union sues school district over gag policy | Arizona’s state Democratic Party has raised 7x more money than AZ Republicans this year | Cecelia Espinoza, Rochelle Galindo, and Tim Hernandez seek vacant Colorado House seat representing Denver-based 4th district | Power shutoffs could prove deadly as Nevadans brace for continued extreme heat Song plays Intro by host Welcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me fr...
Aug 16, 2023•9 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ DeSantis went from darling to name you see in article about how the money is moving on https://richmond.com/news/state-...
Aug 15, 2023•50 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ TALKIN’ POLITICS True False? Ohio Is Not An Anomaly Voters destroyed the GOP effort to restrict ballot initiatives http...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 21 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Our Big Story…And a Big Relief for Democracy. Ohio voters just said…No. Politico: https://www.politico.com/2023-electio...
Aug 11, 2023•43 min
Andrew visits Nicholas (Ed. PD Coordinator) in Washington DC from Portland to discuss how growing up in Missouri has shape their experiences on each of the coast.Recently moved to Oregon, Andrew shares how his very rural midwestern childhood continues to shape his interactions and identity in a familiar way. he also shares some of the hidden gems he hopes to share with Kristina and Nicholas when they visit him soon including donuts and a uniquely shaped rock. _ Heartland POD Change the Conversat...
Aug 09, 2023•19 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ LAST CALL Adam is going to start a new show all about MMA fighting because if Joe Rogan is going to talk politics and l...
Aug 08, 2023•9 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ TALKIN’ POLITICS Quick “Trumpdate” Anything catch your eye? -The non 1st amendment nature of charges https://www.semafo...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 19 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS: Illinoi Governor JB Pritzker signs bill aimed at ending homelessness Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Task force brings multiple agencies together to focus resources By PETER HANCOCK Capitol Ne...
Aug 04, 2023•14 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ REAL HOUSEWIVES OF PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS Dems May Have A New Player? https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/28/politics/dean-phill...
Aug 01, 2023•45 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ TALKIN’ POLITICS True or False? Missouri GOP Gov. Candidate Mike Kehoe is too reasonable to win a primary in Missouri i...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Kristina (Ed. ASL Interpreter) and Nicholas (Ed. PD Coordinator) are back in Washington DC with their three kids while Kristina returns to work with deaf children at a summer camp. She discusses the difference between signing for herself and interpreting. Since ASL interpreting is ultimately finding the meaning in the words, it is different than word for word translations. After sharing some of the ridiculousness of the road trip to DC and camps, they compare trying to interpret, search, and fin...
Jul 26, 2023•27 min
Let Mo Play Website Let MO Play is committed to promoting responsible gambling and increasing sports engagement to provide a boost to local economies. Plus, legalization can help combat illegal sports betting and match-fixing, ensuring the integrity of sports competitions. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of this exciting movement! @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @Se...
Jul 25, 2023•23 min
The Heartland POD: July 24, 2023 Talkin’ Politics This week on The Heartland POD for Monday, July 24, 2023 Is the New Dem Caucus a thing? US House Republicans again not clear on what “citizenship” means TWO very positive state supreme court rulings in the heartland this week Missouri’s appointed attorney general wasting more time and money because abortion Voting rights and gerrymandering ongoing issues in red and blue states…and so we have to talk about it. Lots to Do, so let’s go! Host Houseke...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Michigan AG files felony charges against 16 fake Trump electors | Missouri regulators say federal radioactive groundwater contamination efforts are not working | MO Gov Mike Parson signs bill easing restrictions on retired educators’ ability to teach | Illinois Supreme Court rules SAFE-T Act Constitutional, making Illinois the first state to ban cash bail | Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announces 800,000 student loan borrowers to receive forgiveness in the next month. Support this show and ...
Jul 21, 2023•14 min
Chris Jones' Book, The Swine Republic: https://icecubepress.com/2023/04/10/the-swine-republic-2/ Jones' CV: https://cjones.iihr.uiowa.edu/curriculum-vitae Jones" Substack: riverraccoon.substack.com Jones' Twitter: @RiverRaccoon Host: Jess Piper @Piper4Missouri Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow T...
Jul 20, 2023•39 min
Lauren Boebert’s fundraising lags Democratic challenger Adam Frisch | Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-CO) raises $450K as her GOP challenger has yet to start fundraising | Anti-LGBTQ laws are being struck down around the country for violating First Amendment rights | Utah Supreme Court considers challenge to GOP gerrymandered Congressional map | Denver Mayor Mike Johnston declares a state of emergency around homelessness | Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Ziggy Marley, Mavis Staples, Robert Randolph...
Jul 19, 2023•14 min
REAL HOUSEWIVES OF PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” BIDEN STUFF AGE: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12292529/Brzezinski-blasts-Bidens-STAFF-making-look-old.html ECONOMY: Inflation is down under 4%, Bidenomoics...
Jul 18, 2023•49 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” TALKIN’ POLITICS ICYMI — Jess Piper’s guest commentary in KC star https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article277182673.html True or False? The mismanagement in Missouri is star...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/wisconsin-teacher-fired-after-criticizing-district-s-rainbowland-ban/ar-AA1dNBpw https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/iowa-republicans-pass-new-6-week-abortion-ban-...
Jul 14, 2023•14 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Terrence Fiala Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “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 F...
Jul 11, 2023•20 min
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Opening (0m-8:15m) Crystal Quade (8:15m) SPECIAL GUEST - MO DEM. HOUSE LEADER AND NEWLY DECLARED CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR OF MISSOURI - CRYSTAL QUADE Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Talkin’ Politics - The Mo Gov Edition Crystal Quade running ...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Host: Kevin Smith Dives into the weekly news most impactful to the Heartland HEADLINES A $24B Michigan budget for schools Michigan Advance - https://michiganadvance.com/2023/07/05/heres-whats-in-the-24b-michigan-budget-for-schools/ Batteries And Renewables Are Saving Texas During The Heat Wave Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/anandgopal/2023/07/02/batteries-and-renewables-are-saving-texas-in-the-heat-wave/?sh=6727f65621dd LIGHTNING ROUND Missouri, Medicaid recipients in Missouri are now at ...
Jul 07, 2023•14 min
Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Adam, Sean, & Rachel each pick four movies to make their Mt. Rushmore of "patriotic" movies in this July 4 special. (First recorded 2021) Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as ...
Jul 05, 2023•44 min
Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” STORIES ON SHOW RED STATES ACCEPT BIDEN ADMINISTRATION MONEY, AGAIN The Biden admin has announced a $42.5 Billion project to connect every american to high speed broadband internet. And Missouri should see $1.7 billion of that money. Alabama is set to get about $1.4 billion Arkansas just over $1 billion Indiana more than $850 million Kansas over $45...
Jun 30, 2023•10 min
Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Good summary of Moore v. Harper: https://missouriindependent.com/2023/06/27/nc-republicans-lose-us-supreme-court-case-on-legislatures-power-over-federal-elections/ Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON ...
Jun 29, 2023•21 min
Kristina (Ed. ASL Interpreter) & Nicholas (former teacher turned PD trainer) connect a metaphor they used for their children unpacking emotions like backpacks to how adults deal with first impressions. How the collections of odds and ends are hidden in junk drawers and garages over time are the political wicked problems that they are finally having to address in their state. Learn more: glassroomhive.com __ Heartland POD heartlandpod.com Change the Conversation Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on...
Jun 28, 2023•39 min
Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Mike: https://aflcio.org/author/michael-podhorzer Mike's Substack (very smart stuff) https://michaelpodhorzer.substack.com/p/the-emerging-anti-maga-majority Atlantic Article About Mike https://www.theatla...
Jun 27, 2023•40 min
Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO (Twitter and Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” True or False Mo AG Andre Bailey is trying to win the game on one play and in the process has shown the GOPs desperation to avoid abortion in 2024 Why? Well, we got ourselves a primary that starts with P ...
Jun 26, 2023•42 min
Host: Kevin Smith Dives into the weekly news most impactful to the Heartland DANGER SEEKERS AUDIO REPERTORY COMPANY - https://www.youtube.com/@c.lanham1753/featured HEADLINES Missouri judge orders end to GOP officials’ standoff over proposed abortion rights ballot measure Associated Press - https://apnews.com/article/missouri-abortion-ballot-measure-b3275e82ae6ea06336795902a7c19736?fbclid=IwAR1QfiaXjBpt3Zq6gNcl6QHwUQi62hWp9vX8RZ7M9I9JQOb48DZCttw-cGo_aem_th_AUJDWaQ53No1ikzf552O8bGLMbE-0U_0B0GjY3_...
Jun 23, 2023•18 min
