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The Process

Adam Sommer
There is no shortage of information. If you want to know "WHAT" is happening choose any news source, at random, and likely they will cover the same stories as any other outlet. But will they have context? Can they explain "WHY?" something is happening? Open conversation is scary. Open conversation can create odd narratives, but it also helps us all better understand our world. The process is a show born from years of experience as both a student of politics and a trial attorney - a combined study in motivation, law, politics, policy, and society that helps focus analysis on the "why behind the what" of daily life. The process is for those who want to understand. NOTE: VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS SHOW ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND AT TIMES ENTERTAINMENT VALUE AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PERSONAL VALUES OF EACH SPEAKER OR PARTICIPANT ON THE SHOW.
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July 19, 2024 | Chuck Summers for Congress - MO 2nd

\https://summersforcongress.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 space for discussion that may in...

Jul 19, 202432 min

July 17, 2024 | Amanda Taylor for Missouri's 103rd

https://voteamandataylor.com/ @voteamandataylor on FB and Tik Tok A former researcher A content creator with her own website who has found a groove with entertainment interviews And an active member of her local community where she is running for the Missouri state house of representatives in the 103rd district 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 I...

Jul 17, 202428 min

July 15, 2024 | A Moment Of Reflection

Adam takes the mic solo to talk about this moment of reflection in American politics. 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 th...

Jul 15, 202419 min

July 12, 2024 | The Potential Impacts of Ending Chevron

This episode is not intended as legal advice, but as commentary. Join Adam and Rachel as they dive into the cases surrounding the termination of the Chevron Doctrine and the possible new world of Administrative law. 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...

Jul 12, 20241 hr 3 min

July 10, 2024 | No, Really, Project 2025 Y'all

Adam scratches the surface of Project 2025, plus a portion of a prior show isolated to help highlight the GOP hypocrisy on display. 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 reflec...

Jul 10, 202430 min

July 8, 2024 | Project 2025, The Heritage Foundation, and 2024

Quick touch on Immunity case and encouraging folks to listen to the episode Reminder: Chevron case is, in all reality, a bigger deal: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/06/chevron-doctrine-supreme-court-ruling Missouri GOP Held A Fake Convention… https://missouriindependent.com/2024/07/02/missouri-presidential-delegates-rejected-by-republican-national-convention-committee/ The Missouri Republican Party must replace 54 national convention delegates and alternates selected at its...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 27 min

July 1, 2024 | The Immunity Case

Adam and Rachel join up to talk about the historic SCOTUS decision 6-3 regarding the question of Presidential Immunity.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 ...

Jul 02, 20241 hr 12 min

July 1, 2024 | Confirmation Bias

Missouri 2024 Governor GOP side: Kehoe has major money and virtual tie in polling with Ashcroft while Ashcroft maintains HUGE name ID https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/missouri-governors-race-heats-up-as-polls-show-tight-race/ Undecided: 45%: https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/your-local-election-headquarters/missouri-poll-shows-no-clear-front-runner-in-gop-governor-race/ Democrat side: All the chatter on Hamra is that he just basically sucks, Quade meanwhile continues to rack up endorsemen...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 19 min

Biden blunders in debate, SCOTUS throws out MO AG Bailey's censorship case, Colorado Dem establishment defeats progressive State House incumbent Elisabeth Epps and more

Biden bombs, Trump pounces in first debate of 2024 | Supreme Court rejects Missouri lawsuit alleging feds bullied social media platforms | The unemployment rate in Kansas has been under 3% for 30 months | Sean Diller mourns the senseless loss of another progressive Colorado Democrat, as incumbent State Representative Elisabeth Epps was defeated in a primary this week | IL Gov JB Pritzker announces new Department of Early Childhood From Eugene Daniels at Politoco: Dems freak out over Biden’s deba...

Jun 28, 202411 min

June 26, 2024 | Quilts For Democracy with Sally Brooks

Click Here for Quilts For Democracy on Facebook 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 discuss...

Jun 26, 202427 min

The Heartland Pod for June 24 2024 - Supreme Court sides with gun control advocates - Missouri polling on Democratic and Republican primaries - Biden and Trump to debate on Thursday and more

U.S. Supreme Court issues major gun case ruling | Missouri Democratic primary draws major questions | Montana progressive with interesting family ties running for office | 2024 Election Era Rolls On Now with a Pro Biden Fox News Poll! SCOTUS issues major gun case ruling https://www.npr.org/2024/05/23/1252764853/supreme-court-guns Major Missouri Race Poll: https://emersoncollegepolling.com/missouri-2024-poll-ashcroft-23-kehoe-20-lead-republican-primary-for-governor-46-undecided/ True or False: Mi...

Jun 24, 20241 hr 7 min

Kansas passes huge incentive bill to lure KC Chiefs and Royals, Illinois families look forward to new Child Tax Credit, Trump thinks must-win Milwaukee is horrible and more

The Heartland POD, Friday June 21, 2024 Kansas Legislature passes incentive bill to lure Kanas City Chiefs and Royals Rather than preside over clown show convention, IL GOP chair resigns Illinois families cheer $300 state Child Tax Credit Dems confident, Republicans morose in ongoing IVF battle This week in ‘unforced errors’ Trump calls Milwaukee a ‘horrible city’ causing his pollster to be… also morose. We’re glad to have you with us. If you’re new to our shows make sure you subscribe and leave...

Jun 21, 202412 min

Moms For Missouri 2: The Activation Grows | The Heartland POD for June 19, 2024

Learn more: https://www.momsformo.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 space for discussion that ...

Jun 19, 202446 min

The Heartland POD for June 17, 2024 | Less Burgum, More Sharks?

Quick Hit: SCOTUS tells Mrs. Hawley and company to pound sand on mifepristone case https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rejects-bid-restrict-access-abortion-pill-rcna151308 Not Great: Drug pricing hinges on Missouri, so hold onto your butts https://missouriindependent.com/2024/06/13/billions-at-stake-as-national-battle-over-drug-pricing-plays-out-in-missouri/ Yeah… No: Senate Republicans IVF protections while claiming pro-life stances https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 31 min

Abortion opponents lose bigly at the Supreme Court, Missouri set to expand I-70, and more

Mifepristone remains legal after major Supreme Court ruling | Trump lackey running for Michigan’s state supreme court | Nebraska’s competing abortion petitions | Kansas Farmers Faced With Major Water Shortage | South Carolina Ripe For Full Abortion Ban | Missouri begins major project to improve Interstate 70 | Indiana musician hitting the scene in a big way SHOW NOTES Mifepristone remains legal after major Supreme Court ruling https://missouriindependent.com/2024/06/13/breaking-u-s-supreme-court...

Jun 14, 202428 min

Iowa Has A Cancer: A Chat w/ Shawn Ellerbroek (D) For Iowa State House 57

Shawn Ellerbroek - Iowa State House 57 - Butler Co. and Bramer Co. with Waverly, NE Iowa, closer to MN than Missouri https://thedudesthreads.com/collections/usa-abide Code: Iowa Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek https://shawnforiowa.com/ https://www.wartburg.edu/people/dr-shawn-ellerbroek/ 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 htt...

Jun 12, 202437 min

The Heartland POD for June 10, 2024 | Summer 2024 Is Heating Up

Show Notes I Have Nothing To back This Up: The rural voter election myth https://dailyyonder.com/analysis-rural-voters-dont-wield-disproportionate-power-in-senate-electoral-college/2024/05/31/ https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-senate-has-always-favored-smaller-states-it-just-didnt-help-republicans-until-now/ You Don’t F***ing Say: Senate GOP Blocks Contraception Bill https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-republicans-block-bill-protect-americans-access-contraception-rcna155448 h...

Jun 10, 20241 hr 29 min

Friday Flyover | June 7, 2024: A Special Missouri Only Episode!

Flyover Friday episode featuring stories exclusively from Missouri! Missouri court secrecy law is challenged: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/06/03/lawsuit-claims-new-missouri-court-secrecy-law-is-unconstitutional/ Former Sheriff Deputy Charged With Attempted Child Trafficking: https://www.kfvs12.com/2024/05/31/former-st-francois-county-sheriffs-deputy-wife-charged-with-attempted-sexual-trafficking-minor/ Transgener former Blue Springs, MO student wins $4 Million appeal: https://missouriind...

Jun 07, 202430 min

The First Amendment Lives at Pride Fest | June 4, 2024

A politician, a pastor, and a drag queen. 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 th...

Jun 05, 202437 min

Matthew Krayton Guest Host | June 3, 2024

Quick Hit: 2000 Miles published sued and issues apology and to stop pushing movie of lies https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/media/salem-will-stop-distributing-2000-mules/index.html True or False: The Dirt Road Democrat PAC is the key to improving Democrat outcomes in rural america https://www.semafor.com/article/05/24/2024/dirt-road-democrats-look-to-pave-way-for-rural-gains You don’t f***in’ say: Joe Manchin is an Independent now https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-joe-manchin-leaves-dem...

Jun 03, 20241 hr 30 min

Flyover Friday 5/31/24: Trump Is Guilty and Stories From The Heartland

On this episode of The Heartland POD, a Friday Flyover for May 31st, 2024: Missouri Republican governor candidate stirs up a hornets nest https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/29/complaint-alleges-jay-ashcroft-campaign-letter-runs-afoul-of-ethics-law/ Kansas children in foster care get new options https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2024-05-28/kansas-will-be-the-first-state-to-let-foster-teens-pick-a-family-without-losing-foster-care-benefits Former Trump lawyer suspended in...

May 31, 202422 min

Trump Takes A Break (From Court) To Get Booed

Adam and Rachel hit the mic to just go off in a Trumpdate session. 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 provid...

May 29, 202449 min

Oklahoma legislature wants textbooks to push traditional gender roles, Ranked choice voting ban on the ballot in Missouri and more

Gov. Parson of Missouri follows up his talk with his pen | Oklahoma textbook regulations push radical agenda through education | Iowa study shows modern school choice increases tuition costs | Missouri Republicans Run Run Run from ranked-choice voting | Kansas abortion providers are required to ask why, and they are fighting that law | Detroit is BACK in a big way, and it's more than just cars | Generations old local newspaper is sold as River Front Times ends in St. Louis | Memorial Day Is here...

May 24, 202431 min

Political Orphans w/ Jared Young, Independent candidate for Senate in Missouri, 2024

Learn about Jared Young here: https://www.votejaredyoung.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 spa...

May 22, 202449 min

50 Hours In Missouri | May 20, 2024

Show Notes Mo Senate comes through on IP reform failure I believe I had that https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/15/50-hour-filibuster-forces-more-negotiations-on-gop-backed-initiative-petition-changes/ Daily Kos summary, really impressive what this group of 9 senators pulled off https://t.co/XcRMID31M2 Crystal Quade https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/missouri-democrats-filibuster-effort-to-make-it-harder-to-amend-state-constitution-211088453840 Unpacking Sen. Warren’s “build green...

May 20, 20241 hr 25 min

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signs $75 Million in new special ed funding, MO Republicans can't get out of their own way and more

Political News from America's Heartland - Friday, May 17, 2024 - KS Gov Laura Kelly signs $75 MM boost to special ed funding Missouri Senate Democrats 50 Hour Filibuster | New “youth core” program focuses on mental health | Minnesota Gov. announces boost for child care funding KS Gov Laura Kelly signs $75 MM boost to special ed funding https://kansasreflector.com/2024/05/16/kansas-governor-signs-school-funding-bill-with-75-million-boost-for-special-education/ BY: SHERMAN SMITH - MAY 16, 2024 11:...

May 17, 202411 min

MO Senate Dems Filibuster Parfait and SCOTUS Deep Dive w/ MIchael Podhorzer

Michael's writing: https://www.weekendreading.net/ 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 disc...

May 15, 202439 min

Tik Tok, The New York Times, and Utah Bathrooms | May 13, 2024

Show Notes Quick Hit: Missouri IP reform bill in the final week of session: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/10/missouiri-initiative-petition-ballot-bill-freedom-caucus/ True or False - Will Americans Be All Aboard Improved Trains? https://www.axios.com/2024/05/07/american-rail-brightline-trains-amtrak Climate: While Trump Teams up with big oil, Vermont starts leading on climate costs https://www.axios.com/2024/05/10/trump-oil-industry-fossil-fuels-biden Vermont: ​​ https://www.theguardia...

May 13, 20241 hr 21 min

MO Gov Mike Parson says legislators should be held liable, Minnesota passes House File 1989 Taylor Swift bill, and more

The Heartland POD for Friday, May 10, 2024 On this FLYOVER Friday episode of The Heartland POD SOURCES: Missouri Independent, Colorado Newsline, The Guardian, Iowa Capitol Dispatch, The Heartland Collective Gov. Parson of Missouri speaks out on politicians' defamation posts https://x.com/EmilyManleyTV/status/1788606202600997340 https://missouriindependent.com/2024/05/02/missouri-ag-will-defend-senators-sued-for-defamation-over-posts-about-chiefs-parade-shooting/ Colorado secures marriage equalit...

May 10, 202424 min

"I'm Kicking My A**!" | May 8, 2023

The Heartland POD for May 8, 2024: The GOP Jenga Tower Major Georgia republican backs Biden for 2024 Marj and Mike Make MAGA nice… maybe? Missouri GOP continues to fight… with itself The “Missouri is a national indicator” is back! Missouri GOP “going to war” over who can and cannot be a member https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article288249290.html Boone Co. GOP struggling to find a candidate: https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/boone-county-gop-worried-about-finding-candida...

May 08, 202458 min
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