The Heartland POD
735 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -American politics from a Heartland perspective. Always dedicated to the people doing the work and helping lift up voices across the often forgotten middle of the map, and highlight the "flyover" country stories that legacy media and coastal voices miss.
Hosts are Adam Sommer, a lawyer and family man; Rachel Parker, a writer and marketing expert; and Sean Diller, a political pro and father. All three are born in Missouri with various life experiences including Rachel's 20 years in L.A. before returning to St. Louis, and Sean's time spent moving from Missouri, to New Orleans, to New York, and a spot of time in Seattle before settling in Denver, while Adam has slowly moved from the east to west side of Missouri through his education. New shows MWF with special regional focuses on Friday shows.
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Talkin' Politics | From the Missouri Governor's Race, to Jay NIxon joining "No Labels", to Nazis in Wisconsin, and 2024 Congressional Maps In Litigation
July 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB@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 ...
Dirt Road Democrat | Observations From A GOP Super Majority State
July 27, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBHost: Jess Piper @Piper4Missouri Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” Jess Piper Commentary: https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article277182673.html STL Editorial: https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-missouri-fumbles-42m-again-showing-it-s-among-the-worst-run-states-in-america/article_dbe35378-258c-11ee-8f6e-abc4a872c511.htm...
The Delta, E53 - DC v. MO: Communicating & Interpreting
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBKristina (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...
Place Your Bets! | Adam Sommer is joined by Brett Koenig with the group "Let Mo Play" to discuss the state of sports gambling legislation in Missouri
July 25, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBLet 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)...
July 24, 2023 - Talkin Politics - Government and Elections News from the Heartland Pod
July 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThe 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...
July 21, 2023 - Flyover View - Politics and Government News from the American Heartland
July 21, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBMichigan 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 sho...
Dirt Road Democrat | The Truth About Water In The Heartland with Dr. Chris Jones, chemist, author, and expert.
July 20, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBChris 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” @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer8...
July 19, 2023 - High Country Politics - Government and Elections News from the American West
July 19, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBLauren 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...
Real Housewives Of Presidential Politics | The Old Man & The Whitehouse; Blizzards in Iowa; plus our favorite cool treats from DQ
July 18, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBREAL 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 dow...
Talkin' Politics | Mismanaged Missouri; Iowa's 6 Week Abortion Ban; FDA Okay's Over The Counter Birth Control; Insurance Companies Factor Climate Change; A U.S. Senator Defends Racism
July 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB@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 mismanagemen...
Friday Flyover | Wisconsin teacher fired over rainbows; Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa abortion law updates, Wisconsin Safety Net Being Gutted; Branson, MO might not have a library
July 14, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB@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...
Dirt Road Democrat | Bethany Mann For Congress (Mo 3rd) Stops By To Talk With Jess About The Everyday Environmental Risks Facing Missourians Daily
July 13, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBGuest: Bethany Mann Website Host: Jess Piper @Piper4Missouri Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social) The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today! JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! ...
The Delta, E52 - Ripe Fruit & Rotten Kids
July 12, 2023 13:30 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBKristina (Ed. ASL Interpreter) and Nicholas (Ed. PD Trainer) reflect on parenting, connecting children's behaviors and the way fruit ripens. At the end they extend the metaphor to discuss the shrinking windows of opportunity to change conversations before they grow out of control. Learn more: glassroomhive.com heartlandpod.com Change the Conversation @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchet...
Rural Running | Terrence Fiala is running for State Rep. in MO for the 7th State House District
July 11, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB@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” @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no so...
Talkin' Politics with special guest Crystal Quade | Rep. Quade Announces For Mo Governor; Kobach and Parson Both go "Yeah...NO" in the same week; Biden Admin Healthcare Rule Change; GOP Divide Deepening?; Josh Hawley CAN Tell A Lie
July 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB@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 ...
The Flyover View, July 7, 2023 | Heartland Politics, News, and Views
July 07, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBHost: 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...
Patriotism Or Bust: The Super Official July 4th American Patriotic Movie Mt. Rushmore Movie Picks
July 05, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHeartland 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” @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Host...
Flyover View - June 30, 2023 | Heartland News & Views From 30,000 Feet
June 30, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBHeartland 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 ...
Understanding Moore v. Harper| The Same Debate Since The Founding
June 29, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBHeartland 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/ @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads...
The Delta, E51 - Unpacking: Backpacks, Emotions, & Wicked Problems
June 28, 2023 10:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MBKristina (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 @TheHeartlandPOD on Twi...
Let's Have A Chat: Mike Podhorzer and his post 2020 election work to save democracy and the future of American democracy itself
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHeartland 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 ...
Talkin' Politics June 26, 2023 | Abortion law suits in Missouri as the AG stalls; McCarthy wants to rewrite history; Immigration 8-1 SCOTUS decision; Russia heats up and how it could impact 2024
June 26, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHeartland 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...
The Flyover View, June 23, 2023 | Heartland Politics, News, and Views
June 23, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBHost: 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_...
Dirt Road Democrat: Heather Flemming with Missouri Equity Education Partnership
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHost: Jess Piper @Piper4Missouri Guest: Heather Flemming with MOEEP https://www.missouriequity.com/about-us Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social) The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today! JOIN P...
June 21, 2023 - High Country Politics - Government and Elections News from the American West
June 21, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBMagic Mushrooms are legal in Colorado! Here’s what you need to know | $1.7MM Biden Administration grant will support expansion of in-home behavioral therapy across Colorado | Auon’tai Anderson and 4 other Democrats are running for Rep. Leslie Herod’s CO House seat in District 8 | Rebirth Brass Band is playing 5 Colorado shows in the next 5 days Song plays Intro by host Welcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Hea...
War Is Peace: A discussion on the new book "War Made Invisible" with author Norman Solomon
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBNorman Solomon - on twitter https://www.normansolomon.com/ 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” @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Park...
The (IN PERSON!) One At Rachel's House: Voting Rights, GOP Censuring Of Sen Tillis; No Labels v. The Lincoln Project
June 19, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBHeartland 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 Voting Rights Are Trending In The Right Direction ProPublica Article on point: https://www.propublica.org/article/scotus-voting-rights-act-alabama-redistricting-allen-mil...
The Flyover View, June 16, 2023 | Heartland Politics, News, and Views
June 16, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBHost Kevin Smith, @KevINmidMO brings a quick report of stories from the week that impact the Heartland. HEADLINES Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage as pandemic provisions scale back, While Biden Administration urges states to slow down disenrollment CBS - https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/millions-at-risk-of-losing-medicaid-coverage-as-pandemic-provisions-scale-back-covid-19-healthcare-disabilities-low-income-americans-income-inequality-florida-arkansas-oregon-community-o...
Dirt Road Democrat | Education Policy & Charter Realities with Prof. Jon Hale
June 15, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB#DirtRoadDemocrat Jess Piper is joined by Prof. of Education Policy, Jon Hale to talk policy and charter realities. Heartland POD on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok - @TheHeartlandPOD #DirtRoadDemocrat Host: Jess Piper @piper4missouri on Twitter, and Facebook JOIN PATREON FOR MORE! Merch Shop “Change The Conversation” Produced by Adam Sommer. The "Dirt Road Democrat" is a Mid Map Media, LLC production @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Somm...
The Delta, E50 - Lost Levels: Irrelevant Entertainment
June 14, 2023 10:15 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBKristina (Ed. ASL Interpreter) & Nicholas (Ed. PD Trainer) reflect on working with the POD for 50 episodes, the toilet paper truthful origins of The Delta, and the way they navigate the irrelevant aspects of politics and avoid the anger-laced entertainment. Digging into the show's history, they discuss how Episode 3 over Pragmatism was never published and remains a Lost Level (of Mario Philosophy). Revisiting this paradigm how their lens have shifted working on The Delta... from Pluto be dem...
Talkin' Politics | Real Housewives Of Presidential Poltics
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBEPISODE 311 - REAL HOUSEWIVES 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” A new player has entered: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/07/north-dakota-governor-doug-burgum-republican-race?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other How doe...
Talkin' Politics | June 12, 2023: "I'm So Indicted..." Missouri GOP model being used by Congressional GOP; Oklahoma paying for religious school; Biden celebrates Pride; Paxton Impeached; #mosen race adds Wesley Bell; Trump Indicted
June 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBHeartland 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” Adam’s Opening Statement: Accountability Is The Core Worth noting: Alex Soros taking over from George Soros. He’s 37 and clearly progressive. So, ya know, for any GOP folks who listen ...
The Flyover View, June 9, 2023 | Heartland Politics, News, and Views
June 09, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBHost: Kevin Smith Dives into the weekly news most impactful to the Heartland HEADLINES Judge hears arguments over Missouri AG push to inflate cost of abortion initiative petition Missouri Independent - https://missouriindependent.com/2023/06/07/judge-hears-arguments-over-missouri-ag-push-to-inflate-cost-of-abortion-initiative-petition/ Okla. Catholic school set to become nation’s first religious charter MSN - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/okla-catholic-school-set-to-become-nation-s-...
Dirt Road Democrat | Ban This Podcast - A Discussion With America's Most Banned Author, Ellen Hopkins
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBGuest: Ellen Hopkins, author The #DirtRoadDemocrat, Jess Piper, is joined by Ellen Hopkins, noted YA author and America's most banned author. Ellen is known for books like "Crank" "Glass" "Burned" and more. Heartland POD on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok - @TheHeartlandPOD #DirtRoadDemocrat Host: Jess Piper @piper4missouri on Twitter, and Facebook JOIN PATREON FOR MORE! Merch Shop “Change The Conversation” Produced by Adam Sommer. The "Dirt Road Democrat" is a Mid Map Med...
June 7, 2023 - High Country Politics - Government and Elections News from the American West
June 07, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBMike Johnston wins Denver mayoral election | All 36 CO DMV offices can now issue driver licenses to undocumented immigrants and international students who qualify | Colorado Democrats and Gov Jared Polis pass statewide ban on ghost guns | AZ State Senator says she was not aware of her flag's neo-Nazi ties. She is now though, and she's keeping it | Talented field of Arizona Democrats compete in primary for Rep. Ruben Gallego's seat in Congress Song plays Intro by host Welcome to High Coun...
Real Housewives Of Presidential Politics: The 2024 GOP Primary
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBHeartland 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” @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social) The H...
Talkin' Politics | June 5, 2023: Climate Crisis Hits Home Insurance; Missouri AG Report Shows Systemic Racial Disparity In Policing (Again); Voting Rights Victory In AZ; Biden/Schumer Bromance; "Debt Ceiling" Theater Ends
June 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBHeartland 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” Before we get to the topics - NEW SEGMENT ALERT - Tomorrow’s show and plenty of Tuesday shows to come (not all but many) we will be unveiling a new segment, with its own theme, and I’m j...
The Flyover View, June 2, 2023 | Heartland Politics, News, and Views
June 02, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBHost: Kevin Smith Dives into the weekly news most impactful to the Heartland HEADLINES Mass confusion in Missouri. As Rule threatening MO library funding over ‘obscene’ books takes effect Kansas City Star - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article275918911.html How Washington Bargained Away Rural America Prospect - https://prospect.org/power/2023-05-24-how-washington-bargained-away-rural-america/ ST. CHARLES COUNTY DEMOCRAT FIRST CAPITOL DINNER June 9th - https://ww...
Dirt Road Democrat | Pay The Middle Man: How Third Party "Non Profits" Push Legislation To Build Their Business Model, with Prof. Josh Cowen
June 01, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBEpisode Notes Guest: Prof. Joshua Cowen @joshcowenMSU on Twitter Heartland POD on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok - @TheHeartlandPOD #DirtRoadDemocrat Host: Jess Piper @piper4missouri on Twitter, and Facebook JOIN PATREON FOR MORE! Merch Shop “Change The Conversation” Produced by Adam Sommer. The "Dirt Road Democrat" is a Mid Map Media, LLC production https://joshuacowen.academia.edu/ Joshua Cowen is a Professor of Education Policy. He also was the founding director and...
May 31, 2023 - High Country Politics - Government and Elections News from the American West
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBPACs supporting Mike Johnston spend big in final sprint of Denver mayoral election | Susana Cordova will be Colorado’s next Education Commissioner | New Colorado GOP Chair Dave Williams is off to a rocky start | Kari Lake is running for Senate in Arizona | Ringo Starr on tour in Western U.S. Song plays Intro by host Welcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod’s Talking Politics, every Monday. Suppor...
Talkin' Politics | Biden's Economy & The Debt Ceiling; We Called That; Nebraska's Gov. Word Salad on Abortion; Missouri AG Picking Fights (For Politics?); Kansas District Lines; Stewart Rhodes Gets Proud Prison Sentence;
May 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBHeartland 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” Adam’s Opening Statement: The Wall RIP - Tina Turner https://news.stlpublicradio.org/arts/2023-05-24/tina-turner-rock-and-roll-icon-dead-at-83 I Believe We Had That Judge rules Eric ...
The Flyover View, May 26, 2023 | Heartland Politics, News, and Views
May 26, 2023 11:25 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBHost: Kevin Smith Dives into the weekly news most impactful to the Heartland HEADLINES Federally Backed Healthcare Programs Meeting the Needs of Rural Populations Daily Yonder - https://dailyyonder.com/rural-health-clinic-program-offering-head-to-toe-womb-to-tomb-care/2023/05/17/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Center%20for%20Rural%20Strategies&utm_campaign=17d1501c13-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_05_17_03_36&utm_term=0_-17d1501c13-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=17d1501c13&mc_eid=33f9e891ee In the Race to...
Dirt Road Democrat | The Attack On The Other - Trans Rights With Parent and Activist, Rabbi Daniel Bogard
May 25, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBHost: Jess Piper @piper4missouri https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE! “Change The Conversation” #DirtRoadDemocrat Jess Piper walks through the modern GOP head on assault on trans youth and the push to "other" all who do not fit their particular mold of what is and is not appropriate, largely based on their personal beliefs as the idea of legislating religion directly continues to grow. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter)...
The Delta, E49 - I Hate Graduation Speeches
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBKristina (Ed. ASL Interpreter) & Nicholas (Ed. Coordinator) share end of the school year from elementary field day at and graduation speeches. Last year, before leaving the classroom, Nicholas was asked to give the commencement speech for the graduating class of 2023. After writing six essays that became the Hollow Heartland series coming to Glassroom Hive, he finally settled on three theme: - He hates graduations. - Teachers lie to students. - You can be right and unsuccessful or succes...
Let's Have A Chat | Labor Relations, with Glenn Kage, of Labor Front
May 23, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Guest: Glenn Kage with Labor Front Labor Front Website: https://www.laborfront.com/ Host Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post) https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation” @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social) The Heart...
Talkin' Politics | Desperate DeSantis Keeps His Safety Job; The "Soul Of The Nation" for 2024 & Christian Nationalism; Biden Admin Keeps Up Progress Push; Book Ban Lawsuits; The Labor Crisis; Last Call Preview "Rudy!
May 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Adam’s book rec from Jared Yates Sexton https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Kingdom-History-Paranoia-Coming/dp/0593185234 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” I Beleive We Had That DeSantis passing laws to help him run for Pr...
Flyover View - Politics News and Views from the American Heartland - May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBJosh Hawley wants to be a man | Rural health clinic in Kentucky making a difference with federal funds | $11B for clean energy projects in rural areas | Conservatives worry they’re ruining their own schools | Sean and Adam talk about the role of public schools in rural America Sean: Welcome back to flyover view, heartland news and views from the gateway arch to the rocky mountains and the stories impacting folks in the heartland, my name is Sean Diller and I’m here subbing for our regular h...
Dirt Road Democrat | The GOP's Attack On The First Amendment
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBHost: Jess Piper @piper4missouri https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE! “Change The Conversation” #DirtRoadDemocrat Jess Piper walks through the modern GOP head on assault on the First Amendment with the use of sectarian religion for the political goals and a move by some of the most extreme members to replace our laws with their personal religion. Video Justin Sparks #1: https://www.facebook.com/100085296071574/posts/pfbid0NxKgtENeWS87JoV5acvMbQgLL7T3Eu2anWh48CKkjV7BYV1...
High Country Politics - Government and Elections News from the American West - May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBProgressives back Mike Johnston in Denver mayor’s race | Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs slate of clean energy bills | $11B in federal funds allocated for rural clean energy projects | Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples crisis commission meets in Flagstaff, AZ (WARNING: contains graphic descriptions of violence) | Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs nation’s first Right-to-Repair law | Violent Femmes perform their self-titled debut in Denver, Austin and Houston this week. Song plays Int...
Let's Have A Chat | Lauren Gepford, with Contest Every Race
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Guest Lauren Gepford @LaurenGepford (Twitter) with Contest Every Race Article mentioned in interview 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” @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 ...