Best Illinois Senate Democrats Podcasts (2024)

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Garland In Contempt of Congress, Hamas Hedges On Peace Deal, Officers Shot In Illinois, South Florida Flooding 39:36

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Today on America in the Morning Garland In Contempt Contempt of Congress – that's the resolution passed on Wednesday in the House making Merrick Garland the third ever attorney general to be held in contempt. Pamela Furr has the story. Hamas Has New Demands Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Hamas that it’s time for haggling to stop after t…

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News Brief - June 12, 2024 5:08

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By Illinois Senate Democrats

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Hunter Biden Guilty, Waiting On Hamas, Potential Terrorists Caught, Gas Prices Falling 39:35

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Today on America in the Morning Hunter Biden Guilty President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was convicted on three felony counts of a federal gun charge in Delaware. John Stolnis has more on the White House reaction and what's next for Hunter. It’s Up To Hamas Saying it all hinges on the terrorist group Hamas, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in…

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Iowa Has A Cancer: A Chat w/ Shawn Ellerbroek (D) For Iowa State House 57 36:55

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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/ @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Somme…

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Hunter Biden Cast To The Jury, UN's Gaza Plan, Trump Meets Probation Officer, New Issues For Alito 39:38

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Today on America in the Morning Hunter Biden Case To The Jury Jurors in Wilmington, Delaware were handed the case against Hunter Biden as the prosecution and defense both finished their closing arguments on Monday. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the jury deliberations in the case involving filing false statements in filling out paperwork to…

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The Heartland POD for June 10, 2024 | Summer 2024 Is Heating Up 1:29:10

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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…

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Israeli Rescue Reaction, Biden Returns From France, Probation Officer Meeting With Trump, Florida Shark Attacks 39:37

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Today on America in the Morning Israeli Hostage Rescue Reaction Over the weekend, the Israeli military conducted a raid in central Gaza resulting in the recovery of four hostages being held by Hamas since the October 7th attack. John Stolnis has the details. Biden’s D-Day Weekend President Joe Biden wrapped up his trip to France taking part as the …

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Friday Flyover | June 7, 2024: A Special Missouri Only Episode! 29:55

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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-sherif…

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Remembering D-Day, Bannon Ordered To Jail, Shocking Hunter Biden Testimony, Pat Sajak's Final Spin 39:38

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Today on America in the Morning Biden In France For D-Day Ceremonies President Joe Biden marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France by honoring the bravery of the American and Allies World War II veterans who stormed the beaches of Normandy, turning the tide against Nazi Germany. Correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Biden also discussed iso…

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Senate Kills Contraception Bill, Historic Space Launch, Georgia Trump Trial Delayed, Remembering D-Day 39:35

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Today on America in the Morning Contraception Bill Denied Senate Republicans blocked a vote brought by Democrats that aimed to ensure all Americans have the right to access contraception, calling it a political stunt. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Historic Space Mission After several delays, Boeing's Starliner has left the earth’s atmosphe…

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The First Amendment Lives at Pride Fest | June 4, 2024 36:32

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A politician, a pastor, and a drag queen. @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! “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “Th…

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Biden's Executive Border Order, Garland Grilled In Congress, Hunter Biden Trial Day 1, Remembering D-Day 39:37

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Today on America in the Morning Executive Order On Immigration President Biden has issued an executive order to crack down on the number of illegal crossings at the southern border. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story. Garland On The Hot Seat Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee emphatically denying a…

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House Grills Fauci, Biden's Executive Border Order, Louisiana Considers Castration, Hunter Biden Trial Begins 39:36

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Today on America in the Morning Fauci On The Hot Seat The former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before a House committee as Republicans peppered him with accusations of profiting from COVID-19, suppressing information and using faulty science to prolong the pandemic. John Stolnis has…

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Majority Report - June 3, 2024 6:39

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Legislative measures from the final week of the 2024 spring session are featured in this edition of the Majority Report, including bills to address maternal mortality rates and protect Illinois consumers from unwanted automatic membership renewals.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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Matthew Krayton Guest Host | June 3, 2024 1:29:59

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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-…

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Trump Talks Verdict, Akron Mass Shooting, California Wildfire, Netanyahu To Address Congress 39:38

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Today on America in the Morning Talking Trump On the Sunday shows, reaction continued pouring in from all sides in the wake of Thursday's historic guilty verdict of former President Donald Trump by a jury in New York. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Akron, Ohio Mass Shooting More than two dozen people were shot and one man lost his life when…

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Jury Finds Trump Guilty, Reaction To The Trump Guilty Verdict, SCOTUS Says No To Senate Democrats, Daybell Guilty 39:38

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Today on America in the Morning The Verdict Is In For the first time in American history, a former president of the United States walks out of a New York courtroom a convicted felon. Pamela Furr breaks down what happened in the Donald Trump hush money trial. Reaction To The Trump Guilty Verdict Lawmakers and pundits are reacting to the guilty verdi…

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Flyover Friday 5/31/24: Trump Is Guilty and Stories From The Heartland 21:30

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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-gover…

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Jury Holds Trump's Fate, Wicked Midwest Weather Continues, Golfer's Charges Dropped, Haley To Israel 39:37

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Today on America in the Morning Trump Case To The Jury After nearly two dozen witnesses, over two weeks of testimony, and hours of closing arguments, the hush money case against Donald Trump is now in the hands of a jury. As correspondent Julie Walker reports jurors have already asked to rehear some testimony, including from Trump’s former lawyer M…

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Inside & Outside The Trump Trial, Texas-Sized Severe Weather, Biden To Remain On Ohio Ballot, Son Of Sam Parole Denied 39:37

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Today on America in the Morning Trump Case To The Jury The prosecution and defense rested their cases in the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York City. John Stolnis has more on their final arguments, what happened outside the courtroom, and what's next. Severe Storms In Texas Storms in the Midwest continue to cause severe damage, and have take…

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Trump Takes A Break (From Court) To Get Booed 49:24

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Adam and Rachel hit the mic to just go off in a Trumpdate session. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam 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!“Change The Conversati…

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Deadly Storms Rock the Nation, Biden Gives A Memorial Day Address, & Trump Trial Closing Arguments Set to Start 37:01

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Today on America in the Morning Deadly Storms Rock the Nation Nearly two dozen people have died from Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several states. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports. Biden Gives Memorial Day Address President Biden gave his annual Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetary. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.…

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Majority Report - May 27, 2024 5:58

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The Illinois Senate concluded its 2024 spring session with members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus leading the way in passing a balanced budget prioritizing education, public safety, and more. Get details on the new budget which takes effect on July 1st, in this edition of the Majority Report.…

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Weekend Tornadoes Kill At Least 18, Libertarians Boo Trump, Hush Money Closing Arguments, Record Holiday Travel 39:37

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Today on America in the Morning Holiday Weekend Tornadoes Kill At Least 18 The Memorial Day holiday weekend has been a deadly one in the Midwest, as severe weather including hail and tornadoes have cut a swath of destruction through states including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kentucky, leaving more than a dozen dead. As correspondent Jackie Qui…

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Commemorating Memorial Day with State Senators Michael Hastings and Mike Porfirio 15:56

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State Senators Michael Hastings and Mike Porfirio join the Sound of the State to commemorate Memorial Day with reflections on their service in our nation's military, what the holiday means for them, and legislative steps Illinois has taken to assist service members, veterans, and their families during and after their service.…

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News Brief - May 25, 2024 6:15

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News Brief - May 24, 2024 6:39

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As the legislative session draws to a close, get the latest on efforts to strengthen health care for Illinoisans, as well as protect workers from retaliation from employers after reporting workplace safety violations, in this edition of the News Brief.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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Oklahoma legislature wants textbooks to push traditional gender roles, Ranked choice voting ban on the ballot in Missouri and more 30:48

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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 B…

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Senate Border Bill Fails, College Presidents Grilled, S.C. SCOTUS Election Ruling, Louisiana's Abortion Law To Change 39:38

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Today on America in the Morning Senate Border Bill Fails Senate Democrats could not muster enough votes within their own party to advance a bipartisan border security bill, with nearly every Republican voting to filibuster it. As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, anger over inaction for border security continues to grow, including fro…

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News Brief - May 23, 2024 5:17

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By Illinois Senate Democrats

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Haley To Vote For Trump, Iowa's Tornado Disaster, Uvalde Settlement & Lawsuit, Senate Border Vote 39:39

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Today on America in the Morning Haley Says She’s Voting For Trump During the presidential primary season, Donald Trump's former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley emerged as his biggest threat, with tensions mounting between the two campaigns. Now, however, Haley says she's ready to back Trump's presidential bid. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Sever…

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Senators Dave Koehler and Doris Turner Discuss the Underground Railroad Task Force 12:59

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Senators Dave Koehler and Doris Turner sat down to discuss the progress of the Underground Railroad Task Force. The task force, which includes Koehler and Turner, is working to develop a plan to create a cohesive statewide history of the Underground Railroad in Illinois.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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News Brief - May 22, 2024 5:17

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By Illinois Senate Democrats

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Political Orphans w/ Jared Young, Independent candidate for Senate in Missouri, 2024 48:55

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Learn about Jared Young here: https://www.votejaredyoung.com/ @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! “Change The Conversat…

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Defense Rests In Trump Trial, Biden's Gas Plan, Giuliani's Day In Court, Trump's Social Media Trouble 39:35

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Today on America in the Morning Defense Rests In Trump Case With the prosecution and defense having rested their cases, the end of the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump is in sight. John Stolnis has more. Biden Taps Reserves To Lower Gas Prices With the official start of the summer driving season beginning this weekend, the Biden ad…

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News Brief - May 21, 2024 4:22

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Today's update from Springfield features legislation to further protect highway workers and disabled motorists under Scott's Law, plus family counseling services and disability benefit enhancements for first responders and their families. Get those stories and more, in this edition of the News Brief.…

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Trump Trial Prosecution Rests, Outrage Over ICC Decision, Houstonians In The Dark, Dali Moved In Baltimore 39:37

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Today on America in the Morning Judge Clears Court In Trump Case The judge in the Trump hush money trial cleared the courtroom yesterday in order to scold a defense witness he believes was acting contemptuous to him in court. John Stolnis has the details. US Slams ICC Israeli Warrants President Biden showed outrage as the U.S. is blasting a move by…

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Majority Report - May 20, 2024 4:34

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By Illinois Senate Democrats

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Iran's President Dies In Copter Crash, Trump & Biden Campaigning, Trump Returns To Court, Diddy's Apology 39:38

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Today on America in the Morning Trump & Biden’s Weekend Campaigning With a little less than 6 months to go before Election Day, the two presumptive nominees were out on the campaign trail over the weekend meeting with voters and shoring up support among their base. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington. Stefanik Addresses Israel One of the to…

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50 Hours In Missouri | May 20, 2024 1:24:44

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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/mee…

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News Brief - May 17, 2024 5:59

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Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus passed legislation this week to protect the DNA information of crime victims, ensure help for families struggling with utility payments, and more. Get the latest from Springfield, in this edition of the News Brief.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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Cohen Grilled During Trump Trial, Garland's Contempt Of Congress Charge, House OK's Israel Weapons, Four Dead In Texas Storms 39:38

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Today on America in the Morning Cohen’s Credibility Questioned During Hush Money Trial Michael Cohen took the witness stand for the third day this week in the Donald Trump hush money trial. Garland Held In Contempt House Republicans have voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Correspondent Linda Kenyon has the story…

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signs $75 Million in new special ed funding, MO Republicans can't get out of their own way and more 11:07

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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://kans…

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News Brief - May 16, 2024 5:20

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In this edition of the News Brief, learn about efforts by lawmakers to increase financial literacy through school curriculum, protect the health of students in our schools, and more.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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Biden-Trump Debates Set, Barge Hits Texas Bridge, Arrest In Migrant Bus Deaths, Trump Trial Resumes Today 39:38

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Today on America in the Morning Biden-Trump Debates Announced The last time they debated was during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet twice before the November election, including one next month, but without the Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Junior. Washington correspo…

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News Brief - May 15, 2024 4:34

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Today's update from Springfield features an effort to enhance protections against workplace discrimInation, expand resources available to homeless students, and safeguard against unexpected automatic contract renewals.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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Balancing Protection and Opportunity: Senator Robert Peters Discusses Efforts to Modernize Child Labor Laws 14:22

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State Senator Robert Peters is joined by Anna Koeppel of the Illinois Department of Labor and Tim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, to discuss efforts to modernize child labor laws in Illinois through Senate Bill 3646.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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MO Senate Dems Filibuster Parfait and SCOTUS Deep Dive w/ MIchael Podhorzer 38:53

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Michael's writing: https://www.weekendreading.net/ @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! “Change The Conversation” Outro …

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Trump Trial Continues, Biden's China Tariffs, WVA & MD Primary Results, Blinken To Ukraine 39:41

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Today on America in the Morning Trump’s Fixer Stays On The Stand As Donald Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen sat for a second day of testimony in the New York hush money trial, the former President received an in-person show of support from House Speaker Mike Johnson. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Biden’s China Tariffs China is…

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News Brief - May 14, 2024 4:22

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State Senators Laura Fine and Mike Simmons advance legislation to improve health care outcomes for Illinoisans. Learn more, in this edition of the News Brief.By Illinois Senate Democrats

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