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Host Steven Allen Adams, the state government reporter of Ogden Newspapers' five daily newspapers in West Virginia, takes the listener behind-the-scenes of West Virginia politics, whether at the State Capitol Building or the halls of Congress. Mountain State Views features conversational interviews with elected officials, leaders of business and industry, journalists, and other unique voices.
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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. Host opinions are their own and do not reflect employers or other organizations. Opinions expressed may be for conversational and debate purposes only. Shows include intentional satire for effect. Hosts are Adam Sommer, a lawyer and family ma ...
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Join us on our journey to interview an elected official in each of the 50 states. With a focus on profiling underdogs who beat the odds, find out what motivated our officials to run, the adversities they overcame, and what we need to do to work together again. Do you think politics is only for a select and chosen few? Think again.
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Glenn Elliott, candidate for U.S. Senate in West Virginia, talks to Richard Chew on WCPT's "Chew's Views." Elliott, a Democrat, faces West Virginia Governor Jim Justice in the race to replace outgoing Senator Joe Manchin.Catch "Chew's Views" weekdays from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).…
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On this week's show:- Amy Littlefield, abortion access correspondent, The Nation- Mark Follman, national affairs editor, Mother Jones- Alex Aronson, co-founder, Court Accountability- Matt Caffrey, director of grassroots organizing, Swing LeftCatch “The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath” Saturdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsig…
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Contest every race: https://www.contesteveryrace.com/ Article: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-score/2024/09/03/down-ballot-democrats-aim-to-kick-out-election-deniers-00177058 @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (n…
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- Marj Halperin (Organizer, Indivisible Chicago; @marjhalperin)- Alyssa Cass (Surrogate, National Popular Vote Interstate Compact; @ACCass)- Kelly Baden(VP for Public Policy at Guttmacher Institute)[Weekly War on Women segment]- Patti Vasquez (Host of Driving it Home M-F 5 pm to 7 pm) @PattiVasquezChi- Dwayne Kennedy Commedian and Emmy Award winng …
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On today's show:- Comedian Bill Gorgo- Zabina Bhasin, M.D. (AKA Dr. Zee), child psychiatrist and DEI expert on school bullying and the work of In Kidz, an "edtech" company that creates kid-focused products and multimedia content about people and traditions around the world.- Cheryl Wisniewski, VP of Development at Chicago Commons Association- Matt …
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On today’s show:- Carolyn Fiddler, author of the "This Week in Statehouse Action" newsletter- Pat Brady, former Illinois GOP chairman- Abby Vesoulis, national politics reporter at Mother Jones- Pat Kreitlow, founding editor, UpNorthNews of Courier NewsroomCatch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on …
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Colette Safford is a candidate for Will County circuit judge. She talks to Patti Vasquez and Dwayne Kennedy. Visit her website: www.colettesaffordforjudge.com.Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).By WCPT 820 AM
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Lee Hepner, Senior Legal Counsel American Economic Liberties Project "How the Google Antitrust Trials Could Save the Future of Journalism" Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/-ABBTNlf0CQ @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean…
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Today Patti is joined by guest co-host Dwayne Kennedy and they talk to:- Maricela Tapia, director of engagement for Social Change- Todd Belcore, executive director of Social Change- Colette Safford, candidate for Will County Circuit Judge - Tennessee Brando, social commentator, singer-songwriter, Meidas Touch contributorCatch "Driving It Home with …
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On today's show: - John Wilson, writer for the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) AcademeBlog.org and author of eight books, including The Myth of Political Correctness: The Conservative Attack on Higher Education." Wilson will moderate a free speech panel discussion at the Printers Row Lit Fest, August 25th. - Spencer Critchley, …
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On this episode of Think Theory Radio we delve into the many mysterious disappearances and deaths of scientists and inventors working on free energy and alternative energy devices! Were they part of a larger conspiracy to suppress this technology or was it all just crazy coincidences? Who were these scientists and what type of new energy systems we…
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Solar Panels & Real Estate: Pros, Cons, and Market Impact┃The Homebuyer's HourHow can solar panels impact your property value? This video covers the benefits and drawbacks of installing solar panels on your home. We discuss how they can increase your home's marketability, reduce utility costs, and attract buyers, as well as potential downsides like…
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Adam and Sean start a breakdown of the electoral college and senate seats that are catching their eyes in 2024@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 JOI…
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- Neil Levesque (Executive director, New Hampshire Institute of Politics; @NeilLevesque)- Jason Stanley (Author, "Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future")- William Muck (Political science department chair, North Central College in Naperville; @wjmuck, @PoliticsLabPod)- Tony Thompson (Dem candidate for Iowa House Distri…
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Tony Thompson, Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 45, joins Joan Esposito for her weekly War on Women segment. Thompson recently posted on X: "I am concerned that Iowa will be a complete healthcare desert for women by the time my daughters hit their teenage years. Iowa has the lowest number of OBGYNs per capita already, and the restrictiv…
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Stacy Davis Gates, president of the Chicago Teachers Union and executive vice president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, talks to WCPT's Richard Chew about the recently completed Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which she called "the best show I think the party has ever had." She added: "The DNC, in the way that it was produced and…
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Speaking to WCPT's Richard Chew, President of the Chicago Teachers Union Stacy Davis Gates stressed the importance of reaching a contract deal without disrupting the school year that began earlier this week. "Messing up the fourth grade impacts the fifth grade," she said. "So we’ve been pushing the district very hard to get it right the first time,…
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- Carol Moseley Braun (Former Illinois senator; @AmbCMBraun)- Michael Kang (Law professor, Northwestern University; @NorthwesternLaw)- Joel Ostrow (Political science professor at Benedictine University; @BenU1887)- David Schultz (Distinguished political science professor, Hamline University; @ProfDSchultz)…
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Illinois Rep. Nikki Budzinski talks to Patti Vasquez on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. Rep. Budzinski is a Democrat serving the 13th District of Illinois, which includes Champaign, Urbana, most of Decatur and Springfield. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (h…
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