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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THAT'S MY DAD! - The Walz Family Feel Good Moment (and Sean and Adam predict...)
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Adam and Sean talk about Tim Walz speech and the moment of "THAT'S MY DAD!" - PLUS - they predict the special guest for DNC night 4... and they might have nailed it. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads) Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social) The Heartlan…
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August 21, 2024 | Adam's Guide To Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/us/politics/jason-isbell-dnc.html Jason Isbell: https://www.jasonisbell.com/home @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 MOR…
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August 19, 2024 | Josh Hawley Can't Stop Lying About "The Debate" That Wasn't with Guest Host Don Looney
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SPECIAL GUEST HOST: DON LOONEY - Let’s Get to it: Talkin’ Politics Quick Hit: Shot: Project 2025 billboard in Tennessee https://www.threads.net/@thetnholler/post/C-vKxmZulJ-?xmt=AQGzDgyqum5Xc2y7alyLOOCTVpN63MciOn3iv_moCmwWbA Chaser: Project 2025 co-author’s executive orders for Trump https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/15/politics/russ-vought-project-2025-…
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August 16, 2024 | Lucas Kunce and Josh Hawley State Fair Bro Down
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The Heartland POD | August 16, 2024 Kunce calls Hawley’s bluff Speaking of chickens… Iowa residents cry “fowl” about backyard bird issues Missourians will vote on abortion issue in November Republicans in MO accused of tampering with votes Meanwhile former Colorado republican clerk is found GUILTY of exactly that Finally, in MO the GOP attempt to b…
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Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams Is Innocent, But Still Sitting On Death Row
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Michelle Smith with Missourians To Abolish The Death Penalty Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams is scheduled for execution on September 24, despite DNA evidence proving his innocence. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney has filed a motion to vacate his conviction, citing the exculpatory DNA evidence. A hearing is set for August 21 to review this …
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August 12, 2024 | Republicans Endorse Harris/Walz 2024, Pies and Crowds In Rural Missouri, JD Vance Is Still Weird (Just Ask Trump)
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Adam went to the Lafayette Co. Pie Auction QUICK HITS Nelly Gettin’ Araigned In Here: https://krcgtv.com/news/local/rapper-nelly-arrested-in-st-louis-area-for-ecstasy-possession-lack-of-insurance-maryland-heights-police-department-drugs-cornell-haynes Michigan Senate Race one to watch: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/06/michigan-senate-primar…
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August 9, 2024 | Coach Walz and JV Vance; Missouri Primary Reactions; Kansas Police Chief Charged; Gov.Kelly Moving Up
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Tim Walz Is In As VP In terms of prediction he was someone folks liked plenty but came on strong later in the process Owns no stock: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/07/walz-stocks-real-estate-harris-election.html Rise no accident: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/us/politics/tim-walz-kamala-harris-2024.html Military record issue?https://www.washingt…
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August 5, 2024 | Trump Losing Fuel as Harris Fills Tank, VP Reaction, and Mo Dem Primary
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SHOW NOTES Quick Hits: Senators are softening the ground to pass major border legislation and Mark Kelly is using it in the Veepstakes: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/sen-mark-kelly-rips-trump-role-killing-bipartisan-border-bill-rcna164443 Mitch and Graham BOTH blame trump, by name, on the mic: https://x.com/kamalahq/status/18190659…
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August 2, 2024 | Missouri Primary Primer Prediction Special w/ Jenna Roberson
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Adam is joined by Jenna Roberson to breakdown state house, state senate, house, senate, treasurer, secretary of state, and governor races in Missouri for the August 6th primary votes with predictions!@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean …
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July 31, 2024 | Crystal Quade, Teen Vogue, and "Girls State" the documentary, with Cecilia Bartin
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Cecelia's article in Teen Vogue: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/girls-state-documentary-missouri-governor @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 J…
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July 29, 2024 | What A Year Of A Week It Was
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SHOW NOTES Quick Hit: Citizens United reminds us all of the definition of iron: https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/citizens-united-gop-state-parties-file-fec-complaint-over-biden-harris-campaign-funds/ Quick Hit: Missouri Gov debates happened - Kehoe was a no show, Quade ate Hamra’s lunch — also Quade gets endorsements from Mayor Quinton Lucas …
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July 26, 2024 | Lizz Callahan for Missouri 103, Political Mailers, Polling and Prediction Malpractice
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Lizz Callahan for MO 103 https://www.callahanforabettertomorrow.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 Co…
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July 24, 2024 | From Roe to Dobbs And Beyond w/ Devon Heinen of States News Room + BONUS 2024 Democrat VP Mt. Rushmore Draft
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Rachel sat down for a chat with Devon Heinen, a journalist with States Newsroom who principally writes for the Tennessee Lookout . States Newsroom has created State Capitol level coverage with sites like Missouri Independent, Iowa Capitol Dispatch, Kansas Reflector, and more. Listeners of our shows often hear us cite to these sources because they h…
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July 22, 2024 | There Is Risk Everywhere...
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Quick Hit: KC Star endorsed Crystal Quade, recurring guest here on the pod, maybe one of our most prolific in terms of appearances on the pod actually https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/editorials/article289981759.html Global tech outage: https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/global-outage-intl-hnk/index.html True or False: JD Vance was a mistake …
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July 19, 2024 | Chuck Summers for Congress - MO 2nd
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\https://summersforcongress.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 Conversation” Outro Song: “The World I…
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July 17, 2024 | Amanda Taylor for Missouri's 103rd
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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 @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threa…
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Adam takes the mic solo to talk about this moment of reflection in American politics. @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!“Ch…
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July 12, 2024 | The Potential Impacts of Ending Chevron
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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. @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp…
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July 10, 2024 | No, Really, Project 2025 Y'all
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Adam scratches the surface of Project 2025, plus a portion of a prior show isolated to help highlight the GOP hypocrisy on display. @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 PATR…
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July 8, 2024 | Project 2025, The Heritage Foundation, and 2024
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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-b…
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Adam and Rachel join up to talk about the historic SCOTUS decision 6-3 regarding the question of Presidential Immunity.@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 …
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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…
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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
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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 …
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June 26, 2024 | Quilts For Democracy with Sally Brooks
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Click Here for Quilts For Democracy on Facebook @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 Son…
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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
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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 Rac…
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