Best Local Brown Girl Podcasts (2024)

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Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams Is Innocent, But Still Sitting On Death Row 34:50

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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) 1:51:09

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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 40:07

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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 1:32:59

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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 1:36:13

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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 37:12

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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 1:40:58

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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 1:02:59

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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 1:57:54

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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... 1:38:40

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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 31:45

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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 28:11

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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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July 15, 2024 | A Moment Of Reflection 18:53

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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 1:02:36

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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 29:30

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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 1:27:22

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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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July 1, 2024 | The Immunity Case 1:11:55

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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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July 1, 2024 | Confirmation Bias 1:18:35

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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 11:13

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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 27:11

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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 1:07:18

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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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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 11:59

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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…

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Moms For Missouri 2: The Activation Grows | The Heartland POD for June 19, 2024 46:16

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Learn more: https://www.momsformo.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 W…

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The Heartland POD for June 17, 2024 | Less Burgum, More Sharks? 1:30:59

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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-…

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Abortion opponents lose bigly at the Supreme Court, Missouri set to expand I-70, and more 28:00

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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 …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ep. 257 - Ryan Piers from Alt Press/New Noise Magazine and James Gonzalez from Sony Music | Bardown BreakFest III Orlando Showcase 1:46:04

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Ryan Piers from Alt Press/New Noise Magazine and James Gonzales from Sony Music join us to showcase all the amazing music you will hear at Bardown BreakFest III at Will's Pub on 6/22/24! Featuring music from Hungover, Outatime!, Overthinker, Like Father, Porch Coffin, Loner., Seneca Burns, and Sick Enough. Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, T…

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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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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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Ep. 256 - Ryan Brown from Moosecreek Park 1:10:12

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Ryan Brown from Moosecreek Park is back to chat about the New York Rangers making the ECF and how he feels about facing the Florida Panthers, shares some game day rituals, and fills us in on their new EP "copy, paste." which is out on Thumbs Up Records on June 14th ++ way more!!! Catch them playing Bardown BreakFest on 7/6 in Richmond, VA. Power ch…

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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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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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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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Tik Tok, The New York Times, and Utah Bathrooms | May 13, 2024 1:21:01

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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 …

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MO Gov Mike Parson says legislators should be held liable, Minnesota passes House File 1989 Taylor Swift bill, and more 24:07

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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://missouriinde…

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"I'm Kicking My A**!" | May 8, 2023 57:37

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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/art…

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Ep. 255 - Steven Parsons from Like Father 1:20:26

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Steven Parsons from Like Father joins us to chat about the Florida Panthers current playoff run, shares who he would like to face in the 2nd round, and chats about some of the new material to expect from Like Father possibly this year ++ way more!!! Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey, Tom, and Justin talk music, hockey, and anything else that …

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Signatures, Senators, and Signaling | May 6, 2024 58:21

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Join Adam, Rachel, and Sean with stories from Missouri's initiative petition updates, Nebraska's interesting new Senate candidate, Anti-Trust issues hot in the streets, Biden camp's possible pivots. SHOW NOTES BTW - Over 380,000 signatures submitted on the abortion rights IP… doubled up the requirement Quick Hit: Missouri AG might be stepping RIGHT…

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