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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When Heather isn't headlining theaters across the country as a top stand-up comedian or being the perfect wife and mother of three, she is diving into juicy pop culture. From all things Hollywood, celebrity romances, Bravo TV to her real-life drama, Heather tackles the juiciest and most controversial topics. She will not hold back on her opinion on anything or anyone. While talking to guests ranging anywhere from actors to comics to reality stars, Heather asks the juiciest questions you alwa ...
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They're the "Click and Clack" of Wisconsin politics. Scott Milfred, editorial page editor for the Wisconsin State Journal, and Phil Hands, the newspaper's political cartoonist, analyze the most important issues and debates from the Badger State with political independence and a sense of humor. Instead of tedious talking points from the left and the right, "Center Stage" broadcasts from the sensible center with audio clips from the Wisconsin Capitol, from State Journal editorial board meeting ...
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Join Cap Times politics reporters Jessie Opoien and Jack Kelly as they catch up with the movers and shakers of Wisconsin politics for thorough discussions about the people and policies making waves in America's Dairyland.
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DNC (Fist) Bump: Rachel and Adam react to the Democrats big week, plus JD Vance keeps being weird
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DNC (Fist) Bump: Rachel and Adam react to the Democrats big week, plus JD Vance keeps being weird@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 …
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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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J.Lo Files, Billionaire Yacht Conspiracy and Scott Peterson
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A billionaire’s yacht sank just two days after his business partner was also killed while riding his bike. J.Lo files for divorce from Ben. They had no prenup. Scott Peterson speaks on camera after 20 years behind bars for killing his pregnant wife. I go through the evidence that was not shared in his trial. Brandi Glanville released the video of A…
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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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Scott Peterson Retrial? Countess Luann’s New TV Show
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Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife 20 years ago. The judge just granted Scott’s request to test duct tape evidence for DNA. Could this lead to a retrial and acquittal? Two doctors and three others were charged in Matthew Perry’s death. Ariana Madix’s brother Jeremy was arrested for trying to fly with 76 lbs of weed. On RHOC…
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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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Margaret Josephs on The End of Real Housewives New Jersey
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I interviewed Margaret Josephs from Real Housewives of New Jersey. But First I update you on “It Ends With Us” drama and the fight over the Bronze medal. Brandon Lee, son of Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson lost his golf club membership! My golfing Juicy Scoop correspondent gave me the details. Plus, what to do when you fall in love with your ex's boy…
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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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Aussie Breakdancer, It Ends With Us Drama and Red Flag House Husbands
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I’m back from my Texas shows and I now understand the Austin hype! My favorite parts of the 2024 Paris Olympics were the Aussie female breakdancer? Snoop Dogg and Coca-Cola as defense against swimming in fecal matter. I explain the drama surrounding “It Ends With Us” movie premiere and why the director is not pleased with how it is being promoted. …
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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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Tim Walz vs. JD Vance in Wisconsin: Who won?
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Milfred and Hands assess the Middle America cred of both presidential candidates's salty surrogates. Both VP picks visited Eau Claire, talking guns, drugs, inflation, freedom and what's really weird. Our political podcasters play clips and comment each candidate's points and provocations. Wisconsin is giong to be seeing a lot more of these two, who…
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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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Million Dollar Listing's Josh Flagg and Faking Another Kidnapping
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Real Housewives of New Jersey Teresa‘s husband Louie has issued an apology. The Simple Life is back with Paris and Nicole. Is Ben not filing divorce on J-Lo to save her from humiliation? Did a woman fake her own kidnapping and almost die because of it? Then Million Dollar Listing LA’s Josh Flagg is back! We discuss Serena Williams’ disappointment o…
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Chris Franjola, Britney Spears’ Movie, RHONJ Finale
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Chris Franjola is here but first I had to unpack the Real Housewives of New Jersey finale. Dorinda has a new show. Ariana Madix has more lawsuits. Then Chris and I discuss who should play Britney Spears’ in the movie based on her autobiography. Is it wrong Simone Biles’ husband wore her gold medal? An actress claims she was fired from Fuller House …
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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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Ballerina Farms Living Her Life or Your Nightmare
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Hannah Neeleman is known as Ballerina Farms on Social media with 10 million followers. She is known as a “trad wife” who makes meals from scratch and homeschools her 8 children. I get into the recent controversy surrounding an interview she did and how different kinds of media have shaped generations of women. This is very juicy, trust me. I also g…
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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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Scammed in Italy, Olympics, RHONJ with Brandy and Julie
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Brandy Howard and Julie Goldman are back and so am I! I got scammed at the Colosseum. Is Europe America’s adult Disneyland? The Last Supper was depicted in Olympics opening ceremony. Is RHONJ cancelled? We get into the juiciest story lines behind why this cast may not continue. Then we discuss how Hollywood grifters have made their ways into our li…
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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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Kamala Harris woos Wisconsin. Will it work?
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Milfred and Hands play clips from and analyze Vice President Kamala Harris' speech last week in West Allis. They also assess her chances of winning Wisconsin in November, now that she's the Democrats' presumptive nominee. Harris is a far better campaigner than Joe Biden had been in recent months, bringing some needed energy to the ticket. Yet she f…
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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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Kim Goldman, the sister of Ron Goldman who was murdered with Nicole Brown Simpson answers all of Heather’s questions from what it was like to be in court for years during both trials, how she first heard the news, the day of the verdict and when OJ was sent away for 9 years. The aftermath with her family. Her confrontations with Marcia Clark, the l…
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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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Shut The F*ck Up and See How Your Life Improves!
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My friend and now author, Jorge Perez is here! Jorge shares his inspiration for his new book “The Shut The Fuck Up Method, Silence your way to the life of your dreams” which emphasizes that there are times to speak up and times to shut up. Jorge and I met 15 years ago and have some crazy stories we share involving The SoHo house and Hollywood. We d…
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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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Munchausen by Proxy in Hollywood with Andrea Dunlop
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Andrea Dunlop’s podcast “Nobody Should Believe Me” explores the criminology and psychopathology behind Munchausen by Proxy. She gives her background about why she started exploring Munchausen by Proxy - because of her sister having it. We discuss how in many cases of Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy, people start to do fraudulent fundraising. Let…
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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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Comedian Ms. Pat’s Rise in Hollywood and Hilarious Life Advice
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Ms. Pat has an extraordinary life story which she shares here on Juicy Scoop with heart and hilarity. She is a successful stand-up comedian, writer, producer, mother and everything in between. You will laugh hard while being inspired as you listen to this very special episode. • Go to https://TheOuai.com and use code JUICY for 15% off your entire p…
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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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