The Process

Greitens slides into Missouri GOP Senate Primary, Biden promises big on vaccine, Missouri GOP fails voters, and Iowa GOP tries to implode public schools.

Adam Sommer starts the show with an opening statement about the Ship of Theseus and Trump Followers, then a chat with Rep. Crystal Quade about the challenges in leading a super-minority party in Missouri, then Rachel Parker, Sean Diller, and Zack Schwartz are back for talkin' politics about the filibuster and the Russian interference issues, then last call about tribalism.

Kevin Smith and Sean Diller provide a run down of weekly stories from or impacting the Heartland.

Host Adam Sommer is joined by Joe Shepherd, President of the United Rural Dems for a chat about how the organization has grown since their launch in December, 2020 and Joe's travels around the heartland having his own chats with folks in small, often forgotten, towns. Then Rachel Parker, Sean Diller, and Zack Schwartz are back to join Adam for another session of Talkin' Politics breaking down the COVID Relief package, and then a Last Call to talk about the wild west primary for the Missouri 2022 Senate seat.

Government and political news from America's Heartland. Kevin and Sean discuss President Biden's American Rescue Plan, state-level bills targeting transgender athletes, relief for Black farmers, an abortion ban in Arkansas, federal firearm background checks, voter suppression, and so much more.

Adam Sommer is joined by Crystal Cook Marshall, a current sustainable farmer and expert in economic sector development for a chat about the systemic failures of our food systems (and more) in America, then a Talkin' Politics on HR1 and voting rights followed by a Last Call about the American Rescue Plan. Also, don't miss Sean Diller, our board President on this week's episode of Democracy On The Move podcast!

Government and Politics News from the American Heartland. This week's episode features stories on President Biden's COVID Relief bill, HR-1 gerrymandering and corruption reform, climate change, a new pro-gun law in Arkansas, Ohio breweries celebrate women, and much more.

Adam Sommer gives an opening statement about not losing the important for the urgent, then "Let's Have A Chat" with Bharani Kumar from Crossing Paths PAC on drug and criminal justice policy, "Talkin' Politics" with Sean Diller, Rachel Parker, and Zack Schwartz on the drug war and voting rights, then "Last Call" on the potential for the Democrats to lose control of congress.

Adam Sommer is joined for a chat by Lindsey Simmons (fmr. Dem candidate for congress) to talk about the state of play in Missouri and issues of local control, tell some truth about Josh Hawley, and talk about the way to fill the void of Rush Limbaugh with positive voices. Then Rachel Parker, Sean Diller, and Zack Schwartz are back for Talkin' Politics to dig into the issues of local control and a Last Call to talk about the GOP's ongoing civil war.

Government and Political News from America's Heartland. Learn about President Biden's new Immigration bill, Trump's legal problems, COVID vaccine delays, affordable housing in Colorado, Debt-Free degrees at The Ohio State University, Rush Limbaugh is dead, Heartland state legislative action, and more.