The Process

Adam digs into the idea of "truth" and previews the style of argument we expect to see from the GOP at this week's RNC, then Adam and Sean dig deep into the Senate map for 2020 and even make some predictions on how the races are going to go, plus a real discussion about voter fraud as related to mail in voting.

Adam and Zack dive into the DNC nights 1,2, & 3 and what they liked, how effective it is, and breaking down the messaging that is coming through. Spoiler Alert: They both thought Michelle Obama was very good.

Adam says thanks for all the support and has a chat with the second Congressional candidate to join the POD: Kathy Ellis, candidate for congress in the MO-8th. The two get into the realities of rural representation and how hard it is to watch as the party that claims the mantle of rural representation continues to ignore the people of her district.

Adam Sommer and Zack Schwartz jump into another "Talking Politics" to dig into the Democratic Vice Presidential pick of Kamala Harris. Then, Adam is joined by a Sheriff's Deputy and old friend, Darren Doherty for "Let's Have A Chat" to discuss the "Defund The Police" movement and what that phrase means to him as a law enforcement officer.

Adam Sommer is joined by Chelsea Egli (KC area), Laura Trieschmann (STL area) and Sarah Hariston (Columbia) three educators and members of the growing coalition "Missourians For Educational Change" to have a chat about the issues surrounding the push to force teachers, students, and staff back into the classroom with the hope that it will get things back to normal. The chat gets into the opportunity in this time to recognize that "normal" is not only a clear and present danger to all, but that in this moment we have a chance to reevaluate how we do things and help rebuild a better, stronger, more robust education system.

Adam Sommer is joined by Dr. Robynn Kuhlmann for an in depth discussion on the possible lessons we can take from past elections for predicting 2020, while trying to pinpoint what one thing (spoiler, there isn't one!) that can predict 2020 and the impacts of false narratives of voter fraud.

1) Adam Sommer lays out the basics on MO Amendment 2, and calls out ugly attacks.

2) Zack Schwartz joins Adam for "Talking Politics" to discuss the President's suggestion that the election be postponed and then get into MO Amendment 2/Medicaid Expansion.

3) Joe Poor, from the River Rat Democrats, joins Adam for "Let's Have A Chat" where we dig into arguments in favor of a "YES ON 2" and the arguments against.

Adam is joined for "Let's Have A Chat" by high school educator, founder of local "Moms Demand Action", regular opinion author, and political activist Jessica Piper, M.A. to discuss speaking up and speaking out in a tumultuous time for political discourse. The episode kicks off with quick session of "Talking Politics" with regular co-host, Zack Schwartz (PHD candidate).

Adam talks with father, teacher, author, game designer, and scientist Nicholas Linke about the upcoming school year, the comments of Gov. Parson about kids in school, and the philosophical currents that seem so intent on making sure that science doesn't stand in the way of things "going back to normal."

Adam Sommer has a chat with Dennis Oglesby, the (likely) Democratic candidate for US Congress from the 3rd District in Missouri. Dennis talks about why he's running, his life growing up in the 3rd District, and both pick some of their favorite parts of the area.