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The Heartland POD – Mid Map Media LLC

American politics from a Heartland perspective. Focusing on facts and fundamental fairness, but not afraid to embrace the funny where it exists. Dedicated to the quiet heroes of America’s Heartland who are making a difference every day.
Monday: The Heartland POD with host Adam Sommer’s opening statement & Talkin’ Politics with co-hosts Rachel Parker & Sean Diller. Wednesday: a rotation of High Country, a report from the Mountain West with Sean Diller, and The Delta with science teacher Nicholas Linke and spouse Kristina Linke, an ASL interpreter and mother, bringing their experience and midwest family life to the issues of the day. Friday: The Flyover View for news & views from the Heartland with host, Kevin Smith.
On most Tuesdays and Thursdays catch an interview show called “Let’s Have A Chat” with politicians, authors, musicians, and folks across the country.
Hosts: Adam Sommer, Sean Diller, Rachel Parker, Nicholas Linke, & Kevin Smith (All opinions shared are those of the speaker, and are not necessarily the adopted organizational views of Mid Map Media, LLC.)

Copyright: © 2022

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 59: "King Manchin" ft. Lucas Kunce (MO-D) Senate primary candidate for 2022 Apr 12, 2021

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Episode Time Guide

Opening Statement - 4min 30 sec
Chat with Lucas Kunce - 9min
Talkin' Politics - 55 min
Last Call - 1hr 38 min

Host: Adam Sommer

Guest: Lucas Kunce

Panel: Rachel Parker, Sean Diller, Zachary Schwartz

Production & Music by: Adam Sommer

The Flyover View: April 9, 2021 - News & Views From The Heartland Apr 09, 2021

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HEARTLAND HEADLINES

What's in the American Jobs Plan
Tishura Jones makes HISTORY, is elected Mayor in St. Louis
MO Conservation pear tree buy back program
Biden admin trying to end homelessness

LIGHTNING ROUND

GOP is afraid of more people voting
Arkansas' Governor is sort of woke?
MO GOP strike three on Medicaid funding
MLB moves All - Star game to Colorado

Show hosted by Kevin Smith & Sean Diller

Production & Music by Adam Sommer

Ep. 58: "Good Faith Negotiations" ft. A Chat with Tim Shepard (D-MO) 2022 Senate candidate Apr 05, 2021

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SHOW TIMES GUIDE

Opening Statement - 6min 20 sec
Let's Have A Chat - 11min 30 sec
Talkin' Politics - 43 min
Last Call - 1 hr 24 min

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Production Info

Host: Adam Sommer
Guest: Tim Shepard
Panel: Rachel Parker, Sean Diller, Zack Schwartz
Production & Music by Adam Sommer
Made possible by Heartland Strong, Inc.

TWITTER SHOUTOUTS FOR MMP FOLLOWS

@BethanyThoughts - an environmental chemist, so go follow Bethany to see much smarter things than on our feed, and perhaps worth checking out her store “Purity Apothecary” in STL, sounds like a place I would like to try for sure

@jmh1007 - Jane Hull, your dog is very very cute, thanks for the love

@OfficerBlack - “this should be funny, right,” my favorite user name, thanks for the love from the lou

@EricWoods - Notably a notary public, and a Clay County northland Dem

@CBritt_4 - Brittingham, my man, hope we can connect at RBBQ this year again

@CORNFEDTHREADS - in NW MO - getcha shirts!

@FLIPMO2BLUE - I see you, thanks for all the love from St Louis

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@jamesinSTL2 - james, thanks for the follow on both, love the blues and chiefs hats in the pick

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@cpuckett100 - Cory thanks for the love out of KC, we also love beer

@nursetif1 - A nurse and a fellow tiger, MIZ to you Tiffany

The Flyover View: April 2, 2021 - Heartland News & Views Apr 02, 2021

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HEARTLAND HEADLINES

MO medicaid expansion funding debacle
U.S. enters 4th COVID wave
AR passes extreme anti-trans bill
President Biden's Infrastructure Plan calls for $80 Billion in rail funding

LIGHTNING ROUND

Mitch gets his wish in KY State Legislature
COVID vaccine eligibility opening to all adults in many states
MO Minutemen bill is a really stupid idea
Colorado's toxic emitters revise leak numbers below new thresholds
Tax refunds on unemployment benefits automatically being sent to those eligible

BONUS POD SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!: Lindsey Simmons Announces Her New Role with Heartland Strong & The Mighty MO Project Mar 30, 2021

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Heartland Strong - Donate & Support

Mighty Missouri Project

Twitter Info

@heartlandSTRG

@LynzforCongress

@MightyMOProject

EP. 57: "Inequality Is An American Issue" w/ Marquis Govan Mar 29, 2021

Show notes

Episode Guide

Opening Statement on Integrity - 5min 30 sec
LHAC w/ Marquis Govan - 9min 20 sec
Talkin' Politics - 36 min
Last Call - 1hr 11 min

Episode Links

Marquis, age 11 speaking at City meeting

Missouri issues

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/missouri-bill-separate-approval-medicaid-expansion-costs

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/republicans-vote-down-funding-for-medicaid-expansion-in-missouri/article_7faaa5f8-8357-52aa-bc68-ed2b29a3301b.html

Five Thirty-Eight article on Virginia

270 to Win on Virginia Presidential outcomes

VA demographics

The Flyover View: March 26, 2021 - Heartland News & Views Mar 26, 2021

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Eric Greitens slides into Missouri GOP Senate Primary
Biden Boots Vaccine Goals
Missouri Legislature Fails Voters on Medicaid Expansion
Iowa GOP attacks public education, head on

Lightning Round

Kansas hates wind
Missouri is adding a big ass solar farm
Arkansas thinks medical care should be based on your religion
Illinois reparations program for housing
Missouri tries to take control from the locals, but bill fails
Missouri GOP thinks a minimum wage isn't supposed to be a living wage

Hosts: Kevin Smith & Sean Diller

Production & Music: Adam Sommer

Ep. 56: Filibuster Parfait & A Chat with MO House Min. Leader, Rep. Crystal Quade Mar 22, 2021

Show notes

Show Guide

Opening Statement - 3min 45 sec
Let's Have A Chat - 8 min 15 sec
Talkin' Politics - 46 min
Last Call - 1 hr 24 min

Links

Russia story article - Matt Taibbi

Orwell Essay - Tribalism/Nationalism

The Flyover View: March 19, 2021 - Heartland News & Views Mar 19, 2021

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Missouri CAFO Rules
Georgia mass terrorist murder
COVID-19 Update, including Missouri
American Rescue Plan - Funding for Native Americans
Lightning round!
1. Officer Hall beaten by others during protest
2. KY school choice bill
3. Kansas Trans Bashing Bill
4. Ozark Mayor sleeps with underage prostitute
5. Missouri sucks at public health

Ep. 55: Building Trust w/ United Rural Dems & Biden's Big Package Mar 15, 2021

Show notes

Show Time Guide

4min - Opening Statement
7min 45 sec - Let's Have A Chat with Joe Shepherd of United Rural Democrats
52 min - Talkin' Politics
1hr 26 min - Last Call

United Rural Dems website

Forbes Article on Relief Bill

WaPo Article on Relief Bill

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