The Process

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The Process Ep. 1: Introduction & Resisting? Dec 30, 2024

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Adam Sommer explains the transition from "The Heartland POD" to "The Process" and then brings the first official episode: "Resisting?"Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.

Bye, Bye, Bye: The Finale of The Heartland POD Nov 18, 2024

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Adam, Rachel, and Sean bring their initial election reactions and talk about their next chapters in this final installment of The Heartland POD.

Host: Adam Sommer

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“Change The Conversation”

Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium

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Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.

BONUS POD: Crystal Quade For Missouri Governor Nov 01, 2024

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Adam is joined by Rep. Crystal Quade to talk about the home stretch in the 2024 cycle and her campaign to be the next Missouri Governor. Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.

November 1, 2024 | Dudes... Pay Attention Nov 01, 2024

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Adam talks about early voting and has a message specifically for the "dudes" to close out 2024 election season. Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.

October 14, 2024 | Misinformation, Disinformation, and Lies in 2024 Oct 14, 2024

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TALKIN’ POLITICS

First: WE HAD THIS THE WHOLE WAY

ABORTION > Inflation https://apnews.com/article/younger-women-abortion-survey-c8c504a7b9b5a92b4c101a57a3e3a4dc

HEARTLAND

Missouri - Mike Kehoe won’t acknowledge 2020 election results any longer
1. https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article293616364.html
2. Same basic lines as Vance -https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/us/politics/vance-trump-2020-election-results.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
This is made more interesting since the available polling shows Kehoe in enough of a lead that he could just do nothing and likely win the race https://www.270towin.com/2024-governor-polls/missouri
Gateway pundit takes down LIES
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/10/gateway-pundit-defamation-lawsuit-election-workers
Ashcroft at election security summit - I’m sure it’s definitely focused on fairness right?https://missouriindependent.com/2024/10/10/midwest-secretaries-of-state-host-election-security-and-integrity-summit-in-nebraska/
Meanwhile… Josh Hawley has embraced the lavish life of private jets he once used to campaign against McCaskill https://www.threads.net/@lucaskuncemo/post/DBB8UBDOy-D?xmt=AQGzAnm4nh7Oig3Yfg01939kHdDrBKEg_UCiaSpP_wdN9A

NATIONAL

National -Republicans lies about FEMA response
1. Obama not having it (clip) https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/11/politics/video/barack-obama-pittsburg-speech-donald-trump-misinformation-digvid?cid=ios_app
2. AID WORKERhttps://x.com/bradbeauregardj/status/1844462907704172699?s=46&t=mukZUfs5M_R3E9tAHIu-GA
Trump and MAGA claims about funding for relief being used for migrants is the epitome of nationalistic xenophobia - and was a total lie
1. https://www.npr.org/2024/10/07/nx-s1-5144159/fema-funding-migrants-disaster-relief-fund
Fox News pushing major lies:
1. https://x.com/decodingfoxnews/status/1844598082719072588?s=46&t=mukZUfs5M_R3E9tAHIu-GA
People REJECTING help from FEMA
1. https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/man-says-father-in-law-refusing-all-fema-help-because-of-trump-221374533846
2. The lies are causing at least some rift with GOPhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/10/10/hurricane-helene-republicans-trump/
Harris doing media, including town hall, seems like she had a very good week amid the chaos
1. Guardian op Ed: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/12/a-week-in-a-swing-state-taught-me-a-lot-about-the-maga-cult-and-gave-me-hope-for-kamala-harris-pennsylvania
From the great Dr. Tim Snyder, on why fascists are able to use lies to their vast (and FWIW historical) advantage: https://snyder.substack.com/p/from-the-storm-to-the-stormtroopers
Musk is helping Trump by censoring Twitter after buying Twitter to allegedly allow for free speech
1. https://www.thedailybeast.com/elon-musk-censors-jd-vance-leak-goes-full-tilt-for-donald-trump
And here is why I remain optimistic (clip)
1. https://x.com/atrupar/status/1844765778865782934?s=46&t=mukZUfs5M_R3E9tAHIu-GA

Host: Adam Sommer

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Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium

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September 4, 2024 | Antitrust, Google, and The Future of Journalism Sep 04, 2024

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Lee Hepner, Senior Legal Counsel
American Economic Liberties Project
"How the Google Antitrust Trials Could Save the Future of Journalism"
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/-ABBTNlf0CQ

Host: Adam Sommer

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“Change The Conversation”

Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium

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August 30, 2024 | The 2024 Electoral Map Flyover View Aug 30, 2024

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Adam and Sean start a breakdown of the electoral college and senate seats that are catching their eyes in 2024Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.

DNC (Fist) Bump: Rachel and Adam react to the Democrats big week, plus JD Vance keeps being weird Aug 26, 2024

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DNC (Fist) Bump: Rachel and Adam react to the Democrats big week, plus JD Vance keeps being weirdHost: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.

THAT'S MY DAD! - The Walz Family Feel Good Moment (and Sean and Adam predict...) Aug 22, 2024

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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.

Host: Adam Sommer

Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram.

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“Change The Conversation”

Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium

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