22 Thursday Apr 2021
Posted in Josh Hawley, social media, US Senate
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adäm_sømmer @Adam_Sommer85
He says a lot of stuff… but “As a former prosecutor…” is one of the most offensive things I’ve heard @HawleyMO ever say.
10:03 PM · Apr 21, 2021
That would have left a mark if Josh Hawley (r) actually cared about anything other than the cult.
“The most dangerous place to stand in Washington D.C. is any place between Senator Josh Hawley and a live microphone” – Charles P. Pierce
19 Monday Apr 2021
Posted in Uncategorized
Ep. 60: “The Power of Perspective” with Jason Kander
APRIL 19TH, 2021 | 01:54:38 | E60
EPISODE SUMMARY
Heartland POD host Adam Sommer, a lawyer and adjunct prof. sits down with Jason Kander for a chat. Jason and Adam get into baseball, fatherhood, politics, the myth of the urban rural divide, and some of Jason’s favorite things. Then, Adam is joined by Sean Diller, digital media campaign expert and Rachel Parker, activist and blogger, for Talkin’ Politics about the CAFO victory in MO, Grietens early fundraising struggle, Sec. 230 explainer, and climate change. Then in Last Call the same group dives into the alleged failures of Biden to be “bipartisan” in his approach.
Jason Kander (D) [2016 file photo].
12 Monday Apr 2021
Posted in US Senate
Ep. 59: “King Manchin” ft. Lucas Kunce (MO-D) Senate primary candidate for 2022
APRIL 12TH, 2021 | 02:05:08 | E59
EPISODE SUMMARY
Host Adam Sommer (JD) provides an opening statement on equity creating equality, then has a chat with Lucas Kunce (MO-D) a candidate for the Missouri 2022 Senate race. Then Adam is joined by an expert panel for talkin’ politics to break down major stories from the week that was, which then turns into the last call, a deep dive on a particular issue.
05 Monday Apr 2021
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APRIL 5TH, 2021 | 01:41:33 | E58
EPISODE SUMMARY
Host Adam Sommer, a Missouri attorney, chats with a Democratic Senate primary candidate and then a panel of heartland political observers dive into the politics of the week that was with analysis, and a hopefully a few laughs.
29 Monday Mar 2021
Posted in Uncategorized
EPISODE SUMMARY
Adam Sommer brings an opening statement on Integrity, then has a chat with student activist, Marquis Govan, about his early start in politics, policing, the myth of the urban rural divide, and racial consciousness. Then Adam is joined by Rachel Parker, Sean Diller, and Zack Schwartz for talkin’ politics going over the MO GOP Senate primary, the failure of the MO Legislature to do the people’s work, and a last call diving into the the potential lessons in Virginia for the two parties writ large.
22 Monday Mar 2021
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EPISODE SUMMARY
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.
08 Monday Mar 2021
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Ep. 54: The Times They Need A-(Systemic) Changin’
MARCH 8TH, 2021 | 01:48:06 | E54
EPISODE SUMMARY
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!
EPISODE NOTES
Show Guide
Opening Statement: 6min
Let’s Have A Chat: 12min 30 sec
Talkin’ Politics: 55 min
Last Call: 1hr 25 min
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02 Tuesday Mar 2021
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Ep. 53: Half-Baked & Fully Legal – w/Bharani Kumar from Crossing Paths PAC
MARCH 1ST, 2021 | 01:49:54 | E53
EPISODE SUMMARY
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.
22 Monday Feb 2021
Posted in Uncategorized
Ep. 52: “They Don’t Want Us To Be Engaged” – w/ Lindsey Simmons
FEBRUARY 22ND, 2021 | 01:44:57 | E52
EPISODE SUMMARY
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.
Lindsey Simmons (D) [2020 file photo].
08 Monday Feb 2021
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Ep. 50: Brunch Cocktails, Impeachment, & Guns – with guest Dr. Jim Staab, Presidential expert
FEBRUARY 8TH, 2021 | 02:02:03 | E50
EPISODE SUMMARY
Adam Sommer is joined by his former professor at Univ. of Central MO, Dr. Jim Staab (J.D., Phd) as they have a chat on the impeachment trial of Fmr. President Donald J. Trump. Then Adam, Rachel, Sean, and Zack have a special brunch edition of talking politics getting into Space Force, Impeachment, Missouri gun laws, and Missouri covid relief, with a special Presidential Trivia game appearance!