Governing the Heartland

Governing the Heartland

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Politics can be infuriating. The movers and shakers of Washington can sometimes feel unreachable from the plains of the Heartland. But our communities host governments and entire political spheres of their own, and they are the ones that affect our everyday lives. Join us as we uncover and understand these spheres, hosting interviews with politicians and citizens. If you're frustrated with the Missouri roads, this is the podcast for you. If you're not sure who your city council member is, give us a listen. And if you care about bettering our great city, we are the podcast for you.

Grace Freeman

Kansas City Metropolitan Area, USA


    • Jun 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    E14: Independence, MO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 18:01


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    E13: Special Guest Frank White

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 27:30


    Join royals baseball legend and current County Executive Frank White for a discussion of all things Jackson County.

    E12: Tearing Apart Kansas: Redistricting & Advocacy with Irene Caudillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 18:39


    Join Grace & Irene Caudillo for a discussion on advocacy in KCK, and a specific section on redistricting - what is has done in Kansas, who didn't get counted, and what it will do in coming months.

    E11: That Million Dollar Airport

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 24:00


    Join Councilwoman Teresa Loar for a discussion on campaigns, advocacy, and the infamous MCI airport.

    E10: Justice and the Cerner Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 22:05


    Kansas City has big problems. It's losing Cerner, one of it's biggest employers. But it also has big solutions - in the form of young people running for office. Listen in for a taste of both.

    E9: Tony Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 25:20


    Join us as we interview Councilman Tony Miller, and we cover everything from redistricting to the rural Kansas.

    E8: The Big Issues with Kansas City Manager Brian Platt

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 36:28


    This is the sort of episode you wait for as a host. A chance to interview one of the top leaders in our local government and hear an in depth description of what is going on behind the scenes. Tune in behind the scenes for a discussion on ending potholes, preventing violence, and making Kansas City one of the most innovative cities in the country.

    E7: Third Party Politics & Different Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 23:08


    E7: Third Party Politics & Different Ideas Featuring American Solidarity Party leader and community activist Matt Kutz, this episode dives into breaking out of our country's 2 party systems.

    E6: Next Level with Councilman Dan Tarwater

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 31:05


    Governing the Heartland is growing. It's learning. And this week we are proud to present our first hard hitting interview. Legislator Dan Tarwater answered some difficult questions. Like the ones you might have about that new $240 million Jackson County jail. Or the ones about the Second Amendment protections MO is so passionate about. Thanks for joining us as we grow - you're not going to want to miss this one.

    E5: Election Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 16:48


    Join us for this special mini episode that gives a rundown on local elections - and why they are so important.

    E4: The Parks are for the People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 24:31


    Join us for an episode that explores Kansas City's park system, featuring it's leader, Parks and Recreation Director Terry Rynard, and one of it's most creative caretakers, Brian Makar. Our favorite line from this episode - the episode title.

    E3: Seeing Double - 2 Sisters and their Journey into Activism & Local Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 21:32


    Join us as we talk with two sisters that grew up rooted in the community and have chosen to give back in their own ways. My favorite quotes from this episode? "If you don't like who is representing you, you have the power to replace them. With yourself or with someone else." & "Young people are powerful." Tune in for our 3rd episode, and don't forget to rate and subscribe.

    E2: Elections. Are. Everything.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 23:42


    Join us for a conversation with Mainstream Coalition Executive Director Michael Poppa & community member Steve Fitzgerald as we discuss a wide gambit of topics and needs of the Kansas City community. My biggest take away? Elections. Are. Everything.

    Episode 1: The State of the School Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 13:41


    Dive in to our first episode, feautring interview with school board member Mark Wasserstrom & local school teacher Shelby Enright.  Our favorite quote from this one? "They're jackasses doing a snow job." Don't forget to rate , comment & subscribe!

    Governing the Heartland - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 2:27


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