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Check out my Substack Live conversation with Jess Piper, a mother and grandmother who lives on a small farm on the Missouri/Iowa border, about why it's so important that the Democratic Party start focusing on organizing voters in the rural areas of red states—not just before an election, but all year long: “It's just mind blowing because we can win. We don't have to flip a district. We don't have to flip a seat. We have to turn out enough voters to make a difference at the top of the ticket. Every voter is worth it. And that's what I want Democrats to understand. We're all worth it.”Jess, a former teacher who became active in politics after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, is the Executive Director for Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called “Dirt Road Democrat,” which can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure you're subscribed to Jess' Substack The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper, and listen in to my other Substack Live conversations by clicking here.My new book Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age, is available for preorder! Out in June 2025, Fired Up will give you the formula for finding your unique spark and show you how to use it to start fires in your life. By preordering, you can enroll for FREE in Firestarter University, a year-long online program that includes live monthly workshops, workbooks and resources, accountability check-ins, and a community to help you succeed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe

Dear Humans, Jesus and God are thrilled to welcome progressive champion and fellow Substack superstar Jess Piper to The God Pod! As someone who grew up evangelical, Jess was equally thrilled to FINALLY get to hear back from God and Jesus. Watch or listen to our interview now—this is one you don't want to miss!!! What We Cover: The state of the American healthcare system What Jess believes Democrats need to do to capture rural Americans The surprising history of the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter And lots more!   Questions for You: What do you think of Jess Piper's ‘Dirt Road Democrat' approach? Could it work nationwide? In the episode, Jess Piper shares her take on the state of healthcare in America. Do you agree with her perspective? What changes do you think are most needed? Which part of the interview resonated with you the most, and why? It's not just us who see the power in Jess's approach. Even AOC chimed in to amplify her message about grassroots rural organizing.

Patti Vasquez talks to Jessica Piper, executive director of Blue Missouri and host of the “Dirt Road Democrat" podcast. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home)

GUEST CO-HOST DAN SCHAEFER - Dan Schaefer (@danschaefer18) - Sarah Bingaman (Lee County Dems; @LeeCountyDems) - Jessica Piper (Executive director, Blue Missouri and host, “Dirt Road Democrat”; @piper4missouri)

KEN MEJIA-BEAL COHOSTING Liz Chaplin (Candidate for DuPage County recorder) Candice Adams (Candidate for Clerk for the Circuit Court of DuPage County) Dan Shafer (Columnist, The Recombobulation Area; @DanRShafer) Jessica Piper (Executive director, Blue Missouri and host, “Dirt Road Democrat”; @piper4missouri)

Quick Hit: 2000 Miles published sued and issues apology and to stop pushing movie of lieshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/media/salem-will-stop-distributing-2000-mules/index.htmlTrue or False: The Dirt Road Democrat PAC is the key to improving Democrat outcomes in rural americahttps://www.semafor.com/article/05/24/2024/dirt-road-democrats-look-to-pave-way-for-rural-gainsYou don't f***in' say: Joe Manchin is an Independent nowhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-joe-manchin-leaves-democratic-party-registers-independent-rcna154885Buy or Sell: Mike Johnson's preview having a positive impact for Republicans in 2024https://www.semafor.com/article/05/29/2024/speaker-mike-johnson-promises-a-republican-mega-bill-that-would-define-donald-trumps-second-termProject 2025: https://www.project2025.org/2024 Election EraTrump's conviction continues to push narrativeTrump floats pardon on Assange: https://au.news.yahoo.com/trump-considers-pardoning-assange-110002723.htmlTrump goes against a freedom caucus member: https://www.axios.com/2024/05/28/trump-backs-freedom-caucus-chiefs-primary-rivalMeanwhile: Biden campaign is first to be unionized: https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/politics/biden-campaign-unionization/index.htmlBiden calling for ceasefire and end to fighting in middle east: https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/politics/biden-middle-east-remarks/index.html @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Quick Hit: 2000 Miles published sued and issues apology and to stop pushing movie of lieshttps://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/media/salem-will-stop-distributing-2000-mules/index.htmlTrue or False: The Dirt Road Democrat PAC is the key to improving Democrat outcomes in rural americahttps://www.semafor.com/article/05/24/2024/dirt-road-democrats-look-to-pave-way-for-rural-gainsYou don't f***in' say: Joe Manchin is an Independent nowhttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-joe-manchin-leaves-democratic-party-registers-independent-rcna154885Buy or Sell: Mike Johnson's preview having a positive impact for Republicans in 2024https://www.semafor.com/article/05/29/2024/speaker-mike-johnson-promises-a-republican-mega-bill-that-would-define-donald-trumps-second-termProject 2025: https://www.project2025.org/2024 Election EraTrump's conviction continues to push narrativeTrump floats pardon on Assange: https://au.news.yahoo.com/trump-considers-pardoning-assange-110002723.htmlTrump goes against a freedom caucus member: https://www.axios.com/2024/05/28/trump-backs-freedom-caucus-chiefs-primary-rivalMeanwhile: Biden campaign is first to be unionized: https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/politics/biden-campaign-unionization/index.htmlBiden calling for ceasefire and end to fighting in middle east: https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/politics/biden-middle-east-remarks/index.html @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Threads)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Threads) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Michelle Emmons-McPharlin joins the podcast. Michelle is a write-in candidate for State Representative in Oregon's 12th District (Oakridge, Oregon). She is a self-proclaimed “Dirt Road Democrat” spreading the message that “Rural Voices Matter”.  Follow Michelle on Facebook facebook.com/oregondirtroaddemocrat #SaveTVButte #OakridgeStrong  Hosted by Patty Rose  Donate to the podcast  @ strpod.com/sponsors  or Venmo @ SPENTtheRENT Ending Track (Audio Only) “Stella” by Right Left Grand LIVE @ Lucky's  - RIP Isaac  Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro oregoncashflowpro.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/strpod/message

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! In this interview, I spoke with Jess Piper. Jess was an American Literature teacher for 16 years before deciding to take the plunge and run for office. She ran for the Missouri State House in a deeply red district. And while she didn't win, she continues her activism as Executive Director of Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called “Dirt Road Democrat.” I've been reading her essays at "The View from Rural Missouri" for a while now, but I was amazed by how much one of her recent pieces, about the "Fundie Baby Voice," really resonated with so many people. SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/atheist today to get 10% off your first month. SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!In this interview, I spoke with Jess Piper.Jess was an American Literature teacher for 16 years before deciding to take the plunge and run for office. She ran for the Missouri State House in a deeply red district. And while she didn't win, she continues her activism as Executive Director of Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called "Dirt Road Democrat."I've been reading her essays at "The View from Rural Missouri" for a while now, but I was amazed by how much one of her recent pieces, about the "Fundie Baby Voice," really resonated with so many people.SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/atheist today to get 10% off your first month. SPONSOR: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's guests: - Dion Dawson, Dion's Chicago Dream - Jess Piper, Host of Dirt Road Democrat

Jess Piper traveled to remote Idaho to meet with and speak for a county Democratic club and tells the story of a group of local Democrats who have found their voice and are standing up to the horrible hate that has been allowed to fester and even thrive in their community. Jess Piper is @piper4missouri @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation”

Jess PIper brings a review of this week in Missouri politics, with the rural progressive voice she is known for. Jess Piper is @piper4missouri @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation”

Joe Burns writing: https://jacobin.com/author/joe-burns Jess Piper is @piper4missouri@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threadshttps://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”

TALKIN' POLITICSQuick Hit: Memphis area bank hit for discriminatory red lining practices… in 2023 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/patriot-bank-pay-1-9m-211421738.htmlTrue or False The new tax bill including the child tax credit will be signed into law by January 29th? Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/child-tax-credit-changes-2024-1862241Semafor: https://www.semafor.com/article/01/16/2024/top-lawmakers-release-bipartisan-tax-deal-expandingYea…Yeah!Missouri group's abortion petition effort raised $1 Million in first day of existence https://missouriindependent.com/2024/01/19/missouri-abortion-ballot-viabilty-effort-fundraises-1-million/Missourians for Constitutional Freedomhttps://moconstitutionalfreedom.org/Amendment text: https://moconstitutionalfreedom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Missourians-for-Constitutional-Freedom-Amendment.pdfThe Heartland Collective Summary: https://theheartlandcollective.com/National Coverage: https://thehill.com/homenews/4415080-abortion-rights-advocates-single-ballot-measure-collect-signatures-missouri/ SEAN with your experience in the field, what are the best ways to help an effort like this? You Don't F***ing SayMissouri GOP On The Struggle Bushttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/01/18/tempers-flare-in-missouri-senate-during-gop-fight-over-initiative-petition-changes/Conservative Caucus, or freedom caucus, whatever they want to be called, they are pushing the IP reform HARD and especially in the face of organization on the abortion petitionhttps://themissouritimes.com/press-release-missouri-freedom-caucus-calls-for-republican-leaders-to-follow-through-on-ip-reform/Meanwhile - they have not lost their zeal for filing anti-trans legislationhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/19/missouri-anti-trans-legislation-this-year?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other2024 Election Coverage EraDeEnd for DeSantis? Candidate appearances on Sunday shows cancelled this weekend Iowa has come and gone, Trump took majority, and New Hampshire is starting to feel like the chance for a narrative shifthttps://www.axios.com/2024/01/19/haleys-cautious-new-hampshire-primary-trumpHaley sharpens attack https://x.com/nikkihaley/status/1748348447634100366?s=46&t=mukZUfs5M_R3E9tAHIu-GA Real Clear politics has Haley at 33% and Trump at 49%https://www.realclearpolitics.com/One tracking poll has Trump up over 50%https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/trump-slightly-increases-lead-over-haley-in-nh-according-to-latest-polling/3251887/Third Party Law Suit https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/18/third-party-file-complaint-no-labels-2024-election?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherTrump's defense on 14th amend case is a threat of violence https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/18/politics/14th-amendment-supreme-court-trump-colorado/index.html Trump totally not looking like a mob boss as retribution is threatened for anyone who dare oppose him in the GOP: https://www.axios.com/2024/01/18/trump-campaign-revenge-desantis-iowa-bob-goodTrump's Georgia Hail Mary: https://www.npr.org/2024/01/18/1225402050/georgia-trump-case-fani-willis-hearing-allegationsLawmaker threats - the chaos, does it just turn folks off?https://www.alternet.org/direct-threats-against-lawmakers-surge/Trump losing his GOP favorable stranglehold: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/favorability/donald-trump/Fox and friends calling out a Trump liehttps://www.meidastouch.com/news/fox-friends-says-trump-lied-about-nh-voting-lawsThis is what putative damages will do to you BIDENMeanwhile Biden will be a write in in New Hampshirehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/01/18/biden-new-hampshire-democratic-primary-ballot/72241066007/Primary schedule: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-primary-elections/calendarBy the end of the day on Feb 3rd Biden will have a substantial lead in delegates after South Carolina and Nevada, with Michigan closing out February Those three combined offer 208 delegates so the math will kick in and suddenly Biden will have a commanding lead prior to Super Tuesday Plus a possible immigration bill, and now he's on the offensive on the issue toohttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-says-senate-may-come-border-deal-early-week-rcna134832Biden trying to go full Bartlet with 2 state solution https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/us/politics/biden-calls-netanyahu-as-their-views-on-the-conduct-of-the-gaza-war-diverge.html That's when the MONEY really begins to matterNY  Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/15/us/politics/biden-fundraising-democrats.htmlBiden has BY FAR the most cash on handHaley's $ is not that far off from TrumpLast Call - NO LABELSNo labels gets sued https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/18/third-party-file-complaint-no-labels-2024-electionPhillips courting no labels https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/20/us/politics/dean-phillips-no-labels-biden.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

TALKIN' POLITICSQuick Hit: Memphis area bank hit for discriminatory red lining practices… in 2023 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/patriot-bank-pay-1-9m-211421738.htmlTrue or False The new tax bill including the child tax credit will be signed into law by January 29th? Newsweek: https://www.newsweek.com/child-tax-credit-changes-2024-1862241Semafor: https://www.semafor.com/article/01/16/2024/top-lawmakers-release-bipartisan-tax-deal-expandingYea…Yeah!Missouri group's abortion petition effort raised $1 Million in first day of existence https://missouriindependent.com/2024/01/19/missouri-abortion-ballot-viabilty-effort-fundraises-1-million/Missourians for Constitutional Freedomhttps://moconstitutionalfreedom.org/Amendment text: https://moconstitutionalfreedom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Missourians-for-Constitutional-Freedom-Amendment.pdfThe Heartland Collective Summary: https://theheartlandcollective.com/National Coverage: https://thehill.com/homenews/4415080-abortion-rights-advocates-single-ballot-measure-collect-signatures-missouri/ SEAN with your experience in the field, what are the best ways to help an effort like this? You Don't F***ing SayMissouri GOP On The Struggle Bushttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/01/18/tempers-flare-in-missouri-senate-during-gop-fight-over-initiative-petition-changes/Conservative Caucus, or freedom caucus, whatever they want to be called, they are pushing the IP reform HARD and especially in the face of organization on the abortion petitionhttps://themissouritimes.com/press-release-missouri-freedom-caucus-calls-for-republican-leaders-to-follow-through-on-ip-reform/Meanwhile - they have not lost their zeal for filing anti-trans legislationhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/19/missouri-anti-trans-legislation-this-year?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other2024 Election Coverage EraDeEnd for DeSantis? Candidate appearances on Sunday shows cancelled this weekend Iowa has come and gone, Trump took majority, and New Hampshire is starting to feel like the chance for a narrative shifthttps://www.axios.com/2024/01/19/haleys-cautious-new-hampshire-primary-trumpHaley sharpens attack https://x.com/nikkihaley/status/1748348447634100366?s=46&t=mukZUfs5M_R3E9tAHIu-GA Real Clear politics has Haley at 33% and Trump at 49%https://www.realclearpolitics.com/One tracking poll has Trump up over 50%https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/trump-slightly-increases-lead-over-haley-in-nh-according-to-latest-polling/3251887/Third Party Law Suit https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/18/third-party-file-complaint-no-labels-2024-election?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherTrump's defense on 14th amend case is a threat of violence https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/18/politics/14th-amendment-supreme-court-trump-colorado/index.html Trump totally not looking like a mob boss as retribution is threatened for anyone who dare oppose him in the GOP: https://www.axios.com/2024/01/18/trump-campaign-revenge-desantis-iowa-bob-goodTrump's Georgia Hail Mary: https://www.npr.org/2024/01/18/1225402050/georgia-trump-case-fani-willis-hearing-allegationsLawmaker threats - the chaos, does it just turn folks off?https://www.alternet.org/direct-threats-against-lawmakers-surge/Trump losing his GOP favorable stranglehold: https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/favorability/donald-trump/Fox and friends calling out a Trump liehttps://www.meidastouch.com/news/fox-friends-says-trump-lied-about-nh-voting-lawsThis is what putative damages will do to you BIDENMeanwhile Biden will be a write in in New Hampshirehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/01/18/biden-new-hampshire-democratic-primary-ballot/72241066007/Primary schedule: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-primary-elections/calendarBy the end of the day on Feb 3rd Biden will have a substantial lead in delegates after South Carolina and Nevada, with Michigan closing out February Those three combined offer 208 delegates so the math will kick in and suddenly Biden will have a commanding lead prior to Super Tuesday Plus a possible immigration bill, and now he's on the offensive on the issue toohttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-says-senate-may-come-border-deal-early-week-rcna134832Biden trying to go full Bartlet with 2 state solution https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/us/politics/biden-calls-netanyahu-as-their-views-on-the-conduct-of-the-gaza-war-diverge.html That's when the MONEY really begins to matterNY  Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/15/us/politics/biden-fundraising-democrats.htmlBiden has BY FAR the most cash on handHaley's $ is not that far off from TrumpLast Call - NO LABELSNo labels gets sued https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/18/third-party-file-complaint-no-labels-2024-electionPhillips courting no labels https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/20/us/politics/dean-phillips-no-labels-biden.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

A business owner and entrepreneur, Jesse built Mullen Newspaper Company from two newspapers in Granite and Powell counties to 21 newspapers in six states – nine in Montana alone – over the last six years. Jesse and his wife Sasha also own Browsing Bison Bookstores. Twitter: @jmullen2 Website: https://jessejamesmullen.com/Jess Piper is @piper4missouri @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threads https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK! “Change The Conversation”

Friday Flyover of politics and elections news from America's heartland | TX GOP Rep Chip Roy says he'd boot MAGA Mike over funding bill | Missouri Sec of State on track to waste more money and lose more court cases | Lauren Boebert switches districts, CO GOP Rep Doug Lamborn announces retirementSOURCES: The Heartland Collective, Axios, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri Independent, Fox17 WZTV Nashville, Iowa Capitol DispatchIs Speaker Mike Johnson Already on the way out? https://www.axios.com/2024/01/11/mike-johnson-house-speaker-motion-vacateFrom ArticleDriving the news: A dozen right-wing House Republicans blocked a package of their party's bills and ground the House floor to a sudden halt on Wednesday in protest of Johnson's spending deal with Senate Democrats.It's a repeat of of what hardliners did under former Speaker McCarthy over his bipartisan debt ceiling deal – which ultimately foreshadowed his removal months later through a motion to vacate.The move came as Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) has been flirting with the idea of trying to remove Johnson, saying in a radio interview on Tuesday: "If they totally botch [the appropriations bills] ... I don't know why we would keep him as speaker."One Republican leadership ally described the revolt as a "shot across the bow."Missouri AG and recent melted blob of flesh on CNN, Jay Ashcroft, gets smacked down in courthttps://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/judge-rejects-jay-ashcroft-s-bid-to-dismiss-high-profile-lawsuit-against-his-office/article_01f1fdc6-af1c-11ee-8076-27fdb2bf7fa8.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-shareComplaint https://business.cch.com/srd/20231023_SIFMA-v-Ashcroft_amended-complaint.pdfFrom the articleA federal judge rejected an effort by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft to dismiss a lawsuit against his office over new, politically charged rules aimed at limiting the impact of environmental, social and governance factors in investment decisions.In a ruling Friday, U.S. District Judge Steven Bough ruled unanimously in favor of a trade group that is suing the Republican gubernatorial candidate and his office on the grounds that the rule imposed by Ashcroft fails to acknowledge that federal law already requires financial advisers to act in the best interest of their clients when providing personalized investment advice.“The court finds that Plaintiff adequately alleges that the rules violate the First Amendment,” Bough wrote. “The court finds that Plaintiff adequately alleges that the rules are unconstitutionally vague.”And Bough said the trade organization can continue its pursuit of the case because it has the legal standing to represent financial advisers who object to Ashcroft's rule.Ashcroft issued the rules — the first in the nation — after a similar “anti-woke” investing proposal died in the Legislature last year.Ashcroft, who is facing Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Sen. Bill Eigel in the August 2024 GOP primary, has used the lawsuit to raise money for his gubernatorial campaign, where culture war issues have played a prominent role.And, he is using taxpayer funds to pay a campaign donor to represent his office in the lawsuit.Instead of using the Missouri attorney general's office to fight the challenge to the rules, Ashcroft hired the politically connected Kansas City law firm of Graves Garrett to represent his office.Law firm partner Todd Graves, a former head of the Missouri Republican Party, was named to the University of Missouri board of trustees in 2021 and Greim was mentioned as a possible pick for attorney general when Eric Schmitt vacated the post to become U.S. senator in 2021.Greim also represented the Office of the Governor in 2018 when former Gov. Eric Greitens was under investigation for possible impeachment.Tennessee Dems Pushing Back on Abortion Bans With New Reproductive Rights BillsThe bill is sponsored by new Tenn. Dem. State rep, Aftyn Behn, who can be heard at length on this week's episode of the Dirt Road Democrat with Jess Piperhttps://fox17.com/news/local/2024-nashville-tennessee-rep-introduces-new-abortion-reproductive-rights-bill-politics-general-assembly-government-davidson-county-middle-tnFrom ArticleA new abortion bill aims to amend Tennessee's current law which bans the procedure in early stages of pregnancy.House Bill 1626 enacts the "Fundamental Right to Reproductive Health Care Act," meaning the state cannot interfere with abortion services because it falls under an individual's "fundamental right."The bill states every person has a right to make decisions about their reproductive health care, including "the fundamental right to use or refuse contraceptive procedures or contraceptive supplies as defined in 68-34-102." It adds a pregnant person has a right to continue a pregnancy or to terminate it. Michigan GOP Collapsing? https://theheartlandcollective.com/2024/01/09/michigan-gop-is-collapsing-in-on-itself/From article:Jason Roe, a former executive director of the Michigan Republican party, said an effective new leader could help the party “right the ship” before the November 2024 elections, but that a drawn-out fight in court could hinder that progress.To date, the chaos engulfing the party has prevented it from fulfilling its traditional role of organizing and fundraising for Republican candidates, former party officials have said.“I think the chaos is far from over,” Roe said. “If this turns out to be a binding vote, I don't think she [Karamo] or her supporters will go quietly and there will probably continue to be skirmishes throughout the election cycle.” Boebert Says Bye Bye - Tucks Tail And Seeks Easier Path Back To DCIn a move stunning no one, CO GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, best known for her lewd and lascivious behavior, plus that time she cranked her dates honker in public, is running from the fight in her seemingly doomed reelection bid in the Colorado 3rd against Adam FrischArticle on THChttps://theheartlandcollective.com/2023/12/29/lauren-boebert-says-bye-bye-to-her-current-swing-district-and-hello-to-colorados-4th/Frisch was close to winning in 2022 and most assumed he would take the 2024 race against the highly damaged BoebertThe seat in the 3rd was home to Ken Buck who's own failed speaker bid was his last hurrah as he calls it quits. Missouri water way gets needed recognition, but for horrible reasonshttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/01/08/coldwater-creek-to-finally-have-warning-signs-after-decades-of-nuclear-contamination/Nuclear waste stored outside St. Louis was found to pose a risk to nearby Coldwater Creek as early as 1949. The contaminated creek will finally have warning signs almost 75 years later.From articleThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in a statement Monday that it was working with the Environmental Protection Agency to add signs along the creek to help it monitor areas “that may pose a risk if disturbed.”Coldwater Creek has been contaminated for decades with radioactive waste left over from the World War II-era effort to build an atomic bomb. But though the creek winds through some of St. Louis' busiest suburbs and past public parks and schools, the federal government had resisted calls to post signs warning visitors of the contamination.“This is decades of potential exposure that could have been prevented that they drug their feet on,” said Dawn Chapman, co-founder of Just Moms STL, an organization formed to advocate for communities affected by St. Louis-area radioactive waste.Despite the delays, Chapman said she's thankful that the signs are finally going to be installed. The St. Louis area has long struggled with a radioactive waste problem. Uranium for the Manhattan Project, the name given to the effort to develop the first atomic bomb, was refined in downtown St. Louis.After World War II, radioactive waste left over from those efforts was trucked to the St. Louis airport and dumped — some on the open ground and some in barrels — next to Coldwater Creek. As early as 1949, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, the company that refined uranium for the federal government, was aware the waste could escape the barrels it was stored in and contaminate the nearby creekThe Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry concluded in 2019 that children and adults who played in or near Coldwater Creek or lived in its floodplain between the 1960s and 1990s may have been exposed to radioactive materials that raise the risk of certain cancers. The agency — part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — recommended signs be placed along the creek to warn residents of the potential exposure risk.The Army Corps said there was nothing specific that caused the agency to change its mind on installing the signs. The decision was “driven by our commitment to continuous improvement,” George Stringham, a spokesman for the Army Corps, said in an email. Stringham said the Army Corps would “continue to prioritize the health and safety of the community.”Iowa - Gov. proposed budget is a major cut for higher edhttps://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/01/10/gov-kim-reynolds-budget-for-state-universities-falls-30m-short-of-regents-request/From article: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has proposed allocating about $30 million less than what the Iowa Board of Regents requested for itself and the universities next year, though each of the universities would receive some increase in state funding.Reynolds' budget proposal, released Monday, included recommendations for administering money from the state's general fund and other sources to the regents, the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University. The regents requested just over $609 million from the state's general fund and about $40 million from other state sources. Reynolds recommended allocating almost $619 million.Colorado - Congresswoman Diana DeGette introduces discharge petition to ban high-capacity magazines:https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/degette-house-vote-high-capacity-magazine-ban/From article:U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette used a mechanism in the House of Representatives that would force a vote on a bill without leadership's approval to bring forward a vote on a gun safety bill. DeGette, who represents Denver in Congress, alongside House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson, a California Democrat, filed a discharge petition to force a vote on the Keep Americans Safe Act. The bill would ban large capacity magazines - those that can hold 30-100 rounds - with a few exceptions and will likely struggle to get through the Republican-controlled House.DeGette said high-capacity magazines were used in all of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in the country. She said the only purpose of these magazines is to kill a lot of people in a short amount of time. “These events continue to re-traumatize our community and our nation, because no community has been untouched by this deadly epidemic,” DeGette said. “In mass shootings with four or more people killed between 2015 and 2022, high-capacity magazines led to more than twice as many people being killed and nearly 10 times as many people being wounded per incident on average.”The petition requires 218 signatures to force a vote on the floor, and with 213 Democrats in the House, at least five Republicans would need to sign. DeGette said she thinks some Republicans in the House represent districts impacted by mass shootings and may be under pressure from their constituents to ban high-capacity magazines. U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a Centennial Democrat, joined DeGette and members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol after DeGette filed the petition and applauded Colorado leadership for its gun safety measures, particularly banning high-capacity magazines. “In Colorado, we are fortunate to have a state legislature focused on gun reform when Congress fails to make significant change due to Republican stonewalling over and over again,” Crow said. Crow highlighted several high-profile mass shootings in Colorado where the perpetrator used high capacity magazines: the 1999 Columbine High School shooting in Littleton, the 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting, the 2021 Boulder King Soopers shooting, and the 2022 Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs. Closing Note: Doing anything this weekend?  @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Friday Flyover of politics and elections news from America's heartland | TX GOP Rep Chip Roy says he'd boot MAGA Mike over funding bill | Missouri Sec of State on track to waste more money and lose more court cases | Lauren Boebert switches districts, CO GOP Rep Doug Lamborn announces retirementSOURCES: The Heartland Collective, Axios, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri Independent, Fox17 WZTV Nashville, Iowa Capitol DispatchIs Speaker Mike Johnson Already on the way out? https://www.axios.com/2024/01/11/mike-johnson-house-speaker-motion-vacateFrom ArticleDriving the news: A dozen right-wing House Republicans blocked a package of their party's bills and ground the House floor to a sudden halt on Wednesday in protest of Johnson's spending deal with Senate Democrats.It's a repeat of of what hardliners did under former Speaker McCarthy over his bipartisan debt ceiling deal – which ultimately foreshadowed his removal months later through a motion to vacate.The move came as Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) has been flirting with the idea of trying to remove Johnson, saying in a radio interview on Tuesday: "If they totally botch [the appropriations bills] ... I don't know why we would keep him as speaker."One Republican leadership ally described the revolt as a "shot across the bow."Missouri AG and recent melted blob of flesh on CNN, Jay Ashcroft, gets smacked down in courthttps://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/judge-rejects-jay-ashcroft-s-bid-to-dismiss-high-profile-lawsuit-against-his-office/article_01f1fdc6-af1c-11ee-8076-27fdb2bf7fa8.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-shareComplaint https://business.cch.com/srd/20231023_SIFMA-v-Ashcroft_amended-complaint.pdfFrom the articleA federal judge rejected an effort by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft to dismiss a lawsuit against his office over new, politically charged rules aimed at limiting the impact of environmental, social and governance factors in investment decisions.In a ruling Friday, U.S. District Judge Steven Bough ruled unanimously in favor of a trade group that is suing the Republican gubernatorial candidate and his office on the grounds that the rule imposed by Ashcroft fails to acknowledge that federal law already requires financial advisers to act in the best interest of their clients when providing personalized investment advice.“The court finds that Plaintiff adequately alleges that the rules violate the First Amendment,” Bough wrote. “The court finds that Plaintiff adequately alleges that the rules are unconstitutionally vague.”And Bough said the trade organization can continue its pursuit of the case because it has the legal standing to represent financial advisers who object to Ashcroft's rule.Ashcroft issued the rules — the first in the nation — after a similar “anti-woke” investing proposal died in the Legislature last year.Ashcroft, who is facing Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Sen. Bill Eigel in the August 2024 GOP primary, has used the lawsuit to raise money for his gubernatorial campaign, where culture war issues have played a prominent role.And, he is using taxpayer funds to pay a campaign donor to represent his office in the lawsuit.Instead of using the Missouri attorney general's office to fight the challenge to the rules, Ashcroft hired the politically connected Kansas City law firm of Graves Garrett to represent his office.Law firm partner Todd Graves, a former head of the Missouri Republican Party, was named to the University of Missouri board of trustees in 2021 and Greim was mentioned as a possible pick for attorney general when Eric Schmitt vacated the post to become U.S. senator in 2021.Greim also represented the Office of the Governor in 2018 when former Gov. Eric Greitens was under investigation for possible impeachment.Tennessee Dems Pushing Back on Abortion Bans With New Reproductive Rights BillsThe bill is sponsored by new Tenn. Dem. State rep, Aftyn Behn, who can be heard at length on this week's episode of the Dirt Road Democrat with Jess Piperhttps://fox17.com/news/local/2024-nashville-tennessee-rep-introduces-new-abortion-reproductive-rights-bill-politics-general-assembly-government-davidson-county-middle-tnFrom ArticleA new abortion bill aims to amend Tennessee's current law which bans the procedure in early stages of pregnancy.House Bill 1626 enacts the "Fundamental Right to Reproductive Health Care Act," meaning the state cannot interfere with abortion services because it falls under an individual's "fundamental right."The bill states every person has a right to make decisions about their reproductive health care, including "the fundamental right to use or refuse contraceptive procedures or contraceptive supplies as defined in 68-34-102." It adds a pregnant person has a right to continue a pregnancy or to terminate it. Michigan GOP Collapsing? https://theheartlandcollective.com/2024/01/09/michigan-gop-is-collapsing-in-on-itself/From article:Jason Roe, a former executive director of the Michigan Republican party, said an effective new leader could help the party “right the ship” before the November 2024 elections, but that a drawn-out fight in court could hinder that progress.To date, the chaos engulfing the party has prevented it from fulfilling its traditional role of organizing and fundraising for Republican candidates, former party officials have said.“I think the chaos is far from over,” Roe said. “If this turns out to be a binding vote, I don't think she [Karamo] or her supporters will go quietly and there will probably continue to be skirmishes throughout the election cycle.” Boebert Says Bye Bye - Tucks Tail And Seeks Easier Path Back To DCIn a move stunning no one, CO GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, best known for her lewd and lascivious behavior, plus that time she cranked her dates honker in public, is running from the fight in her seemingly doomed reelection bid in the Colorado 3rd against Adam FrischArticle on THChttps://theheartlandcollective.com/2023/12/29/lauren-boebert-says-bye-bye-to-her-current-swing-district-and-hello-to-colorados-4th/Frisch was close to winning in 2022 and most assumed he would take the 2024 race against the highly damaged BoebertThe seat in the 3rd was home to Ken Buck who's own failed speaker bid was his last hurrah as he calls it quits. Missouri water way gets needed recognition, but for horrible reasonshttps://missouriindependent.com/2024/01/08/coldwater-creek-to-finally-have-warning-signs-after-decades-of-nuclear-contamination/Nuclear waste stored outside St. Louis was found to pose a risk to nearby Coldwater Creek as early as 1949. The contaminated creek will finally have warning signs almost 75 years later.From articleThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in a statement Monday that it was working with the Environmental Protection Agency to add signs along the creek to help it monitor areas “that may pose a risk if disturbed.”Coldwater Creek has been contaminated for decades with radioactive waste left over from the World War II-era effort to build an atomic bomb. But though the creek winds through some of St. Louis' busiest suburbs and past public parks and schools, the federal government had resisted calls to post signs warning visitors of the contamination.“This is decades of potential exposure that could have been prevented that they drug their feet on,” said Dawn Chapman, co-founder of Just Moms STL, an organization formed to advocate for communities affected by St. Louis-area radioactive waste.Despite the delays, Chapman said she's thankful that the signs are finally going to be installed. The St. Louis area has long struggled with a radioactive waste problem. Uranium for the Manhattan Project, the name given to the effort to develop the first atomic bomb, was refined in downtown St. Louis.After World War II, radioactive waste left over from those efforts was trucked to the St. Louis airport and dumped — some on the open ground and some in barrels — next to Coldwater Creek. As early as 1949, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, the company that refined uranium for the federal government, was aware the waste could escape the barrels it was stored in and contaminate the nearby creekThe Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry concluded in 2019 that children and adults who played in or near Coldwater Creek or lived in its floodplain between the 1960s and 1990s may have been exposed to radioactive materials that raise the risk of certain cancers. The agency — part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — recommended signs be placed along the creek to warn residents of the potential exposure risk.The Army Corps said there was nothing specific that caused the agency to change its mind on installing the signs. The decision was “driven by our commitment to continuous improvement,” George Stringham, a spokesman for the Army Corps, said in an email. Stringham said the Army Corps would “continue to prioritize the health and safety of the community.”Iowa - Gov. proposed budget is a major cut for higher edhttps://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2024/01/10/gov-kim-reynolds-budget-for-state-universities-falls-30m-short-of-regents-request/From article: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has proposed allocating about $30 million less than what the Iowa Board of Regents requested for itself and the universities next year, though each of the universities would receive some increase in state funding.Reynolds' budget proposal, released Monday, included recommendations for administering money from the state's general fund and other sources to the regents, the University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University. The regents requested just over $609 million from the state's general fund and about $40 million from other state sources. Reynolds recommended allocating almost $619 million.Colorado - Congresswoman Diana DeGette introduces discharge petition to ban high-capacity magazines:https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/degette-house-vote-high-capacity-magazine-ban/From article:U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette used a mechanism in the House of Representatives that would force a vote on a bill without leadership's approval to bring forward a vote on a gun safety bill. DeGette, who represents Denver in Congress, alongside House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson, a California Democrat, filed a discharge petition to force a vote on the Keep Americans Safe Act. The bill would ban large capacity magazines - those that can hold 30-100 rounds - with a few exceptions and will likely struggle to get through the Republican-controlled House.DeGette said high-capacity magazines were used in all of the 10 deadliest mass shootings in the country. She said the only purpose of these magazines is to kill a lot of people in a short amount of time. “These events continue to re-traumatize our community and our nation, because no community has been untouched by this deadly epidemic,” DeGette said. “In mass shootings with four or more people killed between 2015 and 2022, high-capacity magazines led to more than twice as many people being killed and nearly 10 times as many people being wounded per incident on average.”The petition requires 218 signatures to force a vote on the floor, and with 213 Democrats in the House, at least five Republicans would need to sign. DeGette said she thinks some Republicans in the House represent districts impacted by mass shootings and may be under pressure from their constituents to ban high-capacity magazines. U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, a Centennial Democrat, joined DeGette and members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol after DeGette filed the petition and applauded Colorado leadership for its gun safety measures, particularly banning high-capacity magazines. “In Colorado, we are fortunate to have a state legislature focused on gun reform when Congress fails to make significant change due to Republican stonewalling over and over again,” Crow said. Crow highlighted several high-profile mass shootings in Colorado where the perpetrator used high capacity magazines: the 1999 Columbine High School shooting in Littleton, the 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting, the 2021 Boulder King Soopers shooting, and the 2022 Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs. Closing Note: Doing anything this weekend?  @TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp (Post) Sean Diller (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/

Bio: Representative Aftyn Behn is the newest member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, serving House District 51, where she is the first female representative in over 50 years. She is the youngest serving woman in the Tennessee House and the only woman representing Nashville. She's currently the Campaign Director for RuralOrganizing.org, overseeing the organization's electoral strategy and execution and shaping the political and policy landscape impacting small towns and rural communities. Previously, she worked at the Indivisible Project as the Distributed Organizing Manager, building out national programs, including Indivisible's national rural program, one of the largest in the country. She also supported Indivisible's distributed network in long-term power building as the former senior regional organizer for Kentucky and Tennessee. Before Indivisible, she organized with the Tennessee Justice Center in 2017 during the national Medicaid and Affordable Care Act congressional fights. In 2016, she consulted with Switzerland's United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), developing community-based protection policies for special-interest refugee groups. Aftyn is from East Tennessee and received her MSW from the University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work, specializing in public policy. Twitter:@aftynbehn Jess Piper is @piper4missouri@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threadshttps://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”

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@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Twitter and Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/T/F: The last couple of weeks has been a momentum shift in favor of Biden“Mad poll disease”  by michael podhorzer - has been a guest on showhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/01/polls-joe-biden-election-2024-democratsJust for fun https://x.com/TheHeartlandPOD/status/1730778192128925993?s=20 Cease fire in mid east - temporary but movement overall has been better for Biden Trump says HE STILL WANTS TO REPEAL OBAMACAREhttps://www.semafor.com/article/11/27/2023/trump-obamcare-repeal-senate-reactionhttps://www.businessinsider.com/trump-obamacare-repeal-2024-biden-costly-fight-2023-12 Hunter offers to testify in public and GOP refuseshttps://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/hunter-biden-testify-embarrassing-house-gop-rcna127028 Newsom destroys DeSantis on FOX while backing Biden https://news.yahoo.com/abcarian-did-gov-newsom-fare-040031338.htmlEmail that night from Newsom for bidenInteresting vox read about GOP dream of capturing voters of colorhttps://www.vox.com/2024-elections/23982907/trump-democrats-republicans-working-class-voters-latino-black-votersBleeding heartland from similar angle: https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2023/11/26/are-republicans-really-gaining-among-black-voters/Muslim group threatens to abandon Biden but hedges language due to the fact that they won't be voting for Trumphttps://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/02/swing-state-muslim-leaders-biden-00129758Trump being dumb(er): https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-obamacare-repeal-2024-biden-costly-fight-2023-12“Mad poll disease”  by michael podhorzer - has been a guest on showhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/01/polls-joe-biden-election-2024-democratsJust for fun https://x.com/TheHeartlandPOD/status/1730778192128925993?s=20I'll suggest that the Texas GOP not condemning Nazis, on the record, might not hurt Bidenhttps://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/02/texas-gop-antisemitism-resolution/?utm_campaign=trib-social&utm_content=1701554909&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook,twitterBig One - GOP Money In IowaDiscussion about abortion rights and the anti-Trump rebound effect in Iowa with Laura Belin, editor and writer for “bleeding heartland” https://www.bleedingheartland.com/

Jess Piper, Executive Director of Blue Missouri, Former Democratic nominee for State Rep, and Host of “Dirt Road Democrat” podcast, joins us to talk why Republicans want to end public education, and how Democrats in red state small towns get involved in politics, and why its important to run even when the odds are stacked. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jess Piper is @piper4missouri@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threadshttps://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation” Letter referenced in intro: https://www.kcur.org/news/2023-08-21/in-st-joseph-local-gop-pressured-lawmakers-to-block-approval-of-gay-library-board-memberLocal article on controversy: https://www.kcur.org/news/2023-07-03/a-conservative-pastor-is-trying-to-unseat-a-gay-library-board-member-in-st-josephFCC, St Joseph website: https://fccstjo.org/

The Suburban Women Problem is officially back! And this season, we're doing things a little differently: not only will the audio hit your podcast player every Wednesday, but you can also watch a video version on YouTube! You can find that link here: pod.redwine.blue/SWP.So this week, you KNOW we had to talk about a Fox News anchor calling us “low-information Chardonnay sippers in the suburbs.” They know all too well the power of suburban women, and apparently they've decided that if you can't beat ‘em, insult ‘em! After chatting about that, we also catch up about the Trump indictments, the upcoming elections, and more.Then, we're joined by Jess Piper - executive director of Blue Missouri, host of “Dirt Road Democrat,” and fierce advocate for public education. Jess chats with the hosts about book bans, PragerU, AP African-American Studies, and why extremists like Betsy DeVos would rather put kids to work than fund their schools. Jess is a force of nature and we were so excited to talk to her this week.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to going back to school in this week's “Toast to Joy.”If you want to stand up against book bans like Jess Piper, we invite you to join us on Thursday, September 7th for a Troublemaker Training. You'll learn how to band together with your neighbors and friends and the best tactics to make your voices heard. You can learn more and register here or by going to redwine.blue.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Olivia Julianna - Twitter and other social: @0liviajulianna"20- Fourth Generation Texan focused on bringing a brighter future to the Lone Star State."https://genzforchange.org/Jess Piper is @piper4missouri@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threadshttps://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ 

Olivia Julianna - Twitter and other social: @0liviajulianna"20- Fourth Generation Texan focused on bringing a brighter future to the Lone Star State."https://genzforchange.org/Jess Piper is @piper4missouri@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threadshttps://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ 

Olivia Julianna - Twitter and other social: @0liviajulianna"20- Fourth Generation Texan focused on bringing a brighter future to the Lone Star State."https://genzforchange.org/Jess Piper is @piper4missouri@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and Threadshttps://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation” ----------------------------------Produced by Mid Map Media, LLCProducer: Adam Sommer

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Host: Jess Piper @Piper4MissouriGuest: Erik Richardson  -- @Richardson_MO6 on Twitter (X)Help Eric Run!Gloria On Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoteGloriaJHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”

Host: Jess Piper @Piper4MissouriGuest: Erik Richardson  -- @Richardson_MO6 on Twitter (X)Help Eric Run!Gloria On Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoteGloriaJHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”

Host: Jess Piper @Piper4MissouriGuest: Erik Richardson  -- @Richardson_MO6 on Twitter (X)Help Eric Run!Gloria On Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoteGloriaJHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”

Host: Jess Piper @Piper4MissouriGuest: Gloria Johnson http://www.votegloriajohnson.com/Gloria On Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoteGloriaJHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”

Host: Jess Piper @Piper4MissouriGuest: Gloria Johnson http://www.votegloriajohnson.com/Gloria On Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoteGloriaJHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”

Host: Jess Piper @Piper4MissouriGuest: Gloria Johnson http://www.votegloriajohnson.com/Gloria On Twitter: https://twitter.com/VoteGloriaJHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”

Host: Jess Piper @Piper4MissouriHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Quade Socials: FB: https://www.facebook.com/QuadeForMissouriTwitter: @crystal_quade Website: https://crystalquade.com/ Bio: Rep. Crystal Quade, a Democrat, represents part of Greene County (District 132) in the Missouri House of Representatives. She was elected to her first term in office in November 2016. She was first elected by her caucus to serve as the House Minority Floor Leader for the 100th General Assembly and re-elected for the 101st General Assembly.Quade earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree at Missouri State University and is the former director of chapter services at Care to Learn, a nonprofit organization that addresses the health, hunger and hygiene needs of economically disadvantaged children in several school districts across Missouri. She previously worked for Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, Organizing for America, and as a U.S. Senate constituent services representative.Quade currently serves as a Board Member for Better Life in Recovery and is a member of the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri. She also works with the Springfield, MO Community Focus Report, Civic Engagement Team. In 2017, Quade was named one of Springfield Business Journal's 12 People You Need to Know, in 2018 was awarded SBJ's 40 under 40, and was honored as one of Springfield's Most Influential Women.Quade and her family live in Springfield, Missouri.

Host: Jess Piper @Piper4MissouriHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Quade Socials: FB: https://www.facebook.com/QuadeForMissouriTwitter: @crystal_quade Website: https://crystalquade.com/ Bio: Rep. Crystal Quade, a Democrat, represents part of Greene County (District 132) in the Missouri House of Representatives. She was elected to her first term in office in November 2016. She was first elected by her caucus to serve as the House Minority Floor Leader for the 100th General Assembly and re-elected for the 101st General Assembly.Quade earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree at Missouri State University and is the former director of chapter services at Care to Learn, a nonprofit organization that addresses the health, hunger and hygiene needs of economically disadvantaged children in several school districts across Missouri. She previously worked for Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, Organizing for America, and as a U.S. Senate constituent services representative.Quade currently serves as a Board Member for Better Life in Recovery and is a member of the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri. She also works with the Springfield, MO Community Focus Report, Civic Engagement Team. In 2017, Quade was named one of Springfield Business Journal's 12 People You Need to Know, in 2018 was awarded SBJ's 40 under 40, and was honored as one of Springfield's Most Influential Women.Quade and her family live in Springfield, Missouri.

Host: Jess Piper @Piper4MissouriHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Jess Piper Commentary: https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article277182673.htmlSTL Editorial: https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-missouri-fumbles-42m-again-showing-it-s-among-the-worst-run-states-in-america/article_dbe35378-258c-11ee-8f6e-abc4a872c511.html#tncms-source=loginCNBC Ranking: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/14/these-are-americas-10-worst-states-to-live-and-work-in.htmlBlue Missouri: https://bluemissouri.org/

Host: Jess Piper @Piper4MissouriHeartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Jess Piper Commentary: https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article277182673.htmlSTL Editorial: https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-missouri-fumbles-42m-again-showing-it-s-among-the-worst-run-states-in-america/article_dbe35378-258c-11ee-8f6e-abc4a872c511.html#tncms-source=loginCNBC Ranking: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/14/these-are-americas-10-worst-states-to-live-and-work-in.htmlBlue Missouri: https://bluemissouri.org/

The Heartland POD: July 24, 2023Talkin' PoliticsThis week on The Heartland POD for Monday, July 24, 2023Is the New Dem Caucus a thing? US House Republicans again not clear on what “citizenship” meansTWO very positive state supreme court rulings in the heartland this weekMissouri's appointed attorney general wasting more time and money because abortionVoting rights and gerrymandering ongoing issues in red and blue states…and so we have to talk about it. Lots to Do, so let's go!Host HousekeepingWelcome back to the heartland pod. Adam is out this week, and we're stepping in for him. Those are big shoes to fill, but he apparently wanted to take time off with his family and children. Sure, bro. Whatever.  This is the regular Monday show our Talkin' Politics show with co-hosts Rachel Parker and Sean Diller just for this week.Together we bring big topics of the week with a special focus on the heartland as we bring our middle out approach to politics and work to change the conversation. Catch all of our shows 5 days a week including Dirt Road Democrat hosted by Jess Piper on Thursdays and our weekly roundup show The Flyover View with rotating hosts every Friday for a 15 min weekly catchup. Support what we do by leaving a five star rating and a review wherever you listen to the show and follow us on social media with AT the heartland pod and check out heartlandpod.com and click the patreon link to learn about becoming a member of our family of PODheads and PODgressives over at there, heartlandpod.com or go directly to patreon.com/heartlandpod to get signed up today for extra access, extra shows, and more.Show Notes@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Post) Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO   (Twitter and Post)https://heartlandpod.com/JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”TALKIN' POLITICSTrue or False?The New Dem Caucus and their “pragmatic agenda” has more than a snowball's chance in hell in this Congress?From Semafor: The New Dems plot a course for Biden's legislative agenda | SemaforYeah, NOHouse Republicans coming for legal US residents Again. We have some heartland house members who have been particularly pugnacious for no apparent f*cking reason. Again. Still.The mic drop moment from Rep. Katie Porter: “Somehow, letting people who legally live in the United States buy health care is going to create a border crisis,” the top Democrat on the committee, Rep. Katie Porter of California, said. “It'd be funny to watch this bad argument fall apart if it weren't such a waste of time.” Sean…take it away.DACA recipients' Medicaid eligibility slammed by U.S. House Republicans • Missouri IndependentYeah YeahWe have two this week. One, Kansas Highway Patrol has to stop its apparently very real version of “stop and frisk”; it had a name. The Kansas Two step.Just a solid ruling and makes it harder for cops to catch people on the stretch of I-70 through Kansas where weed is stupidly still illegalJudge rules Kansas Highway Patrol 'waged war on motorists,' violated constitutional rightsThe Kansas Highway Patrol's 'Two-Step' tactic tramples motorists' rights, a judge rules | AP NewsThis one; the headline says it all:Illinois Supreme Court upholds law eliminating cash bail | CNN PoliticsVery few people outside of the flyover region realize just how solidly progressive of a state Illinois has become post-Trump. First state to legalize cannabis by way of its legislature and not voters.Buy or SellAndrew Baily's waste of taxpayer dollars is another sign that suburban and exurban voters ignore waste when its one of their own:https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article277506263.html?ac_cid=DM824930&ac_bid=-806357547Same story, from the Missouri Independent: Missouri Supreme Court rejects AG's push to inflate cost of abortion-rights amendment • Missouri IndependentBig one Voting and gerrymandering is still just a hot issue in both GOP dominated states and bluer states. With the SCOTUS ruling on Moore and basically wiping out the insane independent legislature theory…we should be done. But we're not?Ohio GOP may have bought themselves enough time to go back in front of…The Supreme Court? What the actual?U.S. Supreme Court Gives Ohio GOP Second Shot at Gerrymandering - Democracy DocketNeil Young was right:Alabama's redistricting brawl rehashes bitter fight over voting rights - POLITICOGood news from the Michigan legislature…again.Michigan Democrats Introduce State Voting Rights Act - Democracy DocketNational dems taking advantage of new Wisconsin liberal majority on the state supreme court National Democrats file absentee ballot lawsuit in Wisconsin ahead of state Supreme Court flip | AP News