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Sources used https://www.worldometers.info/gdp/gdp-by-country/ The SAVE act  The Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/22 USA Today summary piece:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/04/11/what-is-save-act-2025/83042307007/ https://newrepublic.com/post/193868/democrats-save-act-bill-harder-married-women-vote https://apnews.com/article/congress-save-act-citize...

Dan Brigman Substack 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 statement...

Story Links https://missouriindependent.com/2025/03/13/repub/judge-orders-rehiring-of-thousands-of-fired-probationary-federal-employees/ https://missouriindependent.com/2025/03/13/repub/democratic-attorneys-general-sue-trump-over-u-s-education-department-layoffs/ https://www.missourinet.com/2025/03/14/bid-to-scrap-missouris-minimum-wage-paid-sick-leave-law-wins-house-approval/ https://www.missouri...

Adam dives into the 4th Congressional District in Missouri and the ongoing attacks on the first amendment under the new administration and how folks can respond. (NOTE: Some small audio technical difficulties early in the episode that pan out). Host: Adam Sommer  Find Adam on tik-tok  (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram.  JOIN PATREON FOR MORE  “Change The Co...

Democracy Docket Link 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 statemen...

Additional Reading   Basics: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/unitary_executive_theory_%28uet%29 US Constitution Art. 2 The Virginia Plan Context NY Times Article on Vance comments Guardian article on Courts   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” Outr...

Horrific plane/helicopter crash  Trumps disgusting claims of DEI as a CAUSE drew  broad reaction, because it’s just demonstrably false but it’s a disgusting devaluing of the lives lost  https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-plane-crash-dei-press-conference-biden-faa-washington-dc-rcna190020 Trumps Trade War - Buckle Up Good time to fill a freezer, or buy one if you don’t have one  Trump impose...

ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL READING Missouri - attack in home   https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/missouri-man-immigration-officer-kidnapped-woman-demanded-citizenship-documents-trump/63-6187037a-2cdb-4cad-b11d-5cc5deabb156 Colorado - assailant shouting trumps America against an american citizen… https://www.yahoo.com/news/pacific-islander-journalist-colorado-strangled-181322276.html?guccounter=1&gu...

Adam dives into the topic of facebook fact checking, and the major reactionHost: 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 jur...

Rep. Ashley Aune website: https://www.ashleyformissouri.com/ 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 ad...

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...

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  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:...

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/   Noth...

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...

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  https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article293616364.html Same basic lines as Vance - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/us/politics/vance...

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  Find Adam on tik-tok  (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram.  JOIN PATREON FOR MORE  “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “Th...

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 b...

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 le...

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.  JOIN PATREON FOR MORE  “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by America...

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/us/politics/jason-isbell-dnc.html   Jason Isbell: https://www.jasonisbell.com/home   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...

The Heartland POD | August 16, 2024 Kunce calls Hawley’s bluff Speaking of chickens… Iowa residents cry “fowl” about backyard bird issues Missourians will vote on abortion issue in November Republicans in MO accused of tampering with votes Meanwhile former Colorado republican clerk is found GUILTY of exactly that Finally, in MO the GOP attempt to ban ranked choice voting awaits its fate Lots to do...

Michelle Smith with Missourians To Abolish The Death Penalty Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams is scheduled for execution on September 24, despite DNA evidence proving his innocence. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney has filed a motion to vacate his conviction, citing the exculpatory DNA evidence. A hearing is set for August 21 to review this evidence. The case against Williams was based on u...

Adam went to the Lafayette Co. Pie Auction  QUICK HITS Nelly Gettin’ Araigned In Here: https://krcgtv.com/news/local/rapper-nelly-arrested-in-st-louis-area-for-ecstasy-possession-lack-of-insurance-maryland-heights-police-department-drugs-cornell-haynes Michigan Senate Race one to watch: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/08/06/michigan-senate-primary-results-00172987 Mo Senate debate debates: http...

Tim Walz Is In As VP In terms of prediction he was someone folks liked plenty but came on strong later in the process Owns no stock: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/07/walz-stocks-real-estate-harris-election.html Rise no accident: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/07/us/politics/tim-walz-kamala-harris-2024.html Military record issue? https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/08/07/tim-walz-military...

SHOW NOTES Quick Hits: Senators are softening the ground to pass major border legislation and Mark Kelly is using it in the Veepstakes: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/sen-mark-kelly-rips-trump-role-killing-bipartisan-border-bill-rcna164443 Mitch and Graham BOTH blame trump, by name, on the mic: https://x.com/kamalahq/status/1819065900529545685?s=46&t=mukZUfs5M_R3E9tAHIu-GA Missouri...