Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network

ON THE SHOW : Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the IlliniGuys & this week they're talking: Illini NCAA Win Over Penn Upcoming VCU Game Illini Women NCAA vs Colorado Matt Brown of ExtraPoints on NIL We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like...

In this one, the guys tear through the week's most ridiculous reactions to the Iran war, including Trump's bizarre Pearl Harbor joke, Mark Levin's meltdown, and the growing effort to shame anyone asking basic questions like: what's the objective, who authorized this, and why now? They also detour into some top-tier Democrat nonsense, from Joy Reid comparing women's lives in America and Iran, to Ja...

The Pentagon requests billions in supplemental funding for the Iran war, as the Senate continues its marathon debate on the SAVE Act. WA bans masks for law enforcement and Mullin moves ahead in his bid for DHS confirmation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support .

Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces a tough grilling in his bid to take over at Homeland Security. Several Senators continue to push for a War Powers Resolution on Iran andArizona educators want to rein in private school voucher funding. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support .

Joe Kent resigns, Trump gives a bizarre answer, Tulsi Gabbard tries to thread the needle, and the SAVE Act gets sold like it will magically fix a broken government. Nate and Charlie break down the incentives, the spin, and the contradictions behind the latest Iran messaging and the political theater that follows. They hit Trump's reaction to Kent stepping down, the instant rush to label criticism...

A Trump national security official resigns over the Iran war, as dissatisfaction over the price of gas rises. Illinois voters nominate candidates for general election and Senate begins debate on the SAVE Act. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support .

NATO allies refuse to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and risk becoming involved in the U.S.-Iran War. Illinois voters consider opting into a school choice tax credit program and a New Farm Bill proposal would shield pesticide companies from regulations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support .

Is Benjamin Netanyahu posting AI proof-of-life videos, or is the internet losing its mind? We break down the weird ring glitch, the finger debate, and why even the "normal" explanations still do not add up. Then we get into Tucker Carlson's claim that the government may be looking at him through the lens of FARA, what that would actually mean politically, and why this story is already being weapon...

Artificial intelligence is being sold as either the next industrial revolution or the end of humanity, but how much of that is hype? In this episode, John Odermatt sits down with Marty Milligan, founder of Digital On-Ramp WSI, to cut through the AI marketing machine and discuss what AI can actually do today. They explore whether AI poses real job threats, examine the data center infrastructure boo...

The Freaks go full throttle wrapping up another *BANGER* weekend of motorsports! INDYCAR stole the show with its inaugural race in the streets of Arlington, Texas, but did that lead to a lackluster perception of NASCAR at Las Vegas? Denny Hamlin joins the show following his emotion and record-setting win, with Cole calling live from Sin City with a ton of insight and content from the weekend. What...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blames the media for misrepresenting the Iran War. A federal judge blocked Justice Department subpoenas for Fed Chair Jerome Powell and lawmakers introduce federal legislation to mandate tariff refunds. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support .

Ryan Ralston from You Are The Power joins Josh once again to discuss some of their current cases. They spotlight two Florida child protection cases—the Patterson family and the Buchanan family—and explain how these cases are helping to drive new legislation in Florida to better protect families from similar situations in the future. They also cover the OneLove case in Longview, Texas, where a loca...

Charlie and Nate break down CNN's bizarre framing of the New York bombing story, the media scramble around Zohran Mamdani, the pile-on against Brandon Herrera, Laura Loomer blaming Tucker Carlson for a synagogue attack, Ben Shapiro's war-selling theatrics, and Lindsey Graham sounding like he's personally redrawing the Middle East. They also hit the "short-term pain for long-term gain" talking poin...

President Trump declares victory over Iran. Congress questions military leaders on the future of the war and TSA workers say they're at a breaking point over the Homeland Security shutdown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support .

Trump rolled into Kentucky to torch Thomas Massie, and the whole thing turned into a loyalty test, a smear campaign, and a pretty brutal self-own. Nate and Charlie break down the anti-Massie rally, the claims Trump made from the stage, and why the case against Massie looks a lot more like punishment for independence than a real argument. They get into the omnibus bill nonsense, the fake choice bet...

More men in America are completely alone than at any point in modern history, and the crisis is only getting worse. In this episode, I dive deep into the male loneliness epidemic that's silently destroying men's lives—from the cultural shifts that have dismantled traditional male spaces to the dangerous online movements exploiting this vulnerability. I share my own experiences with isolation when...

The Freaks are still riding high off adrenaline, following a phenomenal weekend at Phoenix Raceway! They share their experience being in attendance for INDYCAR’s return to Arizona as part of an immensely successful “Desert Double” with NASCAR, also breaking down the spectacles between all three series. Winner Josef Newgarden joins, Graham Rahal, Joey Logano and Chad Green, who came out guns blazin...

Trump ousts Kristi Noem from DHS; Rural CA community colleges deploy AI to keep students on track; Algae-powered concrete earns University of Miami project top prize; As Ukraine war lingers, ND sponsors press for speedy work approvals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support .

Advocates for those with disabilities in Idaho and nationwide are alarmed by proposed Medicaid cuts, programs that provide virtual crisis care are making inroads in rural South Dakota and Wyoming and the mighty bison returns to Texas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support .

In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Tom Joseph, founder of America's Main Street Party, to explore a revolutionary approach to political reform that could fundamentally change how Americans choose their congressional representatives. Tom shares his journey from frustrated business owner during COVID to political innovator, explaining how he discovered a legal loop...

What a FREAKin’ jam-packed Sunday of motorsports! The crew debates if we’re witnessing a Tyler Reddick Renaissance in NASCAR, following a historic third consecutive win to open the season, as well as if more road courses are needed on the schedule. In addition to recapping IndyCar’s season-opener at St. Pete, reigning champ Alex Palou calls in to discuss his emphatic victory! Chip Ganassi and Davi...

Get 20% off Dulsa by using promo code “John” at checkout: https://dulsalife.com/ In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt sits down with Natalie Nicole, founder of Dulsa, to explore the hidden dangers of sugar and artificial sweeteners while discussing healthier alternatives for metabolic wellness. Natalie shares her journey from professional bodybuilder and pipe fitter to health ent...

Fellow fed haters club member, LP Alliance member, and candidate for Libertarian Party vice chair Amanda Griffiths joined Josh to discuss her recent work with the LP Alliance and her candidacy for Libertarian Party vice chair. They explored the changes the LP Alliance would like to see within the Libertarian Party, the ongoing challenges the party faces both locally and nationally, and how the Lib...

Mississippi State music history professor Dr. Ryan Ross joins Josh to talk about his journey—from thinking he could never support Trump, to voting for him in the last election, and now back to not being able to support him anymore. They get into why they both voted for Trump in the first place, what made them feel like they had to, and the buyer's remorse that came after. They also talk about how...

Dumb Bleep of the Week (Part 2): Epstein Files Spin, Tariff "Emergency" Tricks, SAVE Act Drama, and Surveillance Ads Nate and Chuck host Part 2 of "Dumb Bleep of the Week," reacting to several political and cultural stories. They revisit the Epstein/Massie/Pam Bondi discourse, criticizing a MAGA post claiming the "full Epstein files" were released, noting the DOJ has released 3.5 million of roughl...