Adam Sommer

The Process

There is no shortage of information. If you want to know "WHAT" is happening choose any news source, at random, and likely they will cover the same stories as any other outlet. But will they have context? Can they explain "WHY?" something is happening? Open conversation is scary. Open conversation can create odd narratives, but it also helps us all better understand our world. The process is a show born from years of experience as both a student of politics and a trial attorney - a combined study in motivation, law, politics, policy, and society that helps focus analysis on the "why behind the...

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Adam Sommer

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Government

Latest episode

Apr 14, 2025

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Rep. Crystal Quade, The State of Abortion Rights In Missouri 07.07.2022

HOST: Adam Sommer Twitter: @Adam_Sommer85 GUEST: Crystal Quade Twitter: @crystal_quade To help: https://www.mohousedems.com/ ABORTION IN MISSOURI Confusion across the board What can we do What can we expect What about federal level v. State level? What’s the most realistic solution you see for Missourians? Why is a bottom up rebuild so important? Missouri statute for “Right To Life” of an unborn c...

High Country - July 6, 2022 - Politics and Government News from the American West 06.07.2022

Arizona Attorney General intends to enforce Civil War-era abortion ban with a 2 year minimum prison sentence | Colorado Gov Jared Polis faces questions about his opposition to Rent Stabilization | $135 Million in annual federal funding accompanies approval of new Colorado Option health insurance plan | Nevada Gov Steve Sisolak and Culinary Union Local 226 backing bold action on Rent Stabilization...

Highland Park Reaction, Weekend Review, & best movie draft 05.07.2022

Adam Sommer Rachel Parker Sean Diller Adam Sommer gives a reaction to the July 4th shooting in Highland Park, IL - and reflection on the status of things after nearly 2 years of shows. Plus a reply of our 2021 "Most patriotic movie" draft. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer  Find Adam on tik-tok  (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapd...

Abortion Right Rally in Rural, Ruby Red America 04.07.2022

Hosts: Adam Sommer & Rachel Parker Rachel & Adam attend an abortion rights rally in rural Missouri, and Jessica Piper stops by to help galvanize the crowd. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer  Find Adam on tik-tok  (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram.  JOIN PATREON FOR MORE  “Chan...

Flyover View - July 1, 2022 - Politics News and Views 01.07.2022

Host Kevin Smith Dives into the weekly news most impactful to the Heartland Kansas ballot initiative on abortion heats up - Missouri maternal mortality rates among worst in the nation, as legislature fails to claim federal funds for postpartum care - GOP considering restricting pregnant women from crossing state lines for abortion care - Democratic candidate Michael Sinclair on his campaign for MO...

Dawnavyn James has a chat, with Kristina Linke 30.06.2022

Host: Kristina Linke Guest: Dawnavyn James Dawnavyn James, an educator in Missouri, joins Kristina for a chat about classroom management, classroom expectations, and the realities of being a modern day, positive educator. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer  Find Adam on tik-tok  (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow...

The Delta, E28 - Abortion, Salvation, & Hope 29.06.2022

Kristina (host/mother) shares with Nicholas (co-host/husband) her views on how the removal of the right to abortion begins with intense emotions and hopelessness. It reminds her of her privileges growing up and the work to be done for the future generations of the country. https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer  Find Adam on tik-tok &nb...

Rachel's Story: A journey through trauma, abuse, and choice. 28.06.2022

Host: Adam Sommer Guest: Rachel Parker Adam covers the school prayer decision from SCOTUS on June 27th, 2022 and then Rachel Parker joins Adam for a chat about her experience through an abusive relationship, her choice to terminate a pregnancy, and the emotions the Dobbs opinion brings forward as she thinks about women who may not experience the choice and freedom she had when she needed it most....

SCOTUS Rulings from New York, Maine, and the Dobbs case on Abortion 27.06.2022

Co-Hosts: Adam Sommer, Rachel Parker, Sean Diller Adam's Open Talkin' Politics SUPREME COURT TERM ENDING DOBBS V. JACKSON - STATES CAN MAKE ABORTION ILLEGAL Missouri is first in the nation: https://www.newsweek.com/missouri-bans-all-abortions-minutes-after-scotus-ruling-overturning-roe-1718967 Josh Hawley Wants You To Move Out: https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article262849238.h...

Flyover View - June 23rd, 2022: Heartland News & Views (guest: Josh Becker for ST. Charles Co.) 24.06.2022

Host: Kevin Smith @KevINmidMO Guest: Josh Becker for ST. Charles County Council @jbeckerforscc5 White parents run black educator out of town over CRT Concerns Agape continues to stain Stockton, MO Layover with Josh Becker Black Drivers in MO Targeted Prefab Hemp Homes in Indiana Lead in the Water SCOTUS Pays Religious Schools Gun Safety Bill Passes Key Test Texas GOP Sets MAGA Tone https://heartla...

John Woodman (D) for the Missouri 7th Primary, for Congress 23.06.2022

Host: Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 Guest: John Woodman @JohnMWoodman John M. Woodman was a member of the Republican party for 35 years until he flipped the question around and let the information lead to the conclusion, rather than the other way around. Now he's running for Congress and he has a detailed plan on how to fix things. https://woodman2022.com/ https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeart...

High Country - June 22, 2022 - Politics and Government News from the American West 22.06.2022

Colorado primary elections - Hanks vs O'Dea in GOP Senate contest to take on Democratic incumbent Michael Bennet - Lauren Boebert v State Sen Don Coram in contested 3rd Congressional District GOP primary - Dr. Yadira Caraveo in 8th Congressional District and State Sen. Brittany Pettersen in the 7th are set to win Democratic nominations - AZ GOP works to dismantle popular mail-in voting in use sinc...

Randi McCallian for Congress (D) MO 8th District 21.06.2022

Host: Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 Guest: Randi McCallian @RandiMcCallian Randi is running for congress in the Missouri 8th District - the south east portion. The Missouri 8th has been represented by Jason Smith for many years. During that time hospitals have closed, jobs are fleeing, and the opioid epidemic has worsened. Randi brings a breadth of experience in organizing and a passion for the work...

The Progressive Movement Stalling?; Schumer Blocks Anti-Trust Bills; 2024 Third Party Ticket; January 6th Hearings 20.06.2022

Hosts: Adam Sommer, Rachel Parker, Sean Diller True or False: Progressives are their own worst enemy https://theintercept.com/2022/06/13/progressive-organizing-infighting-callout-culture/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=The%20Intercept%20Newsletter What does “tolerance” mean if people have to conform to one way of talking or behaving to be “in the group” Exclusivity of activism kills momentum and hind...

The Flyover View - June 17, 2022: Heartland News & Views w/ guest John Kiehne 17.06.2022

Host: Kevin Smith - @KevINmidMO Guest: John Kiehne - @JohnKiehneForMO Stories: 1) Missouri gun law SAPA complicates impact of potential Bipartisan gun legislation 2) Farmers Seek Fairness In Fields 3) Kansas & Missouri Both Fail On Medical Debts 4) Interview With John Kiehne - (D) for MOLEG 5) Schools Close Due To Gun Threat 6) Judge Blocks Texas Inquisitor Squads 7) Water Crisis In Colorado 8) Oh...

We Before Me - A Chat With Jutice Horn (D) Jackson County Legislator Candidate 16.06.2022

Host: Adam Sommer - @Adam_Sommer85 Guest: Justice Horn - @JusticeHorn_ Justice Horn chats with Adam Sommer about Justice's run for the Jackson County MO Legislator - in an at large position. https://justicehorn.com/ https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer  Find Adam on tik-tok  (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The P...

The Delta, E27 - Merp: Run Like a Tortoise 15.06.2022

Nicholas (science teacher) & Kristina (Educational ASL Interpreter) discuss how feeling Merp is a call to run... Run like a tortoise in the race for the long haul. Revisiting the news of gun violence and abortion in the new light of the guest panel from the weekend POD Live show. Learn More: heartlandpod.com glassroomhive.com meephmaul.com https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Chang...

Jenna Roberson - Running for Reason - MO House Dist. 63 14.06.2022

Host: Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 Guest: Jenna Roberson @JennaForMO Jenna Roberson is back! She's running for State Rep in the Missouri 63rd House District and she's asking for something very simple: Be reasonable. https://www.upballot.com/Jenna-Roberson https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Sommer  Find Adam on tik-tok  (maybe) and blues...

THE LIVE SHOW! Audio from June 11, 2022, live in Columbia, MO 13.06.2022

Hosts: Adam Sommer, Rachel Parker, Sean Diller LIVE from the amphitheater in Stephen's Lake Park in Columbia, MO the regular Monday gang brings you a Talkin' Politics. 1. Will January 6th Hearings Change Minds? 2. Schmitt is suing MORE schools 3. Will the gun industry be hit like the tobacco industry was? https://heartlandpod.com/ Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD "Change The Conversation" Host: Adam Somm...

The Flyover View - June 10, 2022 - Heartland Politics News & Views 10.06.2022

Host: Kevin Smith @KevINmidMO 1. January 6th Hearings and Fox News Cowards 2. MO Sunshine Law Allows For Active Destruction Of Documents By Elected Officials 3. The Real Border Crisis: Red State Guns 4. Texas Attacks On Trans Kids Continue, Lambda Legal Fights Back 5. Michigan GOV candidate Ryan Kelly (R) charged in insurrection 6. Toxic Emissions In Cancer Alley 7. LGBTQ+ In Missouri Means Less M...

Charles West for Congress - The Missouri 6th District Dem. Primary Candidate 09.06.2022

JOIN US IN COLUMBIA, MO ON JUNE 11TH AT 4PM AT STEPHENS LAKE PARK FOR A LIVE SHOW!!!! COMPLETELY FREE!!!!!!! Host: Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 Guest: Charles West @CharlesWestfor1 Charles West is a Missouri farm boy who's never left his roots in rural Missouri. Charles is running as a Democrat in the Missouri 6th district, hoping for the chance to unseat Sam Graves. https://www.charleswestforcongre...

High Country - June 8, 2022 - Politics and Government News from the American West 08.06.2022

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs $200 Million homelessness bill into law | ARPA funds go to rail projects in 32 states | Housing Sec Marcia Fudge and US Rep Steven Horsford say corporate investors are pushing up housing costs | Interior Sec Deb Haaland announces BLM is cutting fees for solar and wind projects on public lands | Montana issues fentanyl warning as opioid overdose deaths spike | Democr...

Jean Evans: A Chat About School Funding 07.06.2022

Host: Adam Sommer Guest: Jean Evans with "American Federation For Children" "School Choice" can be traced back to 1955 in pre-civil rights southern states. After the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) many white southerners were unhappy that white and black children would be made to attend school together after the policy of "separate but equal" was found to violate the 14th Amend...

Guns & Mental Health; Midterm Checkin; 06.06.2022

Hosts: Adam Sommer, Rachel Parker, Sean Diller 2022 MIDTERMS CHECK IN Tim Ryan leading JD Vance JD joining JORSH in the “blame it all on porn” game https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jd-vance-senate-pornography_n_628d3ba1e4b05cfc2692705b Fetterman whomps in PA meanwhile GOP still doesn’t have a candidate https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/pennsylvania-senate-race-recount-mail-ballots-supreme-c...

The Flyover View - June 3, 2022 - Heartland Politics News and Views 03.06.2022

Billionaire Koch and Walton dark money groups line up behind so-called school choice | Nephew of gay-bashing GOP Senate candidate speaks up | COVID cases undercounted as hospitalizations tick up | STL Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed indicted on federal bribery charges | Illinois repeals misguided anti-abortion law | Ohio House passes bill to arm teachers | Ford investing $3.7 Billion in EV...

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