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The Flyover View, June 16, 2023 | Heartland Politics, News, and Views

The Flyover View, June 16, 2023 | Heartland Politics, News, and Views

FromThe Heartland POD


The Flyover View, June 16, 2023 | Heartland Politics, News, and Views

FromThe Heartland POD

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17 minutes
Released:
Jun 16, 2023
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Podcast episode

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Host Kevin Smith, @KevINmidMO brings a quick report of stories from the week that impact the Heartland.HEADLINESMillions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage as pandemic provisions scale back, While Biden Administration urges states to slow down disenrollmentCBS - https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/millions-at-risk-of-losing-medicaid-coverage-as-pandemic-provisions-scale-back-covid-19-healthcare-disabilities-low-income-americans-income-inequality-florida-arkansas-oregon-community-organizations-cato-institute-private-insuranceArkansas Business - https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/144856/biden-administration-urges-arkansas-other-states-to-slow-down-on-dropping-people-from-medicaidMissouri moves toward 50/50 child custody law.Missouri Independent - https://missouriindependent.com/2023/06/13/missouri-moves-toward-50-50-child-custody-law-raising-concerns-about-abuse-victims/LIGHTNING ROUNDMissouri,Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker on urges Missouri Gov. Mike Parson not to pardon a former Kansas City police detective who was convicted of killing black man. Kansas City Star - https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article276345226.htmlIn response to worsening drought conditions throughout the state and upon the advice of the Missouri Drought Assessment Committee, Governor Mike Parson announced the availability and process for Missouri family farms to obtain emergency hay and water.KY3 Missouri - https://www.ky3.com/2023/06/13/missouri-governor-parson-announces-emergency-water-hay-access-farmers/The city of Columbia and Boone County began a step this week in efforts to address affordable housing needs in the community. Columbia Missourian - https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/columbia-boone-county-to-address-affordable-housing-with-survey/article_1f9d2c42-0ad0-11ee-acc7-533dbef7652c.htmlPatriot Front scared off by Pride  bravery@PrideForMo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/prideforMO/status/1668230299212193792Wisconsin,More than half of Wisconsin is under an air quality alert for sensitive groups due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.Wisconsin Public Radio - https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-under-air-quality-advisory-due-smoke-canadian-wildfiresWisconsin’s governor, Tony Evers, said on Wednesday in a newspaper report he will not sign the state budget if Republican lawmakers follow through on their plan to cut funding for the state university system’s diversity officers.The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/14/wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-republican-budgetOklahoma,A national report on the well-being of children shows Oklahoma fell in the rankings of nearly every category measured. The Oklahoman -  ​​https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/state/2023/06/14/oklahoma-education-rankings-child-well-being-kids-count-report/70322261007/Illinois,Banning book bans.Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/willskipworth/2023/06/13/illinois-becomes-first-state-to-effectively-ban-book-bans/?sh=7c772aa67465LastlyPresident Joe Biden is holding firm on Ukraine joining NATO. CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/14/politics/ukraine-nato-joe-biden/index.html
Released:
Jun 16, 2023
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American politics from a Heartland perspective. Focusing on facts and fundamental fairness, but not afraid to embrace the funny where it exists. Dedicated to the quiet heroes of America's Heartland who are making a difference every day. Monday: The Heartland POD with host Adam Sommer's opening statement & Talkin' Politics with co-hosts Rachel Parker & Sean Diller. Wednesday: a rotation of High Country, a report from the Mountain West with Sean Diller, and The Delta with science teacher Nicholas Linke and spouse Kristina Linke, an ASL interpreter and mother, bringing their experience and midwest family life to the issues of the day. Friday: The Flyover View for news & views from the Heartland with host, Kevin Smith. On most Tuesdays and Thursdays catch an interview show called "Let's Have A Chat" with politicians, authors, musicians, and folks across the country. Hosts: Adam Sommer, Sean Diller, Rachel Parker, Nicholas Linke, & Kevin Smith (All opinions shared are those of the speaker, and are not necessarily the adopted organizational views of Mid Map Media, LLC.)