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Talkin' Politics | GOP Continues To Lose Abortion Fight; Democracy Docket Montana Case; Shutdown Avoided (for now) But At What Price?; Amazon Goin' Courtin'

Talkin' Politics | GOP Continues To Lose Abortion Fight; Democracy Docket Montana Case; Shutdown Avoided (for now) But At What Price?; Amazon Goin' Co…

FromThe Heartland POD


Talkin' Politics | GOP Continues To Lose Abortion Fight; Democracy Docket Montana Case; Shutdown Avoided (for now) But At What Price?; Amazon Goin' Co…

FromThe Heartland POD

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Length:
77 minutes
Released:
Oct 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsJoin Clara's Crusade Fundraising TeamCo-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/True or FalseGOP Will Continue their sisyphus like push on Abortion, Ultimately handing Dems major 2024 victoriesNorth Carolina: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/30/north-carolina-abortion-law-block-00119288Missouri - Talked about on Friday with Sean, Judge in Missouri completely destroyed Jay Ashcroft’s attempted language on ballot initiative in MODemocracy Docket Watchhttps://www.democracydocket.com/cases/montana-double-voter-registration-penalty-challenge/Not an Expert of the week - new drophttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/rcna118140Scott Hall, one of the 18 defendants charged along with former President Donald Trump for allegedly interfering with the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia, pleaded guilty Friday.Hon mention: Rep. Jamaal Bowman from NY - fire alarm (low key: Nancy Mace…)Buy or Sell - This is the nail in McCarthy’s coffinhttps://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/government-shutdown-deadline-09-30-23/index.htmlhttps://www.politico.com/live-updates/2023/09/30/congress/stopgap-passes-00119280https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/30/us-government-shutdown-congress-senate-kevin-mccarthyFrom Guardian Summary: The House passed a bill Saturday to extend government funding for 45 days, sending the legislation to the Senate with just hours left to avert a federal shutdown. Unless Joe Biden signs a funding bill before midnight, the government will shut down.The bill passed the House in an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 335 to 91, with 209 Democrats joining 126 Republicans in supporting the legislation. Ninety Republicans opposed the bill.Highlight - $0 for aid to Ukraine How did heartland folks vote? https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2023513Big One: Amazon Price Manipulation Suithttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/sep/26/amazon-ftc-price-inflation-lawsuit?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general have sued Amazon, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition.Related (and just a fantastic read re: platforms): ​​https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/21/potemkin-ai/
Released:
Oct 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.)