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Talkin' Politics - April 8, 2024 | The Polls, They Are A Changin'

Talkin' Politics - April 8, 2024 | The Polls, They Are A Changin'

FromThe Heartland POD


Talkin' Politics - April 8, 2024 | The Polls, They Are A Changin'

FromThe Heartland POD

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92 minutes
Released:
Apr 8, 2024
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SHOW NOTESQuick HitsWoke Meat and The Twitter media sinkhole (THC highlights)https://theheartlandcollective.com/news/Get last call episodes by signing up as a member, $5/month gets you access to most of our extras. Get signed up to enjoy last call episodes by going to THE HEARTLAND COLLECTIVE dot com clicking the signup button in the top right corner, or going directly to patreon and searching for the heartland collective. We appreciate your support and all of our patrons who help make our independent media network possible. True or False 2024 will be seen as a “reset” electionCounty to County movement from Blue to Red: https://missouriindependent.com/2024/04/04/swing-states-see-newcomers-as-americans-move-from-blue-to-red-counties/Sean and Adam discussed Daily Yonder article in Friday’s flyover showYeah…No Nebraska’s (almost) unique electoral college set up is on the Trump team’s radar for nefarious reasonshttps://www.semafor.com/article/04/05/2024/inside-the-battle-over-nebraskas-electoral-college-votesSix months ago, Nebraska Republican Party Chairman Eric Underwood pitched Ronna McDaniel on a simple idea that could help the GOP win the presidency again.Since 1991, Nebraska had split its electoral votes; two for the statewide winner, then three for the winner of each congressional district. Trump lost the Omaha-based 2nd district in 2020, and if the GOP lost it again in 2024 — even if it flipped Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia — it would lose the presidency by a single vote. There was a bill frozen in the state legislature that could change that, assigning all five electors to the statewide winner, if Republicans rescued it. Underwood’s question for the RNC chair and its legal counsel was: Would the national party help?But wait… there’s more: https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/04/05/sources-say-trump-sought-to-directly-pressure-nebraska-state-senator-over-winner-take-all-proposal/Sources say Trump sought to directly pressure Nebraska state senator over winner-take-all proposalYeah…YeahThe Green Bank Funding from Biden Admin: https://www.axios.com/2024/04/04/biden-climate-green-bankRelated positive environmental news traced directly to Biden’s pen: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/06/indigenous-american-tribes-funding-manage-ocean-coasts?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherYDFS - Jon Stewart left apple show because he’s still Jon Stewart: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/2/24118814/jon-stewart-apple-tv-plus-daily-show-lina-khan-interview2024 Election EraBiden camp raising money so fast it’s making the Obama 2008 efforts look cute and adorable: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/06/1243189101/biden-trump-campaign-moneyTrump team using 2020 election deniers in leadership; https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/01/republican-election-integrity-denier?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherTrump team is the District 5 hockey team and bad news bears but without the loveable goofball characters: https://www.axios.com/2024/04/06/trump-campaign-rnc-2024-electionTrump 2024 is a more disturbing creature, somehow: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/06/donald-trump-speech-analysis?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherBiden gets bid check from former GOP lawyer Conway: https://www.axios.com/2024/04/03/george-conway-biden-donation-fundraiser-campaignTrump’s media funding: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/03/trump-media-es-family-trust-2022-loans?CMP=Share_iOSApp_OtherTrump media shares continue to tank in a tangible example of what a second Trump admin means for America at large: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-media-stock-price-truth-social-djt/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nothing-in-markets-goes-without-saying-chart-of-the-week-120047479.html 
@TheHeartlandPOD on Twitter and ThreadsCo-HostsAdam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85  (Twitter) @adam_sommer85 (Post)Rachel Parker @msraitchetp   (Threads) Sean Diller  (no social)The Heartland Collective - Sign Up Today!JOIN PATREON FOR MORE - AND JOIN OUR SOCIAL NETWORK!“Change The Conversation”Outro Song: “The World I
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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.)