The Process

Love this show! Not only does the Heartland Pod provide news, updates and information that gets lost in the chaos that is the news cycle these days, but it also gives a sense of grounding, lots of humor and some hope for a reasonable world. Also, Love the dynamic between Rachel, Adam and Sean (and the extra bit of snark from Rachel—bonus!). Keep it coming!

Great podcast to hear what is happening in state politics with an emphasis on Missouri. Adam Sommers is always great and Jesse Piper’s Thursday podcast is a must listen to show.

As a KCMO resident, this pod has become a must listen in keeping up with the politics of the region. I've also become a Patreon subscriber in order to show further support for the work being done here. The show operates on a regular schedule Mon-Fri covering politics for the Midwest and Mountain West. There is a strong Missouri influence right now because of where the podcast started, but each week, I'll hear topics from surrounding states covered (especially on the Friday "Flyover View" show) to keep up on the different (yet, often similar) struggles in the region. Despite living in a left-leaning city that expresses a lot of the similar views as me, it's frustrating still to be in a red state where we have our collective will undermined or even silenced by a Cult of Crazy Supermajority in the State Capitol. A show like this not only provides avenues of action, but also comic relief from the absurdity that is the modern GOP. I don't normally feel like a Blue Dot in a Red Sea, just because I'm in the city and can easily find an oasis of progressive values nearby. But a show like this connects me to the opinions and concerns of my outstate allies and makes their struggle my struggle as well. When we live in a world of OAN/Newsmax and constant AM Radio propaganda being flooded into our neighbors' hearts and minds, it's important we have a place where we feel heard and can hear others. Something like this feels like we're playing a game of "connect the [blue] dots" in order to make a strong network of like-minded individuals working towards a better Heartland.

Love listening to Jess! The pod about The Wolf at the Schoolhouse Door was terrifying yet absolutely necessary to hear. We need to stand up and fight for our public schools. Thank you for keeping us so well informed!