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We have a Chicago Pope. On Saturday, we'll talk about that & the latest efforts to push back against Trump with: + @abenewman.bsky.social + @jeffmandell.bsky.social + @jgrossman.bsky.social + @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social 🎧 1-4pm CT on @heartlandsignal.bsky.social 🤳Stream bit.ly/3DAcG8s

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Wisconsin GOP cuts 612 provisions from state budget, including Medicaid expansion and lower childcare costs heartlandsignal.com/2025/05/09/w...

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Several Republican-controlled states advancing plans to ban fluoride in drinking water heartlandsignal.com/2025/05/08/s...

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OKLAHOMA GOV. KEVIN STITT VETOES BILL TO EXPAND BREAST CANCER EXAM OPTIONS On Tuesday, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) vetoed House Bill 1389, legislation that would clarify which breast cancer examinations health insurance providers must pay for and expand mammography access in the state.

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It's no secret that mainstream media is struggling, even dying out. I talked to longtime journalist & media observer @jeffjarvis.bsky.social about what comes next. I hope you'll give it a listen 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/2ias...

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Starting this August, Oklahoma high schools will be required to teach students about debunked conspiracy theories pedaled by President Donald Trump that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him. bit.ly/431KZTL

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Iowa state Sen. Trone Garriott (D) has announced her candidacy for the state’s 3rd District, which is currently held by Rep. Nunn (R). Nation Republican spokesperson Emily Tuttle released a statement after Trone Garriott’s announcement, accusing her of attempting to radicalize Iowa. bit.ly/4jK4Fms

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On Wednesday, Michigan state Rep. Natalie Price (D-Berkley) was called out of order by the Republican speakership after she attempted to offer an amendment preserving maternal health to a “Gulf of America” bill. Read the full story here: heartlandsignal.com/2025/05/02/m...

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🎙️For the 20th anniversary of WCPT-820AM, I thought it was important to talk to people have thought long & hard about journalism & the media. Listen to my conversations with @jeffjarvis.bsky.social & @froomkin.bsky.social on Saturday 3-4pm CT on @heartlandsignal.bsky.social 🤳Stream bit.ly/3DAcG8s

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U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: "Let’s be clear, Pete is not the problem. A lot of media think Pete Hegseth is a problem. He’s not the problem. He’s the solution to the problem we’ve had."

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STOP THE STEAL RALLYGOER WINS MINNESOTA SENATE SPECIAL ELECTION Republican candidate Keri Heintzeman won a special election Tuesday to fill a vacancy in the Minnesota state Senate. heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/30/s...

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POTENTIAL MINNESOTA GOP SENATE CANDIDATE ‘REALLY APPRECIATES’ TRUMP GUTTING SERVICES heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/30/p...

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MINNESOTA GOP INTRODUCES SECOND BILL DESIGNATING MRNA VACCINES AS WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION Republicans in the Minnesota state Senate have introduced Senate File 3456, another bill that attempts to designate mRNA vaccines as weapons of mass destruction in the state. bit.ly/3RIeDbA

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JONI ERNST CALLED TRUMP TARIFFS A ‘TAX’ IN 2018. IN 2025, SHE’S PRAISING THEM. U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) has undergone a complete shift on President Donald Trump’s tariff policies as her state is projected to be hit hard by trade war.

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NEW: DNC CHAIRMAN HIGHLIGHTS TRUMP’S DISASTROUS IMPACT ON WISCONSINITES IN FIRST 100 DAYS With President Donald Trump seeing record-low approval ratings after his first 100 days, his economic impact on Wisconsin could see millions lose economic benefits in the vital swing state.

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U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) has requested a House of Representatives ethics investigation on his colleague Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) because she held a town hall in his district. bit.ly/42WECkP

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🎧LISTEN: @davidpepperoh.bsky.social is one of the country's very top Democracy Defenders. He'd just returned from yet another anti-Trump protest before this chat on @heartlandsignal.bsky.social/ WCPT. I hope you'll listen to his smart advice about the fight ahead. open.spotify.com/episode/0SW7...

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Trump refuses to give disaster relief to Arkansas after severe storms killed at least 40 heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/25/t...

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FBI arrests sitting Milwaukee judge, accuses her of helping immigrants avoid ICE heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/25/f...

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Missouri Democrats again stall GOP efforts to repeal paid sick leave heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/24/m...

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Report: Trump administration’s Head Start cuts would slash benefits for thousands in Michigan heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/23/r...

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Minnesota GOP wants to designate mRNA vaccines as ‘weapons of mass destruction’ heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/22/m...

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Patti welcomes @johnfugelsang.bsky.social to the #DrivingItHome radio show and podcast Monday at 6:30pm. Catch NOT THE WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS DINNER PPV special, this Saturday, April 26th at 9 PM EST! ORDER HERE: www.meethook.live/not @heartlandsignal.bsky.social @patti54.bsky.social

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U.S. Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TX) accuses Rep. Al Green (D-TX) of using a fake cane, calls him "boy": “Gosh dang it, boy. He does not need that cane. That cane is a prop. I swear it’s not real ... one of my colleagues said unscrew the gold part off of it and see if there's a gun in there."

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It's hard to keep track of the Trump chaos but we'll do our best with the help of these amazing guests: + @davidpepperoh.bsky.social + @jhollymc.bsky.social + @gregsargent.bsky.social + @jillwine-banks.bsky.social 🎧Saturday 1-4pm CT on @heartlandsignal.bsky.social 🤳Stream bit.ly/3DAcG8s

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MEGA-MILLIONAIRE REPUBLICAN SEN. DAVE MCCORMICK OPPOSES TAX HIKE FOR RICH U.S. Sen. McCormick (R-PA), who is worth north of $123 million according to his own financial disclosures, says that a tax hike for the rich is harmful and unlikely in the Republican-controlled government. bit.ly/42zENlH

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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro (D) responds to Rep. Meuser (R-PA) blaming the arson attack on the governor's mansion on him and saying he has to "tone it down, too." SHAPIRO: "Leaders have a responsibility to speak and act with moral clarity. It would appear the congressman failed to live up to that."

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When we once again have a government that governs for the American people, it will be obligated to repudiate the Trump era & to affirm anew the democratic values this admin & its allies in Congress seek to destroy. NEW from me on @heartlandsignal.bsky.social: heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/15/o...

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Tennessee GOP faces bipartisan backlash for attempts to dismantle education for undocumented children heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/15/t...

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NEW from Edwin Eisendrath: Eight steps for post-Trump America heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/15/o...

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REPUBLICAN MIKE ROGERS ANNOUNCES SECOND CONSECUTIVE SENATE RUN IN MICHIGAN Former U.S. Rep. Rogers (R) announced his run by asserting that President Trump needs allies in the Senate to help bring back manufacturing jobs and lower the costs of groceries. Read the full story here: bit.ly/43Oyopa

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NEW from Jennifer Schulze: Local news offers a powerful reality check on Trump’s tariff carnage heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/09/o...

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NEW from Edwin Eisendrath: Trump sends America into a downward spiral heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/03/o...

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No one is better at explaining Trump's crazy AND the growing voter push back than @maddow.msnbc.com. She's got less than a month left on her 5-nights a week schedule. I think she should rethink that plan. We need her fact-based, counter narrative every night. heartlandsignal.com/2025/04/02/o...

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In less than 75 days Mr. Trump has made us poorer, weaker, less healthy, less prepared for the future, less competitive, more isolated, and less free. With everything at stake, those rich folks need to grab an oar and row with the rest of us. My latest: open.substack.com/pub/edwineis...

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U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) downplays Elon Musk's reckless DOGE cuts that have impacted farmers: “There were little, awkward missteps there.” Follow @heartlandsignal.bsky.social for more.

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Michigan Rep. Tom Barrett defends NIH cuts heartlandsignal.com/2025/03/31/m...

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BRAD SCHIMEL, WHO CAMPAIGNS ON BEING NONPARTISAN, BOASTS VERY PARTISAN RECORD Conservative Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel boasts a record of breaking promises and ethical norms as an elected official. heartlandsignal.com/2025/03/31/b...

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Saturday on WCPT: we'll talk Signal-gate, Wisconsin vs Musk, NWS cutbacks & more with: + @amandamarcotte.bsky.social + @benwikler.bsky.social of @wisdems.bsky.social + Meteorologist Tom Skilling + @jillwine-banks.bsky.social 🤳Stream bit.ly/3DAcG8s 1-4pm CT on @heartlandsignal.bsky.social

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Minnesota state Sen. Michael Kreun (R-Blaine), whose colleagues attempted to classify Trump derangement syndrome as a state recognized mental illness, says condemning Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons is a “waste of our time.” “We need to be serious legislators focused on the state of Minnesota.”

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DEMOCRATS WIN TWO SPECIAL ELECTIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA, FLIP DISTRICT TRUMP EASILY WON IN NOVEMBER Democratic candidates emerged victorious in two special elections held in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, which filled vacancies in both chambers of the state legislature. heartlandsignal.com/2025/03/26/d...

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Big journalism could learn a thing or two from smaller news outlets like @wired.com @propublica.org, @rollingstone.com @us.theguardian.com, @lawdorknews.bsky.social & @popular.info. It starts with committing to fearless reporting and refusing to be stenographers for Trump & Musk. My latest ⤵️

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NEW from Jennifer Schulze: Big journalism needs to catch up to smaller rivals on Trump/Musk coverage heartlandsignal.com/2025/03/26/o...

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OHIO GOP ADVANCES EFFORT TO WEAKEN CHILD LABOR LAWS The Republican-controlled Ohio Legislature is advancing an effort to allow 14 and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. on school nights, despite current law implementing a 7 p.m. curfew. Read the full story: heartlandsignal.com/2025/03/24/o...

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LISTEN: Climate scientist @petergleick.bsky.social says we can actually fight climate change, protect our waterways and much more. All we need is the political will to do it. Listen to our conversation here: @heartlandsignal.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1TMs...

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MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN JUSTIN EICHORN RESIGNS AFTER UNDERAGE PROSTITUTION SCANDAL MN state Sen. Eichorn (R) has sent his letter of resignation to Gov. Tim Walz (DFL) after an arrest and charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution. Read the full story here: heartlandsignal.com/2025/03/20/m...

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Tudor Dixon considering running for something (?) in 2026 heartlandsignal.com/2025/03/19/t...

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Minnesota Republican Tom Emmer says tariffs will make farmers love Trump heartlandsignal.com/2025/03/14/m...

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