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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 Another mystery filing under seal from the government in the Abrego Garcia case hits the docket; Trump signs a new executive order ramping up the police state; Amazon was going to add tariff tax costs to their products until the White House talked Bezos out of it; DHS ran 1.3M foreign student names through a database to track criminal charges in order to target their visas; an Oklahoma city family is traumatized after an ICE raid on the wrong home; the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is suing the Trump regime after unlawful board firings; more dirt on former North Dakota senator Ray Holmberg - this time call logs showing conversations between him and the former state attorney general; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue Guest: Jess Piper The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper Blue Missouri @piperformissouri.bsky.social - BlueSky Piper For Missouri - facebook Jessica Piper (@piper_for_missouri) • Instagram Jess Piper (@jesspipermo) | TikTok Stories: Trump complained to Bezos before Amazon said it scrapped idea to display tariff cost | CNBC Kyle Cheney: "HAPPENING NOW: DHS official tells court that agency diverted 10-20 employees to run *1.3 million* names of foreign students…| BlueSky 'We're citizens!': Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren't suspects | KFOR Call logs show Holmberg, former AG communicated amid federal sex crime investigation | North Dakota Monitor Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump after attempted board firings | The Washington Post Trump Issues Executive Order Ramping Up American Police State | Rolling Stone Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins federal election in Canada | AP News Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Follow the Podcast on

Guest Host Ted Farnen meets with Jess Piper, Democratic activist. They talk about the current state of the Democratic party, and possible strategies moving forward. #Democrats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Piper joins hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss the political climate in rural America, focusing on Democratic engagement and the challenges faced by local communities. The conversation covers economic issues, healthcare, and the importance of local political campaigns. Gain valuable insights into the current political landscape and learn about strategies for engaging rural voters. You will learn about the significance of local representation and the impact of economic policies on rural communities. Jess Piper shares her experiences and perspectives, offering a unique view on the challenges and opportunities in rural America. Join us on The Hot Dish every week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country. The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/. (05:00) - - Political Climate and Rural Engagement (15:00) - - Economic Issues and Healthcare (25:00) - - Political Campaigns and Strategies (35:00) - - Conclusion and Call to Action

On the day another community was shattered by a school shooting in Minnesota, Jo and Jess Piper drop the niceties and get honest about America’s epidemic of gun violence laying bare the emotional toll of shooter drills, the rage and helplessness of waiting for news, and the absurdity of politicians hiding behind “thoughts and prayers” while refusing to act.With unfiltered stories from rural communities, and real families, they dig deep into how weaponized propaganda, failed policies, and spineless leadership are costing lives. Jess shares what organizing looks like on the ground in Missouri, why responsible gun owners like her are demanding change, and how incremental victories can still matter even against the odds. Get 15% off OneSkin with code JOJO at https://www.oneskin.co/#oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jess shares her work as a social worker specializing in rural care at NaviCare. She he highlights rural health and the pivots to telehealth and how the pandemic has resulted in a resurgence of patients come back for cancer treatment. We explore ethical and moral dilemmas in treating patients in rural areas and the contribution to fragmented care. Jess relates her experience in oncology social work to line dancing and protecting her cubs. You know, like a line dancing Mama Bear. Please follow the link to the navigate to the Navi Care Services website and Sick & Good merch page: https://www.navicareservices.com https://sickandgood.com/home/shop/

Jess Piper, Bryce Oates, and Isaac Nehring join this episode to discuss the future of rural America, from youth leadership to media access and political advocacy. Isaac shares his journey as a Truman Scholar, while Bryce and Executive Producer Richard Fawal tackle the urgent need for truthful reporting in rural America. Jess Piper joins host Heidi Heitkamp to break down how Democrats can rebuild trust in deeply red states. Come away empowered with practical ideas for making a difference in your communities, no matter where you live. This episode highlights the importance of community building, hope, and the power of grassroot efforts to restore faith in Democracy for rural Americans. Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country. The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/. Join the One Country Project for the fourth annual Rural Progress Summit, July 8–10. The keynote will feature a virtual fireside chat between Sec. Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. The Rural Progress Summit is a virtual event that brings together voices from across the country to explore ideas and solutions that address the real needs of rural America. Go to OneCountryProject.org to learn more or https://pdcst.news/RPS2025 to register for the Rural Progress Summit. (04:24) - Isaac Nehring discusses how he champions rural advocacy at Stanford (16:01) - Bryce Oates and Richard Fawal discuss rural perspectives and politics (26:43) - Jess Piper and Heidi Heitkamp discuss the Big Beautiful Bill & ACA Credits (39:07) - Jess Piper talks about her time Deep Canvassing in rural America (41:25) - Heidi Heitkamp encourages listeners to continue their support of rural communities

Check out my Substack Live conversation with Jess Piper , a mother and grandmother who lives on a small farm on the Missouri/Iowa border, about why it’s so important that the Democratic Party start focusing on organizing voters in the rural areas of red states—not just before an election, but all year long: “It's just mind blowing because we can win. We don't have to flip a district. We don't have to flip a seat. We have to turn out enough voters to make a difference at the top of the ticket. Every voter is worth it. And that's what I want Democrats to understand. We're all worth it.” Jess, a former teacher who became active in politics after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, is the Executive Director for Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called “Dirt Road Democrat,” which can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. Be sure you’re subscribed to Jess’ Substack The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper , and listen in to my other Substack Live conversations by clicking here. For women ready to stop living on autopilot and playing it small, Fired Up will show you how to shatter your self imposed limitations and unleash your potential so you can finally start living the life you’ve always wanted. Click to order. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 Today, another mystery filing under seal from the government in the Abrego Garcia case hits the docket; Trump signs a new executive order ramping up the police state; Amazon was going to add tariff tax costs to their products until the White House talked Bezos out of it; DHS ran 1.3M foreign student names through a database to track criminal charges in order to target their visas; an Oklahoma city family is traumatized after an ICE raid on the wrong home; the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is suing the Trump regime after unlawful board firings; more dirt on former North Dakota senator Ray Holmberg - this time call logs showing conversations between him and the former state attorney general; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, DailyLook For 50% off your order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS. MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue Guest: Jess Piper The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper Blue Missouri @piperformissouri.bsky.social - BlueSky Piper For Missouri - facebook Jessica Piper (@piper_for_missouri) • Instagram Jess Piper (@jesspipermo) | TikTok Stories: Trump complained to Bezos before Amazon said it scrapped idea to display tariff cost | CNBC Kyle Cheney: "HAPPENING NOW: DHS official tells court that agency diverted 10-20 employees to run *1.3 million* names of foreign students…| BlueSky 'We're citizens!': Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren't suspects | KFOR Call logs show Holmberg, former AG communicated amid federal sex crime investigation | North Dakota Monitor Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump after attempted board firings | The Washington Post Trump Issues Executive Order Ramping Up American Police State | Rolling Stone Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins federal election in Canada | AP News Good Trouble: Speaker Johnson is asking “what issue do you think President Trump should tackle next?” And he has a handy survey available: mikejohnson.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=23 From The Good News Kansas Legislature steps back from terminating popular affordable housing tax credit program Indivisible CA 40 John Prine - "She Is My Everything" (Live) | YouTube Reminder - you can see the po

In this episode, Heidi and Joel give you specific advice on how to channel your frustrations into positive action within your community, focusing on local issues and building a strong support network. They offer insights into being proactive and engaged, highlighting how to make a difference on the ground, especially in rural settings. Then Jess Piper, Executive Director for Blue Missouri, joins Joel to discuss political engagement, grassroots organizing, and the importance of rural communities in America. Jess shares her teaching journey, key strategies to revive Democrats' presence in rural areas, and her current role with Blue Missouri, raising funds to support Democrats in red districts. Jess’s story is an inspiring reminder of the power of individual action in fostering change, even against daunting odds. Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country. The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/. (05:50) - Heidi and Joel encourage listeners to share their stories, support local (11:40) - Jess Piper discusses how her activism began post-2018 due to the Abortion Ban (22:40) - Joel and Jess commiserate on how frustrating uncontested elections can be for rural voters (31:24) - Jess and Joel touch on the misunderstood topic of Rural Democrats being Pro-Gun (39:31) - Heidi and Joel encourage us all to have the courage to defend Democracy

Nancy is joined by guest host Betsy Morgan on this episode featuring superstar activist Jess Piper speaking about how Democrats can win with rural voters. Jess has become a prominent voice for rural Democrats and in her work at Blue Missouri , she and her colleagues are working to run a Democrat in every race in the state. Jess, Betsy and Nancy talk about the desperate state of affairs in rural Missouri where infrastructure has been gutted by the Republican state supermajority; what Democrats get wrong when it comes to rural voters; and how a relatively small increase in Democratic turnout in those areas can have outsize impacts on top of ballot races. To learn more about Jess and her work, check out her Substack newsletter and to support Blue Missouri, you can do so here . The University of New Hampshire study that Jess refers to in the podcast can be found here . Thank you for being a listener! Stay up to date on New Faces of Democracy by signing up for the newsletter here . If you or someone you know would like to be a guest on the podcast, send us an email at info@newfacesofdemocracy.org . If you like this podcast, please subscribe/rate/review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . It makes a huge difference! Follow New Faces of Democracy on Instagram , Threads and Bluesky .

Just after returning to the studio after two back-to-back episodes where Michelle spent time at the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) Policy Institute and the National Association of Community Health Centers' Policy and Issues Conference in D.C., Michelle continues the conversation with NRHA's Government Affairs and Policy Director, Alexa McKinley Abel for an update about the impact of the Continuing Resolution on rural health organizations and what to watch for from Congress as the budget reconciliation process continues. In the second part of this episode, Michelle meets with the Executive Director for Blue Missouri, Jessica (Jess) Piper. Born and raised in rural America, Jess is a mother to five and grandmother to three, lives on a small farm on the Missouri/Iowa border and was an American Literature teacher for 16 years. After the 2016 election of Trump, Jess became politically active. Jess ran for office in 2022 as a State Representative in HD1 in Northwest Missouri. She was unsuccessful but used the experience to organize progressives in rural Missouri. Jess also hosts a weekly podcast called "Dirt Road Democrat." In this conversation, Jess Piper shares her journey from being a teacher to running for state office in Missouri, highlighting the challenges faced by rural communities, particularly in education and political representation. Michelle and Jess discuss the impact of information silos and news deserts, as well as the importance of grassroots organizations in engaging rural voters. Jess emphasizes the need for Democrats to reconnect with rural constituents and the long-term strategy required to effect change in these areas. The Rural Impact is pleased to welcome The American Heart Association as a sponsor for this and future episodes! Here's why! The AHA believes that everyone, no matter where they live, deserves access to high-quality care. That's why they created the Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator, a program designed to help rural hospitals improve cardiovascular care and patient outcomes. The Rural Accelerator provides no-cost access to quality improvement programs, data-driven insights, learning collaboratives, recognition opportunities, and expert-guided education to support 1000 rural hospitals across the country in delivering evidence-based care. Rural hospitals play a critical role in their communities. Enroll today and join the movement to improve rural heart health. Visit www.heart.org/ruralaccelerator to learn more.

You don’t win races you don’t run. And because we’ve made getting involved such a slog, no one wants to run. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, hosts Zachary Oren Smith speaks with Blue Missouri’s Jess Piper about what happens when a party decides not to compete in our rural states. In 2022, over 40% of legislative seats went uncontested. That dropped to just 18% in 2024. Competing isn’t winning, but Piper argues making the effort makes a difference. Join the conversation with Amie Rivers and hear about a push to criminalize drag shows, the opacity of the state’s private school voucher program, and primary jockeying among Republicans for election years that haven’t begun. Links: * 1st Story - Taking someone under 18 to a drag show would be a felony under Iowa House bill ( Des Moines Register ) * 2nd Story - State agencies block Auditor Sand during review of private school voucher program ( Iowa Starting Line ) * 3rd Story - Former Republican state representative to challenge Kim Reynolds for Iowa governor seat ( Des Moines Register ) Guest: * Jess Piper is the executive director of Blue Missouri and the host of Dirt Road Democrat podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cornholechampions.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have a special guest! Former teacher, author, writer, and executive director for Blue Missouri, Jess Piper. We discuss the effort to defund and privatize education in Missouri, plus a bunch more. You can find more from Jess on the major social media spots or below. https://jesspiper.substack.com/ https://bluemissouri.org/ content license FN37WFSYZCLZPMGG

Dear Humans, Jesus and God are thrilled to welcome progressive champion and fellow Substack superstar Jess Piper to The God Pod ! As someone who grew up evangelical, Jess was equally thrilled to FINALLY get to hear back from God and Jesus. Watch or listen to our interview now— this is one you don't want to miss!!! What We Cover: The state of the American healthcare system What Jess believes Democrats need to do to capture rural Americans The surprising history of the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter And lots more! Questions for You: What do you think of Jess Piper's 'Dirt Road Democrat' approach? Could it work nationwide? In the episode, Jess Piper shares her take on the state of healthcare in America. Do you agree with her perspective? What changes do you think are most needed? Which part of the interview resonated with you the most, and why? It's not just us who see the power in Jess's approach. Even AOC chimed in to amplify her message about grassroots rural organizing.

Dirt Road Dem Jess Piper talks to Patti Vasquez about reaching rural voters and spreading the message that Republicans have not governed Missouri well. Piper is executive director of Blue Missouri and host of the “Dirt Road Democrat" podcast. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).

Jasmine and Amanda are at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, so on this episode, Rachel is co-hosting with Jess Piper . And it's great timing because as of last week, abortion will be on the ballot in her home state of Missouri - something that she and other advocates have been working hard to achieve. They gathered 380,000 signatures, a full 200k more than they needed! It's important to remember that even in "red" states like Missouri, extremists are the minority. But when gerrymandering and misinformation run rampant, the far right can implement damaging policies like abortion bans and book bans. Jess even calls her state a "pilot program" for Project 2025, devastating healthcare and public education. No matter what state we live in, we have to stand up against extremism because it affects all of us. And speaking of Project 2025, this week we're also joined by Nancy MacLean, author of Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right's Stealth Plan for America. Nancy walks us through the history of the Heritage Foundation and P2025, as well as where she sees the far right going in the future. Her knowledge and her joy are captivating, even if the topics she studies are anything but joyful. She’s proof that we can take this work seriously while still having fun. Finally, Jess and Rachel raise a glass to daughters and to Tim Walz in this week's Toast to Joy. Red Wine and Blue is going to be in D.C. Labor Day weekend – want to join us? Moms for Liberty will be holding their annual summit where they double down on hate and extremism. We cannot and will not let Moms for Liberty speak for us. Let’s turn out in big numbers to show that we are the majority! You can find more details here. For a transcript of this episode, please email comms@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

On this historic week when President Joe Biden passed the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Candidate for President, we had a lot to talk about on the July 26, 2024, Friday Power Lunch. GUESTS Jess Piper (Executive Director of Blue Missouri , author of “The View from Rural Missouri” newsletter on Substack, TikTok influencer , and host of the weekly podcast “ Dirt Road Democrat ”) discusses the rural perspective on the new energy in the election. Kyle Spencer (Former New York Times contributor, author of Raising Them Right , and founding editor of “ Reporting Right ” newsletter on Substack) discusses how we can help local media get the story right by becoming trusted sources of information. She walks us through how to establish a relationship with reporters and then presents story ideas to pitch to local reporters.

Prepare to be enlightened by our latest episode of the Jack Hopkins Show, featuring two remarkable guests: retired research engineer Chris Jones and Jess Piper, the executive director of Blue Missouri. Chris dives into the alarming water quality issues affecting rural Iowa and the broader nation, while Jess shares her inspiring journey into political activism and recounts a disturbing encounter with law enforcement. They join forces to expose the rampant misuse of land, the devastating impact of big money on our environment, and the critical need for progressive organizing in rural communities. You'll gain new insights into their upcoming event on August 7th at Big Grove Brewery in Iowa City, where these pressing topics will be discussed further. Our conversation sheds light on the severe health concerns tied to water contamination in rural areas, with Iowa's high cancer rates taking center stage. Jess provides personal anecdotes about the detrimental effects of crop dusting on her gardening and her neighbors, emphasizing the urgent need for action. Chris presents the chilling statistic that Iowa holds the second-highest cancer rate in the U.S., linked to agricultural practices inundated with nitrates and chemicals. This episode underscores the crucial need to reevaluate modern farming techniques and their far-reaching health and environmental impacts. We also tackle the broader implications of monopolized agriculture on rural economies and communities. Chris offers a stark analysis of how big agriculture's focus on ethanol production monopolizes fertile land, reducing local food production and contributing to environmental degradation. Jess and Chris highlight the decline of small towns, the loss of public services, and the overwhelming consequences for rural economies. Through engaging stories and strategic insights, we emphasize the importance of community engagement and grassroots efforts, inspiring listeners to take an active role in preserving and revitalizing their rural communities. Support the show The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter https://wwwJackHopkinsNow.com

In the 3rd episode of Their Future. Our Pod., Annie Andrews sat down with Jess Piper, Executive Director of Blue Missouri, to discuss the school voucher schemes in both Missouri and South Carolina. Be sure to like and subscribe to our channel as it is the best way to support our work. Visit The Arena to learn more: www.thearenasc.com Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/TheArenaSC Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thearenasc/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thearenasc Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheArenaSC Get full access to The Arena at www.thearenasc.com/subscribe

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server ! In this interview, I spoke with Jess Piper. Jess was an American Literature teacher for 16 years before deciding to take the plunge and run for office. She ran for the Missouri State House in a deeply red district. And while she didn't win, she continues her activism as Executive Director of Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called " Dirt Road Democrat ." I've been reading her essays at " The View from Rural Missouri " for a while now, but I was amazed by how much one of her recent pieces, about the "Fundie Baby Voice," really resonated with so many people. SPONSOR : This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/atheist today to get 10% off your first month. SPONSOR : Sign up today at butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly to choose your free offer and get $20 off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jess Piper is the Executive Director of Blue Missouri and the host of the Dirt Road Democrats podcast. We discuss the reality of living in rural Missouri, the state of education, and the dearth of Democratic candidates across the state. Rural candidates have little to no support from the state party, but Republicans enjoy the support of local churches. One-third of Missouri is rural, but there is not a single elected Democrat representing these areas. Uncontested races are bad for democracy and without Democrats in the race, there is no contest of ideas. In Missouri, for example, multiple school districts only have four days of school, but there have not been elected Democrats who are willing to push back and properly fund these public schools. Follow Jess on Twitter: https://twitter.com/piper4missouri Follow Mila on Twitter: https://twitter.com/milaatmos Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/ Love Future Hindsight? Take our Listener Survey! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=6tI0Zi1e78vq&ver=standard Take the Democracy Group's Listener Survey! https://www.democracygroup.org/survey Want to support the show and get it early? https://patreon.com/futurehindsight Check out the Future Hindsight website! www.futurehindsight.com Read the transcript here: https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/rural-democrat-jess-piper Credits: Host: Mila Atmos Guests: Jess Piper Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

Jess Piper, Executive Director of Blue Missouri, Former Democratic nominee for State Rep, and Host of “Dirt Road Democrat” podcast, joins us to talk why Republicans want to end public education, and how Democrats in red state small towns get involved in politics, and why its important to run even when the odds are stacked. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Subscribe and Follow Jo: https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Suburban Women Problem is officially back! And this season, we’re doing things a little differently: not only will the audio hit your podcast player every Wednesday, but you can also watch a video version on YouTube! You can find that link here: pod.redwine.blue/SWP. So this week, you KNOW we had to talk about a Fox News anchor calling us “low-information Chardonnay sippers in the suburbs.” They know all too well the power of suburban women, and apparently they’ve decided that if you can’t beat ‘em, insult ‘em! After chatting about that, we also catch up about the Trump indictments, the upcoming elections, and more. Then, we’re joined by Jess Piper - executive director of Blue Missouri, host of “Dirt Road Democrat,” and fierce advocate for public education. Jess chats with the hosts about book bans, PragerU, AP African-American Studies, and why extremists like Betsy DeVos would rather put kids to work than fund their schools. Jess is a force of nature and we were so excited to talk to her this week. Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to going back to school in this week’s “Toast to Joy.” If you want to stand up against book bans like Jess Piper, we invite you to join us on Thursday, September 7th for a Troublemaker Training. You'll learn how to band together with your neighbors and friends and the best tactics to make your voices heard. You can learn more and register here or by going to redwine.blue. For a transcript of this episode, please email comms@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Democrats are everywhere including places that have been essentially abandoned to the GOP in rural areas. Jess Piper is the ‘Dirt Road Democrat’ who speaks to what is happening in these places and what we need to do to take them back. She and Fred discuss the challenges, what it’s like to run for office in tough places, and what is next to start taking back rural America. Jess is the Executive Director for Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called “Dirt Road Democrat.” She received degrees in English and Teaching from the University of Arkansas and was an American Literature teacher for 16 years. After the 2016 election of Trump, Jess became politically active. Jess ran for State Representative in HD1 in Northwest Missouri in 2022. She was not successful but used the experience to organize progressives in rural Missouri and across the country. Learn more about Blue Missouri at: https://bluemissouri.org/ Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/fred Reel Paper: Head to REELPAPER.COM/FRED and sign up for a subscription using my code FRED at for 30% off your first order and FREE SHIPPING! FUM: Head to www.tryfum.com/FRED to save an additional 10% off your order today. Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FRED or use code FRED to automatically get a free pack of honey sticks with your order - A $15 value! Sugar and Spruce: Head To SUGARANDSPRUCE.COM and Use Code Fred at checkout and get 20% off your first order

Episode Notes Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Host: Jess Piper @piper4missouri https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE! “Change The Conversation” Laboratories of Autocracy Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.

Jessica Piper ran for office in 2022 for State Representative in Northwest Missouri. She was not successful, but used the experience to organize progressives in rural Missouri. She is now is the Executive Director for Blue Missouri and hosts a weekly podcast called “Dirt Road Democrat” which can be found wherever you listen to podcasts. is a mother to five and grandmother to three and lives on a small farm on the Missouri/Iowa border. She was born and raised in rural America. She earned degrees in English and Teaching from the University of Arkansas and was a high school American Literature teacher for 16 years. After the 2016 election of Trump, Jess became politically active. Please consider a recurring donation of $10 to help start Blue Indiana and crowdsource funding for state legislative candidates. Donate at www.hoosiervictoryalliance.org; www.twitter.com/hoosier_victory; www.facebook.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.instagram.com/hoosiervictoryalliance; www.post.news/hoosiervictory; www.spoutible.com/hoosiervictory; www.tiktok.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance; www.youtube.com/@hoosiervictoryalliance Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.

A weekly podcast exploring stories at the intersection of faith and culture through an inclusive Christian lens. This week: Mitch and Missy talk about learning a new word: "derecho." Guest: Jess Piper, who calls herself "an unapologetically progressive voice for rural folks across the heartland." Piper is a former teacher, prior candidate for Missouri state house, and host of the "Dirt Road Democrat" podcast. "Good Faith Weekly" is produced out of Norman, Oklahoma. Music is by Pond5. Learn more at www.GoodFaithMedia.org and @GFMediaOrg Links: Jess Piper ~ https://jessicapiperformissouri.com/ Piper's "Dirt Road Democrat" podcast ~ https://heartlandpod.com/dirt-road-democrat-1 Jess Piper on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook ~ @piper4missouri Jess Piper on TikTok ~ @jesspipermo

Jess Piper is joined by kindred spirit and fellow dirt road democrat, Randi McCallian, for a discussion about running for office in hard red areas and the challenges of building infrastructure in areas where the Democratic Party has atrophied. Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Host: Jess Piper @piper4missouri https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE! “Change The Conversation” Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.

Heartland POD on Twitter - @TheHeartlandPOD Co-Hosts Adam Sommer @Adam_Sommer85 Rachel Parker @RaichetP Sean Diller @SeanDillerCO https://heartlandpod.com/ JOIN PATREON FOR MORE! “Change The Conversation” FULL SHOW Plus a preview of the Last Call that's ALL about the Donald Trump NFT collection. Not to be missed! Yeah No… Oklahoma bill that would make every conversation a teacher has with a student potentially illegal https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-legislature/oklahoma-senator-proposes-bill-to-prohibit-gender-orientation-discussions-in-schools/ Bonus yeah no: child abuser concerned he might not get to be around kids any more https://missouriindependent.com/2022/12/13/long-time-agape-director-testifies-in-missouri-court-to-stay-off-state-child-abuse-registry/ Our Favorite Things, The 2022 Year In Review Mt. Rushmore Of Politics End Of The Year Extravaganza Clearance Blowout Sale Jess Piper Picks Sean Diller Picks Rachel Parker Picks Adam Sommer Picks Mo Sen Mike Moon Wearing Overalls and removed from the floor and committees Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keeper leader convicted of conspiracy Kansas! The voters did a lot of good things. Officer Michael Fanone calls out Josh Hawley for being a bitch and running like a bitch Gretchen Wittmer being reelected in Michigan, and her kidnappers facing charges DT-NFT’s Donald’s Trading Cards Mr. Fetterman, welcome to the US Senate! Taylor Swift shuts down the world at the same time Trump announced as President Vicky Hartzler’s tear in my “beard” due to marriage equality Alex Jones judgments for a BILLION dollars The Heartland POD was on CSPAN! James Webb telescope first The Dobbs decision, overturning of Roe/Casey Arizona Electoral Sweep in 2022 MJ is legal in MO Mike Lindell holds crazy person event in Springfield, MO Host: Adam Sommer Find Adam on tik-tok (maybe) and bluesky as "midmapdadenergy" - follow The Process on instagram. JOIN PATREON FOR MORE “Change The Conversation” Outro Song: “The World Is On Fire” by American Aquarium http://www.americanaquarium.com/ Nothing on this channel is to be taken as legal advice for any jurisdiction. All statements are opinions that reflect on that of the speaker and the purpose of the show is to provide space for discussion that may include statements or opinions shared only for the purpose of discussion. Listening to "The Process" is not legal advice and should not be relied upon for personal legal needs.