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Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson

Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson

By: Robin Johnson
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Heartland Politics with Robin Johnson is a political podcast discussing current issues we face as a country featuring interviews with senators, congressmen, governors, and other political elite. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Illinois Primary Results: Pritzker "Stranglehold" on the Democratic Party and Republicans "Ongoing Descent Into Irrelevance"

    Illinois Primary Results: Pritzker "Stranglehold" on the Democratic Party and Republicans "Ongoing Descent Into Irrelevance"
    Mar 21 2026
    Patrick Pfingsten, author of The Illinoize political newsletter, radio host, and TV commentator, talks about the results of the Illinois primary election, including national impacts, statewide outcomes and analysis of a key local Republican race in the QC region.
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    29 mins
  • GOP Congressional Candidate: "Power Bills Have Become Like a Second Mortgage; Have to Get Under Control"

    GOP Congressional Candidate: "Power Bills Have Become Like a Second Mortgage; Have to Get Under Control"
    Mar 13 2026
    Dillan Vancil, Republican Candidate for Congress in Illinois' 17th District, talks about why he's running, his background and experience, key issues facing voters in the district, and why he's the better candidate to face incumbent Eric Sorenson.
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    28 mins
  • Economic Populism Sells in the Heartland According to Working Class Political Expert

    Economic Populism Sells in the Heartland According to Working Class Political Expert
    Mar 6 2026
    Jared Abbott, director of the Center for Working Class Politics, talks about the realignment of working class voters to the Republicans and Trump, how Democrats can win them back, the importance of proper messaging and language, the tie between economic and cultural issues, and presidential candidates with the most appeal to working class voters.
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    29 mins
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