Heartland Politics With Robin Johnson

02/11/2024

Here's my latest Heartland Politics podcast on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, with Congressman Eric Sorensen, Democrat from Illinois' 17th District which includes the Illinois Quad Cities. He discusses his major accomplishments and key issues in his reelection campaign.

Congressman Eric Sorensen, representing Illinois' 17 district, talksabout his major accomplishments in the House of Representatives, hisdiscussions with area farmers on the climate issue, the Farm Bill, andmore.

31/10/2024

What does US Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-17) consider his biggest accomplishment in his first term? You may be surprised. Find out on the next Heartland Politics. Tune into WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, 90.3 FM and HD1 in the Quad Cities at noon on Saturday, or listen online at WVIK.org or on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

26/10/2024

Here's my latest Heartland Politics podcast on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, with Max Boot, author of Reagan: His Life and Legend.

Max Boot, author of Reagan: His Life and Legend, discusses Reagan'sstrengths and shortcomings in this book including how his upbringing inour listening area shaped his life and career.

24/10/2024

Join me on the next Heartland Politics show when Max Boot, author of Reagan: His Life and Legend, discusses Reagan's strengths and shortcomings including how his upbringing in our listening area shaped his life and career. Boot also talks about the biggest myth surrounding Reagan and whether he could gain the presidential nomination in today's Republican Party. Tune into WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, 90.3 FM and HD1 in the Quad Cities at noon on Saturday, or listen online at WVIK.org or on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

19/10/2024

Here's my latest Heartland Politics podcast on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, with Arlie Russell Hochschild, author of the Pride Paradox: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right.

Arlie Russell Hochschild talks about her new book, Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right

16/10/2024

On the next Heartland Politics show, Arlie Russell Hochschild discusses her new book Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right. The book explores her research into white, working class voters in Pike County, KY, how economic issues aren't the top priority for these folks, and how the emotions of pride and shame shape their outlooks. Tune into WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, 90.3 FM and HD1 in the Quad Cities at noon on Saturday, or listen online at WVIK.org or on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

12/10/2024

Here's my latest Heartland Politics podcast on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, with Judge Joe McGraw, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois' 17th District, talking key issues of the campaign.

Judge Joe McGraw, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois' 17th District, talks about border security, jobs and the American Dream, US-China relations, abortion, ethics reform, the Farm Bill and much more.

10/10/2024

On the next Heartland Politics show, Judge Joe McGraw, Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois' 17th District, joins me to discuss the economy, inflation, trade, the Farm Bill, China, the border, abortion, and much more. Tune into WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, 90.3 FM and HD1 in the Quad Cities at noon on Saturday, or listen online at WVIK.org or on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

05/10/2024

Here's my latest Heartland Politics podcast on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, with Christina Bohannan, Democratic candidate for Iowa's 1st congressional district. This race is attracting national attention and will be key to determining partisan control of the US House of Representatives.

Christina Bohannan, Democratic candidate for Congress in Iowa's 1st congressional district, talks about the economy, immigration, trade, education, abortion, debt and much more.

03/10/2024

Join me on the next Heartland Politics when Christina Bohannan, Democratic candidate for Iowa's 1st congressional district, talks about the economy, border control, the Farm Bill, abortion, debt, trade and much more. Tune into WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, 90.3 FM and HD1 in the Quad Cities at noon on Saturday, or listen online at WVIK.org or on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

28/09/2024

Here's my latest Heartland Politics podcast on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, with US Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican incumbent from Iowa's First Congressional District.

Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Republican from Iowa’s 1st District, talks about inflation, border security, national debt, the Farm Bill, abortion, veteran’s issues, China, and much more.

26/09/2024

Join me on the next Heartland Politics podcast when US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, from Iowa's First District, which includes the QC area, talks inflation, trade, the border, abortion, national debt, veteran's issues, and much more. Tune into WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, 90.3 FM and HD1 in the Quad Cities at noon on Saturday, or listen online at WVIK.org or on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

21/09/2024

Here's my latest Heartland Politics podcast on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, with Alex Gazmararian, co-author of Uncertain Future: How to Unlock the Climate Impasse, talking about the politics of the decline of coal and rise of fracking, potential backlash to energy transition, ways to overcome opposition, his findings from interviews of 600+ people at county fairs, and much more.

Alez Gazmararian, co-author of Uncertain Future: How to Unlock the Climate Impasse, talks about the politics of the decline of coal.

17/09/2024

What is the political fallout from energy transition? We are seeing examples of 'greenlash' in our region. It's a timely discussion on the next Heartland Politics when Alex Gazmararian, author of Uncertain Futures: How to Unlock the Climate Impasse, discusses his research from SW Pennsylvania and the broader implications of climate politics. Tune into WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, 90.3 FM and HD1 in the Quad Cities at noon on Saturday, or listen online at WVIK.org or on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

14/09/2024

Here's my latest Heartland Politics podcast on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, with Jacob Rubashkin, deputy editor of Inside Elections, a nonpartisan political newsletter, discussing the latest on the 2024 elections including local congressional races in Illinois and Iowa.

Jacob Rubashkin, deputy editor of Inside Elections, a nonpartisan political newsletter, talks about the 2024 presidential election, key issues and voter groups that will decide the election, and the battle for control of the US House including a focus on two local races in Iowa and Illinois.

12/09/2024

Jacob Rubashkin, deputy editor of Inside Elections, a nonpartisan, online newsletter, joins me on the next Heartland Politics for the latest on the political landscape for the 2024 presidential election and the battle for the US House, including two local races. Tune into WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, 90.3 FM and HD1 in the Quad Cities at noon on Saturday, or listen online at WVIK.org or on demand wherever you get your podcasts.

07/09/2024

Here's my latest Heartland Politics podcast on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, with State Rep. Gregg Johnson (D-72) discussing his first term in the Illinois General Assembly and key issues facing the QC region.

Illinois State Representative Gregg Johnson (D-72) from Rock Island County discusses his first term in Springfield, economic development, infrastructure, schools, mental health issues and ‘turning down the heat’ of our partisan divide.

05/09/2024

Join me on the next Heartland Politics on WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, when Illinois State Representative Gregg Johnson (D-72), who represents Rock Island County, will discuss his first term in Springfield, accomplishments, challenges ahead and key issues. Tune into WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, 90.3 FM and HD1 in the Quad Cities at noon on Saturday, or listen online at WVIK.org or on demand wherever you get your podcasts.