This week’s episode of A Midwest Conversation podcast talks about a few different bills Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed. One of those bills is the new two-year budget.After that, we move into details about a bill introduced in the House of Representatives giving insurance companies and banks a shield from the law if they decide to work with state-legal marijuana companies.Subscribe nowThere is a major stall in the infrastructure talks in DC. Democrats are beginning to buck the idea of a budget reconciliation bill because they can not agree on a price tag. Republicans in the senate are signaling they will vote no on the bipartisan bill over comments Joe Biden made about wanting to pass both bills.Finally, I rant about the new committee passed in the House of Representatives surrounding the January 6th riot. In my view, the need for a committee to investigate the events on January 6th is unnecessary and will only lead to more government overreach and spying on private Americans.ShareBefore you go, please consider becoming a paid member of A Midwest Conversation. Five dollars per month, and you will receive the full video version of the Podcast on Fridays. That is two days before the audio hits Spotify and other platforms and one day before the audio hits your inbox as a free subscriber. Paid members also get full and advance access to all video content produced by A Midwest Conversation. Your subscription not only supports the show but allows A Midwest Conversation to remain independent. Thank you for your contribution.

Get the show early and exclusive access to the video version of the show!https://midwestconversation.substack.com/This week's episode discusses the new infrastructure deal, the drama in the Ohio State House, Tiffin City School's superintendent in legal trouble, and a new energy bill boosting nuclear power!Follow me on social media to stay up to datehttps://twitter.com/grntckhrthttps://www.instagram.com/grant_eckhart/

In today's show, we talk about Joe Manchin's love for billionaires, an Ohio assemblyman expelled more problems with infrastructure and private school lobby propaganda.Links to use in today's show;GET THE SHOW EARLY, WITH EXCLUSIVE VIDEO ACCESS https://midwestconversation.substack.com/Follow me on social media!https://twitter.com/grntckhrthttps://www.instagram.com/grant_eckhart/Infrastructurehttps://thehill.com/homenews/senate/558514-two-more-democrats-signal-opposition-to-bipartisan-infrastructure-dealhttps://thehill.com/homenews/house/558511-white-house-to-democrats-get-ready-to-go-it-alone-on-infrastructureJoe Manchin https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/558758-manchin-rebuffs-progressive-push-for-infrastructure-guaranteehttps://theintercept.com/2021/06/16/joe-manchin-leaked-billionaire-donors-no-labels/Ed Newsfeed propaganda https://theintercept.com/2021/06/16/ed-newsfeed-american-federation-for-children-local-news/

Get the video version of the day early!!https://midwestconversation.substack.comThis week, we look at the Ohio lawsuit against Google, claiming Google should be considered a public utility. We take a peek at the IRS documents Pro Publica obtained, and Infrastructure, and more!Follow me on social media to stay up to date!https://twitter.com/grntckhrthttps://www.instagram.com/grant_eckhart/Links in this weeks showGoogle a public utility https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/ohio-attorney-general-files-nations-first-ever-lawsuit-to-declare-google-a-public-utility/530-327dd1d7-982e-41be-a6a1-721be6bf59echttps://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/June-2021/AG-Yost-Files-Landmark-Lawsuit-to-Declare-Google-aBezos in Spacehttps://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/jeff-bezos-join-winner-seat-blue-origin-space-flight-2021-06-07/https://theintercept.com/2021/05/25/jeff-bezos-blue-origin-senate-bailout/Jan 6 reporthttps://www.cnn.com/2021/06/08/politics/report-investigating-capitol-attack/index.htmlInfrastructurehttps://thehill.com/homenews/senate/557816-romney-tentative-deal-on-key-elements-of-bipartisan-infrastructure-packageProPublica tax leakhttps://www.propublica.org/article/the-secret-irs-files-trove-of-never-before-seen-records-reveal-how-the-wealthiest-avoid-income-tax

Get the show early AND on video!https://midwestconversation.substack.com/Follow social media to stay up to date! https://twitter.com/grntckhrthttps://www.instagram.com/grant_eckhart/Links to topics in today's showFauci's emailshttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/20793561-leopold-nih-foia-anthony-fauci-emailsOpioid Crisishttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/were-overlooking-a-major-culprit-in-the-opioid-crisis/Sex Ed Suckshttps://southernillinoisnow.com/2021/05/29/governor-gets-legislation-to-revamp-sex-education/#Bidens infrastructure planhttps://thehill.com/social-tags/biden-infrastructureSmoke weed at Amazonhttps://www.aboutamazon.com/news/operations/update-on-our-vision-to-be-earths-best-employer-and-earths-safest-place-to-work

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This week I talk with Tiernen Rice. Tiernen and I graduated one year apart at the same video production school. Tiernen is the founder and CEO of the production company Moonlight Creatives. In this episode, we talk about the Covid-19 crisis and how shutdowns have affected not only their business but all contract and gig workers. We also talk about cameras and how the technology in this industry has changed so much in just the last 5 years alone. Later in the show, we talk about Tiernen's struggle with self-identity, their involvement in the dragqueen community, and what influences their decision to change their preferred pronouns to they/them.If you enjoy the show and would like to see the video version of the show, head over to a midwest conversation on youtube.Make sure to follow Tiernen on social media and check out Moonlight Creatives.https://www.moonlightcreatives.com/https://www.instagram.com/tiernenbruce/https://www.instagram.com/moonlightcreatives/Follow me to stay up to date on the Podhttps://twitter.com/grntckhrthttps://www.instagram.com/grant_eckhart/https://www.instagram.com/grant.eckhart.photo/

This week I sit down with Josh Flipse. Josh is a long-time friend of mine. This conversation was recorded on July 24th, 2020. In this episode, we talk a lot about police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. We also talk about the war on drugs, the opioid epidemic, and how it is destroying the midwest. Josh also talks about his own struggle with addiction and the issues with public-funded re-hab facilities. In this episode, we have a few drinks and let loose in the last hour of the show so..."Strap in, I can't believe this is about to go on the internet"-Josh FlipseIf you enjoy the show make show follow and listen on your favorite podcast app and make sure you rate the show five stars. Wanna see the video version of the show head over to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWhLDKBRwI-cz6XOjABcPgwMake sure you subscribe to the youtube channel and share it with a friend!Follow Josh here:https://www.instagram.com/joshuaflipse/https://twitter.com/flipflipflipseMake sure you follow me on social media to stay up to date with the Pod:https://twitter.com/grntckhrthttps://www.instagram.com/grant_eckhart/https://www.instagram.com/grant.eckhart.photo/

In this episode, I sit down with Kendall Byrd. Kendall is new to the midwest coming from the DC area. Kendall is an up and coming musician. This episode was recorded on July 12th, 2020. During this episode, we talk about Kendall's upcoming music projects, the Black Lives Matter movement, and a lot more.If you enjoy this episode feel free to subscribe on Youtube and download and rate 5 stars on your favorite podcast app. Follow Kendall down belowhttps://www.instagram.com/kndall_/https://open.spotify.com/artist/29PQ5iTM6gJjbPunr3ktR6?si=EUl-49J7R_mgnaEkeWrJfQFollow me to stay up to date on everything with the podhttps://www.instagram.com/grant_eckhart/https://twitter.com/grntckhrthttps://www.instagram.com/grant.eckhart.photo/

This week we talk about how this podcast beat the New York Times by 19 weeks breaking the "Murder Hornets" Story. We also get into the idea of NCAA schools allowing athletes to make money. They are talking about allowing athletes to accept brand deals and giving them the ability to monetize autograph signings. Elon Musk is back in the news. We looking into his words "Tesla stock price is too high" and Elon saying he is " selling personal possessions and devoting himself to "Earth and Mars"Watch the show on youtube for an exclusive segment with a special guest!https://youtu.be/Zf1TXUdJ5sEIn the Political segment (audio only) we talk about Mitch Mcconnell eating his words. He is now saying he is willing to look into other ways to help states instead of forcing them to declare bankruptcy. New York State canceled its democratic primaries, and some people are pissed! Finally, we laugh and the complete disconnect in the Biden campaign.Follow me on social media to stay up to date with the show!https://www.instagram.com/grant_eckhart/https://www.instagram.com/grant.eckhart.photo/https://twitter.com/grntckhrt