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March 23, 2026 at 7:14 PM

Anne Lowery Executive Director for Tennessee Stands | HLJ EP431

View this post on the web at [link removed] Joining me is Anne Lowery of Tennessee Stands (TS). Anne Lowery is the Executive Director for Tennessee Stands. Anne is deeply committed to self-government rooted in a Biblical worldview. She is dedicated to educating Christians about their role in the …
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March 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM

An Era Ends. Your Vote Begins

View this post on the web at [link removed] Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ] People don’t like corporations telling them what they should see and like. Dear Valued Subscriber and Movie & Music Lovers, The 97th Academy Awards (2025) drew 19.69 million viewers, marking a five-year high, aided by s…
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March 23, 2026 at 4:59 PM

A License to Steal by Vincent Cavaleri

View this post on the web at [link removed] The term, “eminent domain,” when invoked by government, infers a sense of nobility, honorability, and indicates an exercise for the public’s common good. In many cases, the use of eminent domain can be beneficial to a community in need but should only b…
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March 22, 2026 at 3:03 PM

'Grid Gridlock' by Steve Abramowicz

View this post on the web at [link removed] For years I’ve been the town crier in Tennessee warning against making the same cultural and legislative mistakes of my former home states of Washington and California. In a few instances I must give credit where it is due when those blue states get it …
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March 20, 2026 at 9:31 PM

HEARTLAND AWARDS™ 2025

View this post on the web at [link removed] Dear Valued Subscriber and Movie & Music Lovers, Oh, what a triumph of artistic integrity! The iHeart Awards 2026, hosted by Ludacris—a man who definitely hasn’t spent two decades perfecting the art of radio-friendly controversy—has blessed us with a n…
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March 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM

3 in 3: Three top news stories of the week they didn't tell Vol. XXIX

View this post on the web at [link removed] Join us for our newest week in review: 3 in 3 Where we run down the top three stories of the week the mainstream media forgot to tell you. If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe to the show and share it with your friends. You can find us at …
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March 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM

'Grid Gridlock' by Steve Abramowicz

View this post on the web at [link removed] For years I’ve been the town crier in Tennessee warning against making the same cultural and legislative mistakes of my former home states of Washington and California. In a few instances I must give credit where it is due when those blue states get it …
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March 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM

How a 72-Hour Fast Changed Everything: My Journey to Creating Fast.Eat.Live. by Scott Jansen

View this post on the web at [link removed] The Fast That Changed My Life I used to think fasting was something people did only for religious reasons, or because they didn’t have food. As a former Division 1 college football player, I never missed a snack, much less a meal. My life revolved arou…
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March 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM

And the Award Goes to... "Inclusion Standards" by Steve Abramowicz

View this post on the web at [link removed] Ah yes, the Academy, in its infinite wisdom, has once again proven that nothing quite says "we respect cinema" like a bureaucratic checklist that would make the DMV weep with envy. The 98th Academy Awards have arrived, and with them, the full enforcemen…
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March 17, 2026 at 11:11 PM

Every great artist had to start somewhere

View this post on the web at [link removed] Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ] Every great artist had to start somewhere. Dear Valued Subscriber and Movie & Music Lovers, Did you know that Garth Brooks faced significant rejection early in his career? Reports indicate he was turned down seven times…
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March 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM

Mike Smith the man behind the new movie The Gutter Gospel | HLJ 430

View this post on the web at [link removed] Joining me is Mike Smith the man depicted in the new movie Gutter Gospel. As a fractured world grapples with an unprecedented mental health epidemic, a voice from the pavement is rising to offer a radical kind of medicine. Mike is that voice and he is u…
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March 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Jerome Conlon Visionary, Marketing Expert and Author of Brand Soul Bridges | HLJ EP430

View this post on the web at [link removed] Joining me is Jerome Conlon Author of Brand Soul Bridges: The Human Centered Use of Ai & the Craft of Designing with Light. Jerome is a visionary strategic marketing executive, using agile multi-visioning methods, with a 25-year track record of revitali…
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March 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM

State of the Union 2026 by Vincent Cavaleri

View this post on the web at [link removed] On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, President Trump delivered his much-anticipated State of the Union (SOTU) speech to both chambers of congress, and to the American people. Let’s just say the evening was anything but a traditional address to the nation by i…
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March 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM

Dear Lord, have mercy on us by: Gigi Butler

View this post on the web at [link removed] I’m reminded of the song “In The Eye Of The Storm” by Ryan Stevenson as I pick up a yard full of branches and palm trees that were strung all over as Hurricane Helene passed through parts of Florida. We hunkered down praying for mercy. Losing power an…
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March 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM

Nashville Didn’t Leave Country Behind. It Built Something Bigger by Steve Abramowicz

View this post on the web at [link removed] Nashville is doing what America does at its best: taking something old, something true, and making it new without pretending it came from nowhere. For years, the smart set in the music press liked to treat Nashville as if it were either a museum for tr…
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March 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM

3 in 3: Three top news stories of the week they didn't tell Vol. XXVIII

View this post on the web at [link removed] Join us for our newest week in review: 3 in 3 Where we run down the top three stories of the week the mainstream media forgot to tell you. If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe to the show and share it with your friends. You can find us at …
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March 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Action and Adventure Author Jeff Putnam | HLJ EP429

View this post on the web at [link removed] Joining me is author Jeff Putnam Best known for his Cole Harper adventure novels. His books are written the way adventure novels should be written—raw, relentless, and packed with high-stakes action. His stories aren’t about invincible superheroes or ch…
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March 11, 2026 at 10:02 PM

History and the midterms by Booker Scott

View this post on the web at [link removed] America’s election cycles never end. As soon as a newly elected politician gets to Washington, D.C., they begin fundraising for the next election, and they put on shows in congressional hearings for soundbites to say, ‘Look at me.’ 2026 is another impor…
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March 10, 2026 at 6:43 PM

This is the title: 'How the West was won' by Vincent Cavaleri

View this post on the web at [link removed] It would be impossible to overstate the significance of what’s happening right now in the Western Hemisphere. Countries that have been shackled by socialist ideologies and authoritarian regimes are realizing there’s a better path forward to success. In …
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March 10, 2026 at 4:18 PM

Joe Thrasher of the Christian super group Thrasher Bros | HLJ EP428

View this post on the web at [link removed] Joe performed alongside his brothers, Jim and Buddy, starting their professional career as children on the Grand Ole Opry in 1948. The group produced and starred in the syndicated TV show America Sings from 1967 to 1976, which reached millions of viewer…
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March 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM

A Dangerous Highway for Kidnapping and Human Trafficking in America' by Steve Abramowicz

View this post on the web at [link removed] “We didn’t build the interstate system to connect New York to Los Angeles because the West Coast was a priority. No, we webbed the highways so people can go to multiple places and invent ways of doing things not thought of by the persons building the ro…
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March 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM

Legal marijuana, the truth behind the lies by Vincent Cavaleri

View this post on the web at [link removed] When California legalized marijuana in 1996 for medicinal purposes, it had every intention to push the legalization to the limits of easy and accessible public availability. Many states have joined the ranks of legal dope under the guise of a medical ne…
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March 7, 2026 at 11:00 PM

This is not news to God by Gigi Butler

View this post on the web at [link removed] It’s easy to loose hope. Especially in today’s environment . It’s so tense and feels like the whole world is sighing and taking a long breath. Waiting to exhale for another 50 something days until the election. We are tense and on the defense waiting fo…
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March 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM

Bronny James: Does He Deserve Extra Scrutiny? by Andre D. Calder II

View this post on the web at [link removed] There are certain names in sports that arrive with applause before accomplishment. Bronny James was one of them. The moment he declared for the draft, the discourse wasn’t about mechanics, defensive footwork, or pick-and-roll reads. It was about lineag…
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March 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM

3 in 3: Three top news stories of the week they didn't tell Vol. XXVII

View this post on the web at [link removed] Join us for our newest week in review: 3 in 3 Where we run down the top three stories of the week the mainstream media forgot to tell you. If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe to the show and share it with your friends. You can find us at …
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March 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM

'Fraud in parole programs' by Steve Abramowicz

View this post on the web at [link removed] A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report [ [link removed] ] highlights significant fraud vulnerabilities in Biden-era humanitarian parole programs administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). These programs, introduce…
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March 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Michele Pillar Christian music singer, songwriter and actress. | HLJ EP427

View this post on the web at [link removed] Michele’s early credits include singing classic songs for the Maranatha! Music Praise albums, I, II, III, IV and V in the 70’s and early 80’s. Her radio hit single with Phil Keaggy, “What a Wonder” led to her recording contract and three solo records fo…
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March 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM

Feeding the Right Gut Bugs by Scott Jansen

View this post on the web at [link removed] Let’s talk about carbs. That word alone has launched a thousand diet wars. Some people treat carbohydrates like they’re the devil, while others treat kale like it’s a religion. Most Americans are stuck somewhere in the middle—confused, tired, inflamed, …
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March 3, 2026 at 5:41 PM

The Best of The Yaffee and Steve Show Part 4 | HLJ Special Edition

View this post on the web at [link removed] Join us for a rollicking time of wit and insight with Michael Yaffee of the Yaffee Show and Steve Abramowicz of the Heartland Journal Podcast as they cover the latest news worthy issues. For those who do not know Steve has been a weekly call in guest of…
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March 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM

America's Shifting Progressive Landscape by Steve Abramowicz

View this post on the web at [link removed] A look back at Obama’s “coalition of the ascendant” proves out why Democratic electoral dominance never materialized as many predicted. The coalition that seemed destined to create a lasting progressive majority has instead revealed itself as inherently…
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March 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM

Troy Anderson Author of Designated Disrupter | HLJ EP426

View this post on the web at [link removed] Joining me is Bestselling Author, Founder of the Inspire Literary Group, Vice President of Battle Ready Ministries, and Former Charisma Magazine Executive Editor. He’s co-author of the #1 FaithWords/Hachette Book Group bestsellers The Babylon Code (Octo…
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March 2, 2026 at 10:46 PM

Jurisprudence on full display by Vincent Cavaleri

View this post on the web at [link removed] Never in our history has the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) played a more vital role in protecting America’s Bill of Rights. With Joe Biden in the White House, America’s Constitution is merely another impediment to hurdle over. His record setting …
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March 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM

Jurisprudence on full display by Vincent Cavaleri

View this post on the web at [link removed] America’s looming recession should concern everyone, as sustained inflation is poised to stay much higher and for much longer. The cost for goods and services has outpaced wage growth for over a year and a half, with no end in sight. The Biden Admin and…
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March 2, 2026 at 8:36 PM

Pick Your Favorite Singer at Heartland Awards™

View this post on the web at [link removed] Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ] ♦ ♣ ♥ ♠ The final month of voting for the 2nd Annual Heartland Awards™ [ [link removed] ] is here — and your vote decides who takes the crown in April. Unlike corporate award shows driven by boardrooms and sponsor agend…
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March 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Sand Dollar by: Gigi Butler

View this post on the web at [link removed] One of my most favorite places to go on vacation is Seaside Fl. It’s magical, peaceful, with beautiful sugar white sandy beaches and great restaurants. I have taken my daughter there on vacation and rented a house since she was 3 months old. It’s one …
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February 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM

3 in 3 BREAKING NEWS: US & Israel attack Iran

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February 27, 2026 at 6:47 PM

3 in 3 vol 26 | Feb 27, 2026

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February 26, 2026 at 7:40 PM

'A Narrow Escape from Uncontrolled Migration by: Steve Abramowicz

View this post on the web at [link removed] The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (H.R. 1177/S. 348 [ [link removed] ]), introduced by Rep. Linda Sánchez [ [link removed] ] in the House and former Senator Bob Menendez [ [link removed] ], on President Biden's first day in office, represented one of the…
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February 26, 2026 at 3:22 PM

Dr Scott Atlas - Government watchdog, author, C-19 Task Force | HLJ EP425

View this post on the web at [link removed] Dr. Atlas investigates the role of government and the private sector in health care quality and access, global trends in health care innovation, and the key economic and civil liberty issues related to health policy. Dr. Atlas is the author of numerous…
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February 25, 2026 at 1:01 PM

What are forever chemicals? by Scott Jansen

View this post on the web at [link removed] We learn more each day that modern conveniences come at a cost. As health and wellness coaches, we address this every day with our clients. We try to help them create healthy habits and use the best products possible. The use of technology, the environm…
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February 24, 2026 at 4:20 PM

Michael Rix American banjo-driven country artist, author, actor, and trauma survivor. | HLJ EP424

View this post on the web at [link removed] Joining me, including LIVE performance!, is Nashville’s Michael Rix. His current album ‘I Can See the Sun’ has streamed 24 million streams. He is the author of the book ‘From Cult to Country’ telling his tragedy to triumph survivor story. His sound is …
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February 24, 2026 at 2:56 AM

Heartland Awards – Final Month

View this post on the web at [link removed] Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ] Actors and Singers matter. Not because corporations say so — but because people do. Dear Valued Subscriber and Movie & Music Lovers, The final month of voting for the 2nd Annual Heartland Awards™ [ [link removed] ] is…
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February 24, 2026 at 2:29 AM

Hello Dolly! by: Gigi Butler

View this post on the web at [link removed] Dolly the living legend. She just seems to get more popular by the day. What is it that makes her such an Icon? Why is she so loved by so many? She has such a mass appeal. She definitely has beauty and her figure helped make her a household name. Her v…
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February 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM

"Does the Senate want a Politburo?" by Steve Abramowicz

View this post on the web at [link removed] "Does the Senate want a Politburo?" by Steve Abramowicz. To read the full article, visit [link removed] or heartlandjournal.com #heartlandjournal #heartlandpublishing This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, conside…
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February 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM

'TPUSA’s halftime of a lifetime' by Vincent Cavaleri

View this post on the web at [link removed] Let’s face it, the NFL halftime shows have not only sucked in recent years but have been hijacked by an insufferable parade of performative wokeness that reeks of globalism and societal engineering. It’s become almost impossible to enjoy something as wh…
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February 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The Ministry of Truth by Vincent Cavaleri

View this post on the web at [link removed] The first amendment was clearly crafted to protect the people from their own government and to preclude the authorities from dictating how people should think, what they could say, or what they could believe. Clear, concise and deliberately direct. “Co…
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February 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Coming Home by: Gigi Butler

View this post on the web at [link removed] When I left Nashville two years ago and moved to Florida I had no idea what would be in front of me. I just knew I needed a change and a new adventure. Nashville had opened her arms to me in so many ways. First when I moved there 25 years prior to tr…
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February 21, 2026 at 12:21 AM

No Immunity for Glyphosate Act

View this post on the web at [link removed] Distinguished Members of Congress, I appear before you today not as a partisan actor, but as a concerned citizen, a parent, and an advocate for public health. The recent executive order issued by President Trump on February 18, 2026 — invoking the Defe…
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February 20, 2026 at 6:01 PM

3 in 3: Three top news stories of the week they didn't tell Vol. XXV

View this post on the web at [link removed] oin us for our newest week in review: 3 in 3 Where we run down the top three stories of the week the mainstream media forgot to tell you. If you like what you hear make sure to subscribe to the show and share it with your friends. You can find us at …
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February 19, 2026 at 9:52 PM

Rabbi Brian Samuel of Mishkahn David Congregation | HLJ EP423

View this post on the web at [link removed] Joining me is Rabbi Brian Samuel who along with his wife Rebbetzin Sue Samuel oversee Mishkahn David (Tabernacle of David) a Messianic Jewish congregation that meets in Rhode Island. Their congregation, which meets on Saturday, made up of both Jewish an…