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Michael Ryan

Michael Ryan is Executive Editor of The Heartlander. A Kansas City native, he’s been an award-winning reporter, editor and opinion writer at newspapers in Kansas, Missouri, Georgia and Texas.

Politics
Sen. Hawley bucks debate-dodging trend, invites challenger to Lincoln-Douglas showdown in Sedalia, Missouri

Kansas City talk show host Pete Mundo Wednesday morning lamented the growing trend of political frontrunners dodging debates. That will absolutely not include Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, a fact… Read More

August 8, 2024
Congress, Missouri
‘Be afraid,’ ousted Squad member Cori Bush threatens American-Israel PAC

Missouri Rep. Cori Bush may only have confirmed voters’ decision to oust her Tuesday, after she issued bizarre antisemitic threats in her “concession” speech. St. Louis’… Read More

August 7, 2024
Josh Hawley
Secret Service ‘covering their backside’ is the same as a cover-up in the Trump attempted assassination, Hawley says

Having Secret Service leaders “covering their backside” is tantamount to a cover-up in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, argues Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley. “It's been almost 20… Read More

August 2, 2024
Eric Schmitt
Biden’s Supreme Court ‘reforms’ a cynical part of attempted leftist takeover of judiciary, Schmitt argues

President Biden’s Supreme Court “reforms” are nothing but an attempted left-wing takeover of the high court, warns Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt. “All you need to know about their strategy here… Read More

August 1, 2024
Elections, Missouri
Mike Kehoe nabs coveted endorsement for Missouri governor from Rep. Mark Alford

Calling him a “visionary” job creator, conservative Missouri Congressman Mark Alford has full-throatedly endorsed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe for governor in the Aug. 6 Republican primary. Read More

July 30, 2024