Podcast Episodes

Shutting Down Rural Healthcare

Season 6 Episode 24

Heidi and Joel Heitkamp welcome Michelle Rathman and Jeanne Lambrew to discuss their expert insights on the future of rural hospitals, premium tax credits, Medicaid, and nursing care, as well as how …

Published on 2 hours ago

"Don't Be Chicken Shit!" Sen. Tina Smith has something to say

Season 6 Episode 23

Senator Tina Smith joins hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss urgent rural issues like skyrocketing health insurance premiums, farm policies, crop markets, and rural hospital survival.

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Published on 1 week ago

Exciting Announcements!

Season 6 Episode 22

Host Joel Heitkamp announces exciting updates for The Hot Dish, including the move to weekly shows and upcoming video content. Joel also shares details about the upcoming Hot Dish live show, which wi…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Drowning in Debt: A National Security Risk

Season 6 Episode 21

Maya MacGuineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins host Heidi Heitkamp to tackle the urgent issues of federal debt, government spending, and the economic challenges f…

Published on 1 month ago

Tennessee Red: Justin Kanew on theocracy in the Volunteer State

Season 6 Episode 20

Today, hosts Heidi Heitkamp and Joel Heitkamp welcome Justin Kanew, founder of the Tennessee Holler. They discuss the political climate in Tennessee, the role of faith in politics, and the impact of …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

This Land is Your Land: the Fight for Public Lands

Season 6 Episode 19

Co-founders of the American Hunters and Anglers Action Network, Land Tawney and Aaron Murphy, join hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to tackle the urgent threats facing America’s public lands. Land and A…

Published on 2 months ago

Beto O'Rourke on the Fight for Democracy in Texas

Season 6 Episode 18

In this brief conversation with Heidi, former Congressman Beto O'Rourke discusses the critical political landscape in Texas, focusing on the fight against gerrymandering and the implications of recen…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Texas GOP goes all-in for Authoritarianism

Season 6 Episode 17

Matt Angle, founder of the Lone Star Project, joins the Hot Dish to break down the urgent issues of gerrymandering and redistricting in Texas. Host Heidi Heitkamp and Matt explore how recent politica…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Immigrants in Rural America

Season 6 Episode 16

In this episode, Bryan Little, Director of Labor Affairs for the California Farm Bureau, and Sonia Parras Konrad join hosts Joel and Heidi Heitkamp to discuss farm labor regulations, immigration, and…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

2025 Rural Progress Summit Highlights

Season 6 Episode 15

In this episode, guest host Bethany Brookshire recaps the Rural Progress Summit and brings you conversations with panelists including Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Joe Donnelly, Maya MacGuineas, Anderson…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago