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Back to SearchSpecial Announcement about the Rural Progress Summit
Season 6 Episode 14
This week on the Hot Dish, we're switching things up for the fourth annual Rural Progress Summit. It's a virtual event celebrating the importance of rural communities in shaping America's future, fea…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sarah Longwell's Republican Triangle of Doom
Season 6 Episode 13
Sarah Longwell of the Bulwark and Phil Snape of Impact Social join this episode to discuss voter sentiment in rural areas. Then, Heidi Marttila-Losure and Christopher Vondracek explore the value of r…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Get Activated with Jess Piper
Season 6 Episode 12
Jess Piper, Bryce Oates, and Isaac Nehring join this episode to discuss the future of rural America, from youth leadership to media access and political advocacy. Isaac shares his journey as a Truman…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Memorial Day Special: We Talked to Veterans
Season 6 Episode 11
Many rural veterans join the Hot Dish for this special Memorial Day episode. Marine Corps Infantryman and North Dakota Army National Guard First Sergeant Bradley Aune discusses issues veterans face w…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
100 Days of Chaos
Season 6 Episode 10
Jerry Hagstrom, Sarah Melotte, and Bob Leonard join host Joel Heitkamp and guest host J.D. Scholten to discuss the impacts to rural America of Trump’s first 100 days in office. You will learn about d…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
DNC Chair Ken Martin on Making Democrats Strong Again
Season 6 Episode 9
DNC Chair Ken Martin joins hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss the Democratic Party’s future in rural America. They explore the brand image of the Democratic Party and how to reconnect with blue…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Fight Back
Season 6 Episode 8
In this episode, Heidi and Joel give you specific advice on how to channel your frustrations into positive action within your community, focusing on local issues and building a strong support network…
Published on 6 months ago
Gutting Rural Education: the GOP's long-term plan
Season 6 Episode 7
North Carolina Representative Julie Von Haefen, Tennessee Representative J.C. Bowman, and Iowa Representative and One Country Project board member J.D. Scholten join The Hot Dish to discuss the chall…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
What Farmers are Saying
Season 6 Episode 6
In this episode, Joel Heitkamp hosts a roundtable discussion with farmers Chris Gibbs, Will Westmoreland, and Nick Levendofsky. They talk about the ups and downs of farming today and dive into topics…
Published on 7 months ago
News Deserts are Changing Rural America
Season 6 Episode 5
In this episode, we examine how the absence of local news affects political polarization, civic engagement, and community identity.
First, scholars John Volk and Joshua Darr join The Hot Dish to disc…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago