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Rural Resistance
Season 7 Episode 7
Hold onto your hats — this episode is a wake-up call, a rallying cry for the soul of rural America. Senator Peter Welch of Vermont spills the truth b…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
What can you do? Run For Something!
Season 7 Episode 6
This episode is a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt the call to make a real difference. Whether you’re new to politics or part of the old guard…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Homeland Insecurity with Janet Napolitano
Season 7 Episode 5
In this jam-packed episode, Heidi and Joel speak with Nathan Gonzales, editor of Inside Elections, about Democrats' prospects in the Midterm Election…
5 months ago
Winning in Minneapolis, Winning in North Carolina
Season 7 Episode 4
In this episode of The Hot Dish, Joel Heitkamp speaks with Jamie Ager, a congressional candidate from North Carolina, about pressing issues facing ru…
5 months, 1 week ago
On the Ground in Minneapolis with the ACLU
Season 7 Episode 3
Joel's flying solo in this episode. He speaks with Paul Sullivan of the ACLU of Minnesota about the current climate in Minneapolis and St. Paul amid …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Who's In Charge? Gen. Mark Hertling Wants to Know
Season 7 Episode 2
In this episode of The Hot Dish, Heidi engages in a compelling conversation with retired General Mark Hertling. The discussion covers a wide range o…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Remembering Democracy's Worst Day
Season 7 Episode 1
In this episode, Heidi and Joel recall the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol with former Senator Joe Donnelly. They reflect on the ev…
6 months ago
An Internment Camp in Nebraska
Season 6 Episode 34
In this episode of The Hot Dish, hosts Heidi Heitkamp and Joel Heitkamp are joined by Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh to discuss her effort…
6 months, 1 week ago
'Tis the Season for Community
Season 6 Episode 33
In this episode of The Hot Dish, hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp announce the 2025 Rural Champion Awards before highlighting the Christmas Spirit of Ke…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
What's Happening with Healthcare?
Season 6 Episode 32
Hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp welcome Cynthia Cox from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) to discuss the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on …
6 months, 3 weeks ago