Podcast Episodes

Gas, Groceries, and Rent (with Paul Begala)

Season 6 Episode 4

Veteran political strategist Paul Begala joins the Hot Dish to discuss how the Democratic Party can reconnect with rural Americans. He offers straightforward actions each of us can take to respond to…

Published on 8 months ago

TikTok: What You Need To Know

Season 6 Episode 3

In this episode, we delve into essential discussions on federal policy, TikTok, and the balance of power in Washington that we know will resonate with you.

Heidi and Joel explore the chaos caused by a…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Young Democrats Fighting for Rural America

Season 6 Episode 2

Welcome to another episode of The Hot Dish, where we serve comfort food for Middle America. In today's episode, Heidi Heitkamp and Joel Heitkamp delve into the political whirlwind surrounding Donald …

Published on 9 months ago

Balancing Voter Interests: Split-Ticket Voting in Rural America

Season 6 Episode 1

Welcome back to "The Hot Dish," where we serve up the latest political insights with a side of grassroots wisdom. In today's episode, host Heidi Heitkamp welcomes Iowa State Representative J.D. Schol…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Navigating Tariffs, Politics, and Economic Pressures

Season 5 Episode 28

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Hot Dish, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate deeply with rural America. In this episode, Heidi and Joel answer some listener mail…

Published on 10 months ago

How Home Testing Can Improve Rural Health

Season 5 Episode 27

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Hot Dish, comfort food for middle America. Today, we're serving up engaging discussions on healthcare accessibility in rural America, challenges for the T…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Silent Voices: Indigenous Histories and Volunteer Firefighter Stories

Season 5 Episode 26

Welcome to another powerful episode of The Hot Dish. This one delves deep into the past and present of untold stories from America's heartland, from the historical injustices faced by Native communit…

Published on 11 months ago

Connecting Rural and Urban: Technology, Stories, and Sensible Gun Control

Season 5 Episode 25

Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Hot Dish, comfort food for middle America. We've curated a rich and thoughtful discussion to explore key issues impacting rural and urban communities al…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

How Religion Will Impact The Election

Season 5 Episode 24

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of The Hot Dish, where we dive deep into the heart of America’s rural and small-town landscapes. In this very special episode, Joel speaks with two i…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Hearing Rural Voices: How Deep Canvassing Can Change Politics

Season 5 Episode 23

Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of The Hot Dish, where we dive deep into the heart of America’s rural and small-town landscapes. Today, we are honored to host two incredibly insight…

Published on 1 year ago