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The Rebirth of Rural Democrats
Season 6 Episode 31
The Liberal Redneck, Trae Crowder, joins Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss his journey from rural Tennessee to internet fame. You will learn about T…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Don't Tell Jess Piper It's Raining
Season 6 Episode 30
Jess Piper joins hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss the political climate in rural America, focusing on Democratic engagement and the challenge…
7 months ago
The Country is Great when the Country does Good
Season 6 Episode 29
Hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp are joined by political commentator Chris Matthews to discuss the future of the Democratic Party, lessons from Bobby Ke…
7 months, 1 week ago
Justin Wolfers Tells The Truth About the US Economy
Season 6 Episode 28
Economist Justin Wolfers joins hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to break down the current state of the American economy under recent administrations. Th…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Tom Nichols on Trump's "Populist Popcorn" Military
Season 6 Episode 27
In this Veteran's Day episode, Journalist and professor Tom Nichols joins hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss current leadership at the Pentagon…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Gov. Tim Walz asks, "What happened to 'Don't Tread On Me'?"
Season 6 Episode 26
Governor Tim Walz joins co-hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss the mounting economic and social challenges facing rural America. The conversatio…
8 months ago
Taking Farmers for Granted
Season 6 Episode 25
In this episode, Heidi Heitkamp and Joel Heitkamp host Nick Levendofsky, the Kansas Farmers Union Executive Director. Together, they discuss challeng…
8 months, 1 week ago
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 cr…
8 months, 2 weeks 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, cro…
8 months, 3 weeks 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 detai…
9 months, 1 week ago