Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
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-Losur…
10 months, 2 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 politi…
11 months 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 Serg…
11 months, 2 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’…
11 months, 4 weeks 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 t…
1 year 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 …
1 year 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.…
1 year, 1 month 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 u…
1 year, 1 month 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 J…
1 year, 2 months ago
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 straigh…
1 year, 2 months ago