Former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp and her brother, KFGO radio talk show host Joel Heitkamp, engage in animated discussions with newsmakers, elected leaders, and policymakers who are creating new opportunities for rural Americans and finding practical solutions to their challenges. Punctuated with entertaining conversations and a healthy dose of sibling rivalry, The Hot Dish, from the One Country Project, is informative, enlightening, and downright fun.
The Hot Dish
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147 episodes
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Former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp and her brother, KFGO radio talk show host Joel Heitkamp, engage in animated discussions with newsmakers, elected leaders, and policymakers who are creating new opportunities for rural Americans and finding practical solutions to their challenges. Punctuated with entertaining conversations and a healthy dose of sibling rivalry, The Hot Dish, from the One Country Project, is informative, enlightening, and downright fun.
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Recent Episodes
June 10, 2026
Trump’s Dictator Playbook, with Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Host Heidi and guest Ruth Ben-Ghiat, professor of history and author of "Strongman," analyze Trump's authoritarian tactics by comparing them to historical dictatorships.
June 3, 2026
Are AI's Magic Bean Promises Leading Rural America Down a Risky Path?
Host Heidi and Joel interview Dr. Emily Bender and Dr. Alex Hanna about the hidden costs of AI infrastructure on rural America, revealing the environmental and societal toll of unchecked corporate expansion.
May 27, 2026
The Hidden Power of Trauma-Informed Care in Rural America
Host Heidi and Guest Tami DeCoteau explore trauma-informed care's vital role in rural America, discussing telemedicine, economic stress, and political impacts on mental health.
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