News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
2,229 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsNews & Views with Joel Heitkamp is a multi-award winning program where Joel Heitkamp brings his common sense approach to the issues of the day. From politics to public service announcements and sports to government spending, there is a place in the conversation for everyone.
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City of Fargo: Recycling Reality Check
March 19, 2024 20:51 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB03/19/24: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo, and Mary Aldrich is the Sales Manager at MinnKota EnviroServices. They join Joel in the KFGO studio for another conversation about what to recycle, where to find locations, and answer all of your questions around recycling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joel Heitkamp and Dale Niezwaag reminisce while in Florida
March 18, 2024 19:50 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB03/07/24: Dale Niezwaag is now retired and was a Senior Legislative Representative at Basin Electric Power Cooperative since the 1990's. He joins Joel live from Florida for a conversation about the Co-op and their work together when Joel was in the state legislature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ARCHIVE - Celebrating 100 Years: Former North Dakota First Lady Grace Link
March 18, 2024 19:34 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB03/18/24: Pulled from the archives is Joel Heitkamp's interview with former First Lady of North Dakota, Grace Link. She recently passed away at the age of 105, but this interview took place at the time of her 100th birthday. Grace was raised the daughter of homesteaders in western North Dakota. She eventually married one of North Dakota's most revered public servants, Art Link. Together, Art and Grace raised an incredible family, all while they served the state of North Dakota. Art was a s...
ND Job Service career expo and job fair in Fargo March 20th
March 18, 2024 15:42 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB03/18/24: Phil Davis is the Workforce Services Director with ND Job Service, and joins Joel on "News and Views." They talk about an upcoming job fair on March 20th from 3pm to 6pm at the Delta Hotel in Fargo, as well as the current labor market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tyler Axness talks with Senator Kupec about White Earth Reservation bill, Josh Duhamel shares his take
March 15, 2024 18:12 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB03/15/24: Tyler Axness is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Minnesota State Senator, Rob Kupec, for a conversation about a few pieces of legislation. One piece of controversial legislation would transfer state-owned land from the 160,000-acre White Earth State Forest to the White Earth Nation by the end of the decade. Senator Kupec represents District 04 in Minnesota, and also talks about his work on rail safety legislation with Tyler. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Mike McFeely and Ken Martin discuss the VP's visit to Minnesota
March 14, 2024 18:41 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MB03/14/24: Ken Martin is currently Chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, President of the Association of State Democratic Committees, and a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. Guest Host Mike McFeely talks with Ken about the Vice President's upcoming visit to Minnesota. Vice President Harris will tour a Minnesota clinic that does abortions, which is a first for a president or VP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Stancil breaks down potential TikTok ban with Mike McFeely
March 14, 2024 18:33 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB03/14/23: Fargo Forum Columnist Mike McFeely is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined on-air by Will Stancil to have a conversation about TikTok. Will is a research fellow at the Institute on Metropolitan Opportunity and is a member of Do-Something Twitter. You can check out his X (formerly known as Twitter) account here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Shaw, Jack Zaleski, and Al Aamodt talk about the 2024 election
March 13, 2024 19:32 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB03/13/24: Jim Shaw is joined in the KFGO studio by former Fargo Broadcaster and KFGO Reporter Al Aamodt, as well as Jack Zaleski, former Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal and The Forum’s editorial page. They have a discussion about Donald Trump and the 2024 election, Doug Burgum's presidential run and future plans, and more regarding state and national politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Zundel hopes to be the newest West Fargo City Commissioner
March 13, 2024 18:28 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB03/13/24: Jim Shaw is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the studio by Amy Zundel to talk about her decision to run for the West Fargo City Commission, as well as her work with the legislature to push for tougher child abuse laws in the state. Amy owns Move Chiropractic in Fargo and lives in West Fargo with her husband and two children. She's running for one of the two open seats on the West Fargo city commission (Incumbents Mandy George and Mark Simmons will not be running for ...
Former ND senators talk about change in state politics
March 12, 2024 19:54 - 15 minutes - 14 MB03/12/24: Guest host Dan Wogsland chats with Rich Wardner on "News and Views." Both Dan and Rich are former North Dakota Senators, and from each side of the aisle. They talk about their time serving and how state politics have changed over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Heidi Heitkamp talks about need for political parties to work together
March 12, 2024 18:33 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB03/12/24: Dan Wogsland is filling in for Joel and is joined by former U.S. Senator, Heidi Heitkamp. They talk about President Biden's State of the Union address, and division among parties, and more together on "News and Views." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katie Ralston Howe talks about purpose of ND Workforce Development Division
March 11, 2024 20:42 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB03/11/24: State Representative Shannon Roers Jones is joined by Katie Ralston Howe to talk about immigration in North Dakota and what her workforce office focuses on. Katie is the Director of North Dakota's Department of Commerce Workforce Development Division. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Derrick LaPoint gives an update on Moorhead projects
March 11, 2024 20:39 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB03/11/24: Derrick LaPoint is the President and CEO of Downtown Moorhead Incorporated. He joins Joel's guest host, State Representative Shannon Roers Jones, to talk about some grants that Moorhead recently received, upcoming and ongoing projects, and more related to Moorhead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Commissioner Julie Fedorchak is running for U.S. Congress
March 11, 2024 18:21 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB03/11/24: Representative Shannon Roers Jones is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined on "News and Views" by Julie Fedorchak. Julie is a current Public Service Commissioner, and is running for US Congress. Shannon and Julie talk about her decision to run for Congress and what she hopes to achieve if elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joel Heitkamp and Mike McFeely break down the State of the Union address
March 08, 2024 19:38 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB03/08/23: Mike McFeely is a columnist for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and former radio personality. He and Joel Heitkamp have a conversation about President Biden's State of the Union address last night, as well as the Sen. Katie Britt’s State of the Union GOP rebuttal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sheriff Jahner talks about new threat assessment partnership
March 07, 2024 22:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB03/07/24: Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the new Cass Clay Threat Assessment Threat Management Team. It will be a partnership among federal, state, and local agencies to assess potential threats, and individuals showing signs of violence. The agencies involved include the FBI, state, federal, and county courts, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Cass and Clay Sheriff’s Offices, Fargo, Moorhe...
Commissioner John Strand talks about residents calling for stronger cease-fire talk
March 07, 2024 18:23 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB03/06/24 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
State's Attorney Wade Enget speaks to Stenehjem cost overrun review
March 07, 2024 17:49 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB03/07/24: Wade Enget is the Mountrail County State's Attorney and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the evolving story around former Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem's deleted emails. Wade was appointed to review the Montana Department of Justice investigation into a North Dakota building cost overrun, and says he is not authorized to review new information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twins Spring Training with Jeremy Zoll
March 06, 2024 18:16 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB03/06/24: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from Florida, and is joined by Jeremy Zoll, the Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the Minnesota Twins. Jeremy and Joel talk about Twins spring training and the upcoming season together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twins Spring Training with Derek Falvey
March 06, 2024 18:12 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB03/06/24: Derek Falvey is the Executive Vice President and Chief Baseball Officer of the Minnesota Twins, and joins Joel in Florida to talk about Spring Training and the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Supreme Court rules states cannot remove Trump from ballot for insurrection
March 05, 2024 18:52 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB03/05/24: Zach Schonfeld is a courts and legal reporter for The Hill, covering the intersection of national politics and the judiciary with focuses on the U.S. Supreme Court and former President Trump’s legal battles. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about Trump's current legal battles and recent win in the Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spring Training with Dave St. Peter
March 05, 2024 16:54 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB03/04/24: Dave St. Peter is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Minnesota Twins and joins Joel live from Florida to talk about Spring Training and the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Attorney General Wrigley announces that Wayne Stenehjem's emails have been retrieved
March 04, 2024 17:57 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB03/04/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by North Dakota's Attorney General, Drew Wrigley, to talk about a new discovery around Wayne Stenehjem's deleted emails. He says some emails deleted after the death of late Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem that were thought to be lost forever, have been retrieved. This includes the emails, call logs, and text messages. Wrigley says the phone was initially examined at the request of Stenehjem’s family who asked whether photographs that he had taken could be...
Senator Tina Smith and State Senator Rob Kupec discuss EMS crisis
March 01, 2024 22:42 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB03/01/24: Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec interviews U.S. Senator Tina Smith while filling in for Joel. They talk about the current issues regarding EMS services, as well as the recent short-term deal to avert a government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Governor Walz and Senator Kupec talk about Minnesota session
March 01, 2024 20:21 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB03/01/24: Minnesota State Senator, Rob Kupec, is filling in for Joel and is joined by the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz. They talk about the current session, child tax credits, and more. If you're an eligible Minnesota resident, be sure to fill out the form to file for the child tax credit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arlette Preston is running for re-election on the Fargo City Commission
February 29, 2024 22:52 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB02/29/24: Tyler Axness is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the studio by Fargo City Commissioner, Arlette Preston. She announced she is running for re-election on the Fargo City Commission, and will focus on affordable housing, government transparency, and long-term planning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump's immunity claim: Erin Doherty explains
February 29, 2024 21:26 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MB02/29/24: Erin Doherty is a politics reporter at Axios covering breaking news and the 2024 election. She joins Tyler Axness on "News and Views" to talk about the Supreme Court's decision to hear former President Trump's immunity case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Kent Conrad reflects on serving with Senator Mitch McConnell
February 29, 2024 19:31 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB02/29/24: Senator Mitch McConnell announced yesterday that he would step down as Leader at the end of the year. Tyler Axness interviews former Senator Kent Conrad about the headline, and Senator Conrad talks about his time serving with Senator McConnell, and what his legacy could consist of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month!
February 28, 2024 21:23 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB02/28/24: Dr. Denise Jonas is the Director for Career and Technical Education for the Cass County Career and Technical Education Virtual Center, serving Central Cass, Fargo, Northern Cass, and West Fargo Public Schools. Dr. Jonas is joined by Annalise Duffy and two of their students from West Fargo and Sheyenne. At West-Fargo, Annalise teachers Child Development, Interior Design, Early Childhood Education & runs the Packer Preschool, Food Trends, and Discovering Foods. She also is a Co-Advis...
Joel gets Dakota Rudesill's take on the Michigan primary
February 28, 2024 17:32 - 15 minutes - 14 MB02/28/24: Dakota Rudesill is an Associate Professor of Law at Ohio State University, and specializes in legislation and national security law and policy. They have a conversation about the Michigan primary results and what it means for the candidates going forward, how to war in Israel plays into the election, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NDSU's Dr. Mackey talks about FARMS (Food systems Adapted for Resiliency and Maximized Security)
February 27, 2024 20:09 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MB02/27/24: Joel Heitkamp and Rusty Halvorson talk with NDSU's Dr. Hollie Mackey about a U.S. National Science Foundation award and the new FARMS project. FARMS is about science and technology helping farmers produce more nutritious and higher yielding crops, and about rediscovering ancestral crops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Table Talk with Ed Schafer
February 26, 2024 21:07 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB02/26/24: Joel Heitkamp and former North Dakota Ed Schafer sit down in the KFGO studio for a conversation covering everything from the 2024 election, to property taxes, to embryos being considered humans. They'll join for a monthly, on-air conversation where they'll cover current events and take calls and texts from listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Katrina Christiansen talks about new polling numbers in US Senate race
February 23, 2024 21:28 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB02/23/24: Katrina Christiansen is running for US Senate and is an assistant professor of engineering at the University of Jamestown. She is challenging Republican incumbent U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer who will be running for re-election next year. She joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about some recent polling numbers that look good for her campaign. She also talks about the differences between her and her opponent, her views on the Ukraine/Russia war, and more. See omnystudio.com/list...
Congressman Armstrong, "The road is littered with people who cozy up to Donald Trump when it's convenient"
February 22, 2024 20:31 - 17 minutes - 16 MB02/22/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Congressman Kelly Armstrong, who is also now running for Governor of North Dakota. They talk about the looming government shutdown, the impeachment inquiry, Burgum's recent endorsement of Tammy Miller, and more on "News and Views." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Police Chief Zibolski previews investigation into local fake ID operation
February 22, 2024 18:44 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB02/22/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the Fargo Police Chief, Dave Zibolski. Joel gets an update on the Police Academy from the Chief, as well as the status of the officers involved in the July 14 shooting. Chief Zibolski also touches on the recent shooting in Burnsville, MN. Read more about the police investigation into a local fake ID operation at KFGO.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ex-FBI source charged with Hunter Biden lies is tied to Russian intelligence
February 21, 2024 20:41 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB02/21/24: Scott MacFarlane is a congressional correspondent for CBS News, reporting for all broadcasts and platforms, and has been covering Washington DC for almost 20 years. He joins Joel on "News and Views" for a conversation about the recent news regarding a man accused of lying to FBI about Hunter Biden claiming he got fake information from Russian intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Red River Valley Home and Garden Show is this weekend!
February 21, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MB02/21/24: Bill Rothman is with the Kilbourne Group and is the President of the Building Industry Association (formerly Home Builders Association). Bill and Joel talk about the upcoming Home and Garden show, new features of the event, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Strand to seek third term on Fargo City Commission
February 20, 2024 19:50 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB02/20/24: Current Fargo City Commissioner, John Strand, joined Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to announce his reelection bid. He says he’s been going back and forth about whether to run, but says it’s been an honor and privilege to serve the residents of Fargo. He says he tries to be a voice for the people who aren’t represented, and that’s why he’s seeking another term. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Superintendent Baesler addresses claims made regarding test scores
February 19, 2024 21:26 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB02/19/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined on the KFGO airwaves by State Superintendent, Kirsten Baesler. She addresses claims made from another candidate for State Superintendent regarding low test scores, teacher shortages, and more regarding North Dakota education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Heitkamp, Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction
February 16, 2024 18:07 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBJason Heitkamp has announced his candidacy for Superintendent of Public Instruction. He joins Joel Heitkamp on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First-Hand Account of Shooting at Kansas City Superbowl Parade
February 16, 2024 00:15 - 14 minutes - 13 MBJoel's niece, Stephanie, joins him to talk about their experience attending the Superbowl Parade as a mass shooting ensued. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Brent Hella Discusses Healthcare Policy
February 16, 2024 00:10 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBDr. Brent Hella, from ima Doctors, discusses healthcare policy, insurance challenges and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark J. Lindquist, Live From Ukraine
February 16, 2024 00:07 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBLindquist joins Joel Heitkamp with an update on his efforts and the challenges to get proper supplies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Perdue, North Dakota Farmers Union
February 15, 2024 15:52 - 9 minutes - 8.49 MBMatt Perdue, from ND Farmers Union, discusses the Evolution Ag Summit on Feb. 20, 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
N.D. SNAP Administration Under Scrutiny By Feds
February 15, 2024 15:46 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn this podcast: ND Senator Judy Lee, Tasha Carvell from KFGO News and Afternoons Live Host, Tyler Axness, all join Joel to discuss the news that North Dakota's SNAP program is underperforming significantly. Read more here: https://kfgo.com/2024/02/13/performance-of-state-managed-food-assistance-program-under-scrutiny-by-feds/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Archuleta Discusses Teacher Retirement, Retention & More
February 13, 2024 22:48 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBNick Archuleta, President of NDU, joins Joel Heitkamp to discuss teacher retirement, retention and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lyle Randa won the golden ticket to each Super Bowl
February 09, 2024 18:31 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB02/09/24: Lyle Randa won Bud Light's Super Bowl Tickets for Life sweepstakes in 2017, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to tell his story and talk about his experience at each Super Bowl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rory Jorgensen announces candidacy for West Fargo City Commission
February 09, 2024 00:41 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB02/07/24: Rory Jorgensen joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to talk about his decision to run for West Fargo City Commission. He works for Servpro in commercial reconstruction and spent 25 years with the West Fargo Fire Department and was chief of the West Fargo Rural Fire Department before retiring from fire service in 2019. Read more about Rory on the KFGO website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott MacFarlane talks about the circus that Congress seems to be lately
February 07, 2024 21:00 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MB02/07/23: Scott MacFarlane is a congressional correspondent for CBS News and has been covering Washington DC for almost 20 years. He joins Joel to talk about the current state of Congress and all things going on in Washington, D.C. Some of the biggest stories they cover are the failed House vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and the current state of the bipartisan border security and foreign aid bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity - Laurie Levenson breaks it down
February 07, 2024 20:46 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MB02/07/24: Laurie Levenson is a Professor of Law at Loyola Marymount University in California, and was a trial and appellate lawyer for eight years. She’s also a Legal Commentator for CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC, BBC, and NPR. A federal appeals court said yesterday that former President Trump is not immune from prosecution in his federal 2020 election trial. Laurie joins Joel to have a conversation about the situation and how it affects him and other Presidents going forward. See omnystudio.com/lis...