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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Ice storm coverage from Ottertail Power Company
December 27, 2023 18:50 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MB12/27/23: Stephanie Hoff is the Communications Director at Otter Tail Power Company. She joins Joel Heitkamp to give an update of their coverage and current outages due to the ice storm affecting the Midwest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ice storm coverage from Cass County Electric Cooperative
December 27, 2023 18:48 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MB12/27/23: Marshal Albright is the President and CEO at Cass County Electric Cooperative. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about their service during the storm that's hitting parts of North Dakota. He talks about the current status of customers without power and what his employees are doing to fix it as quick as possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Shaw gets first-hand perspectives of the southern border
December 22, 2023 18:33 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB12/22/23: Jim Shaw, columnist at the Inforum, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." Vicki Schmidt, Nancy Farnham, and Carrie Leopold are three women from the area that recently visited the southern border. They join Jim for a conversation about their trip to the border, and their thoughts on the treatment of migrants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Shaw talks about Minnesota's "End of Life Option Act"
December 22, 2023 18:22 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB12/22/23: Jim Shaw is a current InForum columnist, and former WDAY TV reporter and KVRR TV news director. He is sitting in for Joel Heitkamp today, and has a conversation about the Minnesota End-of-Life Options Act. This bill will allow a terminally ill, mentally capable adult with a prognosis of six months or less to live, the option to request, obtain and take medication — should they choose — to die peacefully in their sleep if their suffering becomes unbearable. Jim is joined by Dr. R...
Dec 20: Pick 'em or Stick 'em
December 20, 2023 20:39 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB12/20/23: We have another full studio for a Christmas edition of "Pick 'em or Stick 'em" with Santa in the mix. This week, we have Joel Heitkamp, Amy Iler, Jack Michaels, Tom Szymanski, and Santa making their football picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David French, NYT Columnist, talks about the Insurrection Act
December 20, 2023 17:25 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB12/19/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by David French, an Opinion Columnist for the News York Times. David writes about law, culture, religion, and armed conflict for the New York Times. In 2019, he started The Dispatch, a conservative media company and also became a contributing writer for The Atlantic. He and Joel have a conversation about antisemitism in the United States, as well as his take on the Insurrection Act and why it's so dangerous. Check out his full profile a...
North Dakota Farmers Union Convention: Matt Perdue
December 15, 2023 21:17 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB12/15/23: Joel is broadcasting from Bismarck at the North Dakota Farmers Union State Convention, and is joined by Matt Perdue, the NDFU Government Relations Director. NDFU is spearheading a pilot USDA program in North Dakota called the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture that Matt is overseeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Dakota Farmers Union Convention: N.D. Agricultural Mitigation
December 15, 2023 21:15 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB12/15/23: Joel is live at the NDFU Convention and is joined by Josh Stutrud and Drew Courtney. They are part of the N.D. Agricultural Mitigation, which is a nonprofit organization comprised of regional agricultural groups, including Farmers Union. Josh is also the president of NDAM and the Secretary of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association. Drew is the Vice President of NDAM and the Secretary/Treasurer of the North Dakota Corn Growers Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
North Dakota Farmers Union Convention: Mark Watne
December 15, 2023 21:11 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MB12/15/23: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from the NDFU State Convention, and is joined by their President, Mark Watne. They talk about what to expect from the convention, and he shares his thoughts on the Farm Bill, local organizing, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Phil Davis gives a North Dakota jobs report
December 15, 2023 16:35 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB12/14/23: Phil Davis is the Workforce Services Director at North Dakota Job Service. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about North Dakota and U.S. job growth over the year, how our last job report looked, current job availably, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Campbell discusses future political plans with Joel Heitkamp
December 14, 2023 17:58 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB12/14/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Tom Campbell. Tom is the Co-Founder of Campbell Farms and served as a Republican member of the North Dakota Senate from 2012 to 2018. He joins Joel to talk about his future political plans in North Dakota, and shares his thoughts on the current Governor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week 15: Pick 'em or Stick 'em
December 14, 2023 17:54 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB12/14/23: The studio is full for another week of football picks! We have Joel Heitkamp, Tom Szymanski, Rusty Halvorson, Jack Michaels, and our guest picker, Dan Wogsland, all making their big decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure
December 12, 2023 19:59 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB12/12/23: Chris Fox is the Austin Bureau Chief at CBS Radio based out of Austin, TX. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about the story of Kate Cox and why the whole country seems to be watching her life play out. Kate Cox is a 31-year-old mother of two, and filed a lawsuit last week to end a pregnancy she and her doctors say threatens her life and future fertility. The Texas Supreme Court ruled against her on Monday after she left the state to pursue the procedure. See om...
Joel asks Congressman Armstrong for his view on a Biden impeachment
December 12, 2023 18:55 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB12/12/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by North Dakota's U.S. Congressman Kelly Armstrong. They cover a variety of topics including abortion, the U.S./Mexico border, the 2024 election, aid to Ukraine, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How should campus antisemitism be dealt with?
December 11, 2023 19:14 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB12/11/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Powell to have a conversation about antisemitism on campus after UPenn President, Liz Magill resigned. Jeffrey has a doctoral degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado and has worked for thirty years in university and college settings. Dr. Powell is a member of professional organizations including the Association of Student Conduct Administrators and the Association of College & Univer...
Week 14: Pick 'em or Stick 'em
December 07, 2023 22:49 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB12/07/23: The studio is full once again for another week of "pick 'em or stick 'em." We have Joel Heitkamp, Tom Szymanski, Jack Michaels, Rusty Halvorson, and Joe Deutsch making their picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who would Donald Trump have in his Cabinet?
December 07, 2023 21:01 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MB12/07/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Sophia Cai from Axios to have a conversation about Donald Trump's future Cabinet. Sophia Cai is a national politics reporter at Axios. She covers the 2024 presidential elections and the White House. You can read the full article on Trump's "loyalty-first Cabinet" here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fewer young Americans plan to vote in 2024 according to Harvard poll
December 06, 2023 21:15 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB12/06/23: Ethan Jasny is the student Chair of the Harvard Public Opinion Project at the Institute of Politics, which conducts the nation's most comprehensive poll of young Americans every semester. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about their Fall 2023 poll, which doesn't look great for President Biden's next election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Redhawks Holiday Sale is December 7, 10AM-6PM
December 06, 2023 20:47 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB12/06/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Brad Thom, the President of the Fargo Moorhead Redhawks. They talk about the upcoming Holiday Sale at Newman Outdoor Field, taking place tomorrow from 10AM-6PM. Take advantage of great ticket and merchandise deals at the sale! RedHawks staff members will be serving hot dog meals from 11am to 1pm in the ticket office lobby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Boys of Summer" - a documentary by Madison Nelson-Gira and Robert Wanek
December 05, 2023 23:20 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB12/05/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the studio by Madison (Quinn) Nelson-Gira and Robert Wanek to talk about their upcoming documentary, "Boys of Summer." You can support local news by purchasing a ticket to the “Boys of Summer” premiere here on December 30, at the Bremer Bank Theatre at NDSCS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NewsNation is hosting the 4th GOP Presidential debate on Dec 6
December 05, 2023 19:16 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MB12/05/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Connell McShane from NewsNation to talk about tomorrow's Republican presidential debate. Connell anchors “NewsNation Now,” a two-hour long weekday news program from 2-4 p.m. CT. Connell and his team are in Tuscaloosa, AL ahead of tomorrow’s GOP Presidential debate. Joel and Connell talk about how to watch the debate and what to expect from each candidate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joel and Andy Berke from USDA talk about rural broadband
December 04, 2023 20:46 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB12/04/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KGFO studio by Andy Berke. Andy is the Administrator of the Rural Utilities Service within USDA Rural Development. He's speaking at the Broadband Association of ND’s annual meeting today! Joel and Andy talk about the importance of rural utilities, including broadband, and what the Biden administration has done for North Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Red River Basin Commission 41st annual conference is January 16-18
November 30, 2023 20:38 - 15 minutes - 14 MB11/30/23: Ted Preister is the Executive Director at the Red River Basin Commission. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about their upcoming conference in January, as well as a major new grant for a soil health project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week 13: Pick 'em or Stick 'em
November 30, 2023 19:12 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB11/30/23: It's a Thursday and time for another week of our football picks! The studio is full again with Joel Heitkamp, Tom Szymanski, Rusty Halvorson, Jack Michaels, and our guest picker and the Moorhead Mayor, Shelly Carlson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Midwest Energy Summit with Summit Carbon Solutions
November 29, 2023 20:53 - 16 minutes - 15 MB11/29/23: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the Midwest Energy Summit brought to us by the FMWF Chamber. Joel is joined by Wade Boeshans, the Executive Director of Summit Carbon Solutions. Wade talks about Summit Carbon solutions and what their goals are, and answers questions on their pipeline project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Midwest Energy Summit with Shannon Full
November 29, 2023 20:46 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB11/29/23: Joel is broadcasting live from the FMWF Chamber's Midwest Energy Summit, and is joined by the CEO of the Chamber, Shannon Full. Shannon talks about what to expect from the event and what the Chamber is working on for the community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Midwest Energy Summit with Xcel Energy
November 29, 2023 20:32 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB11/29/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Tony Grindberg and John Marshall from Xcel Energy while broadcasting from the FMWF Chamber's Midwest Energy Summit. John is the Regional VP of Community Relations & Foundation (MN, ND & SD) at Xcel Energy, and Tony Grindberg is the Principal Manager at Xcel Energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NDAA Agribusiness Expo with Jim Breckheimer
November 28, 2023 22:26 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB11/28/23: The event formerly known as the Northern Ag Expo will now be called the NDAA Agribusiness Expo. Joel is broadcasting from the Avalon Events Center for the Expo, and is joined by the NDAA President, Jim Breckheimer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Giving Day at NDSU!
November 28, 2023 18:22 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MB11/28/23: David Richman is entering his 10th year as the head men’s basketball coach at North Dakota State University in 2023-24. In nine seasons as head coach, Richman has led the Bison to three NCAA Tournament berths and seven Summit League Tournament championship games. Joel is joined by Coach Richman on this Giving Day to talk about what donations can do for NDSU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Linda Gradstein gives a first-hand take on the Israel-Hamas war from Jerusalem
November 27, 2023 22:24 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB11/27/23: Linda Gradstein is a CBS reporter based in Jerusalem, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the ceasefire and hostage situation in the Israel-Hamas war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week 12: Pick 'em or Stick 'em
November 22, 2023 17:44 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB11/22/23: It's another week to make football picks! The studio is full again with Joel Heitkamp, Rusty Halvorson, Jack Michaels, Tom Szymanski, and our trusty boss, Dan Cash. Dan is the Vice President and Market Manager at MWC Advertising Fargo-Moorhead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Senator Kevin Cramer shares his take on the Israel and Hamas ceasefire
November 22, 2023 17:42 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB11/22/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined by United States Senator Kevin Cramer on "News and Views." Senator Cramer takes his and the listener's questions, and talk about the Farm Bill, 2024 Presidential election, and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Hunegs with the JCRC gives an update on the Israel-Hamas war
November 21, 2023 19:04 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB11/21/23: Steve Hunegs is the executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the Israel-Hamas war and the rise of antisemitism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fargo Force Honor Flight Night is Saturday, Nov 25
November 21, 2023 18:48 - 3 minutes - 3.57 MB11/21/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Lori Ishaug, the Board Vice President for the ND/MN Veterans Honor Flight. They talk about the Honor Flight, and the Fargo Force game this weekend where the players will be wearing Honor Flight Fargo Force jerseys. There will be a giveaway at the game as well for the first 1,000 people into the game. Learn more and get your tickets at https://fargoforce.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Congressman Kelly Armstrong - Trump, Santos, Farm Bill & More
November 17, 2023 21:38 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB11/17/23 - Congressman Kelly Armstrong joins Joel Heitkamp to take listeners calls and questions. In this episode: Will he vote for Trump if convicted of a felony, does he plan to vote for expel George Santos, potential government shutdowns, farm bill and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Andrist talks about the evolution of media
November 16, 2023 22:01 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB11/16/23: Steve Andrist is the Executive Director at the ND Newspaper Association, and joins Joel to talk about the North Dakota News Cooperative's recent survey, as well as how media has evolved and how to fact-check different sources. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl Hulse from the NY Times talks about the current state of Congress
November 16, 2023 20:45 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB11/16/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Carl Hulse on "News and Views." Carl is the Chief Washington Correspondent at the New York Times and has been covering Washington since 1985. Joel and Carl talk about the new Speaker of the House, the behavior of certain members of Congress, the stopgap bill to keep the government open, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week 11: Pick 'em or Stick 'em
November 16, 2023 20:42 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB11/16/23: The studio is full again for another week of NFL picks. We have Joel Heitkamp, Jack Michaels, Tom Szymanski, Robbie Daniels, and Ryan Janke all making their picks for the upcoming games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Dakota PERS board terminates executive director
November 16, 2023 20:15 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB11/16/23: Joel Heitkamp and Tyler Axness, Host of Afternoon's Live, talk about North Dakota's Public Employees Retirement System. Just weeks after the state’s Public Employees Retirement System’s board chair was removed from her appointment as head of the pension oversight body, the board terminated the employment of its executive director. Read the full KFGO story here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cara Mund talks with Founder of Solidcore, Anne Mahlum
November 14, 2023 22:15 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB11/14/23: Cara Mund, guest host on "News and Views," is joined by the Founder of [solidcore] and North Dakota native, Anne Mahlum. Anne opened her first [solidcore] studio in November of 2013 with the $175,000 she had saved, and in April 2023, she sold her company and created $100M of net worth for herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cara Mund chats with Tigirlily Gold about journey to present day
November 14, 2023 22:01 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MB11/14/23: Sister duo Tigirlily Gold has been playing music together since they could walk, and officially formed their band in high school. They're originally from Hazen, ND and join our guest host, Cara Mund, on "News and Views" to talk about their journey and career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cara Mund, Miss America 2017, chats with Grace Stanke, Miss America 2023
November 14, 2023 20:55 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB11/14/23: Cara Mund, former Miss America, is filling in for Joel and is joined by Grace Stanke, Miss America 2023. Grace is the third Miss Wisconsin to earn the title of Miss America, and is spending her year traveling the country inspiring women and advocating for STEM careers while pursing her degree in nuclear engineering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh Boschee talks with Katie Jo Armbrust from the Grand Forks Housing Authority
November 13, 2023 18:25 - 15 minutes - 14 MB11/13/23: North Dakota State Representative Josh Boschee is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by Katie Jo Armbrust with the Grand Forks Housing Authority. They have a conversation about affordable housing programs, the importance of LaGrave on First, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jennifer Henderson explains the importance of the ND Housing Finance Agency
November 13, 2023 18:20 - 15 minutes - 14 MB11/13/23: Josh Boschee is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined on "News and Views" by Jennifer Henderson, the Planning & Housing Director for ND Housing Finance Agency. They have a conversation about the purpose of the agency, the role they play in keeping housing affordable, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh Boschee talks with Attorney, Kylie Oversen about eviction cases
November 13, 2023 18:17 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB11/13/23:Kylie Oversen is an associate attorney working out of the Fargo office of the Schneider Law Firm. Our guest host, Representative Josh Boschee, talks with her about her work on eviction cases, the COVID moratorium on evictions, and what the process looks like if someone were to be evicted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Josh Boschee talks with Erin Oban from USDA about affordable housing
November 13, 2023 18:11 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB11/13/23: State Representative Josh Boschee is guest hosting for Joel, and is joined by Erin Oban, the North Dakota State Director for USDA Rural Development. She tells us about what the USDA does for North Dakota and various programs citizens can use to get assistance in rural communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Dakota United launches legislative report cards
November 09, 2023 21:46 - 14 minutes - 13 MB11/09/23: Nick Archuleta serves as the President of North Dakota United, and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about their new Legislative Report Card website. In early October 2023, ND United introduced its new Legislative Scorecard, offering an easy way for members to track lawmaker votes on bills relating to public education and public service in the North Dakota Legislature. Check out their grade of your legislator or district here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
Bismarck nurses will have an information picket on Nov 14th
November 09, 2023 20:40 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB11/09/23: Lacye Knutson has been part of the medical field for 18 years. She is a Minnesota Nurses Association Steward of 4 years and is currently serving as a contract negotiating team member for the first time. She joins Joel to talk about the union nurses at CHI-St. Alexius in Bismarck that are doing an informational picket on the 14th due to contract negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Week 10: Pick 'em or Stick 'em
November 09, 2023 19:04 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB11/09/23: It's time for more football picks! The studio is full again with Joel Heitkamp, Rusty Halvorson, Jack Michaels, Too Tall Tom Szymanski, and our guest picker, Charley Johnson. Charley is the President & CEO of the Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's not too late to get your flu and COVID vaccines!
November 08, 2023 23:05 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB11/08/23: Dr. Tracie Newman is a board-certified pediatrician with Sanford Health and serves as the City of Fargo Health Officer at Fargo Cass Public Health. At NDSU, she is the Associate Director of the Center for Immunization Research and Education and an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Public Health. She joins Joel to talk about Flu, COVID, and RSV vaccines. She answers questions about who can get them, when to get them, what are the symptoms, and more. See omnystud...