The Hot Dish podcast, hosted by former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp and her brother Joel, features entertaining stories of everyday people making a difference in rural and small-town communities. Heidi and Joel also discuss key issues with the elected leaders, policymakers, and academics 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, One Country Project's Hot Dish is informative, enlightening, and downright fun.
Latest Episodes
2025 Rural Progress Summit Highlights
In this episode, guest host Bethany Brookshire recaps the Rural Progress Summit and brings you conversations with panelists including Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Joe Don...
Special Announcement about the Rural Progress Summit
This week on the Hot Dish, we're switching things up for the fourth annual Rural Progress Summit. It's a virtual event celebrating the importance of rural communities ...
Sarah Longwell's Republican Triangle of Doom
Sarah Longwell of the Bulwark and Phil Snape of Impact Social join this episode to discuss voter sentiment in rural areas. Then, Heidi Marttila-Losure and Christopher ...
Get Activated with Jess Piper
Jess Piper, Bryce Oates, and Isaac Nehring join this episode to discuss the future of rural America, from youth leadership to media access and political advocacy. Isaa...
Memorial Day Special: We Talked to Veterans
Many rural veterans join the Hot Dish for this special Memorial Day episode. Marine Corps Infantryman and North Dakota Army National Guard First Sergeant Bradley Aune ...
