Don't Tell Jess Piper It's Raining

Jess Piper joins hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss the political climate in rural America, focusing on Democratic engagement and the challenges faced by local communities. The conversation covers economic issues, healthcare, and the importance of local political campaigns.

Gain valuable insights into the current political landscape and learn about strategies for engaging rural voters. You will learn about the significance of local representation and the impact of economic policies on rural communities. Jess Piper shares her experiences and perspectives, offering a unique view on the challenges and opportunities in rural America.

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The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/.
  • (05:00) - - Political Climate and Rural Engagement
  • (15:00) - - Economic Issues and Healthcare
  • (25:00) - - Political Campaigns and Strategies
  • (35:00) - - Conclusion and Call to Action

Creators and Guests

 Heidi Heitkamp
Host
Heidi Heitkamp
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp served as the first female senator elected from North Dakota from 2013 – 2019. he is the founder and Chair of the One Country Project, an organization focused on addressing the needs and concerns of rural America. Heidi was recently named the Director of the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago, a university she has long been committed to and a place where she enjoys engaging with students over civic discussions while encouraging them to seek opportunities in public service to our country. Heidi also serves as a contributor to both CNBC and ABC News.
Joel Heitkamp
Host
Joel Heitkamp
He is an multi-award winning talk show host both regionally and nationally. Before radio, he served in the North Dakota Senate from 1995-2008.
Cheri Brisendine
Producer
Cheri Brisendine
Assistant Producer at Voxtopica
Jess Piper
Guest
Jess Piper
Jess is a fierce advocate for rural communities and public schools. She was an American literature teacher for 16 years and decided to run for a house seat in Missouri’s first district in 2022. Although she lost the race, she continues her activism. She is the Executive Director of Blue Missouri and writes a substack called "The View from Rural Missouri."
Richard Fawal
Producer
Richard Fawal
Richard Fawal is founder and CEO of Voxtopica.
Don't Tell Jess Piper It's Raining
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