What Farmers are Saying

In this episode, Joel Heitkamp hosts a roundtable discussion with farmers Chris Gibbs, Will Westmoreland, and Nick Levendofsky. They talk about the ups and downs of farming today and dive into topics like tariffs, infrastructure, and politics.
From tariff troubles to the fight to keep rural infrastructure strong, listeners will get an inside scoop on what it's like to manage a farm in today's challenging environment. Learn why these issues matter to rural America and why it's crucial for these farmers to have their voices heard in the bigger political arena.
Heidi Heitkamp also highlights the ongoing planning of the upcoming One Country Project 2025 Rural Summit. It's all about making sure rural America's got a say in the big decisions being made!
Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.
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/. To see more of Will Westmoreland's work, visit http://www.thebackfortyofficial.com/. 

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
Chris Gibbs
Guest
Chris Gibbs
Chairman of the Shelby County Ohio Democratic Party and Chair of Rural Voices USA
Nick Levendofsky
Guest
Nick Levendofsky
Executive Director for Kansas Farmers Union
Richard Fawal
Producer
Richard Fawal
Richard Fawal is founder and CEO of Voxtopica.
Will Westmoreland
Guest
Will Westmoreland
CEO of The Back Forty media company
What Farmers are Saying
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