The Rebirth of Rural Democrats

The Liberal Redneck, Trae Crowder, joins Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss his journey from rural Tennessee to internet fame. You will learn about Trae's unique perspective on blending humor with serious topics, discussing the impact of growing up rural on political views.

Join us on The Hot Dish every 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 onecountryproject.org or find us at One Country Project Substack.
  • (00:11) - - Trae Crowder introduces himself and his background.
  • (14:12) - - Heidi, Joel, and Trae discuss the special election in Tennessee.
  • (23:45) - - Heidi and Trae talk about the impact of $12 billion on rural schools.
  • (33:00) - - Trae Crowder discusses his unique style to political speech.

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
Richard Fawal
Producer
Richard Fawal
Richard Fawal is founder and CEO of Voxtopica.
The Rebirth of Rural Democrats
Broadcast by