Tara Jabbari
Outreach Coordinator at Voxtopica
Appears in 14 Episodes
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 fa...
News Deserts are Changing Rural America
In this episode, we examine how the absence of local news affects political polarization, civic engagement, and community identity. First, scholars John Volk and Joshu...
Gas, Groceries, and Rent (with Paul Begala)
Veteran political strategist Paul Begala joins the Hot Dish to discuss how the Democratic Party can reconnect with rural Americans. He offers straightforward actions e...
TikTok: What You Need To Know
In this episode, we delve into essential discussions on federal policy, TikTok, and the balance of power in Washington that we know will resonate with you.Heidi and Jo...
Young Democrats Fighting for Rural America
Welcome to another episode of The Hot Dish, where we serve comfort food for Middle America. In today's episode, Heidi Heitkamp and Joel Heitkamp delve into the politic...
Balancing Voter Interests: Split-Ticket Voting in Rural America
Welcome back to "The Hot Dish," where we serve up the latest political insights with a side of grassroots wisdom. In today's episode, host Heidi Heitkamp welcomes Iowa...
Navigating Tariffs, Politics, and Economic Pressures
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Hot Dish, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate deeply with rural America. In this episode, Heidi an...
How Home Testing Can Improve Rural Health
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Hot Dish, comfort food for middle America. Today, we're serving up engaging discussions on healthcare accessibility in rur...
Silent Voices: Indigenous Histories and Volunteer Firefighter Stories
Welcome to another powerful episode of The Hot Dish. This one delves deep into the past and present of untold stories from America's heartland, from the historical inj...
Connecting Rural and Urban: Technology, Stories, and Sensible Gun Control
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Hot Dish, comfort food for middle America. We've curated a rich and thoughtful discussion to explore key issues impactin...
How Religion Will Impact The Election
Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of The Hot Dish, where we dive deep into the heart of America’s rural and small-town landscapes. In this very special...
Hearing Rural Voices: How Deep Canvassing Can Change Politics
Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of The Hot Dish, where we dive deep into the heart of America’s rural and small-town landscapes. Today, we are honore...
Democrats Takeover Chicago: Inside Look at the 2024 DNC
Welcome back to another enlightening episode of The Hot Dish, where we explore the pulse of middle America and the issues that matter most to its people. In this episo...
Navigating the 2024 Election Shifts
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Hot Dish, comfort food for middle America. We've lined up an engaging and insightful discussion of the latest political shif...