News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

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News & Views with Joel Heitkamp is a multi-award winning program where Joel Heitkamp brings his common sense approach to the issues of the day. From politics to public service announcements and sports to government spending, there is a place in the conversation for everyone.

  • 17 minutes 25 seconds
    South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke, speaks to current ag issues

    04/20/26: Doug Sombke has served as the President of South Dakota Farmers Union since 2005. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss fertilizer prices, Trump's tariffs, and more impacting the agriculture industry.  

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    20 April 2026, 4:01 pm
  • 12 minutes 49 seconds
    Valley United Co-Op General Manager, Paul Coppin, speaks to current ag issues

    04/17/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the General Manager (and soon-to-be retiree) of Valley United Co-op, Paul Coppin, as well as Rusty Halvorson from KFGO. They discuss the current issues facing farmers during planting season and more. 

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    17 April 2026, 6:15 pm
  • 15 minutes 9 seconds
    Former Inforum Columnist and Editor, Jack Zaleski, joins the North Dakota Monitor

    04/17/26: Jack Zaleski was a Columnist at the Forum and was their editorial page Editor for 30 years, and also was Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to discuss his new job at the North Dakota Monitor. 

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    17 April 2026, 5:11 pm
  • 15 minutes 57 seconds
    Marc Caputo from Axios and Joel Heitkamp discuss President Trump's social media and Iran war

    04/17/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Marc Caputo to discuss President Trump and his war in Iran and recent comparison to Jesus Christ. Marc is a Senior White House Reporter for Axios and CBS Contributor. 

    Check out his work at Axios.com.

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    17 April 2026, 3:49 pm
  • 11 minutes 34 seconds
    Mayor of Moorhead, Shelly Carlson, hopes to become a state legislator

    04/16/26: Shelly Carlson is the Mayor of Moorhead and is running for Minnesota House District 4A. 

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    16 April 2026, 9:53 pm
  • 32 minutes 36 seconds
    Former Senator Heidi Heitkamp shares her thoughts on the Iran war

    04/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by his sister and former United States Senator, Heidi Heitkamp, to speak about the Iran war. 

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    16 April 2026, 6:30 pm
  • 7 minutes 30 seconds
    NDSCS hopes to have your support to install an indoor turf for student athletes

    04/15/26: Reggie Jackson is the Athletic Director at NDSCS and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about their indoor turf campaign. 

    Learn more and support the college on their website

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    15 April 2026, 5:03 pm
  • 29 minutes 37 seconds
    Economics Professor Riaz Aziz gives the current economy a D- grade due to the Iran war

    04/15/26: Riaz Aziz is an Instructor of Economics at Concordia College, and has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in business, economics, management, finance, GIS, and entrepreneurship. Joel and Riaz have a conversation about 2023 economics, what to expect in 2024, consumer spending, and more. 

    Riaz is also the CEO of the Begunahi Foundation USA, which is dedicated to educating and empowering underprivileged women in India. 

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    15 April 2026, 4:38 pm
  • 26 minutes 1 second
    Tyler Axness is joined by candidate for Congress, Trygve Hammer, to speak to Iran, President Trump, and more

    04/14/26: Tyler Axness is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the KFGO studio by candidate for Congress, Trygve Hammer. Trygve served in the military, worked on the oilfield rigs, and taught North Dakota students as a 7-12th grades science teacher, and now he’s running for Congress.

    You can learn more about him and his campaign at hammerfornd.com.

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    14 April 2026, 6:39 pm
  • 14 minutes 40 seconds
    Learn more about solar power from Holsen Solar

    04/14/26: Tyler Axness is hosting for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined in the KFGO studio by Ben Holsen, owner of Holsen Solar. 

    Learn more at HolsenSolar.com.

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    14 April 2026, 5:40 pm
  • 16 minutes 55 seconds
    White House Ballroom is being made with foreign steel - State Senator Grant Hauschild speaks to it

    04/13/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota State Senator and Assistant Majority Leader, Grant Hauschild. Senator Hauschild shares his frustration over foreign steel being used in the construction of the new White House ballroom, as it's a direct hit to Minnesota’s Iron Range at a time when local mines are shut down and hundreds of steelworkers are laid off. He also takes questions from listeners and shares an update on the Minnesota legislative session. 

    (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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    13 April 2026, 5:29 pm
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