News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

07/29/25: Eric Wilkie is the Executive Director of the FM Area Foundation, and joins Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio, as well as their Director of Marketing, Michelle Johnson. Eric tells Joel about their community grant and involvement, as well as their upcoming summer celebration. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/29/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator for USDA's Farm Service Agency under the Biden Administration. Zach previously served as the Executive Director of the Intertribal Agriculture Council, and served as tribal council representative for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. He and Joel talk about the cost-cutting relocations within the USDA by the Trump Administration. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/25/25: North Dakota State Senator Josh Boschee is guest hosting on "News and Views," and is joined by Sergeant Jenna Clawson Huibregtse from the North Dakota Highway Patrol. She and Josh visit about the changes impacting the ND Highway Patrol after the legislative session since they will be law on August 1st. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/25/25: North Dakota State Senator Josh Boschee is hosting for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined on "News and Views" by Tim Chapman to talk about the International Peace Garden. Tim Chapman is the CEO of the International Peace Garden, and lets the listeners know about the highlights of the Peace Garden, what you need to know before you visit, gives information on an upcoming event, 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/25/25: Josh Boschee is a State Senator from Fargo, and is joined on "News and Views" by the President of North Dakota United, Nick Archuleta. Nick talks about funding issues ahead of the upcoming school year, services impacted by funding shortages, things to look forward to in this upcoming school year, 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/25/25: State Senator Josh Boschee fills in for Joel Heitkamp on this July Friday, and is joined in the KFGO studio by Charley Johnson. Charley is the current President and CEO of the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau, and speaks with Josh about tourism to the area and his hopes for the new convention center. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/24/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Ed O'Keefe, the CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. Ed and Joel talk about the current state of the Library, what visitors will see there once it opens next year, and Ed talks about what he's learned about the former President since working on the project. You can learn more and make a donation to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library online at trlibrary.com. Make sure to check it out when it opens in July 2026! (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/24/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by United States Senator Kevin Cramer to have a conversation about President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" and the impact it has on Medicaid recipients, as well as his thoughts on the Jeffrey Epstein files. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/23/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the Sheriff of Cass County, Jesse Jahner. Cass County Sheriff Jahner says he is disappointed with the sentence given to a former deputy who pleaded guilty to inappropriate comments and actions toward women involved in the 24/7 alcohol and drug monitoring program. Darin Viken, 63, will serve five days of home monitoring, a year of probation, and must do 50 hours of community service after admitting to harassing six women in the program. Read the rest of the article at KFGO.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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/23/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by former candidate for U.S. Congress, Trygve Hammer, while broadcasting from the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. Trygve served the country in the military, worked on the oilfield rigs, and taught North Dakota students as a 7-12th grades science teacher. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/23/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota State Fair in Minot from the co-op tent for co-op day! He's joined first by Cally Musland-Peterson, the Editor of the state's largest-circulated publication, North Dakota Living, as well as former "News and Views" Producer. They bring in Angela Carlson to the conversation, and she serves as the Board President of NDAREC and Director on the Slope Electric Cooperative board. One of Cally's colleagues is Kennedy Delap, the winner of the 2025 Miss North Dakota Scholarship Competition. She was crowned on June 7th and will represent North Dakota at the Miss America competition. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/23/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota State Fair in Minot, and is joined by the Executive Director of the Broadband Association of North Dakota. Carissa Swenson brings over 13 years of experience in the rural broadband sector, initially as a cooperative director and training consultant. Transitioning to her role as the Executive Director for the Broadband Association of North Dakota (BAND) in August 2022, she continues her dedicated service to the industry. Carissa holds bachelor's degrees in business administration and business education, complemented by a master's degree in Instructional Technology. Read more here. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/23/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the North Dakota State Fair and is joined over-the-phone by Fargo City Commissioner, Dave Piepkorn. Commissioner Piepkorn is requesting the city attorney look into the legality of recovering city funds from entities that misused money from the City of Fargo. Read the full article on the news at KFGO.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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/22/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the owner of West Main Pizza in the "rail district" of Dilworth, Todd Sawrey. West Main Pizza started in Ada, MN, and expanded to Dilworth in 2024. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/22/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the Roasted Rail in Dilworth and is joined by Jim McLaugh and Lisa Kilde to talk about the event. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/22/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Mayor of Dilworth, Chad Olson, while broadcasting from the Roasted Rail to talk about the town. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/21/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Stephen Neukam on "News and Views" to talk about the state of Congress, Senate, and where they're at with the Epstein files. Stephen covers the U.S. Senate for Axios. Check out his recent articles on 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/21/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Dane DeKrey, criminal defense lawyer at Ringstrom DeKrey. Ringstrom DeKrey represented Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell in her trial. The jury began deliberating on the fourth day of testimony regarding the charges against Sen. Mitchell of Woodbury and delivered a verdict after about three hours. She was charged with felony first-degree burglary and possession of burglary or theft tools after the alleged break-in on April 22, 2024. Dane DeKrey said for the first time on-air that Senator Mitchell will be resigning within two weeks of today. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/21/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec to have a conversation about State Senator Nicole Mitchell's trial. Senator Kupec again calls for her resignation after her guilty verdict in her burglary trial, and explains the expulsion and resignation processes. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/18/25: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from the Jasper Hotel for the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, and is joined by the Mayor of Fargo, Tim Mahoney, and the State Representative from District 44, Karla Rose Hanson. They talk about the benefits of Downtown Fargo, but also dive into homelessness, President Trump's budget bill, 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/17/25: While broadcasting from the Bois de Sioux golf course in Wahpeton, Joel is joined by Tom and Kathy from Chahinkapa Zoo. They bring a five-month-old kangaroo, Roopert, along with them for Joel to see. The zoo in Wahpeton is open from 10AM-6PM daily and is home to over 70 species from around the world. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/17/25: The Cares for Cancer committee was founded in 2006. This committee has diligently worked to raise funding to support those stricken with medical hardship. Joel talks with Whitney Link about the organization and what they all provide to the community. Learn more about them and make a donation 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/15/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Mark Friese, a North Dakota CJA (Criminal Justice Act) Panel Representative, and on the phone by Jason Tupman, the Federal Public Defender for the Districts of South Dakota and North Dakota. The U.S. Constitution protects criminal defendants’ right to an attorney. When federal defendants can’t afford a lawyer, they are typically assigned a federal public defender. About 40% of the time, however, federal defenders must pass the case to a private lawyer due to a conflict of interest, according to the judicial branch. But the federal judiciary says that as of July 3, it has no more money to pay outside attorneys for these services. The judicial branch has asked Congress for roughly $116 million to sustain the program until the fiscal year turns over on Oct. 1. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/16/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Reid Epstein, a political reporter from the New York Times. Some of his recent articles cover the current perspective on the Democratic Party, and what the future for it could hold. He and Joel dive into the leaders of the party, what former President Obama had to say to Democrats, and what the "big, beautiful bill" did for Democrats. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/16/25: Terry Marohl is the Dean of Transportation at NDSCS and Kyle Armitage is the Dean of Career and Technical Education at NDSCS. Joel Heitkamp is joined by both of them in the KFGO studio to learn more about NDSCS and what they offer to students. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/15/25: Phil Davis is the Workforce Services Director for ND Job Service, and joins Joel again on "News and Views" to give an update on job-related numbers in North Dakota. He and Joel talk about current open numbers, and the workforce of the younger generation. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/15/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by CBS News Corespondent, Scott MacFarlane, to have a conversation on the recent decision from the Supreme Court regarding the Department of Education. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to resume dismantling the Department of Education, part of his bid to shrink the federal government’s role in education in favor of more control by the states. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/15/25: Every year the Downtown Fargo Street Fair welcomes hundreds of vendors and over 100,000 visitors between the three days. The Street Fair is full of food, shopping, entertainment and more! Joel Heitkamp is joined by Sarah Kraft from the Downtown Community Partnership to talk about the Street Fair. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/14/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by the President of North Dakota Farmers Union. Mark was elected President in 2013 and announced earlier this year that he won't be seeking reelection. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to discuss President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" from an ag perspective. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/14/25:Chris Gibbs is an Ohio Farmer, and former Chair of the Republican Party in Selby County Ohio, serving for seven years until 2015. He was then elected as the Chair of the Democratic Party in Selby County in Ohio. He’s also the Chair of Rural Voices USA and the Chair of Gateway Arts. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/11/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by State Senator from District 11 in Fargo, Tim Mathern. Joel and Senator Mathern talk about how the "big, beautiful bill" will impact North Dakota, and why we should have a special legislative session. They also take a call from a listener who shares his thoughts on medicare for all. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/11/25: Former Congressman and current Governor of North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong, joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." Joel asks him about sending troops down to Texas after flash flooding, recovery efforts from the tornadoes in June, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," 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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/11/25: Joel Heitkamp has been broadcasting from the Red River Valley Fair all week, and is joined by Sophia to recap the events and learn what they have left this weekend. The fair ends on Sunday the 13th, and opens each day at 11AM with the grandstand concerts starting at 8PM. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/01/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Angie Bear, the Deputy City Auditor for Fargo. They have a conversation about the progress that’s been made on the installation of digital water meters throughout Fargo. Fargo has installed roughly 10,000 new digital water meters, which means the project is nearly 35% complete. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/10/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Robin Nelson, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Red River Valley. Joel asks Robin about how the federal funding freeze is impacting after-school programs in North Dakota. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget withheld $6.8 billion in federal education grants for the upcoming school year for further review. The total withheld for North Dakota is estimated to be about $25.4 million, based on what the state received in 2024, according to the state Department of Public Instruction. That represents about 15% of what the state receives annually in K-12 funding from the U.S. Department of Education, according to the Learning Policy Institute. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/09/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the Emergency Management Director for Richland County, Brett Lambrecht, and the Communications/911 Manager for Richland County, Jill Breuer. Joel asks them about our emergency alert system and how rural North Dakotans would be alerted in an emergency. This conversation comes after Texas and New Mexico had flash floods that have caused an increasing death toll. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/09/25: Jeana Peinovich is the Lend A Hand Up Director, and joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about their upcoming fundraisers. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/09/25: Joel Heitkamp and "Afternoons Live" host Tyler Axness get the chance to speak with Rachel Rennicke regarding a protest taking place outside Representative Fischbach’s Moorhead office. Rachel is a home healthcare worker in Perham, MN, and expresses her fear that will come from President Trump's budget bill. "The groups participating are demanding that our taxpayer-funded elected officials hold community meetings with constituents so we can hear why they put billionaires' tax cuts before the health and safety of our communities." (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/02/25: Jamie Selzler is North Dakota's DNC Committeeman and is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views." He's joined by Jane Kleeb to have a conversation about the Senate's vote on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" and how it'll impact rural states. Jane Kleeb is the President of the Association of State Democratic Committees and Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/02/25: Jamie Selzler, the DNC Committeeman from North Dakota, is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined on "News and Views" by Jon Godfread to chat about insurance claims after the storms, drug costs, how the "big beautiful bill" impacts North Dakota, and more. Jon has served as North Dakota’s 22nd Insurance Commissioner since his election in 2016 and re-elections in 2020 and 2024. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/02/25: Jamie Selzler is filling in for Joel Heitkamp, and is joined by the President of Fargo Parks District, Aaron Hill, in the KFGO studio. Aaron and Jamie talk about the newly renovated and opened Island Park Pool in Downtown Fargo, as well as other parks the Fargo Park District has for the community. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/02/25: Jamie Selzler is filling in for Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" and is joined by Mark Western to have a conversation about freedom in the United States, focusing on past and present. Mark Western is an Attorney in Fargo, ND and his practice areas include personal injury, business litigation, and insurance litigation. (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.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.