
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 207 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNewsBusiness News | |||

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
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.... more
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.
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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 ... more
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Love the show! Podcast could use a little work just to be able to listen to Joel more when you miss the radio show.
If there were a minus star, that would be my rating of this episode. I chose 1 for the sake of an actual rating. A stark contrast to the "point" you were supposedly getting at all episode long; which was how does the commissioner plan to get rid of the homeless in Fargo. I was only left to assume that was your point, since you asked one sided questions as if the commissioner has total control and/or authority to rid the city of their homeless population. Newsflash: The taxpayers have no more or ... more
Just listened to this episode. Pretty pathetic to listen to grown men who are journalists sit around and talk about how this “affected” them. Why not interview the survivors of US Marshal Muir and Deputy US Marshal Cheshire? See how this incident affected them. These men were sworn law enforcement officers with an arrest warrant for Gordon Kahl. It was there duty to try to arrest him. It was an ongoing case. I was a Deputy US Marshal for 26 years and this incident was a crucial part of the hist... more
Joel is top shelf. I highly recommend listening
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The show centers on local and regional issues, with a steady mix of politics, public policy, community affairs, and sports. Episodes frequently feature politicians, business leaders, infrastructure updates, and sports figures, offering practical takes on how policies affect everyday life, downtown vitality, and regional economies. A notable strength is the blend of public debate, practical insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from leaders and experts, making it useful for listeners who want grounded discussions about governance, community development, and local culture. The format often includes live or in-depth conversations, updates on civic projects, and reflections from guests with strong ties to the region, contributing a clear... more
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