News & Views with Joel Heitkamp
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.
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06/23/26: Jen Pickett is the Recycling Coordinator for the City of Fargo and Mary Aldrich is the Sales Manager at MinnKota EnviroServices Inc.
(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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06/23/26: 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 I...
06/22/26: Al Aamodt worked at WDAY for 35 years, as an Editor at KVLY, was a news broadcaster at KFGO, and taught at MSUM. Jack Zaleski is now a columnist at the North Dakota Monitor after working at the Forum for over 30 years, and also was Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal. Jane Ahlin is a guest columnist for The Forum and taught English at MSUM, and is an alum from UND and MSUM.
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06/19/26: Zach Kraft is the Central Region Communications Director for the Republican National Committee. He joins Joel Heitkamp to talk about the RNC’s midterm strategy and the importance of affordability.
(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....
06/18/26: Joel Heitkamp is live from the Roger Maris All Star Week Radiothon and is joined by Scott Hamilton.
Scott Hamilton was an American figure skater and Olympic gold medalist. The Ohio native had his breakthrough figure skating performance at the 1981 U.S. Championships. He would win four consecutive world championships and four consecutive U.S. championships. Then, at the Olympic Winter Games Sarajevo 1984, Hamilton dominate...
06/18/26: Joel Heitkamp is live from the Roger Maris All Star Week Radiothon and is joined by former Minnesota Vikings football player, Chad Greenway. Chad and wife Jenni started a foundation – Lead the Way Foundation in 2008 – which impacts the lives of chronically, terminally ill children and their families. They have donated a Chad’s Locker for Cully’s Cabin at Sanford Children’s in&n...
06/18/26: Joel Heitkamp is live from the Roger Maris All Star Week Radiothon and is joined by EJ Emery - #6 for the University of North Dakota hockey. He's a Junior in the 2026-2027 season, and the 2024 First Round 30th pick by the New York Rangers.
(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...
06/18/26: Joel Heitkamp is live from the Roger Maris All Star Week Radiothon and is joined by Phil Hansen. Phil Hansen was a former NFL defensive end who played 156 games for the Buffalo Bills from 1991 to 2001 and recorded 61.5 sacks.
(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/T...
06/17/26: Jeana Peinovich is the Director of Lend A Hand Up in Fargo. Jeana is responsible for the success and expansion of Lend A Hand Up, which supports volunteer efforts to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to a medical issue, loss of life, or other traumatic event.
Learn more at lendahandup.org.
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning ...
06/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from NDSCS in Wahpeton for North Dakota Boys State, and is joined by Joe Wiegand. Joe is the world’s premiere Theodore Roosevelt reprisor. As an actor and historian, Joe’s portrayals of Theodore Roosevelt in live performances have people wondering if TR has come back to life.
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, &l...
06/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from NDSCS in Wahpeton for North Dakota Boys State, and is joined by their party chairs, Peter Hardcastle and Tavin Woytassek.
(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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06/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from NDSCS in Wahpeton for North Dakota Boys State, and is joined by the two young men running for Governor of Boys State, Will Sickler and Cayle Corey.
(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.)
06/16/26: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting from NDSCS in Wahpeton for North Dakota Boys State, and is joined by North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers.
(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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06/16/26: Dr. Flanigan has served as president of NDSCS since June, 2022, leading the college
through periods of significant growth and innovation. He announced that he will retire at the end of the year, and discusses it with Joel at North Dakota Boys State.
(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 &...
06/16/26: Minnesota Lieutenant Governor and Democrat endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate Peggy Flanagan says the state needs to move up it’s primary election. The primary election is August 11th, Flanagan says the turnaround to the November election can be difficult for candidates.
Flanagan is running against Congresswoman Angie Craig for the U.S. Senate seat of Tina Smith, who is retiring. Craig made the decision to skip the ...
06/15/62: Mr. Denver Riggleman previously served in the U.S. Congress, as a Republican representing the 5th District of Virginia and as Senior Technical Adviser to the January 6th Select Committee. His national security background includes serving as an intelligence officer for the USAF where he deployed for multiple operations including directly after 9/11 with the 34th Bomb Squadron.
He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to ...
06/15/26: Kris Poulson is the Chief Executive Officer for Farm QA. Learn more at FarmQA.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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06/12/26: Terrain officially launched today at the Cultivate Conference at Grand Farm in Fargo, North Dakota. Terrain is a water + farm land intelligence platform that helps growers, landowners, drainage professionals, and rural real estate professionals make smarter land decisions. The goal is simple: turn complex land data into practical insights that help users make better decisions. Learn more at www.terrainwater...
06/12/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by the President of the FM Redhawks, Brad Thom, to talk about their season and theme game tonight. Tonight they’ll become the Fargo Woodchippers - In honor of Fargo’s unique cinematic tie to the trusty piece of machinery, the RedHawks will become the Fargo Woodchippers for five games this summer, with tonight being the first. The team will wear special black and yellow Woodchippers jers...
06/12/26: Alex Balazs was the GOP-endorsed candidate for Congress, and recently lost in the primary election to incumbent Julie Fedorchak. He joins Joel on "News and Views" to share his thoughts on the election and his goals going forward.
(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 J...
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