Congresswoman Fedorchak speaks to listeners on Day 30 of government shutdown

10/31/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by North Dakota rancher, Dave Schweigert.  (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.

10/31/25: Drew MacQueen is the Great Lakes Regional Vice President for NATCA (National Air Traffic Controllers Association) and began his FAA career in 1994. He explains the impacts to our air traffic controllers as the government shutdown continues and they aren't getting paid.  (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.

10/31/25: Dr. Megan Ranney is an emergency physician, researcher, and advocate for innovative approaches to public health. She is the Dean of the Yale School of Public Health and a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale University. (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.

10/31/25: Crystal FitzSimons is the President for the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), leading the organization to achieve its vision: A nation in which all people have the nutritious food they need to lead healthy and productive lives. Prior to taking on the President role, she oversaw FRAC’s work to improve and strengthen the school, summer, and afterschool nutrition programs. Joel talks with her on "News and Views" about the impacts on SNAP due to the government shutdown.  (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.

10/31/25: Dr. Corey Steiner is the new Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools, beginning his role in July 2025. Joel is joined by Dr. Steiner on "News and Views" to talk about the 2025-2026 school year, naming a new school, the cell phone ban, 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.

10/30/25: The longest-serving radio news journalist in North Dakota history is calling it a career. KFGO News reporter Don Haney is retiring after 52 years.   Read more and watch an interview with Don Haney 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.

10/30/25: Joel Heitkamp, Jack Michaels, Tom Szymanski, and our guest picker, DJ Colter from American Family Insurance, gather in the KFGO studio to make their picks for the upcoming NFL games.  (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.

10/30/25: Nikki Gronli is the owner of Flatlander Strategies, a consulting firm helping organizations with strategic planning in communications, marketing, and policy advocacy. Nikki has traveled the state of South Dakota, hosting town halls talking about rural healthcare being impacted by the "big, beautiful bill." On September 10, 2025, she announced her campaign for South Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat.Appointed by President Joe Biden as South Dakota’s State Director for USDA Rural Development, Nikki led investments in expanding broadband, improving infrastructure, and supporting housing, healthcare, and economic growth across rural and Tribal 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.

10/30/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak. She is currently serving her first term in Congress as the Representative of North Dakota, and previously served on the North Dakota Public Service Commission. She and Joel  (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.

10/29/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Richland County Commissioner and frequent guest-host, Perry Miller. There was a recent comment made by a Fargo City Commissioner that Richland County drops people experiencing homelessness off at Fargo truck stops, and Perry joins Joel to respond.  (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.