U.S. funding issues threaten the future federal public defender work - with Mark Friese and Jason Tupman

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.