Mayor Mahoney talks about the vote to eliminate the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Department

09/20/24: Joel is joined by Bill Rothman, the Building Industry Association President, to talk about the Parade of Homes Fall Edition. They talk about housing trends, what to expect from this year's parade, costs, and more on "News and Views."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/20/24: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Riaz Aziz to have a conversation about interest and mortgage rates lowering and the effects on the economy. Riaz is an Instructor of Economics at Concordia College, and has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in business, economics, management, finance, and entrepreneurship. Riaz is also the CEO of the Begunahi Foundation USA, which is dedicated to educating and empowering underprivileged women in India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/20/24: Julie Falk joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about the upcoming Oktoberfest in Hankinson, ND. For the 22nd time, the El Zagal German Shriner's Band will entertain the crowd beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Larry Olsen Band and The Squires Band will provide continuous music until 9:00 p.m. Musical entertainment is free of charge. Traditional German food is served from 1:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. The menu includes brats, sauerkraut, hot German potato salad, knoephla soup, laugenbrezel, kuchen and more. Concessions will continue through 7 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/20/24: Bill Anderson joins Joel for another conversation, this time focusing on presidential assassinations and assassination attempts. They talk about the importance of the secret service, political violence, and those recent assassination attempts of Donald Trump and other presidents in the past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/19/24: Dr. Mark Hagerott is Chancellor for the North Dakota University System. Prior to his move back home to North Dakota, Dr. Hagerott served on the faculty and held numerous academic leadership roles at the United States Naval Academy. He joins Joel, while Joel is broadcasting from NDSU, to talk about the upcoming AI conference to be held at Valley City State University on September 26th. The event theme is “Being Human and Working in the Age of AI.” Presenters will explore how users can leverage the transformative power of AI while maintaining human connection across all sectors of society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/19/24: Joel may be broadcasting from NDSU, but that doesn't mean we're taking a break from our football picks! We have a full group again with Joel Heitkamp, Jack Michaels, Tom Szymanski, Rusty Halvorson, and our guest picker, Dave Richman. Dave is entering his 10th year as the head men’s basketball coach at North Dakota State University in 2023-24.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/19/24: Joel is broadcasting live from NDSU at the Memorial Union during their Homecoming week. Joel is joined by the NDSU Homecoming co-chairs Lisa Samuelson and Kim Bruemmer to talk about the activities they've had so far, as well as the ones to still look forward to!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/19/24: Joel Heitkamp is broadcasting live from North Dakota State University during their Homecoming week to highlight a variety of things going on at NDSU. He's joined by Michael Strand, the Director and Professor of School of Design, Architecture & Arts, as well as Angela Smith, an NDSU Professor of History. They spotlight the new NDSU Museum and Collection opening up for visitors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/18/24: Joel brings two voices on "News and Views," one that is for, and one that is against Measure 4. Measure 4 essentially would eliminate property taxes in the state of North Dakota. Robert Harms is against the measure, and Rick Becker is a strong supporter of it. Robert Harms worked as an attorney and was the counsel and a legislative analyst for Republican governors Ed Schafer and John Hoeven. He served as the Republican Party chair from 2010 to 2015. Dr. Rick Becker is the chair of the property tax initiative’s sponsoring committee and is a former North Dakota State Representative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09/18/24: Joel Heitkamp is in Bismarck while KFGO News director Paul Jurgens is being honored with the Pioneer Award. Before those festivities, Joel is joined by the Mayor of Fargo, Dr. Tim Mahoney. At Monday's meeting, Fargo city leaders voted to eliminate the three-year-old Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.