Governor Tim Walz joins co-hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp to discuss the mounting economic and social challenges facing rural America. The conversation covers the farm economy, rural health care, trade policy, and how political messaging affects rural communities. You'll hear firsthand stories about the impact of national policy decisions on small-town life and agriculture.
Heidi Heitkamp and Joel Heitkamp lead a candid discussion about trust, messaging, and what rural voters really want from their leaders. Gov. Tim Walz offers lessons from Minnesota and challenges both parties to listen better, prioritize common sense, and rebuild partnerships across political divides.
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(04:59) - Hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp welcome Gov. Tim Walz to discuss rural America's growing farm crisis (09:42) - Hosts and Gov. Walz discuss the importance of Midwest agriculture to America's economy (19:58) - Gov. Tim Walz critiques Trump's blatant Market manipulation (34:03) - Gov. Walz discusses how the tariffs raise consumer costs nationally (41:53) - Hosts and Gov. Walz how Democrats are ignoring Rural America to their great detriment (49:39) - Heidi emphasizes the importance of winning trust over votes