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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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- Today14 min
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library CEO, Ed O'Keefe, will take new role with WNET Group
07/29/26: Ed O'Keefe has served as the CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library since October 2019. He is a native of North Dakota, who came to the role after a 20 year career in media, including CNN and ABC News. Ed has been named President & CEO of The WNET Group, the parent of New York's flagship PBS station. He will remain CEO of the Library through September 18th. (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.
- Today17 min
ND Game and Fish Director, Jeb Williams, speaks to hunting licenses
07/29/26: Jeb Williams serves as North Dakota Game and Fish Department Director. He joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to talk about the lack of hunting licenses and zones, deer and coyote populations, 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.
- Today14 min
"Cowgirl Country" - a documentary by Madison Nelson-Gira and Robert Wanek
07/29/26: Madison Nelson-Gira and Robert Wanek are coming out with another documentary called “Cowgirl Country” and follows the Breckenridge Cowgirl basketball team. They interviewed around 40 players, family members, coaches, alumni, and broadcasters. The film premiers at 7PM Thursday, July 30 at the NDSCS Bremer Bank Theater in Wahpeton. (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.
- Yesterday1h 1m
Jack Zaleski, Jane Ahlin, and Al Aamodt speak to journalism-related concerns around the Trump Administration
07/28/26: Jack Zaleski is now a columnist at the North Dakota Monitor after working at the Forum for over 30 years, and was Editor of the Devils Lake Daily Journal. Al Aamodt worked at WDAY for 35 years, as an Editor at KVLY, was a news broadcaster at KFGO, and taught at MSUM. Jane Ahlin is a guest columnist for The Forum and taught English at MSUM, and is an alum from UND and MSUM. (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.
- Yesterday15 min
Joel Heitkamp is joined by new NDSCS Interim President and VP of Academic Affairs
07/28/26: Dr. Lisa Karch was named Interim President at NDSCS in June 2026, following the retirement of President Rod Flanigan. Will Fanning took over as the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Affairs at NDSCS on July 1. They both join Joel Heitkamp in the KFGO studio to discuss the changes at NDSCS and what they bring to the community. (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.
- 2 days ago14 min
Joel talks UND football with Head Coach Eric Schmidt
07/27/26: Eric Schmidt has been UND’s Head Football Coach since 2025. (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.
- 5 days ago13 min
Bobby Rush reflects on his work in the blues ahead of the Fargo Blues Festival
07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by the President of the FM Redhawks, Brad Thom, and Bobby Rush. Bobby Rush is a 3x GRAMMY winning legend, Blues Hall of Famer, six-time Grammy nominee, and 18-time Blues Music Award winner. He'll be performing at the Fargo Blues Festival at Newman Outdoor Field. Learn more and book your tickets at fargoblues.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.
- 5 days ago14 min
MN Lt. Gov. and U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan is endorsed by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren
07/24/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined on "News and Views" by Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren. Senator Warren shares her endorsement for Peggy Flanagan to serve in the United States Senate, and speaks to her work ethic and what it's like working in Washington, D.C. (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.
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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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