10/21/25: Joshua McElwee is the Vatican correspondent for Reuters news agency. He was previously the news editor and Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter. He joins Joel Heitkamp to talk about Pope Leo's recent work and words on world hunger, immigration, war, 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.)

10/21/25: Joshua McElwee is the Vatican correspondent for Reuters news agency. He was previously the news editor and Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter. He joins Joel Heitkamp to talk about Pope Leo's recent work and words on world hunger, immigration, war, and more.&nbsp;
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, &ldquo;News &amp; Views,&rdquo; can be heard weekdays from 8 &ndash; 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

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.

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp

News & Views with Joel Heitkamp is a multi-award winning program on KFGO in Fargo, North Dakota where Joel Heitkamp brings his common sense approach to the issues of the day in the upper Midwest region. From politics to public service announcements to sports to government spending, there is a place in the conversation for everyone.

Joshua McElwee is the Vatican Correspondent for Reuters and speaks on Pope Leo's work

01/09/26: Jeana Peinovich is the Director of Lend A Hand Up in Fargo, and joins Joel on "News and Views." Jeana is responsible for the success and expansion of Lend A Hand Up, which supports volunteer efforts to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to a medical issue, loss of life, or other traumatic event. 

Tonight they are hosting "Stick it to Cancer" at the Scheels Arena where the proceeds will support Lend a Hand Up to help local families battling cancer and other health issues.

Learn about all their upcoming fundraisers and post your own 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.)

01/09/26: Jeana Peinovich is the Director of Lend A Hand Up in Fargo, and joins Joel on "News and Views." Jeana is responsible for the success and expansion of Lend A Hand Up, which supports volunteer efforts to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to a medical issue, loss of life, or other traumatic event.&nbsp;
Tonight they are hosting "Stick it to Cancer" at the Scheels Arena where the proceeds will support Lend a Hand Up to help local families battling cancer and other health issues.
Learn about all their upcoming fundraisers and post your own<a href="https://lendahandup.org/"> on their website</a>.
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, &ldquo;News &amp; Views,&rdquo; can be heard weekdays from 8 &ndash; 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

Stick it to Cancer on January 9th with Lend a Hand Up

01/08/26: After a long break for the holidays, our NFL Pick 'ems segment is back! The studio is full again with Joel Heitkamp, Jack Michaels, Rusty Halvorson, Tom Szymanski, and our guest picker, Chris Deery, making their picks. 

(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.)

01/08/26: After a long break for the holidays, our NFL Pick 'ems segment is back! The studio is full again with Joel Heitkamp, Jack Michaels, Rusty Halvorson, Tom Szymanski, and our guest picker, Chris Deery, making their picks.&nbsp;
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, &ldquo;News &amp; Views,&rdquo; can be heard weekdays from 8 &ndash; 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

NFL Pick It or Stick It - Playoffs Week 1

01/08/25: Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and is running for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota. She joins Joel to speak after the tragic shooting of a Minnesota resident by an ICE officer. 

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the mayor described as reckless and unnecessary.

Read 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.)

01/08/25: Peggy Flanagan is Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor, a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, and is running for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota. She joins Joel to speak after the tragic shooting of a Minnesota resident by an ICE officer.&nbsp;
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration&rsquo;s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city &mdash; a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the mayor described as reckless and unnecessary.
<a href="https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-immigration-enforcement-shooting-crackdown-surge-173e00fa7388054e98c3b5b9417c1e5a">Read more.&nbsp;</a>
(Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, &ldquo;News &amp; Views,&rdquo; can be heard weekdays from 8 &ndash; 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)

Joshua McElwee is the Vatican Correspondent for Reuters and speaks on Pope Leo's work

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