06/17/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Dr. Thomas Ambrosio for a conversation on the Israel-Iran war. Dr. Ambrosio is a Professor of Political Science at NDSU, and his research interests include ludic studies, international relations, Russian foreign policy, and the stability of authoritarian regimes. He brings his expertise to Joel and the listeners, and answers texts and calls from the listeners as well. 

(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.)

06/17/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined in the KFGO studio by Dr. Thomas Ambrosio for a conversation on the Israel-Iran war. Dr. Ambrosio is a Professor of Political Science at NDSU, and his research interests include ludic studies, international relations, Russian foreign policy, and the stability of authoritarian regimes. He brings his expertise to Joel and the listeners, and answers texts and calls from the listeners as well.&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.

NDSU's Dr. Thomas Ambrosio gives an update on the Israel-Iran conflict

03/17/26: Rob Larew is President of National Farmers Union (NFU), an organization that represents nearly 200,000 family farmers, ranchers, and rural members across the United States. Prior to leading NFU, Larew served over 22 years in Congress and at USDA working on agriculture policy and communication.

President Larew joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to share an update on the agriculture industry, including the Farm Bill, impact due to the Iran war, fertilizer, 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.)

03/17/26: Rob Larew is President of National Farmers Union (NFU), an organization that represents nearly 200,000 family farmers, ranchers, and rural members across the United States. Prior to leading NFU, Larew served over 22 years in Congress and at USDA working on agriculture policy and communication.
President Larew joins Joel Heitkamp on "News and Views" to share an update on the agriculture industry, including the Farm Bill, impact due to the Iran war, fertilizer, 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.)

National Farmers Union President, "we need to stop making things worse"

03/17/26: Cass County Sheriff Jess Jahner joins Joel Heitkamp to speak to the usage of artificial intelligence and the current case with the Fargo Police Department regarding Angela Lipps. 

(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.)

03/17/26: Cass County Sheriff Jess Jahner joins Joel Heitkamp to speak to the usage of artificial intelligence and the current case with the Fargo Police Department regarding Angela Lipps.&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.)

Sheriff Jesse Jahner speaks to AI usage after woman falsely spends nearly 6 months in jail

03/17/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Fargo City Commissioner and Mayoral candidate, Dave Piepkorn. He discusses last night's commission meeting where they learned more about the police department and the Angela Lipps AI police case. 

(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.)

03/17/26: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Fargo City Commissioner and Mayoral candidate, Dave Piepkorn. He discusses last night's commission meeting where they learned more about the police department and the Angela Lipps AI police case.&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.)

NDSU's Dr. Thomas Ambrosio gives an update on the Israel-Iran conflict

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