The Country is Great when the Country does Good

Hosts Heidi and Joel Heitkamp are joined by political commentator Chris Matthews to discuss the future of the Democratic Party, lessons from Bobby Kennedy, and the importance of connecting with everyday Americans. They examine recent election results, challenges facing rural America, and how both parties can better serve working people. 

You will gain valuable insight into how Democrats can rebuild trust with rural and working-class voters. Chris Matthews shares stories about the Kennedys and offers advice for future leaders. You should listen if you care about democracy, dignity, and the future of rural America.

Join us on The Hot Dish every week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country.

The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project, making sure the voices of the rest of us are heard in Washington. To learn more, visit https://onecountryproject.org or find us at https://onecountryproject.substack.com/.

• (05:22) - Chris Matthews discusses how snobbery hurts Democrats in reaching rural America.
• (12:00) - Chris, Heidi and Joel debate the hypocrisy around immigration in Red states.
• (22:18) - Heidi and Chris highlight the importance of rallying for our country's democracy.
• (27:36) - Joel and Chris discuss how Senators need to speak up and use their office for the good of the country.
• (33:49) - Heidi and Chris debate Roosevelt's Social Security strategy.