Winning in Minneapolis, Winning in North Carolina

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In this episode of The Hot Dish, Joel Heitkamp speaks with Jamie Ager, a congressional candidate from North Carolina, about pressing issues facing rural America. The conversation covers the tragic story of Alex Pretti, the impact of Hurricane Helene on local communities, frustrations with government response, healthcare challenges, housing affordability, and the importance of curiosity in leadership. Ager shares his family legacy in farming and his vision for a better future for his community and country.The Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit OneCountryProject.org, or find us on Substack (Onecountryproject.substack.com), and on YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook (@onecountryproject). (00:00) - Introduction to Jamie Ager and His Background (07:43) - The Impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina (15:34) - Challenges in Healthcare and Housing in Rural Areas (22:52) - Curiosity as a Leadership Trait (29:01) - Accountability and Law Enforcement in America

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In this episode of The Hot Dish, Joel Heitkamp speaks with Jamie Ager, a congressional candidate from North Carolina, about pressing issues facing rural America. The conversation covers the tragic story of Alex Pretti, the impact of Hurricane Helene...

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