Welcome back to The Hot Dish, where we dive deep into the heart of America’s rural and small-town landscapes.

In this episode, Heidi sits down with the renowned Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Jim Hightower. Jim delves into his lifelong advocacy for rural communities, sharing grassroots movements and economic battles that have shaped his work. Listeners will gain an understanding of how consistent challenges in rural areas can be met with innovative, people-centered policies. You can learn more about Jim Hightower at Https://jimhightower.com and subscribe to his newsletter at Https://jimhightower.substack.com.

As we close out the summer, we here from Ezekiel Wells and and Lucas Kult-Banout, who have just wrapped up their Crossroad America summer tour. Their stories illuminate the lessons of warmth and mutual respect found in the communities they visited, emphasizing the importance of understanding and bridging the divides in our country.

Join us on The Hot Dish every other week, where we serve up hearty conversations that resonate with every corner of the country. The Hot Dish serves up the unfiltered truth straight from the heartland.

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