It's a new episode focused on the 2024 election, dropping 8/1, but first, download and listen to Michelle Rathman 🟧 (the real one) and Heidi Heitkamp One Country Project  discuss substantive policies that impact rural economies and quality of life. Follow, like, and subscribe! bit.ly/3YaHslq

OCP is excited to see Kamala Harris select Tim Walz as her running mate. Gov. Walz has a long history of prioritizing rural America, from making sure kids are fed, women's rights are protected, and ensuring that working Americans' needs are met.

ICYMI: Simon Rosenberg joined Heidi Heitkamp and Joel Heitkamp on the #HotDishPod to talk through the seismic shifts in the 2024 presidential election landscape and what they might mean for rural America. Listen now: lnk.to/onecountryxx

OCP Board Member and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy recently highlighted a new forthcoming report underscoring the importance of after-hours health care access, especially in rural communities. ICYMI, read more here: tinyurl.com/5n78ct9t

This morning, OCP’s Heidi Heitkamp joined Andy Beshear for a fireside chat at the DNC Rural Council Meeting to discuss key issues impacting rural communities across the country. They covered everything from the economy to education.

Rural voters are key to the 2024 election. Yesterday, Heidi Heitkamp was on Washington Journal, discussing the need to connect the Democratic Party to rural America and the journey ahead to win back rural America.

Women's health is on the ballot this year. Today, Heidi Heitkamp moderated an insightful conversation on women's health with panelists Jocelyn Frye, Tammi Kromenaker, She/her, @MarilynforAL, and Dr. Emily Boevers.

With the 2024 Democratic National Convention behind us, be sure to catch up on the latest episode of the #HotDishPod, where Alex Hornbrook joins Heidi Heitkamp and Joel Heitkamp to provide an inside look at his role in organizing this monumental event. Listen now: buff.ly/4bymWim

“What we all want as Americans is so much more similar than our disagreements or what we don’t want.” Catch @HeidHeitkamp on @UMNEXT’s new #SideBySide podcast where she discusses the importance of bridging the disconnect between rural and urban Americans.

On #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay, we must recognize the challenges rural communities face in the fight against the opioid crisis. As Heidi Heitkamp wrote in her op-ed, access to all FDA-approved overdose rescue agents is vital for saving lives. buff.ly/3Mp2xkR

Co-Founder and Co-Host of the Appodlachia podcast Chuck Corra recently sat down with Heidi Heitkamp and Joel Heitkamp on the #HotDishPod to break down the Republican VP pick, JD Vance, and what this means for rural America. Listen now: lnk.to/onecountryxx

Today's #SelflessSaturday highlights the Spokane-based nonprofit, Second Harvest, for helping to reduce food insecurity by supplying free food to residents of the small rural community of Othello. Read more from @spokepubradio: buff.ly/3XdCJNL

This week’s #RuralSpotlight highlights the Dept. of Agriculture’s $7.3 billion investment in clean energy for rural communities across the country through the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. Learn more: buff.ly/3Xypg4n

The newest episode of the #HotDishPod is out! This week, Heidi Heitkamp sits down with Jim Hightower to talk about winning the rural vote in the upcoming election. Listen now: buff.ly/4bymWim

Following last night's presidential showdown, OCP Board Member and former U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly was on BBC News (UK). He highlighted the weakness Trump showed on the debate stage while Harris shined as a leader. Catch up here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w1…

Still thinking about last night’s debate? Joel Heitkamp and Joe Donnelly sat down for a bonus #HotDishPod episode to debrief the highly anticipated debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Tune in the now: lnk.to/onecountry

Today's #SelflessSaturday goes to the Dean's Charity Steer Show, hosted by Ohio State VP of Agriculture and Administration and Dean of CFAES Cathann A. Kress. The show exceeded its fundraising goals, raising $231,470 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. More: buff.ly/3MIVrba

This week's #RuralSpotlight highlights the National Park Service for their announcement of $12.125 million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants to support economic development and preservation in rural communities across the U.S. Learn more: buff.ly/3MHRbJ9