The Heart of Rural America

Wednesdays are for celebrating inspiring people in the #heartofruralamerica

This week, we are talking family business and pioneering a legacy with Calli Thorne.

Are we really free in South Dakota? That's the question I ask in this new episode of "The Heart of Rural America," and the answers provided on the show simply could not wait until Wednesday to be released, so here is an early release!

One week ago, landowners, concerned citizens, legislators, county commissioners, and good-hearted South Dakotans gathered in the state's Capitol Rotunda to appeal to our elected officials to preserve the Constitution, protect our private property rights, maintain local government controls, and to stand up for the individual citizens in the state of South Dakota.

I’m joined by Colorado's Jason Santomaso and Rachel Gabel, hosts of the Pro Ag Podcast, to talk about the release of wolves in Colorado, the upcoming Meat-In Day, and how government overreach is impacting the cattle ranching community.

How can we bulletproof our businesses going into 2024? How can you identify your true purpose as you pursue your passions? What is the difference between happiness and joy? How can you approach the New Year like you’re playing four quarters of a football game? What does setting attainable goals really look like?

Get a dose of motivation in the first week of the New Year with Amanda Radke.

In this episode, we talk about the 1980s compared to 2023, common pitfalls producers fall into, opportunities that exist in production ag today, the favorable market in the beef cattle business, why it’s important to reinvent yourself in business, and how to tell your story for greater marketability and profitability.

You know what’s even better than chasing your own dreams? Helping your kids achieve theirs… My 9-year-old has a new book out, “Scarlett & Lucky...

Prepare to be floored by this in-depth discussion on freedom, liberty, private property rights, and standing up for what’s right in the face of great adversaries with my friend, John Bolin.

Last year, a North Dakota cowboy named Dylan Woodbury walked into our farmhouse at Radke Land & Cattle looking for a job. He quickly became par...

The All-American Beef Battalion (AABB) is an organization that is very near and dear to my heart.

Since 2007, the volunteer-led non-profit has served 430,000+ steaks to our military men and women and their families as a way to show gratitude for their willingness to serve and protect our freedoms.

I sit down with AABB's Jon Fort to talk about the organization’s mission and the impactful life of its founder, the late Bill Broadie.