The Heart of Rural America

On January 13, South Dakota landowners and citizens gathered together for a rally in the Capitol Rotunda in Pierre to kick off the legislative session and ask the legislators for a simple thing -- eminent domain reform for carbon pipelines. HB1052 has been introduced by Rep. Karla Lems and Senator Mark Lapka and would provide Constitutional clarity and much-needed relief to landowners who have fac...

He's the CEO of Liberty Sentinel Media and the Senior Editor for the T New American, Alex Newman seeks to glorify God in everything he does, and in his role as an investigative journalist, he unpacks the climate change agenda as it relates to government controls and creating a new pagan religion that redefines morality and humanity. This hard-hitting interview covers a wide range of topics includi...

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness -- that's the topic of discussion as I sit down with Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. We talk Trump administration, private property rights battles, and mandatory EID in cattle. A must-listen-to episode jam-packed with information to kick off 2025. Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond Real...

She's a phenomenal speaker, a woman of deep faith and conviction, and a two-time best-selling author and illustrator. Scarlett Radke joins me on the show to talk about being stewards of God's land, livestock, and people, the inspiration behind our new book, "Home Sweet Prairie." Plus, make plans to attend a landowner rally on January 13 at noon in Pierre, SD at the Capitol Rotunda building to kick...

The landowner fight continues in South Dakota, and Amanda Radke recently sat down with Katie Hoffman of "Government Watch South Dakota" to discuss what is next to secure our private property rights and advocate for meaningful eminent domain reform. The entire nation is watching, and South Dakota is the tip of the spear to safeguard the future of family farms and ranches. Presented by Bid on Beef |...

Get an update on the Corporate Transparency Act from Jeff Tatro and find out what your business needs to know before the end of the year! Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | By-O-Reg+ | Dirt Road Radio Enjoy special discounts from my podcast partners: Earn $25 to shop in your first auction at www. BidOnBeef.com when you regist...

Tyler DuVall, of Texas Beefhouse and Capitol Angus, shares how they have transitioned their direct-to-consumer beef business to auctions through Bid On Beef. He offers advice to other cattle ranchers on how to best capture the consumer retail dollar for their high-quality beef. Presented by Ranch Vision | Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt...

David Duquette, of Western Justice, catches up with Amanda to discuss the 2024 election, Trump's cabinet selections, and what's ahead politically for 2025. Presented by Ranch Vision | Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | By-O-Reg+ | Dirt Road Radio Enjoy special discounts from my podcast partners: Earn $25 to shop in your first auction at w...

SD House Rep. Karla Lems brings everyone up to speed on South Dakota's carbon pipeline fight, following a successful election defeating RL21 and what's ahead now that Summit Carbon Solutions has refiled for an application in South Dakota. Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | By-O-Reg+ | Dirt Road Radio Enjoy special discounts f...

You Can't Manage What You Don't Measure with Dr. Richard Brazil, the founder of Ranch Vision. Learn about how this tool can help livestock producers measure inputs, make critical decisions, conduct long-term projections, and identity areas to improve in the ranching enterprise. Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | By-O-Reg+ | D...

Would you buy a soldier a steak? On this episode, Amanda talks about Veterans Day and how to show our appreciation to the men and women willing to sacrifice all to keep us free. Learn all about her favorite non-profit, the All American Beef Battalion, and how you can support their mission to thank the troops with a steak! Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock...

November is National Adoption Month -- a time to think about the children in foster care who are waiting for their forever homes. On this episode, Amanda shares her family's foster and adoption story, and urges the nation to vote down the extreme abortion measures coming into 10 states, including South Dakota. Vote NO on G. Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livesto...

Chris Earl, owner of CK6 Consulting, Bid On Beef, and Reverse Rocking R Ranch, catches up with Amanda Radke while barreling down the road for a discussion about faith, family, entrepreneurship, and paying the cost for telling the truth. Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | By-O-Reg+ | Dirt Road Radio Enjoy special discounts fro...

Meredith Bernard, also known as This Farm Wife, joins me on The Heart of Rural America podcast to talk about the devastation impact of Hurricane Helene and how you can help! Pre-order her "There Is Hope In The Storm" tee to support Meredith's efforts to provide much-needed supplies to families in need of it most. https://thisfarmwifeshop.com/products/hurricane-relief-tee Presented by Bid on Beef |...

She's the founder of Cowgirls Over Coffee, a group where conversations center around the intersection of homemaking and ambitions. Nebraska ranch mom, Thea Larsen, helps women navigate their days when life gets western. Tune into this conversation where we discuss seasons of life, and moving from progress to presence as the holiday season draws near. Plus, stay tuned for Amanda's guest appearance...

With the upcoming election looming, there is a hesitancy across rural America about what the months ahead could look like. I sit down with Steve Stratford, of Stratford Angus and Pratt Livestock, to discuss his fall cattle market predictions, the policy challenges facing independent beef producers, and marketing strategies to maximize the value of your calf crop. Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Con...

Fanchon Stinger is the Emmy winning co-host of PBR Now and a contributor to Western Sports Roundup and NFR Tailgate airing on Cowboy Channel and PlutoTV. She is an actress who appeared on God’s Not Dead: A Light In Darkness in 2019. In 2020, Stinger became a bull owner in PBR (Professional Bull Riders), partnering with 12-time Stock Contractor of the Year Chad Berger and Daniel & Melissa Brunn...

We will not yield. We will not bend. We will STAND OUR GROUND. All eyes are on South Dakota as citizens lock arms to fight for their God-given, Constitutionally-protected private property rights. In an explosive interview, Ed Fischbach (known as the Godfather of the carbon pipeline battle), exposes the greed, corruption, and power grab happening in our beautiful home state. Together, we celebrate...

Mindy Patterson of the Cavalry Group shares an urgent call to action in response to the proposed SUSTAINS ACT -- a complete land grab, mechanism of control, and attack on your private property rights through corporate-funded "private-public partnerships." URGENT! Submit comments before Sept. 16. Learn more here: https://www.thecavalrygroup.com/OPPOSE-PUBLIC-PRIVATE-PARTNERSHIPS Read more on the Tr...

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How do you balance it all? How do you get it all done in the day? How to prioritize marriage, kids, family, work, careers, and ranching? Amanda answers these questions and more in this episode. Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | By-O-Reg+ | Dirt Road Radio Enjoy special discounts from my podcast partners: Save when you shop R...

SD Landowners Score Monumental Victory In Carbon Pipeline Battle with Brian Jorde In a unanimous decision, the South Dakota Supreme Court determined that Summit Carbon Solutions had not demonstrated that it is a "common carrier" under state law. It does not have the power of eminent domain and can only use minimally invasive methods to survey routes for the pipeline. Brian Jorde, of Domina Law, of...

In this episode of the Heart of Rural America podcast, Amanda Radke discusses the importance of getting involved politically, especially for busy young families. Amanda encourages listeners to take action and make a difference in their local communities to build a nation where our kids and grandkids can thrive. Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment...

We are in the dog days of summer, and Amanda offers a personal update on what her family has been up to lately. Between building Bid On Beef, to traveling to cattle shows, to speaking on the road, and grilling up some fine steaks in between on her new Schwank Grill, there is much to discuss. Plus, she shares the best parts of going to county and state fairs with the kids, and how her family focuse...

By popular request, I finally launched my public speaking course, and it's my hope that by sharing my nearly 30 years of public speaking experience -- both as a kid competing in 4-H and FFA contests and now as a professional speaker -- that I can help others become fearless speaker wherever life may take them. In this episode, I am joined by my daughter, Scarlett Radke, and my mom, Peggy Nolz, to...