Rural Resistance

Rural Resistance

From The Hot Dish by The One Country Project

February 18, 2026 · 47 min · Season 7 · Episode 7

About this episode

Senator Peter Welch discusses the critical issues facing rural America, including agriculture, healthcare, and the erosion of core values.

Hold onto your hats — this episode is a wake-up call, a rallying cry for the soul of rural America. Senator Peter Welch of Vermont spills the truth bombs on agriculture, healthcare, trade, and the values that bind us all — forces that are threatened but must be fought for with passion, integrity, and boldness. If you're tired of the noise, ready for real solutions, and crave authentic voices, this episode is for you. In this episode: The real fights behind the farm bill and why it’s more than just policy — it’s about survival and dignity. How tariffs, trade wars, and market loss hurt farmers and rural communities — beyond political talking points. The erosion of core rural values like community, self-reliance, and tolerance — and why they matter to everyone. The crisis in rural healthcare and what it reveals about government failures. The dangerous politicization of justice, border enforcement, and immigration — and the urgent need for oversight and accountability. Practical solutions to fix broken systems — healthcare, labor, trade — rooted in respect and bipartisan action. A call to approach rural folks not as victims or subjects but as neighbors, allies, and innovators…

People in this episode

Host: The One Country Project

Guest: Senator Peter Welch

Topics covered

  • rural America
  • agriculture
  • healthcare
  • trade
  • rural values
  • politics
  • bipartisan solutions

Keywords

  • farm bill
  • tariffs
  • trade wars
  • rural healthcare
  • community values
  • politicization
  • bipartisan action

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