North Dakota teacher salaries have dropped from 26th to 34th in the nation. North Dakota United's Nick Archuleta explains why that’s a problem we can’t afford to ignore. 🎧 Hear the full conversation: inforum.com/podcasts/plain… @RobPort Chad Oban

On this Plain Talk, Sen. Joshua Boschee gives the Democratic perspective on the legislative session, talking property taxes and more. Also, Rob Port and Chad Oban discuss some of the controversy around who will replace Rep. Cynthia Schreiber-Beck youtube.com/watch?v=2FdtST…

Our nation's fiscal outlook is dire. If Democrats want to be taken seriously in their criticism of Republican efforts to fix the problem, they need to start with that truth. inforum.com/opinion/column…

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has been aggressive with his veto powers this legislative session. Lawmakers now have an opportunity to clap back. inforum.com/opinion/column…

Armstrong's veto statement did not match the amended version of the bill he transmitted back to the Legislature. Which of those documents matters more? Or is the whole veto invalid? inforum.com/opinion/column…

On this episode, Chad Oban and guest co-host Jessica Bell sit down with @TheMattPerdue from North Dakota Farmers Union to talk about the future of rural North Dakota. Also, they dig into Governor Kelly Armstrong’s veto error and the latest headlines. @RobPort youtube.com/watch?v=r17yYz…

For once, I'm on vacation and Chad Oban is hosting Plain Talk Podcast. Great conversation with Matt Perdue, who is running to be the next president of North Dakota Farmers Union, and thanks to Jessica Unruh Bell for sitting in. youtu.be/r17yYzdC_nY?si…

In Minot, an effort to move on from police department scandals has been complicated by the grandstanding and self-promotion of one of the city's mayoral candidates. inforum.com/opinion/column…

We can do better. I wonder when we will. inforum.com/opinion/column…

Had a lovely time with the folks at Prairie Public and the In Session podcast wrapping up the legislative session and talking about Gov. Kelly Armstrong's veto mistake. Give it a listen! news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/in-ses…

Sen. Joshua Boschee says a surprising alliance of moderate Republicans and Democrats blocked several far-right bills this session. 🎧 Hear the full conversation: inforum.com/podcasts/plain… @RobPort Chad Oban

Sen. Joshua Boschee says momentum for expanding school meals and funding for multilingual learners and special education was lost to partisan distractions. 🎙️ Don’t miss the full episode of Plain Talk: inforum.com/podcasts/plain… @RobPort Chad Oban

After lawmakers gutted a campaign finance transparency bill, Sen. Joshua Boschee responds to the potential of a lawsuit after weakening the Ethics Commission’s authority. 🎧 Hear the full conversation: inforum.com/podcasts/plain… @RobPort Chad Oban

After 12 years in the House, Sen. Joshua Boschee says the Senate comes with a new dynamic and a bit of rivalry. 🎙️ Don’t miss the full episode of Plain Talk: inforum.com/podcasts/plain… @RobPort Chad Oban

NDFU’s Government Relations Director @TheMattPerdue says producers are dealing with rising costs, low prices, and no farm bill. 🎧 Hear the full conversation: inforum.com/podcasts/plain… @RobPort Chad Oban

NDFU’s Government Relations Director @TheMattPerdue says most farmers aren’t against energy development; they just want to be treated fairly. 🎙️ Don’t miss the full episode of Plain Talk: inforum.com/podcasts/plain… @RobPort Chad Oban

To bring a new generation into agriculture, NDFU’s Government Relations Director @TheMattPerdue says economic viability isn’t enough. 🎧 Hear the full conversation: inforum.com/podcasts/plain… @RobPort Chad Oban

With land prices climbing and absentee investors outbidding locals, NDFU’s Government Relations Director @TheMattPerdue says young local farmers can’t complete. 🎙️ Don’t miss the full episode of Plain Talk: inforum.com/podcasts/plain… @RobPort Chad Oban

Recorded live in Minot, @RobPort and Chad Oban share lessons learned from tough interviews and respond to audience questions about journalism, trust, and what could be done to make North Dakota’s legislature more effective. 🎧 Hear the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=FwEQiQ…

On this replay episode, we’re joined by Lindsey Galvao and Ben Klutsey. From classroom debates on gun control to tackling misinformation, they share how curiosity and authenticity can lead the way. @RobPort Chad Oban 🎙️ Don’t miss the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=5Cq2fH…