{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Rural Ruckus","title":"Leading Through Division: Steve Sviggum on Compromise, Civility, and the Future of Politics","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7d2190a6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1097,"description":"In this episode of Rural Ruckus, John Monson sits down with former Minnesota House Speaker Steve Sviggum to discuss what leadership looks like in an increasingly divided political landscape.Drawing from decades of experience in public service, agriculture, and state government, Steve shares his perspective on the importance of compromise, civility, and building relationships across political lines. The conversation explores the challenges of governing in polarized times, lessons learned from working with leaders of different viewpoints, and why respecting people—even when you disagree—is essential to effective leadership.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/0shw6mWMECu4ka25bBAXotmZXd7z5zQ30lIhjkVUlKk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYTJl/Mzc4ZjBlMDRmYTcy/MWJhYzk5NzQ0MzEx/ZDJlYy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}