The Iowa Podcast
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Do you really support our Jewish friends?
Antisemitism is a problem not just in Australia but here in Iowa. The last few years have been an eye opener for a few of us, but sadly not all. Sadly, most Iowans still have the blinders on, or think this problem will simply go away. In fact, it has gotten worse.
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A Triple Espresso Actor got sick, but the audience thought it was a joke!
Tell me if you’ve heard this one… three actors walk into a show, one gets sick and goes to the hospital, the others finish the show and the audience thinks it’s part of the show. Patrick Albanese of Triple Espresso reacts to 30 Years, crazy stories, and what surprised him most about “Iowa Nice.”
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Terrace Hill tea parties and vault secrets
High tea, Victorian costumes, classy Christmas parties, and you’re invited. Did you have any clue that any Iowan can sign up for tea parties, and this month the official Terrace Hill Christmas party? Also called the Governor’s Mansion you can also do a tour, but you can’t go to the basement vault. We asked Terrace…
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Forgot a Thanksgiving dish? Make this fast cranberry sauce!
In this special Thanksgiving, host Justin Brady asks his wife, Vanessa Brady, how to whip up a 15 minute cranberry sauce with no time, few ingredients, and a small budget. She also explains why today and tomorrow are the best time to plan so next year is a breeze.
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Hubbell CEO, Rick Tollakson on Iowa Real Estate Expectations
“Move that bus!” is a phrase ABC watchers remember. And so does Rick Tollakson, the CEO of Hubbell Realty, and author of Think Bigger, Lead Better. Hubbell is Iowa’s largest real estate company. Tollakson discussed working with Extreme Home Makeover, how it changed Iowa real estate, and gives his expert analysis on Iowa home values,…
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Iowan on Shark Tank explains what really happened
If you’re a Shark Tank fan, you saw Iowa Falls native Billie Asmus, Founder of Repaint Studios get a deal with Chip and Joanna Gaines, and Barbara Corcoran. But there’s also a lot you didn’t see. You didn’t see the full 1 hour pitch, you didn’t see Chip Gaines trying to crush her paint tray,…
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Food Bank of Iowa CEO on SNAP Lapse and Coming Storm
SNAP benefits are extended through November but only at 50%. Because Congress didn’t appropriate funds, The White House released a contingency fund this week, November 3rd. Tami Nielsen, CEO of The Food Bank of Iowa explains the impact on Iowa, how the funds will be allocated, and why Iowans’ SNAP benefits might still be delayed…
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Host of “The Rush” on DMPS Reimagining Education Concerns
The Des Moines Public Schools Bond Measure, dubbed the Reimagining Education program, is up for a vote November 4th, which will increase funding by 265 million dollars. Ross Peterson of The Rush shares his research of the measure but also his concerns.
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2025 Bourlaug Dialogue exclusive
In this special edition of the Iowa Podcast, recorded during the World Food Prize’s Borlaug Dialogue, host Justin Brady captures a rare cross-section of voices that drive the global food security conversation—from international leaders to Iowa farmers. Interviews with Mashal Husain, President of the World Food Prize Foundation; Brent Renner, soybean farmer and United Soybean…
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Saving Iowa Prairie Only Possible By Hand in the Loess Hills?
Audio version: 99.9% of Iowa’s prairies are gone and half of remaining 0.01% are in the Loess Hills. Saving and restoring native prairie land is critical to maintain soil health BUT saving it is remarkably difficult. Technological attempts have failed so Lance Brisbois of Golden Hills Resource Conservation and Development has turned to a tried…