Politicians
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Zach Lahn, Iowa’s MAHA Candidate for Governor wants to break up big ag
Zach Lahn is running for Governor in Iowa and is the first candidate to be endorsed by RFK JR’s MAHA Action organization. If elected, he intends to stop subsidies and veto incentives for big ag, actions that could anger likely campign contributors. Can he win without party backing if it comes to that? Lahn discusses…
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Will Iowa ban autonomous cars? Rep. Megan Jones explains.
As the Iowa Legislature navigates the accelerating reality of autonomous vehicles, State Representative Megan Jones (R-Sioux Rapids) is seeking a delicate balance between technological innovation and public safety. But the current state of the bill may create a regulatory framework that inadvertently bans them entirely. Speaking on The Iowa Podcast, Jones, who chairs the House…
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Congressional candidate Christian Schlaefer: conservatives are targeted
Audio version: Charlie Kirk’s killing sent shockwaves through the entire world but Congressional candidate Christian Schlaefer says the violence isn’t surprising. In an exclusive sit down interview, he explains younger conservatives have seen the increase in hatred and vitriol including himself. Schlaefer takes a strong position against what he considers a United States that has…
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A message on the murder of Charlie Kirk
A message on the murder of Charlie Kirk from host of The Iowa Podcast, Justin Brady. It’s time you and every Iowan to lead and heal the country.
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Governor and Former Ag Secretary Vilsack On Biden and Food Health
Audio version: Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack needs a bigger business card. The newly minted CEO of the World Food Prize just completed his second White House cabinet run under President Joe Biden, previously serving in the Obama administration. Vilsack discusses food health and gives his perspective on President Biden’s mental acuity in office. As new…
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Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Andrews opposes GOP on key issues
Representative Eddie Andrews has announced his run for Iowa Governor. As a Republican he doesn’t align with his party’s lock step on everything, specifically the glyphosate shield law and eminent domain use for carbon pipeline companies. He also discusses mental health and property taxes, and ESA transparency.
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Iowa Trump & Musk Protest Organizer Explains Purpose
What’s behind the anti-Trump and Musk protests downtown Des Moines? Organizer Michaelyn Mankel comes in studio to explain their objectives.
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Law to shield pesticide manufacturers from Iowan lawsuits, says Sen. Tony Bisignano
Audio version: 4/4/25 UPDATE: SSB 1051 now known as SF 394 did not pass the house committee before the funnel deadline, so it’s considered dead. A new bill, SSB1051, could shield pesticide manufacturers from civil litigation from Iowans. Senator Tony Bisignano explains his opposition to the bill, saying if it’s discovered an organization exposed Iowans…
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Senate Challenger Joshua Smith to Joni Ernst: “you suck”
Audio version: Perhaps one of the most provocative campaign videos we’ve ever seen in Iowa has been circulating online and the message is clear, “You suck, Joni.” Former Libertarian, Joshua Smith has joined the Republican Party to primary Ernst. As a former Californian, he introduces himself to Iowans and lays out his plan. Smith says…
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Weird Iowa: Beggars Night And Party-Only Ballots?
Video Version Audio Version What a week! Beggars night made national news thanks to Caitlin Clark, why do we celebrate that? Also have a major Presidential election, will Iowa change colors? Has it always been red? It may seem like a weird time in Iowa, but Iowans have always been just a little… well, weird.…