Politicians
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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.…
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Libertarians Were Kicked Off Iowa Ballot For Voting 181 Minutes Early?
Why was Marco Battaglia Removed from Iowa Ballot? he challenger for Congressman Zach Nunn in Iowa’s 3rd congressional district, was kicked off the ballot but most Iowans don’t understand why. The reason? Because Iowa Libertarians voted 181 minutes too early. Adding insult to injury, Battaglia says they caught the error but were told by the…
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Kamala Harris’ Iowa Advisor Gives DNC Analysis, reacts to RFK announcement.
As the 2024 DNC concludes, the road ahead remains difficult for Kamala Harris. Former Democratic Candidate for Iowa Governor and 2019 Iowa Presidential Campaign Harris advisor, Deidre DeJear discusses what’s next and reacts to the Robert F. Kennedy and Tulsi Gabbard endorsements. Do Democrats have a problem? DeJear recounts the 2019 election when Harris dropped…
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Republican and Democrat Senators discuss AEA law in studio
Governor Reynold signed HF 2612 into law, impacting all nine Area Education Agencies (AEAs) in the state. Senators Lynn Evans, a Republican, and Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democrat came in studio to discuss how this negatively or positively impacts Iowans, and why they disagree on aspects of this bill. The beauty of this discussion and…
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Connie Boesen, Mayor of Des Moines on attracting businesses
Newly elected Mayor of Des Moines, Connie Boesen, offered valuable insights on diverse matters impacting the city. Known for her proactive style and strong ties to the city, Boesen applied her vast experience in retail and local governance to the discussion. A significant focus of the interview was on Des Moines’ economic development, a topic…
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Clinton strategist explains early AP caucus call and Haley momentum.
Why did AP call Iowa Caucuses early for Trump? Mike Berland worked with President Bill Clinton, Senator Hillary Clinton and Mayor Michael Bloomberg and he explains how the AP made the call and why pollsters like himself rarely use polls to predict results for national elections. Berland is a political powerhouse. He goes into detail…
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Chair of Iowa GOP discusses election integrity, cautions own party on debt.
The Iowa Caucuses take place January 15th and Jeff Kaufmann, Chair of the Iowa Republican Party tells us what to expect, which candidates are favored, and why the one who skipped Iowa will be skipping the White House. He also explains why Iowa Democrats can still save the Iowa Caucuses, and what happened in 2012…
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Native Americans and French territory? This week marks Iowa statehood.
Iowa has quite the past and tomorrow (December 28th) marks the anniversary of Iowa becoming the 29th state in the Union. Most Iowans don’t know about Iowa’s wild history, what role the French played, honey wars, and why Iowa has always been a “flyover” state. Leo Landis, State Curator, State Historical Society of Iowa shares all…
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Human trafficking is closer than you think. It happens without parents knowing.
Human trafficking may seem like a distant problem, but it’s far closer in Iowa than you think. Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate explains trafficking today happens to kids still living at home, with parents having absolutely no idea. Trafficking can start on social media, and target children in safe suburbs. Sound of Freedom has…