Politicians
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Democrat chair on abortion and education laws. Condemns vitriol from own party.
The legislative session ended on April 22nd. How did both parties believe they performed? The Iowa Podcast is doing a political roundup. Rita Hart, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party reacts to new Republican-led laws, and condemns vitriol she sees coming from her own party.
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Interview with Des Moines Mayoral Candidate Josh Mandelbaum
Downtown Des Moines belongs to all Iowans. It serves as a critical meeting point for State Wrestling, Girls and Boys Basketball, concerts and shows. But as large employers pull out, are we heading back to the dark days of the eye-sore 80s? Mayoral candidate Josh Mandelbaum has thoughts. He also shares one of his biggest…
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Interview with Connie Boesen, Des Moines Mayoral Candidate
Connie Boesen is running for Mayor of Iowa’s capital city and largest city by population, Des Moines. Why? Because she wants Des Moines open for business. Des Moines’ current mayor, Frank Cownie has served since 2003. Connie Boesen for Mayor Boesen formerly served on the Des Moines Public School board and currently serves on the Des…
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Why are Democrats leaving the Iowa Caucuses?
After 50 years, the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee has recommended Iowa lose its first-in-the-nation status. But not only that, Iowa won’t be in the first 5 early states at all. Laura Belin, Editor and Publisher of Bleeding Heartland, Iowa’s progressive news source, explains the reasons for this historic and tragic shift. The recommended calendar…
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How to hide fraud from Iowa’s State Auditor
Hiding fraud from Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand. How his team picks what to investigate. What’s up with his tweets? Pizza audit!