Politics
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Iowa’s first “no party” candidate, Dave Bushaw challenges party loyalists
Dave Bushaw is the first “no party” candidate in Iowa, and perhaps in US History and that brand rings true. He’s pro 2nd amendment, wants gun safety in schools, but is also pro-single payer healthcare. Bushaw’s views are varied and it’s clear he’s not beholden to any particular party. Bushaw discusses his view on the…
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Michael Bridgford, running for Congress or GOP & DEM Relationship Counselor?
Michael Bridgford is running for Congress as an independent, hoping to gain a seat in the US House of Representatives that acts as a marriage counselor or relationships therapist between Republicans and Democrats. He tells us that his independent voice is an advantage for him and for Iowa. Most voters write-off independent candidates, but Iowa…
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Chris McGowan for Congress on tariffs, Iran, and civility.
Chris McGowan is running for Congress in Iowa’s 4th district. He re-affirms his support for the continued military operation in Iran, albeit with some caveats. He also explains his thinking on tariffs after they still haven’t achieved their goal, but he also discusses why civil treatment of his political opponent is important. McGowan, an Air…
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Exclusive sit down with Sarah Trone Garriott on faith and healthcare
Trone Garriott and Republican Rep. Zach Nunn will debate Oct 27 at 9pm on KCCI. Here’s the full interview. Faith and healthcare have defined State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott’s run for Congress. She answers questions on the role of health insurance vs healthcare costs, and addresses criticism about her faith conflicting with her political views.…
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Zach Lahn on data center pushback, big ag meetings, cancer accountability
Sand and Lahn debated Oct 14 on KTIV in Sioux City. Watch the debate replay on KTIV. Next up: Oct 27 on KCRG. The Iowa PBS debate is pending a reschedule. Here’s the full interview. Businessman Zach Lahn surprised the state of Iowa getting the GOP nomination for Governor but before Iowans can vote for…
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Rob Sand on Lauridsen Group, Muhlbauer criticism, and partisanship
Sand and Lahn debated Oct 14 on KTIV in Sioux City. Watch the debate replay on KTIV. Next up: Oct 27 on KCRG. The Iowa PBS debate is pending a reschedule. Here’s the full interview. Iowa’s state auditor, Rob Sand is within spitting distance of becoming Iowa’s next Governor. But before checking that box, Iowans…
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Libertarian Congr. Candidate, Marco Battaglia on ballot access, RFK and Rep. Nunn conversations.
Private calls with HHS Secretary Bobby Kennedy, pressure from Rep. Zach Nunn to drop out, and court challenges removing ballot access? Libertarian Candidate for US Congress, Marco Battaglia shares what was discussed on their phone calls, and the list of resources the GOP said they’d attempt should Battaglia not cave. This isn’t the first time…
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Secretary of Ag Mike Naig addresses glyphosate concerns
With cancer rates rising and water quality concerns, Iowans are paying closer attention to the Secretary of Agriculture election. Should we make changes? Should we ban chemical pesticides or herbicides like glyphosate? Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said his administration will prioritize accelerating voluntary conservation practices and infrastructure investments to improve water quality, while maintaining…
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Is Iowa still a purple state?
Iowa is experiencing a remarkably unpredictable election cycle, marked by unprecedented vacancies in its top offices. Kathie Obradovich, editor-in-chief of the Iowa Capital Dispatch, breaks down the bizarre election cycle, the Iowa GOP Gubernatorial flip, what’s happening in the Senate and Congressional races, and are The Democrats coming back to The Iowa Caucuses? Obradovich says…
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Chris Jones is running for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture to fix our water
Jones says the runoff and nitrate issues are entirely preventable if we change regulations around farming. He also suggests new state funding to help farmers re-design their fields but also suggests farmers may have to contribute new tax revenue to get our water problems under control. In the past, the Secretary of Agriculture position wasn’t…