Politics
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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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Adam Steen running for Iowa Governor
Audio only: Adam Steen is running for Iowa Governor. Appointed by Governor Reynolds in 2021 to lead the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, he announced his candidacy for Governor this week and says he’s running as “the faith guy.” But what does that mean? Steen left no room for confusion. He explains why his faith…
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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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Exclusive: Auditor Rob Sand candidate for Iowa Governor
State Auditor Rob Sand is running for Iowa Governor. As the lone Democrat in Iowa public office, backed by a significantly weaker Democrat party, is he going to run as a Democrat or Independent? He discussed why he may not actually be opposed to the new ESA law, how he’ll handle a GOP majority, and…
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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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Reynolds announces new flat tax.
Audio version: Governor Reynolds announced a new flat tax rate for Iowans this week, hitting her target 1 year early. While it sounds great to save money on taxes, does this change anything for Iowans? Alec Epkes of Protego Advisers from Cedar Rapids explains there are “levers” you can pull in January to impact your…
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Iowa immigration laws: attorney explains POTUS executive order.
Audio version: Iowa immigration lawyer, Lori Chesser answered a big question: Can President Trump end birthright citizenship in the USA with an executive order? Some assume the order is invalidated by the 14th amendment, however it’s not so cut and dry. Did you know there are many existing scenarios where a child is born but…
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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…