Politics
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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…
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Media trust down, healthcare isn’t insurance, and success in 2025
In this special New Years day episode of The Iowa Podcast, Justin Brady shares how The Iowa Podcast is doing, why it’s beating local media in many metrics, and asks to share the show if you haven’t already. Brady also discusses why media trust and ratings are dropping, and how they can turn the ship…
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Is the Iowa Carbon pipeline safe? Shelby County Supervisor has serious concerns.
2/14/26. Developing: a pipeline in Washington County has exploded according to local reports. Is the Iowa Carbon pipeline safe? The project is set to run through Iowa, but many Iowans have safety and legal concerns. They believe residents, farmers, and landowners are being misled. Steve Kenkel, Chairman of the Shelby County Board of Supervisors says…
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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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Israel vs Palestine? It’s not that simple.
As the regional director of Youth For Christ and Christian living in Beirut, John Sagherian’s perspective on the Israel, Palestine, Hezbollah, and Hamas conflict. His view crosses political and ideological talking points we’ve heard over and over. Last week, a senior Hezbollah commander was killed in an Israeli airstrike 2 miles from his home. Part…
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After RNC, how can Trump win holdout conservatives?
The RNC is over, Donald Trump has received the nomination, Joe Biden is out and VP Harris has received his endorsement. It’s been a wild week for Republicans and the GOP, but the former President still has a long road ahead. Conservative Pundit and writer Shane Vander Hart discusses an RNC recap and gives his…