On Iowa Politics Podcast

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Gov. Reynolds sheds light on choosing new Lieutenant Governor
October 04, 2024

This week on the podcast, Gov. Kim Reynolds sheds some light on her timeline to choose a new lieutenant governor, some Congressional fundraising numbers worth noting, and it was bon voyage to most traffic cameras in Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gaz

On Iowa Politics: Abortion Poll Results, Grassley on Trump Report, and Iowa Immigration Law in Court
September 27, 2024

In this episode of On Iowa Politics, we break down the latest Iowa Poll results showing a record high of Iowans supporting abortion rights and opposition to the new state law restricting abortions at six weeks. We also hear Sen. Chuck Grassley’s response

Breaking down the new Iowa Poll
September 20, 2024

CORRECTION: At 2:15 during the podcast, it was misstated that optimism was the most cited feeling among 62% of Democrats. Optimism was the most cited feeling among all respondents, rising to 62% up from 49%. This was driven by a change in mood for Democra

Iowa Supreme Court determines Libertarians’ ballot fates
September 13, 2024

This week on the podcast, the Iowa Supreme Court determines Libertarians ballot fates, Republican state lawmakers take carbon capture pipelines to court, and questions about Mariannette Miller-Meeks residence are raised to a Congressional ethics committ

Iowa needs a new lieutenant governor
September 06, 2024

This week on the podcast, Iowa needs a new lieutenant governor, Libertarians make their case in court, and a Western Iowa pastor has some thoughts about Donald Trump.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features G

Three Libertarian Congressional candidates voted off ballot
August 30, 2024

This week on the podcast, Libertarian Congressional candidates get the ol ballot boot, a Republican nominating convention goes all the way wrong, and Republican disharmony in the states most Republican Congressional District.This episode was hosted by t

Nominating Convention Edition
August 22, 2024

This week on the podcast, the Democratic National Convention is in full swing, and an odd turn of events as Iowa Republicans attempt to nominate a statehouse candidate.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features

Iowa State Fair Edition
August 16, 2024

This week on the podcast, candidates get up on their soapbox at the Iowa State Fair, Republicans challenge Libertarians candidacies, and an appeals court ruling on Iowas books in schools law.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief

Republicans attack new Harris, Walz Democratic ticket
August 09, 2024

This week on On Iowa Politics: Kamala Harris selects her running mate, Iowa Republicans launch attacks on the new Democratic ticket, and a 20-foot-tall inflatable IUD tours Iowa.This episode was hosted by Gazette Deputy Des Moines Bureau Chief Tom Barton

Who will be Harris' running mate?
August 02, 2024

This week on the podcast, a potential Kamala Harris running mate speaks in Iowa and Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley investigating the assassination attempt on former President Trump. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin M