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On Iowa Politics Podcast

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Iowa political reporters and columnists get together each week to discuss the latest news and analyze what's happening in Iowa politics. Think in-depth updates from the Iowa Legislature and the campaign trail. This podcast is recorded and produced by The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features journalists from news organizations across the state.

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On Iowa Politics Podcast: primary elections, eminent domain and immigration policy, and AEAs

March 22, 2024 15:33 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

On this week’s episode, primary elections are set, eminent domain and immigration policy at the statehouse, and of course, AEAs. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Sarah Watson of the Quad City, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin’ with Jeris” by Co...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa Legislature's second funnel deadline; Congress takes on TikTok

March 15, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

Listen to political reporters from across Iowa talk about this week in politics. This episode was hosted by Erin Murphy, the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. On this week’s episode, it wasn’t exact a funnel of love this week in the Iowa Legislature — Get it? Like tunnel of love, but funnel of love? Get it? — an effort is afoot to take another crack a...

Iowa Democratic Caucus, Super Tuesday results and State of the Union

March 08, 2024 17:35 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Listen to political reporters from across Iowa talk about this week in politics. This episode was hosted by Erin Murphy, the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. Looking for audio from The Gazette's February Pints & Politics event? Listen here. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin’ with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Pints & Politics - February 22, 2024

March 07, 2024 16:43 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

The Gazette and Iowa Public Radio hosted Pints & Politics at Big Grove in Cedar Rapids on February 22, 2023. The Gazette reporters discussed national, state, and local politics. Special guest Adam B. Sullivan took part in the event along with regular panelists, The Gazette’s Erin Jordan, Todd Dorman, Tom Barton, and Althea Cole.

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa Legislature updates, plus Congressional incumbents file for re-election

March 01, 2024 16:27 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

On this week’s episode, blood donations, all politics is not local, Iowa’s Congressional incumbents file for re-election, and AEAs. This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. The episode's introduction music is "...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: religious freedom, quote-unquote union-busting, and of course, AEAs.

February 23, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MB

On this week’s episode, religious freedom, quote-unquote union-busting, and of course AEAs. Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. The episode's introduction music is "Chillin' with Jeris" by Copperhead. This episode's outro music is "Spotlight" b...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Funnel Week

February 16, 2024 22:27 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

On this week’s episode, it was Funnel Week at the Iowa Legislature, and frankly I didn’t have the mental bandwidth to think about anything else, so that’s all we’re going to talk about. On the podcast this week: Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times. This episode was produced by John McGlothlen. The episode's introduction music is "C...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Gender ID bill and more Iowa Legislature updates

February 09, 2024 19:13 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MB

On this week’s episode, we will discuss Gov. Kim Reynolds’ gender ID bill, a proposal to put Rs and Ds on local elections, and Big Library comes out in numbers to oppose legislation at the Iowa Capitol. Plus, On Iowa Politics Podcast took first place in the largest division for Best Podcast at the annual Iowa Newspaper Association convention. On the podcast this week: Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCu...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: AEA bill hits resistance, gender identity bill fails

February 02, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

On the podcast this week: Gov. Reynolds' bill to overhaul area education agencies hits resistance; Iowans cheer as bill removing gender identity from civil rights law fails; and grieving families of Iowans killed by distracted drivers and law enforcement speak out against a proposal to merge distracted driving crackdown with a traffic camera ban. This week’s show is hosted by Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of th...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa Legislative Session Highlights So Far

January 26, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

On the podcast this week, a look at the highlights from the first few weeks of the Iowa legislative session and the New Hampshire republican presidential primary. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. The show was pr...

Iowa Republican Caucuses Review Edition

January 19, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

On the podcast this week, a review of the Iowa caucus. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the...

Iowa Republican Caucuses Preview Edition

January 12, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 32.1 MB

On the podcast this week, a preview of the Iowa Republican caucuses. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared...

Steve King Endorses Ramaswamy, the Caucus Sprint, and a Legislative Look

January 05, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

On the podcast this week, Steve King makes his return to Iowa politics with a presidential endorsement, and the sprint to the caucus finish, and a look to the legislative session. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar R...

Iowa GOP Debate, Gov. Reynolds Fact-Checking, and Statehouse Candidates

December 22, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

On the podcast this week, the GOP presidential debate in Iowa gets new life, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds tries her hand at campaign fact-checking, and some interesting statehouse candidate announcements. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The...

Iowa GOP President Debate, and Feenstra's Caucus Campaign Role

December 15, 2023 20:19 - 37 minutes - 29.7 MB

On the podcast this week, the new Iowa Poll same as the old Iowa Poll, the GOP presidential debate in Iowa is in limbo, and Randy Feenstra’s role in the caucus campaign. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and...

Another Republican Debate, and victory for Phillips and Williamson

December 08, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MB

On the podcast this week, a busy week on the caucus campaign trail in Iowa, the latest Republican presidential debate, and a victory in Iowa for Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson supporters. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gaz...

Iowa Voter Fraud, Endorsements, and Trump vs. Reynolds

December 01, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MB

On the podcast this week, voter fraud in Iowa, more big endorsements in the caucuses, and Trump vs. Reynolds is taken up a notch. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief To...

Miller-Meeks’ Challenger and the Republican Primary Field Thins

November 17, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MB

On the podcast this week, Mariannette Miller-Meeks gets a primary challenger, the Republican presidential primary gets lighter, a new Iowa State University poll, and multi-candidate events in Iowa sans Trump. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chi...

Reynolds' Endorsement, Election Results, and the Republican Debate

November 10, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

On the podcast this week, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds breaks with tradition and endorses in the caucuses, Tuesday’s election results provide some interesting insights and possible backlash, and the latest Republican presidential debate. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, th...

Controversial Iowa College Democrat Statement, Ramaswamy’s Campaign, and Pence’s Exit

November 03, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

On the podcast this week, we discuss a new Iowa Poll, uproar over a statement by college Democrats at the University of Iowa, Vivek Ramaswamy’s latest campaign swing through the state, and Mike Pence’s exit from the race. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moin...

New House Speaker, Caucus Candidate Spending, and Evangelical Voters

October 27, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MB

On the podcast this week, we finally have a new U.S. House Speaker, we’ll recap Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meek’s fundraiser with several presidential candidates, and we’ll talk about our reporting on how caucus candidates are spending their money in Iowa, and on the ever-important Iowa evangelical voters. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after...

House Republicans’ New Speaker Efforts and Trump in Iowa

October 20, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

On the podcast this week, U.S. House Republicans’ efforts to elect a new Speaker continue to bear no fruit, Donald Trump once again campaigns in Iowa, and one Eastern Iowa Congressional campaign finally gets a Democratic candidate. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, th...

Navigating Iowa’s Culture Wars (Iowa Ideas 2023)

October 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

On the podcast this week, we take a break from our typical format to listen to an Iowa Ideas 2023 panel: Navigating Iowa’s Culture Wars. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features an Iowa Ideas panel mod...

McCarthy’s Exit and Iowa’s Republican Caucus Campaigns

October 06, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

On the podcast this week, we discuss a leadership change in the U.S. House of Representatives, and take stock in the state of the Republican Iowa caucus campaign. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and featur...

Republican Debate, Grassley’s Hot Shutdown Take, and Spared State Boards

September 29, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

On the podcast this week, we discuss the second Republican presidential primary debate, Chuck Grassley has a hot take on a potential federal government shutdown, and some state boards are spared the review panel’s axe. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines ...

Trump’s Iowa Campaign, Abortion Policy, and Iowa’s Congressional Races

September 22, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

On the podcast this week, Donald Trump campaigns in Iowa, abortion policy dominates the presidential primary, and whither the Democrats in Iowa’s Congressional races. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and fe...

Iowa's Big Game and Feds Weigh in on Youth Employment Laws

September 08, 2023 14:30 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MB

On the podcast this week, we discuss tailgating at the big game, caucus-style; the feds weigh in on Iowa’s new youth employment laws, and more news from the aftermath of a collapsed residential building in downtown Davenport. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des ...

Republican Candidates and Conversion Therapy Bans

September 01, 2023 15:15 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MB

On the podcast this week, we discuss the Republican Presidential Candidates and Reynolds’ Covid Refusal On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNe...

Republican Presidential Debate Recap and a new Iowa Caucus Poll

August 25, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

On the podcast this week, we discuss the first Republican presidential debate, and the first new Iowa Poll of this caucus campaign. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau ...

Iowa State Fair Political Happenings Recap

August 18, 2023 12:46 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

On the podcast this week,we recap all the political goings-on at the Iowa State Fair, and finally there is some candidate movement in one of Iowa’s Congressional districts. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, ...

Iowa State Fair, School Materials, and Iowa’s Atomic Bomb Connection

August 11, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

On the podcast this week, , the Iowa State Fair is under way, schools talk about complying with the new state law that cracks down on certain materials, and Jared’s story on two Siouxland men with ties to the atomic bomb. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moin...

On Iowa Politics: Trump indictment, Lincoln Dinner, School book bans and Davenport's new mayoral candidate

August 04, 2023 16:58 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MB

On the podcast this week, what happens when Republican presidential candidates attack Donald Trump directly, another Trump indictment, confusion and outrage over school book removals under a new Iowa law, and a state rep. announces his bid for Mayor of Davenport. Featured on today's episode: The Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton. Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough. Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times. And Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. Featured music by Copperhead and To...

The Iowa State Fair’s political schedule, and a RAGBRAI Arrest

July 28, 2023 19:58 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

On the podcast this week, the Iowa State Fair’s political schedule takes shape, one state lawmaker is headed overseas to play baseball and another is arrested on RAGBRAI, and the state rescinds a tax credit from a Davenport developer — and you can probably guess why. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week...

Family Leadership Summit, Trump’s Iowa Return, and Abortion Laws Paused

July 21, 2023 19:35 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

On the podcast this week, we revisit the Family Leadership Summit, Donald Trump returns to Iowa, and the new abortion restrictions in Iowa are put on pause. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Lee...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Post-special legislative session on abortion

July 14, 2023 11:30 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

On the podcast this week, we’ll talk about the special legislative session on abortion and all the related happenings since, plus Donald Trump picks an odd sparring partner in Iowa. Hello everyone, I’m Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids. With me this week are: Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton. Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough. Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times. Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. And Gazette columnist Todd D...

Reynolds Joins Mammas for DeSantis, and Ag Secretary Talks Land Ownership

July 07, 2023 18:58 - 40 minutes - 32.5 MB

On the podcast this week, a special legislative session on abortion, some big ESA numbers, Gov. Reynolds joins the mammas for Casey DeSantis, Mike Pence is back in Iowa, Iowa’s ag secretary talks land ownership, and the Davenport city council pulls the plug on public comments. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. ...

Bidenomics, New Laws , and One Board to Rule Them All

June 30, 2023 15:52 - 34 minutes - 27.8 MB

On the podcast this week, Bidenomics is coming to a town near you, new laws and government reorganization take effect over the weekend, and one board to rule them all is convened. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough and features The G...

BVP vs Supreme Court, and Tulsi Gabbard Has No Regrets

June 23, 2023 18:24 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

On the podcast this week, BVP vs. the Supreme Court Three, Tulsi Gabbard has no regrets, and stories on policies that impact Iowans, from mobile home park residents, to student loan debt holders, to food assistance recipients. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Gazette’s Des Mo...

Iowa Abortion Ruling, Democrats’ Caucus Rejection, and Presidential Candidates

June 16, 2023 18:57 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

On the podcast this week, the Iowa Supreme Court rules on the fetal heartbeat bill, national Democrats reject Iowa Democrats’ caucus plan, more fallout from Iowa Senate Democrats’ leadership shakeup, and our gang talks to some of the long-shot presidential candidates in Iowa. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. ...

Democrat Leadership, Pence Official, and Presidential Roast and Ride

June 09, 2023 15:48 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

On the podcast this week, Iowa Senate Democrats change their leader, Mike Pence makes it official in Iowa, presidential candidates roast and ride, and the latest on the Davenport downtown building collapse. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Gazette’s Des Moines Bureau Chief in...

Trump vs DeSantis, GOP Hopefuls, and Davenport Apartment Collapse

June 02, 2023 17:09 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

On the podcast this week, the Trump-DeSantis brawl begins, we roast and ride with a cavalcade of GOP presidential hopefuls -- with more poised to join the cast of already declared candidates -- and we dig for answers over the partial collapse of a six-story Davenport apartment building, where three people remain unaccounted for. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Io...

Republican Presidential Candidates - and Pete Buttigieg - Visit Iowa

May 26, 2023 17:42 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

On the podcast this week, Tim Scott made his first visit to Iowa as an official candidate, and Ron DeSantis’ is pending, Nikki Haley in the Quad Cities, and a caucus flashback appearance by Mayor Pete. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Gazette’s Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Mu...

Trump vs. DeSantis Showdown Fakeout and Ernst’s Fundraiser Roster

May 19, 2023 19:26 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

On the podcast this week, the showdown that wasn’t and what it means for the Republican presidential nomination, and the growing roster for Joni Ernst’s “Roast and Ride” fundraiser. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Gazette’s Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and features Ga...

Student-athlete Betting, a Republican Voting Age Proposal, and Trump vs. DeSantis

May 12, 2023 17:31 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

On the podcast this week, we take one last look at the legislative session, albeit a look forward this time; Iowa and Iowa State student-athletes being investigated for sports betting, quite the proposal from one of the Republican presidential candidates, and the main caucus card this weekend: DJT vs. RDS. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the d...

Iowa Legislature Adjourns, Democrats' Caucus Plan, and Carbon Capture Pipelines

May 05, 2023 17:59 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

On the Cinco de Mayo 2023 edition of On Iowa Politics: the Iowa Legislature adjourns sine die, Democrats reveal more of their caucus plan — but do they? — and a noteworthy judge’s ruling that relates to the proposed carbon capture pipelines in Iowa. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted ...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Koozies and Iowa Legislature Predictions

April 28, 2023 20:47 - 30 minutes - 70.6 MB

On the podcast this week, gubernatorial koozies and we take our best shots at projecting what the Iowa Legislature will and will not get done in its upcoming final days. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Gazette’s Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and features Gazette Deputy...

Republicans Self-Censoring, Child Labor, and, Property Taxes

April 21, 2023 18:10 - 55 minutes - 44.7 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: so much. So very much. An overnight legislative session, Republicans self-censoring in debate, bills on child labor, the auditor’s office, property taxes. It’s just all so very much. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Gaze...

Guns, Iowa Caucuses, and Iowa Supreme Court's Abortion Case

April 14, 2023 16:09 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: big bills on gun regulations and the Iowa caucuses, oral arguments in the Iowa Supreme Court on a key abortion case, and more. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Gazette’s Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and features G...

Public Assistance, Education Bill, Property Taxes, and Trash Talk

April 07, 2023 18:07 - 58 minutes - 46.5 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: public assistance gets a public hearing, a sweeping education bill takes another key legislative step, property tax assessments, and trash talk. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Gazette’s Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Mur...

Funnel Week and the TikTok Ban

March 31, 2023 20:03 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: , Iowa state lawmakers take the F-U out of funnel week, and social media is under scrutiny from Iowa state and federal lawmakers. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Gazette’s Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and feature...