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On Iowa Politics Podcast

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Iowa political reporters and columnists meet weekly 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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A-word, lingering legislative session, and future caucuses

May 06, 2022 18:07 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: The Supreme Court’s potential Roe v Wade ruling and how it affects Iowa, the status of the legislative session, and the future of the first-in-the-nation 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 The Gazette’s James Lynch a...

Podcast: Tucker Carlson in Iowa, Sand’s defense, and the 3%

April 29, 2022 20:56 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Tucker Carlson is coming to Iowa, movement in the Iowa Legislature, Rob Sand in defense of Iowa’s courts, and Miller-Meeks’ 3% tweet. 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 Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and fea...

Under the Dome, and Ballot Issue No Longer

April 22, 2022 20:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Under the Dome, and Ballot Issue No Longer 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 James Lynch and features Gazette Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Sarah Watson of the Quad-City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux C...

A Presidential visit, ESA Opposition, Infanticide, and Ballot Question

April 15, 2022 20:59 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: a presidential visit; ESA opposition, infanticide and ballot question 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 James Lynch and features Gazette Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Sarah Watson of the Quad-City Times, ...

Ballot Questions, Democratic Primary, and Golden Dome of Wisdom

April 08, 2022 19:10 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: ballot questions, no answers; Democratic senate primary – it’s over; and the Golden Dome of Wisdom. On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: ballot questions, no answers; Democratic senate primary – it’s over; and the Golden Dome of Wisdom. 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 ...

Historic Legislature Week, Ballot Challenges, and Trump Investigation

April 01, 2022 18:20 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: historic week in the Legislature, ballot challenges, and Trump “more likely than not” committed obstruction. 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 James Lynch, Gazette Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Jared McNe...

Who’s running, Grassley and SCOTUS, and the legislative session

March 25, 2022 20:47 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: who’s running for public office this year, Chuck Grassley and another Supreme Court nomination, and the legislative session begins to wind down. 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 Erin Murphy and features Jared M...

Filing Deadline, Funnel Week, and COVID March Madness

March 18, 2022 19:33 - 39 minutes - 33.6 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: filing deadline, funnel week at the Capitol, and Covid march madness. 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 James Lynch and features The Gazette’s Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Jared McNett of the Sioux City ...

Reynolds gets official, legislative midpoint, and local sheriffs

March 11, 2022 19:11 - 41 minutes - 39.1 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Reynolds makes it official, filing season, midpoint of the legislative session, and support your local constitutional sheriff. 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 James Lynch and features The Gazette’s Des Moines ...

Biden’s State of the Union, Reynolds' Response, and Ernst's Russia Comments

March 04, 2022 18:46 - 32 minutes - 33.4 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Biden’s first State of the Union address, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds presenting the Republican response, and U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst offering her take on the Biden administration’s handling of Russia’s military aggression in Ukraine 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 m...

Reynolds On The Big Stage, Ukraine, and a Republican Supermajority.

February 25, 2022 17:10 - 35 minutes - 34.1 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Gov. Kim Reynolds on the big stage and a Republican supermajority. 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 James Lynch and features Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Sarah Watson of the Quad-City Times, Jared McNett ...

Key Democrat Retires, Funnel Week Highlights, and the Hinson-Mathis Race

February 18, 2022 18:06 - 44 minutes - 44.8 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: a key Democrat retires from the Legislature, some highlights from funnel week at the statehouse, and the Ashley Hinson-Liz Mathis race starts to take shape 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 Erin Murphy and featu...

Other Caucuses, a Week in the Legislature, and Legitimate Political Discourse

February 11, 2022 17:33 - 35 minutes - 35.1 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: other caucuses; a quiet week in the Legislature; and legitimate political discourse. 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier, The Gazette's Erin...

License Plates, Fundraising, Ethanol, Tax Cuts, and Classroom Live-Streams

February 04, 2022 20:18 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: No-name plates, campaign fundraising, the only sure things – ethanol and tax cuts, and checking in on the kids. 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls ...

Fair and Flat, Fly the Bird, and the Supreme Court

January 28, 2022 19:11 - 35 minutes - 34.8 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast, fair and flat, fly the bird, and the Supreme Court. 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier, The Gazette's Erin Murphy, Tom Barton of the Quad-C...

Biden's First Year, Reynolds Rolls in Cash, and the Hinson-Mathis Contest

January 21, 2022 20:58 - 38 minutes - 36.3 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast, Biden, one year in; Reynolds rolls in cash; a river runs through the Hinson-Mathis contest. 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier, The Gazette...

Legislature in Session, Fair and Flat, and Voting Rights

January 14, 2022 19:47 - 50 minutes - 37.5 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast, the Iowa legislature is in session, the federal Voting Rights bill, and Governor Reynolds' proposed flat tax. 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Co...

Jan 6 One Year Later, Legislative Look-Ahead, And Words We Don't Want to Hear

January 07, 2022 21:16 - 39 minutes - 37 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast, Jan 6 one year later, legislative look-ahead, and words we don't want to hear. 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier, Tom Barton of the Quad-C...

Top Iowa Politics Predictions For 2022

December 31, 2021 19:21 - 31 minutes - 30.2 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast, reporters discuss their top Iowa politics predictions for 2022. 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 James Lynch and features Lee Newspaper Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Fal...

Reviewing 2021’s Top Iowa Politics Stories

December 17, 2021 19:13 - 33 minutes - 33.1 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast, reporters discuss their top-5 favorite political stories impacting Iowa in 2021. 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier, Tom Barton of the Quad...

Banning books, Grassley's naughty list, Rob Sand blinks, and Roby Smith runs

December 10, 2021 22:13 - 36 minutes - 83.4 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast, reporters discuss Iowa Senate Republicans’ effort to ban some LGBTQ books in schools, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley’s GOP primary issues, Iowa Auditor Rob Sand running for reelection instead of governor and Davenport Sen. Roby Smith running for state treasurer. 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 ...

State Legislators, City-Level Politics, and a the March Against Communism

December 03, 2021 23:28 - 30 minutes - 29.9 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: State legislators on the move, some city-level politics, and a Congresswoman on the march against Communism. 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 Des Moines bureau chief for Lee Enterprises Erin Murphy, and features The Gazette’...

Reynolds popularity and Miller-Meeks financial disclosures

November 19, 2021 21:15 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Reynolds is popular, but has Sand in her gears; and Miller-Meeks has financial disclosure problems 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 James Lynch and features Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Lee newspapers Sta...

1st District developments, lawmakers on the move, and infrastructure impact

November 12, 2021 22:03 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: 1st District developments, redistricting sends lawmakers on the move, and infrastructure bill impact. 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier, T...

Elections, elections and elections

November 05, 2021 20:28 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Elections, elections and elections 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Lee newspapers Statehouse Bureau ...

Redistricting, part 2, vaccination mandate relief and local elections

October 29, 2021 21:16 - 26 minutes - 21 MB

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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier, and Statehouse Bureau chief for Lee newspapers, Erin Murphy. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert, and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Cop...

A second look at redistricting and UAW strike

October 22, 2021 21:27 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: A second look at redistricting and UAW strike 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier,and Gazette Opinion Editor Todd Dorman. The show was prod...

The “Big Lie” tour comes to Iowa and all politics are local

October 15, 2021 20:35 - 38 minutes - 34.2 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: The “Big Lie” tour comes to Iowa and all politics are local 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 James Lynch and features Lee Newspaper Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Tom Barton of the Quad City Times, Amie R...

Reaction to redistricting Maps and a batch of new Iowa poll result

October 08, 2021 22:44 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Reaction to redistricting Maps and a batch of new Iowa poll results. 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 James Lynch and features Lee Newspaper Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Tom Barton of the Quad City Time...

The race for governor and more redistricting

October 01, 2021 18:40 - 30 minutes - 26.7 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Redistricting, the race for governor and more redistricting. 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 James Lynch and features Lee Newspaper Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Tom Barton of the Quad City Times, and G...

Redistricting, Grassley's re-election bid, and a batch of new Iowa poll results

September 25, 2021 00:41 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Redistricting, Grassley's re-election bid, and a batch of new Iowa poll results 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 Lee Newspaper Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier ...

Redistricting and the Iowa Secretary of State Race

September 17, 2021 17:21 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: Redistricting and the Iowa Secretary of State 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 Lee Newspaper Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier, Tom Barton of the Quad City...

On Iowa Politics Podcast: A gubernatorial candidate, first-in-the-nation, and Trump’s return

September 10, 2021 19:15 - 31 minutes - 27.3 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: A gubernatorial candidate, first-in-the-nation, and Trump’s return. 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 James Lynch and features Lee Newspaper Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and Gazette Opinion Editor Todd Do...

A is for Afghanistan, abortion and Ankeny

September 03, 2021 20:41 - 33 minutes - 29.8 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: A is for Afghanistan, abortion and Ankeny 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 James Lynch and features Lee Newspaper Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Amie Rivers of the Water...

Trooper-Gate, a Contest in Iowa’s 2nd District, and Mask Madness

August 27, 2021 19:57 - 33 minutes - 27.5 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Trooper-gate, a contest in Iowa’s 2nd district, and mask madness 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 James Lynch and features Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Lee Newspaper Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, a...

DeJear is running, party crashers, leaving Afghanistan, and Biden vs Reynolds

August 20, 2021 20:01 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: DeJear is running, party crashers, leaving Afghanistan, and Biden vs Reynolds. 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Tom Barton of the Quad C...

Show me the numbers, infrastructure division, and gun sanctuaries

August 13, 2021 21:14 - 20 minutes - 20.3 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Show me the numbers, infrastructure division, and gun sanctuaries. 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Tom Barton of the Quad City Times, a...

Mathis and Franken are running and the Trump presidential library

August 06, 2021 15:59 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Mathis and Franken are running and the Trump presidential library 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, and Gazette Opinion Editor Todd Dorma...

Onward Christian politicians; woke and winning; and Finkenauer for Senate

July 23, 2021 20:31 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: On Iowa Politics: Onward Christian politicians; woke and winning; and Finkenauer for Senate. 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 James Lynch and features Des Moines Bureau Chief for Lee Enterprises Erin Murphy, T...

Who's Running, Who's Not, and Sanctuary Counties

July 16, 2021 20:47 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Who’s running, who’s not, and sanctuary counties 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 James Lynch and features Des Moines Bureau Chief for Lee Enterprises Erin Murphy, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courie...

State COVID Data, Troopers to the Border, and Reynolds VP?

July 09, 2021 20:56 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: increasingly scarce public data and information when it comes to COVID and state troopers sent to the U.S.-Mexico border, and a county sheriff discusses Iowa’s new permit-less carry law.. 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 Des...

Continuous campaigning, cheaters never win, and border patrol

July 02, 2021 19:20 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Continuous campaigning, cheaters never win, and border patrol 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 James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, and Am...

Reynolds Numbers Improve and Someone Else, Please

June 25, 2021 18:40 - 32 minutes - 29 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Reynolds Numbers Improve and Someone Else, Please 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 James Lynch and features Des Moines Bureau Chief for Lee Enterprises, Erin Murphy, features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar F...

A Democrat Challenger, TV News Candidates, and Reynolds Bills

June 18, 2021 19:48 - 29 minutes - 28.6 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: A Democrat Challenger, TV News Candidates, and Reynolds Bills 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 Des Moines Bureau Chief for Lee Enterprises, Erin Murphy, and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier and G...

Elections law changes, property tax changes, and Rob Sand

June 11, 2021 21:37 - 33 minutes - 31.9 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: elections law changes, the local impact of property tax changes, Rob Sand discusses his 2022 calculation, and rare bipartisan outrage over an immigration issue.. 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 Des Moines Bureau Chief f...

On Iowa Politics: Sand vs. Reynolds, election law impact, and where’s the beef?

June 04, 2021 21:55 - 27 minutes - 63.8 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Rob Sand vs. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa election law fallout in Scott County, and the ransomware attack that shut down a meat supplier with facilities 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 by The Gazette’s James Lynch and fea...

Wait until next year, and a Democratic contender

May 28, 2021 22:27 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

On this week's edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Wait until next year, and a Democratic contender. 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 James Lynch and features Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Lee Newspapers sta...

The Right to Bare Faces, and to Investigate Or Not

May 21, 2021 20:24 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MB

On this week's edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: The right to bare faces, and to investigate or not. 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 James Lynch and features Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, and Gazette opin...

Mission Accomplished, and GOP Cancel Culture.

May 14, 2021 20:41 - 27 minutes - 26 MB

On this week's edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Mission Accomplished, and GOP Cancel Culture. 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 James Lynch and features Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, and Gazette opinion ed...

Spring break, a grand bargain, and virtue signaling

May 07, 2021 20:22 - 38 minutes - 34 MB

On this week's edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Spring break, a grand bargain, and virtue signaling 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 James Lynch and features Lee Newspaper statehouse bureau chief Erin Murphy, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, ...