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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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100 Days of Biden, and the Census Says

April 30, 2021 19:55 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MB

On this week's edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: 100 days of Biden, and the census says 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 Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier The show w...

Biden love, GOP visitors, Republican money ball, and 100 days

April 23, 2021 20:05 - 25 minutes - 22 MB

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Multiple Choice Candidate, Pate Patter, and WOT - the War on Meat

April 16, 2021 20:20 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

On this week's edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: multiple choice candidate, Pate patter, and WOT - the war on meat 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 Statehouse bureau chief Erin Murphy,...

Making hay out of murder, bonus babies, vaccine passports, and a Reynolds challenger

April 09, 2021 20:26 - 30 minutes - 26.1 MB

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Making hay out of murder, bonus babies, vaccine passports, and a Reynolds challenger. On this week's edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Making hay out of murder, bonus babies, vaccine passports, and a Reynolds challenger 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 hos...

An early look, the end of a saga, and a lightning round

April 02, 2021 21:49 - 28 minutes - 24.4 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: an early look; the end of a saga; and a lightning round 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 Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief Erin Murphy, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, and The G...

SGOTUS, 2nd District rhetoric, and 2024 is here

March 26, 2021 18:44 - 29 minutes - 19.7 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: SGOTUS visits Iowa to promote the federal pandemic relief package, the rhetoric heats up in Iowa’s 2nd District, and 2024 is here. 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 ...

Iowans say 'stop running' to Grassley, plus everyone gets a vaccine

March 19, 2021 21:36 - 29 minutes - 67.3 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Most Iowans don't want to Sen. Chuck Grassley or Gov. Kim Reynolds to run for office again, so who should? And it's vaccines for all — or at least those old enough — starting April 5, Reynolds said this week. Are we reaching a turning point in the pandemic? 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...

Elephants on parade, securing elections and relief is on the way

March 12, 2021 21:37 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: elephants on parade, securing elections and relief is on the way. 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 Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief Erin Murphy, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo-Cedar ...

One Year of COVID in Iowa

March 05, 2021 16:39 - 38 minutes - 36.3 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: the upcoming one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa, and Chuck Grassley’s questioning during a hearing on the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. 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 Newspapers Statehouse bure...

Stolen elections, redistricting pause, and COVID relief

February 26, 2021 20:22 - 37 minutes - 31.7 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Stolen elections, redistricting pause, and COVID relief 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 Newspape...

Iowa’s election changes, Grassley's primary opponent, and first-in-the-nation status

February 19, 2021 22:02 - 25 minutes - 22.8 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: proposed changes to Iowa’s elections are ripping through the Iowa Legislature, Chuck Grassley has a primary opponent – assuming Chuck runs again – and the latest on the ongoing assault on Iowa’s 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 me...

Iowa's COVID “mission accomplished," Republicans Target Education, and Awards Season

February 12, 2021 20:52 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Gov. Kim Reynolds declares “mission accomplished” against COVID-19, statehouse Republicans target public education, and it’s awards season! 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 Bret Haywort...

The Quotable King, Republicans Play Defense, SOS

February 05, 2021 19:42 - 32 minutes - 26.5 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: The quotable King, Republicans play defense, SOS 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Tom Barton of the Quad-City...

Committees, committees, everybody's got committees

January 29, 2021 21:52 - 31 minutes - 27.1 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Committees, committees, everybody’s got committees; the Reynolds Express; and ranking the candidates 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...

Inauguration, the Legislature and Iowa 2’s never-ending saga

January 22, 2021 21:36 - 36 minutes - 31.4 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast:  Inauguration, the Legislature and Iowa 2’s never-ending saga 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, Bret H...

The governor, the Legislature, and impeachment.

January 15, 2021 20:23 - 35 minutes - 29.6 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: The governor, the Legislature, and impeachment. 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 State...

A failed coup and the Legislature returns

January 08, 2021 20:57 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast:  A failed coup and the Legislature returns 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Lee Newspapers Statehouse bureau ...

The Best and Worst of 2020

December 23, 2020 21:07 - 45 minutes - 35.5 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: a year in review and 2020's top stories in Iowa politics. 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Amie Rivers of the...

Let the Vaxxing Begin and Governor 2022

December 18, 2020 20:42 - 42 minutes - 37.6 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Let the vaxxing begin and Governor 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar Fa...

Vilsack, Vaccine, and a Gubernatorial Campaign

December 11, 2020 19:57 - 33 minutes - 27.9 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: Vilsack, vaccine, and a gubernatorial 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 The Gazette’s James Lynch and features Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Lee Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief Erin Murphy, and...

An Iowa Race Goes to Washington, Water Quality, and a Capitol Idea

December 04, 2020 19:40 - 28 minutes - 25 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: An Iowa race goes to Washington, water quality, and a capitol idea 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, L...

Still still counting, positively Grassley, and a soft mandate

November 20, 2020 21:21 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: The election and what’s ahead 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courie...

The 'What Could Go Wrong?' Edition

November 13, 2020 20:13 - 23 minutes - 21 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: The election and what’s ahead 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 editor Todd Dorman...

The election and what’s ahead

November 06, 2020 20:24 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: The election and what’s ahead 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courie...

All About the Election

October 30, 2020 19:03 - 34 minutes - 30.2 MB

On this week’s “almost over” edition of On Iowa Politics is all about the election. 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, and Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. The show was produced by Stephen M....

Early voting, senate races, polling, and Biden vs. Trump

October 23, 2020 19:33 - 38 minutes - 32.2 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: early voting, senate races, polling, and Biden vs. 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 The Gazette’s James Lynch and features Brett Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Tom Barton of the Quad City Times, Amie Rivers of the...

Iowa Legislature races; Supreme Court hearings, and election-related lawsuits

October 16, 2020 21:26 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: our positive president and a glut of debates 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 Brett Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Tom Barton of the Quad City Times, Lee Newspapers Statehouse bure...

Our positive president and a glut of debates

October 09, 2020 22:27 - 36 minutes - 31.5 MB

On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast: our positive president and a glut of debates 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 Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief Erin Murphy, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, and Ga...

The “will you shut up, man” edition

October 02, 2020 16:53 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

The debates, Trump has coronavirus, and more on this week’s "will you just shut up man" edition of the On Iowa Politics Podcast. 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 Statehouse bureau chief Erin ...

The court, the polls, Iowa 2, and your post-election reading list

September 25, 2020 21:46 - 36 minutes - 35.4 MB

On this week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: This week: The court, the polls, Iowa 2, and your post-election reading list 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Tom Barton of the Quad-City Times, Lee Newspapers...

Branstad’s back, Big 10 return, and the full Grassley

September 18, 2020 19:48 - 24 minutes - 21.1 MB

On this week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: This week: Branstad’s back, Big 10 return, and the full Grassley 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 opinion editor Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and music heard on th...

1st District throw down, chaos theory, football politics, and never forget

September 11, 2020 17:46 - 28 minutes - 27.9 MB

On this week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: This week: 1st District throw down; chaos theory; football politics; and never forget 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Lee Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief E...

Let the campaign begin, coronavirus skepticism; and the rural-urban divide

September 04, 2020 20:39 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MB

On this week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: This week: swan song for the caucuses – again; back-to-school; battle over absentee ballots; and disaster response. 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 Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief Erin Murphy,...

Swan song for the caucuses, back-to-school, absentee battle, and derecho response.

August 21, 2020 23:19 - 34 minutes - 30.6 MB

On this week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: This week: swan song for the caucuses – again; back-to-school; battle over absentee ballots; and disaster response. 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Lee Newspa...

Voting rights, polls, and more polls

August 07, 2020 20:28 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

On this week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa's restoration of felon voting rights, polls, and more polls 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 columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produ...

Decision time for Biden, postpone the election, and back to school

July 31, 2020 16:01 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

On this week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: Decision time for Biden, postpone the election, and back to school. 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, Lee Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief Erin Murphy...

Who Was That Masked Governor? What She Said, and #IA04

July 24, 2020 19:09 - 31 minutes - 28.1 MB

This week’s is a special summer vacation edition of On Iowa Politics 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Lee Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief Erin Murph...

Special summer vacation edition of On Iowa Politics

July 17, 2020 21:21 - 23 minutes - 23.3 MB

This week’s is a special summer vacation edition of On Iowa Politics 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 new guests, Zach Oren Smith, who covers local government and politics at the Iowa City Press-Citizen, and Art Cullen of the Storm Lake Times. The s...

Conventions, cash, and masked messages

July 10, 2020 16:21 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: conventions, cash, and masked messages 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 columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and...

Let the debates begin, and Donald’s demise

June 26, 2020 17:45 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: let the debates begin; and Donald’s demise 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, Lee Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief Erin Murphy, and Gazette columnist Todd...

Sleepless in Des Moines, poll says, and good news/bad news.

June 19, 2020 20:15 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: the Legislature – sleepless in Des Moines; the poll says; and good news, bad news. 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, Lee Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief...

Legislature is back, polling, Black Lives Matter, and COVID-19 claims the State Fair

June 12, 2020 14:43 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: Legislature is back, polling, Black Lives Matter, and COVID-19 claims the State Fair 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Lee Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief Erin ...

Primary Results, the Legislature, and Taking It to The Streets

June 05, 2020 21:21 - 42 minutes - 34.4 MB

This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: primary results, Iowa legislature back in session, and taking it to the streets. 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier,...

Primary Prognostications and the Legislature Resumes

May 29, 2020 17:40 - 28 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: primary prognostications and the Legislature resumes 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, and Gazette columnist Todd ...

A King Dethroned? And Who Will Show Up on Election Day?

May 25, 2020 01:34 - 18 minutes - 18.5 MB

This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: a King Dethroned? And Who Will Show Up on Election Day? 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 columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and music heard on the podcast is cour...

A King Exonerated, The Campaigns Are a Changin', and Senate Race Gets Negative

May 15, 2020 16:35 - 33 minutes - 29.1 MB

This week’s On Iowa Politics Podcast: a King exonerated; my how the campaigns have changed; and Senate races gets (more) negative 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 Bret Hayworth of the Sioux City Journal, Amie Rivers of the Waterloo Cedar Fal...

The return of the Big Lug, Ernst in Trouble, and Democrats Mind Their Manners

May 08, 2020 16:42 - 25 minutes - 21.6 MB

Welcome to Friday, May 8, 2020, edition of On Iowa Politics. Host James Lynch is joined by Lee Newspapers Statehouse bureau chief Erin Murphy and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman for today's topics: the return of the Big Lug, Ernst in trouble, and will Democrats mind their manners? The intro music on today's episode is courtesy of Copperhead, and the outro music is from Solid Attitude.

Reynolds Eases Restrictions, COVID-19 Demographics, and Legislature Return

May 03, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

We should leaving May baskets on the doors of our neighbors or lovers or having a parade to show off our military hardware. Instead, we’re going to talk about Gov. Kim Reynolds easing restrictions on business closings and social gatherings, how COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting Iowa’s black and brown populations, and the Legislature plans to go back into session at a date TBD.

Coronavirus and agriculture, voting from home, and reopening Iowa

April 24, 2020 21:35 - 30 minutes - 20.6 MB

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2020 presidential race, congressional campaign fundraising, and COVID-19

April 18, 2020 02:23 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MB

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