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On Iowa Politics Podcast

402 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 37 ratings

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. The podcast features expert analysis and interviews from across the state.

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Episodes

Dropping out, dropping in, on the trail, and around the house

July 12, 2019 21:24 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Dropping out, dropping in, on the trail, and around the house by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Not that Joe, an open seat, and Democrat debates!

June 28, 2019 20:21 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Not that Joe, an open seat, and Democrat debates! by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Ernst and Trump Re-Election Bids And Democrat Debate Prep

June 21, 2019 23:31 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

Ernst and Trump Re-Election Bids And Democrat Debate Prep by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Coming Attractions, Pursuit of Fame, and a Presidential Snub

June 15, 2019 01:02 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Coming Attractions, Pursuit of Fame, and a Presidential Snub by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Girl Power, a Special Session, a Heartfelt Endorsement, and King Town Halls

May 31, 2019 20:19 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Girl Power, a Special Session, a Heartfelt Endorsement, and King Town Halls by On Iowa Politics Podcast

The Congressional Races Continue to Take Shape

May 24, 2019 22:19 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

The Congressional Races Continue to Take Shape by On Iowa Politics Podcast

US House Races, Legislation by Litigation, Digitally Speaking, and Snooks for President?

May 17, 2019 19:39 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MB

US House Races, Legislation by Litigation, Digitally Speaking, and Snooks for President? by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Who's in the Second District Race, Third District GOP Primary, and Hot Buttons

May 10, 2019 22:55 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Who's in the Second District Race, Third District GOP Primary, and Hot Buttons by On Iowa Politics Podcast

New Democratic Contenders, Biden in Iowa, and Rob Sand's Town Halls

May 03, 2019 20:05 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

New Democratic Contenders, Biden in Iowa, and Rob Sand's Town Halls by On Iowa Politics Podcast

A Party Switcher, King and Christ, and Biden's In

April 26, 2019 19:38 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

A Party Switcher, King and Christ, and Biden's In by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Collusion delusion, Loebsack Retirement, and Campaign Money

April 19, 2019 20:04 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Collusion delusion, Loebsack Retirement, and Campaign Money by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Iowa Legislature, Felon Voting Rights, Beto Back in Iowa, and Medicaid Changes

April 05, 2019 23:39 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Iowa Legislature, Felon Voting Rights, Beto Back in Iowa, and Medicaid Changes by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Democrats in the Heartland, Obamacare, and Joe Biden

March 29, 2019 20:20 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Democrats in the Heartland, Obamacare, and Joe Biden by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Democrat Special Election and Steve King

March 22, 2019 20:00 - 16 minutes - 7.42 MB

Democrat Special Election and Steve King by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Beto in Iowa, and more capitol news

March 16, 2019 02:27 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

This week's show covers Beto O'Rourke's visit to Iowa, and post funnel week news from the Iowa State Capitol.

Funnel week, What bills made it, and what bills didn't?

March 09, 2019 00:14 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

Funnel week is the week where a lot of bills meet their end. The On Iowa Politics team break down which bills made it, which ones didn't and what to expect moving forward.

Vilsack says no,special election, and judicial nominations

March 02, 2019 03:23 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

This week's show covers former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack's decision to not run for governor, and the Republican's efforts to change the judicial nomination process.

Bernie's back, a special election, and pray for King

February 23, 2019 00:44 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB

This week's show coveres Sen. Bernie Sanders' entry into the 2020 race, Black Hawk County senator Jeff Danielson stepping down, and the latest developments with Rep. Steve King.

Caucus changes, and a National Emergency

February 16, 2019 02:55 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

This week's show discusses changes to the Iowa Caucus, and President Trump declaring a national emergency.

State of the Union, and overhaul of the Iowa judges?

February 08, 2019 21:51 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

State of the Union, and overhaul of the Iowa judges? by On Iowa Politics Podcast

California Dems visit Iowa, 2020 Chatter, and Iowa House 55

February 02, 2019 03:21 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

This week's show covers the 2020 Election cycle, and what people can expect from candidates visiting Iowa, particularly a number of Democrats visiting from California.

Rep. Steve King is in the news, Sen. Joni Ernst tell-all

January 26, 2019 03:56 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

This week's episode covers more news breaking about Rep. Steve King, and Sen. Joni Ernst's revelations about her divorce and past.

Rep. Steve King fallout, and the Condition of the State

January 19, 2019 02:43 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MB

This week's show talks about the fallout from Rep. Steve King's comments, and reactions to the Condition of the State address.

2020 Arrival, and Rep. Steve King gets "Primaried"

January 11, 2019 16:18

This episode covers 2020 candidates, and their visits to Iowa, as well as recent developments with Rep. Steve King.

Warren in 2020, New Year's Resolutions

January 04, 2019 22:33 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

Sen. Elizabeth Warren will be in Western Iowa, and what are the political resolutions the On Iowa Politics Crew will be holding themselves to?

Iowa House 55, and Vilsack for Senate?

December 21, 2018 22:23 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

The On Iowa Politics Podcast covers some big wins for Senators, updates on the Iowa House 55 race, and whether former Gov. Tom Vilsack might turn his attention to the U.S. Senate.

Lame Duck Congress, Perils of being Trump, House 55

December 14, 2018 20:24

This week's show discusses the lame duck Congress, recent developments for President Trump, and the latest developments in the Iowa House District 55 race.

Remembering 41, looking ahead to 2020, and recounts

December 08, 2018 00:35 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

The On Iowa Politics crew is discussing President George H.W. Bush's legacy, and what 2020 could look like in Iowa.

Speaker Pelosi, Recount in Iowa, and Outside Influencers?

December 01, 2018 00:27 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

This week's episode tackles whether Nancy Pelosi will be the Speaker of the House once again, and recounts in Iowa.

Can Democrats pull rural voters? Gov. Kim Reynolds criticizes Rep. Steve King

November 16, 2018 22:39 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MB

This week's On Iowa Politics Podcast includes discussion of Gov. Kim Reynolds criticizing Rep. Steve King, and whether the Democrats can ever court rural voters.

Election 2018 Reactions

November 10, 2018 00:41 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

On Iowa Politics crew discusses the election, and the biggest surprises.

Election Preview and Rep. Steve King

November 02, 2018 23:53 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MB

A quick discussion of the upcoming election and Rep. Steve King's recent comments.

Election Preview: Who is leading in the polls, and what do we know?

October 26, 2018 22:44 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

On Iowa Politics talks about Iowa races that are tight, and what we know about who is expected to win come Election Day.

Debate the debates ahead of Election 2018

October 20, 2018 00:28 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MB

The On Iowa Politics Podcast crew cover the full debate schedule and discuss important races ahead of 2018 election day.

Debate season, Weekend with Bernie, and Cory Booker campaigns

October 12, 2018 21:34 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

Debate season, Weekend with Bernie, and Cory Booker campaigns by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Kavanaugh or Kava-nope?

October 05, 2018 22:46 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

This week's On Iowa Politics Podcast covers recent "political pageantry"; the possibility of a Kavanaugh confirmation; and debate preparations taking place for some Iowa 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. The show features James Lynch, Thomas Nelson, Erin Murphy. The show was produced by Alexandra ...

Brett Kavanaugh Nomination, and Iowa Election Polls

September 28, 2018 19:14 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MB

Brett Kavanaugh Nomination, and Iowa Election Polls by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Poll for Governor, debates are on, Trump's progress

September 14, 2018 19:06 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

This week's show dives into the race for Iowa Governor, as well as President Trump's reputation polls.

Bad week for Blum, Rocky Road to Re-Election, and Sen. Chuck Grassley in charge

September 07, 2018 21:45 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MB

This week's show covers Rep. Rod Blum's recent week, and Sen. Chuck Grassley's overseeing of the Supreme Court hearings.

Hubbell's Tax Returns, trade with Mexico, and happy farmers?

August 31, 2018 14:52

This week's show includes discussion over Fred Hubbell's tax returns, the new trade agreement with Mexico, and whether Iowa farmers will benefit from the deal.

Immigration, Mollie Tibbetts, and John Delaney in Iowa

August 24, 2018 20:26 - 32.7 MB

On Iowa Politics talks about how the death of Mollie Tibbetts and Immigration have become intertwined narratives, and John Delaney visits Iowa.

Pence Returns, Hubbell fights back, and Democratic Wing Ding

August 17, 2018 16:00

This week's On Iowa Politics show focuses on Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Iowa, and Fred Hubbell's own campaign ad.

The Administration Returns, Kim Reynolds scales back on press conferences

August 10, 2018 19:15 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

This week's show covers all of the visits from administration officials, and Gov. Kim Reynold's descision to scale back on press conferences.

Biden vs Trump? Obama's back and voters dis-approve of Reynolds?

August 03, 2018 21:38 - 31.2 MB

On Iowa politics talks a potential matchup between Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, and Former President Barack Obama is back in Iowa.

President Trump's visit, and Rep. Steve King in trouble?

July 27, 2018 21:24 - 31.2 MB

This week's on iowa politics podcast tackles President Trump's visit to Iowa, and whether Rep. Steve King is in trouble?

Nate Boulton stays put, and the developments in the race for governor

July 20, 2018 20:02 - 38.5 MB

Listen to this week's On Iowa Politics podcast, discussing Sen. Nate Boulton's decision to stay in the Iowa Senate, fallout from President Trump's news conference with Russian President Putin, and the developments in the upcoming election for Iowa governor.

VP Pence in Iowa, Incumbent trepidation, and remembering Gov. Ray

July 13, 2018 18:36 - 27.5 MB

This week's show discusses VP Mike Pence's visit to Cedar Rapids, the upcoming election, and remembering Gov. Ray's legacy.

Democratic registration surge, Iowa Supreme Court decision

July 06, 2018 19:42 - 34 MB

This week they discuss the democratic registration numbers, the Iowa Supreme Court's decision to strike down the abortion bill, and more topics.

Iowa Supreme Court strikes down abortion restriction law during this episode's recording session

June 29, 2018 20:35 - 11.8 MB

This week On Iowa Politics talks a full-court press and about the Iowa Supreme Court striking down the abortion restriction law, live during our podcast recording 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. The show features Erin Murphy, Ed Tibbetts, and Thomas Nelson. The show was produced by Alexandra Olsen a...

First impressions, family separations and state conventions

June 22, 2018 19:08 - 11.4 MB

This week On Iowa Politics talks first impressions of Fred Hubbell and his running mate Rita Hart; family separations at the border; and last weekend's state conventions. 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. The show features James Lynch, Erin Murphy, Todd Dorman, and Thomas Nelson. The show was produced by Alexa...