On Iowa Politics Podcast
400 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 37 ratingsOn 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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Gov. Branstad to China, Lt. Gov. Reynolds can't name a successor
May 05, 2017 18:59Gov. Branstad to China, Lt. Gov. Reynolds can't name a successor by On Iowa Politics Podcast
Gov. Branstad to China and President Trump's first 100 Days
April 28, 2017 20:44 - 34.6 MBGov. Branstad to China and President Trump's first 100 Days by On Iowa Politics Podcast
Kim Weaver's unique credentials, Joni Ernst's Trump comments and the end of the legislative session
April 21, 2017 19:55 - 19.7 MBWelcome to On Iowa Politics for Friday, April 21, 2017. This week on the show: a Congressional candidate in Iowa has some unique qualifications, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst thinks President Trump needs to rethink his weekend travel schedules, and Gov. Terry Branstad signs off on the final legislative session of his tenure.
Rep. Steve King sit down, and Sen. Grassley and Gov. Branstad poll numbers
April 14, 2017 19:42 - 28.4 MBRep. Steve King sit down, and Sen. Grassley and Gov. Branstad poll numbers by On Iowa Politics Podcast
On Iowa Politics talks Des Moines Democrats and the Motorcycle Caucus
April 07, 2017 20:49 - 26.7 MBOn Iowa Politics talks Des Moines Democrats and the Motorcycle Caucus by On Iowa Politics Podcast
Freedom Caucus conflict, Funnel Week, and Lieutenant Governor
March 31, 2017 21:37 - 34.7 MBFreedom Caucus conflict, Funnel Week, and Lieutenant Governor by On Iowa Politics Podcast
AHCA vote and League of Women Voters Forums
March 24, 2017 19:37 - 44.8 MBOn Iowa Politics talks League of Women Voters Forums and the impending vote for the American Health Care Act.
Rep. Steve King's latest comments, 2018 Election Race
March 17, 2017 20:20 - 27.5 MBRep. Steve King's latest comments, 2018 Election Race by On Iowa Politics Podcast
Iowa's town hall champions, and what's missing from Steve King's desk
March 10, 2017 21:01 - 34.4 MBThis week on the podcast, reporters discuss the town hall champions of Iowa's congressional delegation, and what's gone missing from Rep. Steve King's congressional office desk. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Christinia Crippes, Bret Hayworth and Erin Murphy. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt...
President Trump's Speech, Town Halls, and bills in the Iowa Legislature
March 03, 2017 20:51 - 35.3 MBOn Iowa Politics talks Trump, town halls, and the Iowa legislature.
Town hall meetings and medical marijuana bills
February 24, 2017 21:16 - 34.6 MBTown hall meetings and medical marijuana bills by On Iowa Politics Podcast
On Iowa Politics talks collective bargaining, and minimum wage bills
February 10, 2017 21:35On Iowa Politics talks collective bargaining, and minimum wage bills by On Iowa Politics Podcast
Supreme Court Nominations, Rep. Rod Blum's reelection chances, and Fantasy sports in Iowa
February 03, 2017 20:58Supreme Court Nominations, Rep. Rod Blum's reelection chances, and Fantasy sports in Iowa by On Iowa Politics Podcast
On Iowa Politics talks President Trump's inauguration and 2018 election cycle
January 20, 2017 21:49On Iowa Politics talks President Trump's inauguration and 2018 election cycle by On Iowa Politics Podcast
The president and the governor say farewell, and what's on Erin's mind
January 13, 2017 20:14This week on the podcast, reporters discuss farewells for President Obama and Governor Branstad, and what's on reporter Erin Murphy's mind as he prepares to launch a new political column. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Bret Hayworth, Erin Murphy and Todd Dorman. This week's show was produced by Richard Pr...
Start of the 87th Iowa General Assembly
January 06, 2017 20:04Start of the 87th Iowa General Assembly by On Iowa Politics Podcast
Greatest hits of 2016
December 29, 2016 21:522016 was nothing if not memorable in the political sphere. From a wildly unpredictable presidential election to a dramatic Republican shift in Iowa, there was plenty to talk about for political reporters. Here's just a sampling of some favorite memories from the year in politics. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Ly...
The real election, who's running in 2018, and is Iowa's Mr. Outside becoming Mr. Inside?
December 16, 2016 21:41This week on the podcast, reporters discuss the real presidential election, who's running for governor in 2018, and ask if Rod Blum -- Iowa's Mr. Outside -- is becoming Mr. Inside with the Trump administration. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Christinia Crippes, Bret Hayworth and Erin Murphy. This week's s...
Democrats' rural outreach, the GOP trifecta and the Trump 'thank you' tour
December 02, 2016 21:45This week on the podcast, reporters discuss Democrats' rural outreach in Iowa, the GOP trifecta in Iowa government, and Donald Trump's "Thank You" tour, expected to come to Iowa soon. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Ed Tibbetts, Christinia Crippes and Erin Murphy. This week's show was produced by Richard P...
Branstad to China? Odds and ends, and looking ahead to 2020
November 18, 2016 21:57This week on the podcast, reporters discuss whether Gov. Terry Branstad could become the new U.S. ambassador to China, plus other election odds and ends -- and a look ahead to 2020. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman and Ed Tibbetts. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music hea...
The election, how did it happen and what does it mean?
November 11, 2016 21:20This week on the podcast, reporters discuss the election -- you know, the one Nick Saban missed -- how did it happen, and what does it mean? On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Bret Hayworth, Christinia Crippes, Ed Tibbetts and Erin Murphy. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the mu...
A late flurry of campaign stops, low enthusiasm, and Iowa's top races
November 04, 2016 22:06This week on the podcast, reporters discuss a late flurry of presidential campaign appearances, a low-enthusiasm election, and heading around the horn for at the top races in Iowa. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Ed Tibbetts. This week's show was produced by...
Flipping the Statehouse, Iowa's role in the general election, and 5 unusual things
October 28, 2016 19:47This week on the podcast, reporters discuss flipping the Iowa Statehouse, whether Iowa's role in the general election has been diminished, and five unusual things (only five?) about this campaign season. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Bret Hayworth, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Ed Tibbetts. This we...
A debate double-header and rigging the election
October 22, 2016 16:48This week on the podcast, reporters discuss a pair of debates -- one presidential, one U.S. Senate -- and debate the possibility of a rigged election. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Bret Hayworth, Christinia Crippes, Ed Tibbetts and Todd Dorman. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music...
Debate developments and Trump's towering inferno
October 14, 2016 20:59This week on the podcast, reporters discuss developments in debates for statewide races, and ask how many Republicans might get burned in the Trump Towering Inferno. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Erin Murphy and Bret Hayworth. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podc...
Reviewing a debate, previewing a debate, and debating debates (plus baseball)
October 07, 2016 22:36This week on the podcast, reporters review the vice presidential debate, preview the second presidential debate, and debate the future of debates. Also, a smattering of Major League Baseball. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features Erin Murphy, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes and Bret Hayworth. This week's show was produced by Ri...
Who won, who's ahead, and is this the last dance for the 'stache?
September 30, 2016 16:17This week on the podcast, reporters discuss who won the first presidential debate; who's ahead in the race for the White House; and is the last dance for Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (aka "The 'stache")? On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Ed Tibbetts. This week's s...
Debate prep, begging for poll workers and newspaper endorsements
September 23, 2016 17:17This week on the podcast, reporters discuss preparations for the first presidential debate Monday night; begging for poll workers; and the value and meaning of newspaper endorsements. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Bret Hayworth. This week's show was produc...
Presidential and Senate races, early voting, and another third party hopeful
September 16, 2016 16:59This week on the podcast, reporters discuss the presidential and Iowa U.S. Senate races, the start of early voting in Iowa, another third party candidate making the rounds, and a new development in the debate over improving water quality in Iowa. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Cripp...
Trump on the air, Clinton in the neighborhood, and whither 3rd party candidates?
September 09, 2016 17:41This week on the podcast, reporters discuss Donald Trump on the air, Hillary Clinton in the neighborhood, and whither 3rd party candidates? On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Ed Tibbetts. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the...
Pork, corn, choppers and politics, finishing the 'Full Grassley,' and debates
September 02, 2016 15:54This week on the podcast, reporters discuss pork, corn, choppers and politics; finishing the 'Full Grassley'; and debate plans. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Bret Hayworth, This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast i...
Judge's first ad, Vilsack returns and the new Donald
August 26, 2016 17:14This week on the podcast, reporters discuss U.S. Senate candidate Patty Judge's first ad, the return of Tom Vilsack and the new Donald Trump. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Bret Hayworth, This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast ...
Podcasting with her, poll positions, and how to cover Trump
August 19, 2016 15:37This week on the podcast, reporters discuss Hillary Clinton's new podcast endeavor, presidential polling in Iowa and elsewhere, and how the media covers Donald Trump. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Christinia Crippes and Ed Tibbetts, This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in th...
Is it hot enough for ya? Plus Iowa in play, libertarians and more
August 12, 2016 17:49This week on the podcast, reporters discuss Iowa as a battleground state, opportunity for Libertarian candidates, 1st District debates and Steve King. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Bret Hayworth, Christinia Crippes, Ed Tibbetts, Todd Dorman and Erin Murphy. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt ...
What have you sacrificed? Plus polling, turnout and full Grassley?
August 05, 2016 16:40This week on the podcast, reporters discuss the the Khans and Donald Trump, plus projected turnout, third-party hopefuls and whether Chuck Grassley might be worried.
2016 Democratic National Convention Recap
July 28, 2016 15:15Reporters discuss the historic 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Produced by Clare Murphy. Music Courtesy of FunkDaddies.
2016 Republican National Convention Recap
July 22, 2016 15:35This week on the podcast: Republicans rock Cleveland, Boos Cruz, and another chapter of Steve King said what?
Veep, Veep! Republicans fly to Cleveland
July 15, 2016 16:43This week on the podcast: Reporters discuss the on-again, off-again veep-stakes and Republicans heading to Cleveland. This week's show features James Lynch, Ed Tibbetts, Todd Dorman and Bret Hayworth. Produced by Clare Murphy. Music courtesy of Jeff Reeder.
Debates, polls and can we all just get along?
July 01, 2016 16:05Your pre-fireworks edition of the podcast. Produced by Clare Murphy. Music courtesy of Billy Heller.
Congressional Democrats take a seat, Steve King's $20 problem
June 24, 2016 15:26Reporters discuss Iowa Democrats calling for the legalization of all drugs, Congressional Democrats take a seat, and Steve King’s $20 problem. Featuring Erin Murphy, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes and Ed Tibbetts. Produced by Clare Murphy. Music courtesy of Anji Kat.
Presidential campaigns returning to Iowa and how candidates plan to sway voters
June 17, 2016 16:09Reporters discuss a new poll on the presidential and U.S. Senate races, how the presidential campaigns are staffing up in Iowa and what kinds of voters they’re targeting, and take a look back at when Donald Trump first entered the race one year ago. Produced by Clare Murphy. Music courtesy of Lipstick Homicide.
Post-primary ponderings
June 08, 2016 15:40Reporters talk Iowa primary election results and what they mean leading up to the November general election. This show features James Q. Lynch, Erin Murphy, Todd Dorman, Ed Tibbetts, Bret Hayworth and Christinia Crippes. Produced by Clare Murphy. Music heard courtesy of Gaza Strip Club.
Pre-primary prognostications
June 03, 2016 16:00Reporters offer their pre-primary election prognostications on the U.S. Senate and U.S. House races. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Erin Murphy, Ed Tibbetts, Bret Hayworth and Christinia Crippes. Produced by Clare Murphy. Music courtesy of Porch Builder.
U.S. Senate debate, money games in the Iowa Legislature and if Iowa's Republicans can embrace Trump
May 27, 2016 15:49Reporters discuss Thursday night’s U.S. Senate primary debate, statehouse and Congressional fundraising numbers and Republicans supporting Donald Trump. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Erin Murphy, Todd Dorman, Ed Tibbetts, Bret Hayworth and Christinia Crippes. Produced by Clare Murphy. Music courtesy of Craig Erickson.
U.S. Senate race, GOP unity and 1st District Democratic candidates talking squat
May 20, 2016 16:06This week on the podcast, reporters discuss the U.S. Senate race, GOP unity and why candidates for the Democratic nomination in Iowa's 1st District are talking squat. Featuring: James Q. Lynch, Erin Murphy, Todd Dorman and Christinia Crippes Producer: Clare Murphy Music: Holiday Road Band.
Will Democrats support Steve King? Will an Iowan be the next vice president?
May 13, 2016 15:36Reporters discuss if Democrats will support GOP incumbent Rep. Steve King, if an Iowan will be the next vice president, and the state of the race to replace Sen. Chuck Grassley.
Republican reactions to Trump as the party's nominee, Iowa Democrats review their caucuses
May 06, 2016 15:36This week on the podcast, reporters discuss Iowa Republicans' reactions to Donald Trump as the party's presidential nominee, Steve King secures yet another high-profile endorsement in his primary race, and Iowa Democrats huddle to review their caucuses.
Cruz picks Fiorina, no water quality agreement and if the end is near for Sanders
April 29, 2016 15:31On the podcast, the reports ask why. Why Carly? Why no water quality plan? Why is the sun setting on the Sanders campaign?
2016 legislative session that might have been, Iowa Democratic senate race and U.S. House races
April 22, 2016 18:01This week on the podcast, reporters discuss the 2016 Iowa Legislature session that might have been; Washington weighs in on the Iowa Democratic Senate race, including the latest fundraising reports; and the U.S. House races in Iowa's 1st and 4th districts.
Iowa congressional races, battle over SCOTUS nominee and missing Capitol cutlery
April 15, 2016 16:04Congressional races in Iowa's 1st and 4th districts, the ongoing battle over a SCOTUS nominee and the case of missing Capitol cutlery.