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Season 50

EpisodeSeason50Episode5029
Rep. Steven Holt (R-Denison) and Rep. Lindsay James (D-Dubuque) discuss the number of bills this legislative session impacting LGBTQ Iowans, the eminent domain debate surrounding carbon capture pipelines and other policy issues.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5028
Rita Hart, discusses the future of the Iowa Democratic Caucuses, as well as the job she has ahead of her to help rebuild the party after several years of Republican statewide electoral gains.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5027
Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the legislative session and the 2024 Iowa Caucuses.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5026
On this edition of Iowa Press, Jeff Kaufmann, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa discusses Republican electoral gains in Iowa, the 2024 Iowa caucuses and more.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5025
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Zach Wahls (D - Coralville), Iowa Senate minority leader, discusses the 2023 legislative session. 
EpisodeSeason50Episode5024
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton), Iowa Senate president, discusses what the Senate has accomplished in the first three weeks of the 2023 legislative session and what is on Republicans' agenda moving forward.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5023
Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the first couple weeks of the 2023 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5022
There are 64 Republicans serving in the Iowa House this year. We'll talk about the GOP agenda with House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) on this edition of Iowa Press.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5021
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) discusses the 2023 legislative session, which begins next week.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5020
Iowa Press convenes a panel of the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative for a roundtable discussion of each person's writings and the importance of local community voices and storytelling.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5019
Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the latest political news, the biggest stories of 2022 and what's ahead in the 2023 legislative session.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5018
On this edition of Iowa Press, guests Michelle Book, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, and Kim Guardado, food reservoir director for Hawkeye Area Community Action Program in Hiawatha discuss food insecurity in Iowa.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5017
On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R - Marion) discusses priorities of her second term following her re-election to Congress representing Iowa’s new 2nd district.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5016
On this edition of Iowa Press, Mark Nook, president of the University of Northern Iowa, discusses issues of importance to the university, faculty and students.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5015
What's happening with Iowa's labor market, and what happens in the state of Iowa if there is a railroad strike? We'll ask Iowa State University economist, Peter Orazem on this edition of Iowa Press.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5014
On this edition of Iowa Press, Scott Brennan, a member of the Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee and a former chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, discusses the future of the Iowa caucuses.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5013
On this edition of Iowa Press, J. Ann Selzer, public opinion pollster, discusses Tuesday's general election results, her recent polling and what it all means moving forward.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5012
On this edition of Iowa Press, our roundtable of political reporters discuss next week's general election. We explore state and federal races in Iowa, as well as national implications.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5011
On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Cindy Axne discusses her campaign for a third term and some of the key issues on voters' minds less than two weeks before Election Day.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5010
On this edition of Iowa Press, challenger Todd Halbur (R - Des Moines) and incumbent state auditor Rob Sand (D - Des Moines) discuss their priorities and the important issues related to the State Auditor's office.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5010
Los candidatos a la auditoría del estado de Iowa, el actual auditor, Rob Sand, del partido Demócrata y su contrincante, Todd Halbur, del partido Republicano, responden preguntas de los reporteros y hablan acerca de sus plataformas y planes para el futuro.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5009
On this edition of Iowa Press, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson discusses updated university initiatives, research and funding.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5008
Los candidatos a la tesorería del estado de Iowa, el actual tesorero, Michael Fitzgerald, del partido Demócrata y su contrincante, Roby Smith, del partido Republicano, responden preguntas de los reporteros y hablan acerca de sus plataformas y planes para el futuro.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5008
On this edition of Iowa Press our guests are candidates for State Treasurer. Michael Fitzgerald (D - Des Moines), incumbent Treasurer of State, and Roby Smith (R - Davenport). They discuss their priorities and the important issues related to the Treasurer of State office.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5007
On this edition of Iowa Press our guests are candidates for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig (R - Dallas County), incumbent secretary of agriculture, and John Norwood (D - Ankeny).
EpisodeSeason50Episode5007
En esta edición de Iowa Press, nuestros invitados son los candidatos a Secretario de Agricultura de Iowa Mike Naig (R - Condado de Dallas), secretario de agricultura titular y John Norwood (D - Ankeny).
EpisodeSeason50Episode5006
On this edition of Iowa Press, Democratic candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District Ryan Melton (D - Nevada) will discuss his views, what he wants to accomplish in Congress and his campaign challenging incumbent Rep. Randy Feenstra (R - Hull).
EpisodeSeason50Episode5005
On this edition of Iowa Press our guests are candidates for Iowa secretary of state Joel Miller (D - Cedar Rapids) and Paul Pate (R - Cedar Rapids), incumbent secretary of state.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5005
En esta edición de Iowa Press, nuestros invitados son los candidatos a la secretaría de estado de Iowa, el actual secretario de estado, Paul Pate (R-Cedar Rapids) y el auditor del condado Linn, Joel Miller (D-Robins).
EpisodeSeason50Episode5004
On this edition of Iowa Press, our guests are candidates for attorney general of Iowa Brenna Bird (R - Dexter) and Tom Miller (D - Des Moines), incumbent attorney general. 
EpisodeSeason50Episode5004
En esta edición de Iowa Press, nuestros invitados son los candidatos a la procuraduría general de Iowa, Brenna Bird (R-Dexter) y Tom Miller (D-Des Moines), actual procurador general de Iowa.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5003
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen discusses updated initiatives, research and funding at ISU. She also discusses the university’s new strategic plan.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5002
On this edition of Iowa Press, Beth Skinner, director of the Iowa Department of Corrections, discusses successes and challenges for the department today and look at what might be ahead.
EpisodeSeason50Episode5001
On this edition of Iowa Press, Libertarian candidate for Iowa governor Rick Stewart (L-Cedar Rapids) discusses his campaign and policy positions. 

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