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Season 52

    EpisodeSeason52Episode5235
    Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the economy and his political future.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5234
    The discussion focuses on cancer in Iowa. Sarah Nash and Kelly W. Sittig speak on the topic.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5233
    Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discusses election law and other political news.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5232
    Chris Hagenow, president of Iowans for Tax Relief, and Mike Owen, deputy director of Common Good Iowa discuss taxes and fiscal policy.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5231
    We gather a group of political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2025 legislative session and other Iowa political news.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5230
    Sen. Dan Dawson (R - Council Bluffs), chair of the Senate Ways and Means committee, and Rep. Dave Jacoby (D - Coralville), ranking member of the House Ways and Means committee, discuss tax policy and other issues currently before the Iowa Legislature.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5229
    We gather a group of political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2025 legislative session and other Iowa political news.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5228
    Mark Nook, president of the University of Northern Iowa, discusses higher education policy and funding being considered in the Iowa Legislature, as well as other issues of importance to UNI.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5227
    Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart discusses her leadership and the path forward for Iowa Democrats.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5226
    Iowa Senate Minority Leader Sen. Janice Weiner (D - Iowa City), discusses the 2025 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5225
    We discuss what the Iowa House of Representatives’ Higher Education Committee has done and may still do during this legislative session that will impact Iowa colleges and universities.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5224
    Iowa Senate President Sen. Amy Sinclair (R - Allerton) discusses the 2025 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5223
    Iowa House Democratic Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D - Windsor Heights) discusses the 2025 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5222
    Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R-Butler) discusses the Condition of the State address and the 2025 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5221
    David Yepsen and Michael Mauro discuss the legacy of President Jimmy Carter, his ties to Iowa and his impact on the Iowa Caucuses.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5220
    Jeff Kaufmann, chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa discusses Republicans' continued electoral success in Iowa and what's ahead for the party.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5219
    Karen Kedrowski and Kelly Winfrey discuss research from the 2024 election. They focus on topics related to women, sexism, replacement theory and other issues.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5218
    Ernie Gross, MacAllister chair in regional economics at Creighton University and Mark Montgomery, professor of economics at Grinnell College discuss the state of the economy.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5217
    J. Ann Selzer, president of Selzer & Company, discusses her final Iowa poll before the November election, her decades of experience with the Iowa poll, the trends she’s observed and the future of election polling.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5216
    Michelle Book, CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa, and Di Daniels, board member of SALUD! Multicultural Health Coalition in Storm Lake, discuss food insecurity in Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5215
    We gather a group of political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2024 election, the upcoming legislative session and other political news.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5214
    Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Marion) discusses her re-election in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District and what she hopes to accomplish in Congress in the months ahead.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5213
    Doug Gross, 2002 Republican nominee for Iowa governor, and Kelley Koch, chair of the Republican Party of Dallas County discuss the evolution of the GOP as the party experiences growing success in Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5211
    Rachel Paine Caufield, professor and co-chair of the department of political science at Drake University and David Peterson, professor of political science at Iowa State University, discuss the latest political news and developments on the final weekend before Election Day.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5210
    Republican Party of Iowa Chair Jeff Kauffman will discuss the campaign homestretch, get-out-the-vote efforts and what Republican candidates' chances look like in races across the state.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5209
    Rita Hart, chair of the Democratic Party of Iowa discusses the campaign homestretch, get-out-the-vote efforts and what Democratic candidates’ chances look like in races across the state.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5208
    On this edition of Iowa Press, we gather together experienced Iowa political journalists for a reporters roundtable. We'll discuss campaigns, voting and election issues, and other political news.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5207
    Ryan Melton (D-Nevada), candidate for congress in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District discusses his campaign and policy positions.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5206
    J. Ann Selzer, public opinion pollster, will discuss a variety of political races and issues surveyed for the latest The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5205
    Adams County Auditor and President of the Iowa State Association of County Auditors Becky Bissell, and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discuss voting issues and the administration of the upcoming general election.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5204
    On this edition of Iowa Press, the discussion will focus on doctor shortages, the challenges of recruiting physicians to rural Iowa and other healthcare related issues.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5203
    James Craig, superintendent at Cardinal Community School District (Eldon), and Dan Maeder, superintendent for both Davis County Community School District (Bloomfield) and Moulton-Udell Community School District, discuss four-day school weeks.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5202
    Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird discusses some of the lawsuits she has recently filed or joined, as well as other work the attorney general’s office is doing.
    EpisodeSeason52Episode5201
    Donna Hoffman and Chris Larimer, professors of political science at the University of Northern Iowa, discuss the presidential campaigns and Iowa congressional and statehouse races.

Season 51

    EpisodeSeason51Episode5148
    We gather a group of experienced Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion on a variety of topics from the impacts of new laws and Supreme Court decisions, to political campaigns ahead of November's general election.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5147
    Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the current bird flu outbreak and its impacts, as well as other ag-related issues.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5146
    Jeremy Parsons, Iowa State Fair CEO and manager, and Peter Cownie, executive director of the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, discuss how the fair is evolving, what's new this year, renovations and more.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5145
    Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, discusses recent flooding and major weather events, drought relief and other climate issues impacting Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5144
    Iowa Senate Minority Leader Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque), discusses the 2024 legislative session, the upcoming election and her retirement after serving more than three decades in the Iowa House and Senate.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5143
    Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand discusses the work his office is doing, Iowa Democrats, politics and his future.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5142
    Rita Hart, chair of the Democratic Party of Iowa, discusses this week’s primary elections as campaigns shift focus toward the November general election, as well as other party business.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5141
    Barry Anderson, Clay County supervisor, and Mark Campbell, Webster County supervisor, who both serve on the board of directors for the Iowa State Association of Counties, discuss important issues, challenges and opportunities at the county government level.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5140
    Kelly Garcia, director of the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services discusses the work of the state’s largest agency, which now includes public health and human services under one umbrella.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5139
    Iowa Senate president Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) discusses the 2024 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5138
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Rich Nesmith and Sheriff Tony Thompson discuss the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5137
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) discusses the 2024 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5136
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) discusses the 2024 legislative session, which adjourned last week.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5135
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Trooper Bob Conrad, Luke Hoffman, and Brett Tjepkes discuss efforts to pass a hands-free-driving law in Iowa, as well as a variety of other bicycle and traffic safety issues.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5134
    Leslie Carpenter, co-founder of Iowa Mental Health Advocacy, and Kali White VanBaale, author and mental health advocate, discuss their personal experiences with brain illnesses and Iowa’s mental health system, why they’ve become advocates and what changes and improvements they say Iowa needs.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5133
    Jeff Kaufmann, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa, discusses the 2024 Iowa caucuses, the ongoing legislative session and look ahead to this year’s primary and general elections.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5132
    Karen Kedrowski and Kelly Winfrey discuss politics and policy as Women's History Month draws to a close.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5131
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Dan Dawson (R-Council Bluffs), chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, and Rep. Dave Jacoby (D-Coralville), ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, discuss tax policy and the 2024 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5130
    On this edition of Iowa Press, a roundtable of Iowa political reporters discuss what's happening in the Iowa Legislature and other local political news.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5129
    On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss legislation related to the area education agencies system, what the bills would do and why supporters want to see change.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5128
    On this edition of Iowa Press, our guests discuss the services area education agencies provide and the debate over proposed changes to the system.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5127
    On this edition of Iowa Press, a roundtable of Iowa political reporters discuss what's happening in the Iowa Legislature and other local political news.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5126
    Iowa Senate Minority Leader Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque), discusses the 2024 legislative session, Democratic senators’ priorities and other political news.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5125
    Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver (R) discusses the 2024 legislative session, Republican senators’ priorities and other political news.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5124
    Iowa House Minority Leader, Rep. Jennifer Konfrst, discusses the 2024 legislative session, House Democrats’ priorities and other political news. 
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5123
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R), discusses her legislative priorities and the policy agenda she laid out for 2024. 
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5122
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives Pat Grassley (R - New Hartford), discusses the 2024 legislative session and House Republicans’ agenda.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5121
    On this edition of Iowa Press, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley (R - South Carolina) discusses the Iowa caucuses and her campaign for president.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5120
    On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the value of performing arts to Iowa and Iowans, as well as the variety of facilities and programming two administrators oversee.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5118
    Michael Berger and Ashley Ezzio, project coordinators for UpLift, the central Iowa basic income pilot project, discuss how it works and why it’s being done, including the research and insights the two-year community study may provide.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5119
    We discuss J. Ann Selzer's most recent Des Moines Register/NBC News/Mediacom Iowa Poll and what the results mean one month out from the Iowa Caucuses.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5117
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R - Florida), discusses the Iowa caucuses and his campaign for president.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5116
    Kevin Kincaid, CEO of Knoxville Hospital and Clinics, and Chris Mitchell, president and CEO of the Iowa Hospital Association, discuss the status of Iowa’s hospitals and health systems and various health care issues.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5115
    On this edition of Iowa Press, a roundtable of Iowa political reporters discuss the Iowa Caucuses and other local political news.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5114
    Peter Hanson, associate professor of political science at Grinnell College and director of the Grinnell College national poll, and David Peterson, professor of political science at Iowa State University and supervisor of the Iowa State University/Civiqs poll.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5113
    Chris Hagenow, president of Iowans for Tax Relief, and Mike Owen, deputy director of Common Good Iowa, discuss Iowa tax policy, including the recent tax cuts and the possibility of more tax changes in the 2024 legislative session. 
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5112
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Ted Corrigan, CEO and general manager of Des Moines Water Works, and David Cwiertny, professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Center of Health Effects of Environmental Contamination at the University of Iowa, discuss water quality and water supply issues.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5111
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Yinam Cohen, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, discusses the Israel-Hamas war and ongoing developments in the region, as well as Israel’s relationship with the United States and Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5110
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Governor Doug Burgum (R - North Dakota) discusses his campaign for president and the Iowa caucuses. 
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5109
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Tiffany O’Donnell, mayor of Cedar Rapids, and Russ Trimble, mayor of West Des Moines, are our guests.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5108
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Jay Byers, president of Simpson College, and Patricia Draves, president of Graceland University, discuss higher education and some of the current challenges and opportunities for private colleges and universities in Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5107
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Chris Larimer, professor of political science at the University of Northern Iowa, and Rachel Paine Caufield, professor of political science at Drake University, discuss the Iowa caucuses and the Republican presidential debate.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5106
    On this edition of Iowa Press, a group of experienced Iowa political reporters discuss the Iowa caucuses, presidential campaigns and the latest local political news.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5105
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) discusses his work in the Senate and the latest political news.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5104
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Jeff Kauffman, chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa, and Steve Scheffler, Republican National Committee member and president of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition (IFFC), discuss the Iowa caucuses and the upcoming IFFC presidential town hall.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5103
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Dr. Brad Buck, superintendent of the Waukee Community School District, and Chris Coffelt, superintendent of the Central Decatur Community School District and Lamoni Community Schools, discuss various issues involving public education in Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5102
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa political reporters recap political happenings at the Iowa State Fair, discuss the recent Iowa Poll, and look ahead.
    EpisodeSeason51Episode5101
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Josh Bowar, head of school at Sioux Center Christian School and interim outreach director for the Iowa Association of Christian Schools, and Jennifer Raes, principal at St. Anthony Catholic School in Des Moines, discuss private education in Iowa. 

Season 50

    EpisodeSeason50Episode5049
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart discuss the 2024 campaign, the Iowa caucuses and the Democratic Party.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5048
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa political reporters discuss the latest local political news and updates from the Iowa Caucus campaign trail.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5047
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa attorney general Brenna Bird discusses her first seven months in office.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5046
    Executive director of Pulse Life Advocates, Maggie DeWitte, and director of public affairs in Iowa for Planned Parenthood North Central States, Mazie Stilwell, discuss abortion in Iowa and the state legislature’s special session.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5045
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Brad Anderson, AARP Iowa state director, and Brent Willett, president and CEO of the Iowa Health Care Association, discuss the state of the nursing home industry and elder care in Iowa, including quality of care, access, costs, staffing challenges, public policy and more.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5044
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Bob Vander Platts, president and CEO of The FAMiLY Leader, discusses Republican presidential candidates and campaigns, as well as the Iowa Supreme Court's recent abortion ruling.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5043
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Ernie Goss, regional economics chair at Creighton University and Chad Hart, professor of economics, at Iowa State University discuss the state of the rural economy.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5042
    On this edition of Iowa Press, we convene a group of Iowa political reporters to discuss the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on abortion, the Iowa Caucus campaigns, and other political news.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5041
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, discusses drought conditions across Iowa, the summer weather outlook and other climate issues impacting the state.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5040
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Zach Wahls (D - Coralville), Iowa Senate minority leader, will discuss the 2023 legislative session, what’s ahead and other political news.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5039
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Amy Sinclair (R - Allerton), Iowa Senate president, discusses the 2023 legislative session, what's ahead and other political news.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5038
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D - Windsor Heights) will discuss the 2023 legislative session, what's ahead and other political news.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5037
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Gov. Kim Reynolds (R - Des Moines) discusses the 2023 legislative session, the Iowa caucuses and what's ahead.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5036
    On this edition of Iowa Press, our guest is Rep. Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford), Speaker of the Iowa House. We discuss the 2023 legislative session, which adjourned this week.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5035
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Donna Dubberke, meteorologist-in-charge, and Brad Small, lead meteorologist, with the National Weather Service Des Moines, discuss severe and extreme weather, its impact on Iowa and the broad range of duties of the NWS meteorological team.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5034
    On this edition of Iowa Press, we convene a group of Iowa political reporters to discuss the latest legislative developments from the Statehouse, as well as other political news.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5033
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Zach Nunn (R-Bondurant) discusses his priorities and the work he's doing in Washington, D.C.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5032
    On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the proposed carbon capture pipeline projects that could be built in Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5031
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Dan Dawson, chair of the Senate Ways and Means committee, and Sen. Pam Jochum, ranking member of the Senate Ways and Means committee, discuss tax policy and other Senate business.
    EpisodeSeason50Episode5030
    On this edition of Iowa Press, we convene a group of Iowa political reporters to discuss the latest legislative debates and actions at the Statehouse, as well as other political news.
    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
    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.
    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.
    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).
    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).
    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
    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).
    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.
    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. 

Season 49

    EpisodeSeason49Episode4947
    A discussion about workforce challenges, as well as the status of nursing homes, assisted living and home health care at this point in the pandemic.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4946
    On this edition of Iowa Press we convene a panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss recent news events, general election campaigns and the Iowa Caucuses. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4945
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights), discusses the 2022 legislative session, the Iowa Caucuses, the upcoming election and other recent news. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4944
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Mike Franken (D-Sioux City), who won the primary election earlier this month to become the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, discusses his campaign as he faces incumbent Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-New Hartford) in the general election. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4943
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Gary Slater, CEO/manager of the Iowa State Fair, and Tom Barnes, executive director of the Association of Iowa Fairs and secretary/manager of the Mighty Howard County Fair in Cresco, discuss a summer full of fairs and festivals across the state. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4942
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Deidre DeJear, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor discusses her positions on important policy issues and her campaign against incumbent Gov. Kim Reynolds.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4941
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) discusses the 2022 legislative session and next week's primary elections. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4940
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny), Iowa Senate Majority Leader, discusses the 2022 legislative session, which adjourned this week.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4939
    A discussion on the status of the hospitality industry and the many challenges restaurants and hotels face from workforce, to business volume, to supply chain issues.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4938
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Rep. Ras Smith (D - Waterloo) and John Deeth, a Democratic activist from Iowa City, discuss potential changes to the Iowa Democratic Caucuses and where Iowa may end up on the road to the White House. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4937
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa political journalists gather for a roundtable discussion about the Supreme Court draft ruling on abortion, the Iowa legislative session and other political news. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4936
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand discusses the work of his office, his new book and Democratic politics. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4935
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discusses the upcoming primary elections and other voting-related issues. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4934
    On this edition of Iowa Press, we gather Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion that covers the ongoing Iowa legislative session and recent political developments in the state.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4933
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart discuss various issues of importance at the city government level. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4932
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the impacts of bird flu, inflation, spring planting and the upcoming 2022 election. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4931
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Dan Dawson, chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, and Sen. Pam Jochum, ranking member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, discuss the state's new flat tax, as well as other tax-related issues. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4930
    On this edition of Iowa Press, economists Ernie Goss, professor at Creighton University, and Peter Fisher, research director at Common Good Iowa and professor emeritus at the University of Iowa, discuss the state's new flat tax, as well as other economic issues. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4929
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Iowa Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald discuss their work and reelection plans.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4928
    On this edition of Iowa Press, we gather Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2022 legislative session and other political news.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4927
    Joining moderator Kay Henderson at the Iowa Press table are James Lynch, political reporter for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and Katarina Sostaric, state government reporter for Iowa Public Radio.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4926
    On this edition of Iowa Press , Iowa Senate Minority Leader Sen. Zach Wahls (D-Coralville) discusses the 2022 legislative session and what Democrats in the Senate are doing.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4925
    On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst discusses the 2022 legislative session and what Democrats in the minority are doing.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4923
    The issue of child care, what challenges the state faces, and what can be done to improve access to quality child care for Iowans. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4921
    Community journalism and the state of local news in Iowa, particularly in smaller towns and cities, as well as open records and public information.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4920
    Afghanistan refugees coming to Iowa and how local organizations help them adjust, as well as Iowa's long history welcoming refugees.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4919
    A panel of Iowa political reporters to look back on 2021 and preview 2022, including the upcoming legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4918
    Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks discusses her work in the House and her plans to run for reelection in Iowa's new 1st District in 2022.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4917
    Discussion about gambling in Iowa, including how casinos have fared during the pandemic and the growing sports betting industry.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4916
    Chris Hagenow discusses tax policy overhaul during the upcoming 2022 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4915
    J. Ann Selzer discusses her polling for the Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll and what the results may mean for the months ahead.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4914
    A panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss Iowa politics at the statehouse and beyond.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4913
    Cindy Axne discusses the infrastructure bill and other work in Washington, D.C., as well as redistricting in Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4912
    The 2021 harvest and the agricultural economy, as well as climate, drought conditions and other extreme weather.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4911
    Sen. Zach Wahls, discusses redistricting, as well as various policy issues. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4910
    Discussion about the current UAW strike at John Deere and the status of labor, unions and workers rights in Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4909
    A panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss Iowa politics at the Statehouse and beyond.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4908
    Sen. Jack Whitver discusses the special legislative session and the ongoing redistricting process, as well as the pandemic and various policy issues.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4907
    Rep. Jennifer Konfrst discusses the upcoming special legislative session and the redistricting process, the pandemic and various policy issues. 
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4906
    Rep. Pat Grassley discusses the upcoming special legislative session and the redistricting process.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4905
    Rep. Ashley Hinson discusses her work in Congress and her plans for re-election in 2022.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4904
    A panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss the latest in Iowa politics and other news.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4903
    Discussion about masking and COVID-19 mitigation in schools, other pandemic impacts, education policy, and upcoming school board elections.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4902
    Ambassador Quinn discusses the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, ongoing evacuations, refugees, relations with China and more.
    EpisodeSeason49Episode4901
    The status of Iowa's private colleges and universities, including both challenges and opportunities on smaller campuses across the state.

Season 48

    EpisodeSeason48Episode4850
    The ongoing push for racial justice and equality.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4849
    The latest federal infrastructure bill negotiations and expectations and what it could mean for Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4848
    Iowa's ethanol and renewable fuels industries.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4847
    Iowa politics, water quality and the environment, and more.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4846
    Politics, policy and the 2021 Family Leadership Summit.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4845
    Iowa's economy and related issues.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4844
    The status of Iowa's community colleges and some of the opportunities and challenges ahead.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4843
    Water quality and water supply issues across the state.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4842
    Policing in Iowa after a year of increased national and local dialogue around the role of law enforcement, training, bias and certain tactics.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4841
    Impacts of the 2021 Legislative session on local government, as well as a variety of other issues affecting Iowa cities.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4840
    A panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss the various legislative and political outcomes of the 2021 Iowa legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4839
    The COVID-19 pandemic, including recent changes in CDC/public health safety recommendations, vaccine hesitancy and what's next.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4838
    Iowa's economy, the job market and the ongoing pandemic impacts on Iowa restaurants and other businesses.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4837
    Senator Charles Grassley discusses current and future legislation in the U.S. Senate.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4836
    The expansion of broadband access, its impact across the state and the growing technology industry.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4835
    The state's budget and COVID-19 relief funding and oversight.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4834
    The status of Iowa's agriculture sector a year into the pandemic, as well as other ag-related issues.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4833
    Recent actions at the Statehouse and an update on Senate Republicans' agenda and priorities for the remainder of the 2021 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4832
    Recent legislative actions at the Iowa statehouse.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4831
    Recent actions in the House and provides an update on what remains on House Republicans' agenda for the 2021 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4830
    Open records and open government, including ongoing reports by journalists across the state about public access to law enforcement body cameras.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4829
    The potential economic impact here in Iowa of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Package and the current state of the Iowa economy.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4828
    A panel of Iowa political reporters discuss upcoming elections, the Iowa Caucuses, Statehouse issues and more.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4827
    A panel of Iowa political reporters discuss the state’s ongoing pandemic response, top issues and debates at the Statehouse, and party politics.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4826
    Funding and other education-related legislation as Iowa schools continue to deal with challenges from the coronavirus pandemic.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4825
    The path forward for Iowa Democrats after some setbacks in 2020.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4824
    The Republican party's election successes in 2020 and former President Trump's impact, and looks ahead to 2022 and the 2024 Iowa Caucuses.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4823
    House Democrats' priorities and agenda for the 2021 legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4822
    The latest news out of Washington and look ahead to what she hopes to accomplish.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4821
    Priorities and the Republicans' legislative agenda for the 2021 session.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4820
    Dive into the issues surrounding Iowa's longtime bottle bill.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4819
    Preview the political and legislative issues on the horizon .
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4818
    We sit down with Congressman-elect Randy Feenstra on this edition of Iowa Press.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4817
    Rep. Hinson discusses her plans as a first-term Republican in the Democrat-controlled U.S. House in January.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4816
    Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks discusses the recently certified general election results.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4815
    A panel of Iowa's small-town journalists to discuss general issues of small town journalism in an era of tightening budgets, small staff, and a changing media landscape.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4814
    The 2020 election and look ahead to the next big political battles in Iowa.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4813
    A panel of Iowa political reporters discuss the aftermath of the 2020 election.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4812
    Public opinion pollster J. Ann Selzer analyzes the results of the 2020 election.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4811
    A preview the 2020 election from the perspective of Iowa's political reporters.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4810
    A panel of Iowa's small-town journalists to discuss the 2020 election.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4809
    Local and national races and the impact of gender in the upcoming election.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4808
    The 2020 campaign for the Iowa legislature and competitive races in the Iowa House and Iowa Senate.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4807
    Scholten discusses his second campaign for the office.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4806
    Chris Larimer and Andrew Green discuss the 2020 election.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4805
    The economic situation in Iowa ahead of the 2020 election.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4804
    A panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss the 2020 election dynamics in Iowa and the current status of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4803
    Racial equality issues in Iowa including legislation and executive orders pertaining to policing reform and felon voting.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4802
    Absentee voting, election integrity and important information Iowans need to know before voting begins.
    EpisodeSeason48Episode4801
    Last week's derecho that devastated parts of Iowa, and the cleanup and rebuilding ahead.

Season 47

    EpisodeSeason47Episode4749
    Greenfield's campaign and the run up to the 2020 election.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4748
    Iowa Republican and Democratic Party chairs discuss 2020 campaigns.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4747
    The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and Iowa's 2020 U.S. Senate election.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4746
    A panel of Iowa political reporters discuss Iowa politics and news at the midpoint of 2020 election.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4745
    Iowa House Minority Leader Todd Prichard (D) discusses the 2020 Iowa legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4744
    Race, policing and other issues facing policy makers at the local level.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4742
    Ongoing protests and public policy proposals centered on racial justice and policing reform.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4741
    The Iowa legislature is back in session amidst protests, budget concerns and a global pandemic.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4740
    A panel of Iowa politics reporters to preview the June 2 primary elections.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4739
    The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care, assisted living and senior living communities.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4738
    The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the upcoming primary elections and what voters need to know.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4737
    The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Iowa agriculture, the food supply chain and the cost of Iowans’ groceries.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4736
    Experts discuss issues of workplace safety and employee rights.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4735
    The pandemic’s impact on mental health, food insecurity and the agriculture economy.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4734
    A panel of economic and business experts participate in a discussion of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Iowa small businesses.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4734
    The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Iowa small businesses.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4733
    A panel of education experts participate in a live discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Iowa's K-12 education system.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4732
    A panel of experts participate in a live discussion of the unemployment, legal and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and take viewer questions.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4731
    The Iowa PBS and Iowa Public Radio families sadly note the passing of Dean Borg.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4730
    The economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4729
    The presidential race, Iowa legislative session, all while a global pandemic threatens Iowans.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4728
    Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Des Moines) discusses the 2020 Iowa legislative session.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4727
    The Iowa Caucuses and the upcoming 2020 general election.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4726
    A panel of Iowa political reporters discusses the ongoing aftermath of the 2020 Iowa caucuses.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4725
    A panel of 2020 campaign reporters discuss the upcoming Iowa caucuses.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4724
    It's nearly decision time for Iowa caucus goers. With polls and pundits online and on-air, the horse race speculation is at a fever pace.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4723
    Iowa Republican and Democratic Party chairs discuss the Iowa caucuses.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4723
    Price says it's possible there could be more than the traditional three tickets out of Iowa this year.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4722
    Tom Steyer discusses the 2020 race as he campaigns ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4721
    Andrew Yang discusses the 2020 race as he campaigns ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4720
    Pete Buttigieg discusses his qualifications for president as he focuses on the finish line in the February 3 Iowa Caucuses.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4719

    Presidential candidates are seizing the national headlines and traipsing through Iowa. But Statehouse politics at the Iowa legislature are heating up too. And many issues could be bubbling to the surface in 2020.

    EpisodeSeason47Episode4718

    New Speaker:        

    EpisodeSeason47Episode4717
    Sen. Jack Whitver on this week's Iowa Press.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4716
    Senator Bernie Sanders, on this edition of Iowa Press.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4715
    We gather insight from journalists covering rural Iowa on this edition of Iowa Press.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4714
    We sit down with a pair of Iowa online political writers, Laura Belin and Shane Vander Hart.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4713
    New faces are jumping into the race. What does it mean for the Iowa Caucuses?
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4712
    Iowa democrats have one of their largest events of the 2020 election cycle and another presidential candidate may enter.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4711
    We sit down with New Jersey Senator and presidential candidate Cory Booker on this edition of Iowa Press.
    EpisodeSeason47Episode4710

    A change in republican leadership at the Iowa Statehouse. Linda Upmeyer steps down and a new Speaker is chosen to take the gavel in the Iowa House. We'll sit down with the incoming House Speaker Pat Grassley on this edition of Iowa Press.

    EpisodeSeason47Episode4709

    The Iowa Caucus season is entering its final months just as many state races for 2020 are heating up. We check on the political pulse in Iowa with Pat Rynard of IowaStartingLine.com and Craig Robinson of TheIowaRepublican.com on this edition of Iowa Press.

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    EpisodeSeason47Episode4708

    Presidential campaigns march on while Senate and congressional races take shape. Plus, some changes at the Iowa Statehouse. We'll get insight from Iowa political reporters covering it all on this edition of Iowa Press.

    EpisodeSeason47Episode4707

    Just four months until the Iowa Caucuses and candidates are ramping up the time and money spent in Iowa. We sit down with democratic presidential hopeful and Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar on this edition of Iowa Press.

    EpisodeSeason47Episode4706

    Pursuing the democratic presidential nomination in fall 2019 is a difficult task for candidates left off the national debate stage. So for Colorado Senator Michael Bennet Iowa seems to be where he must focus much of his energy. We sit down with Senator Bennet on this edition of Iowa Press.

    EpisodeSeason47Episode4705

    2019 has been a year of Midwestern floods, international trade wars and shifts in American ethanol policy. It all culminates in rural economic uncertainty. But what does the data show? We dive deeper with a pair of rural economists on this edition of Iowa Press.

    EpisodeSeason47Episode4704

    The only sitting Governor in the democratic presidential primary arguing for a chief executive's resume in the White House. We sit down with presidential candidate and Montana Governor Steve Bullock on this edition of Iowa Press.

    EpisodeSeason47Episode4703

    On this edition of Iowa Press, former U.S. Congressman and former Governor Mark Sanford (R-SC) discusses the 2020 presidential race as he considers a potential Republican party primary challenge to President Donald Trump.

    EpisodeSeason47Episode4702

    Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. Congressman Beto O'Rourke (D – Texas) discusses the 2020 race for the presidency as he campaigns ahead of the Iowa Caucuses.

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