Episodes
Season 50
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.
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.
Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the legislative session and the 2024 Iowa Caucuses.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Zach Wahls (D - Coralville), Iowa Senate minority leader, discusses the 2023 legislative session.
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.
Iowa Press convenes a group of Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the first couple weeks of the 2023 legislative session.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson discusses updated university initiatives, research and funding.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Libertarian candidate for Iowa governor Rick Stewart (L-Cedar Rapids) discusses his campaign and policy positions.
Season 49
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Sen. Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny), Iowa Senate Majority Leader, discusses the 2022 legislative session, which adjourned this week.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand discusses the work of his office, his new book and Democratic politics.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate discusses the upcoming primary elections and other voting-related issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On this edition of Iowa Press, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and Iowa Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald discuss their work and reelection plans.
On this edition of Iowa Press, we gather Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion about the 2022 legislative session and other political news.
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.
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.
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.
The issue of child care, what challenges the state faces, and what can be done to improve access to quality child care for Iowans.
Community journalism and the state of local news in Iowa, particularly in smaller towns and cities, as well as open records and public information.
Afghanistan refugees coming to Iowa and how local organizations help them adjust, as well as Iowa's long history welcoming refugees.
A panel of Iowa political reporters to look back on 2021 and preview 2022, including the upcoming legislative session.
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.
Discussion about gambling in Iowa, including how casinos have fared during the pandemic and the growing sports betting industry.
Chris Hagenow discusses tax policy overhaul during the upcoming 2022 legislative session.
J. Ann Selzer discusses her polling for the Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll and what the results may mean for the months ahead.
A panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss Iowa politics at the statehouse and beyond.
Cindy Axne discusses the infrastructure bill and other work in Washington, D.C., as well as redistricting in Iowa.
The 2021 harvest and the agricultural economy, as well as climate, drought conditions and other extreme weather.
Sen. Zach Wahls, discusses redistricting, as well as various policy issues.
Discussion about the current UAW strike at John Deere and the status of labor, unions and workers rights in Iowa.
A panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss Iowa politics at the Statehouse and beyond.
Sen. Jack Whitver discusses the special legislative session and the ongoing redistricting process, as well as the pandemic and various policy issues.
Rep. Jennifer Konfrst discusses the upcoming special legislative session and the redistricting process, the pandemic and various policy issues.
Rep. Pat Grassley discusses the upcoming special legislative session and the redistricting process.
Rep. Ashley Hinson discusses her work in Congress and her plans for re-election in 2022.
A panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss the latest in Iowa politics and other news.
Discussion about masking and COVID-19 mitigation in schools, other pandemic impacts, education policy, and upcoming school board elections.
Ambassador Quinn discusses the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, ongoing evacuations, refugees, relations with China and more.
The status of Iowa's private colleges and universities, including both challenges and opportunities on smaller campuses across the state.
Season 48
The ongoing push for racial justice and equality.
The latest federal infrastructure bill negotiations and expectations and what it could mean for Iowa.
Iowa's ethanol and renewable fuels industries.
Iowa politics, water quality and the environment, and more.
The status of Iowa's community colleges and some of the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Water quality and water supply issues across the state.
Policing in Iowa after a year of increased national and local dialogue around the role of law enforcement, training, bias and certain tactics.
Impacts of the 2021 Legislative session on local government, as well as a variety of other issues affecting Iowa cities.
A panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss the various legislative and political outcomes of the 2021 Iowa legislative session.
The COVID-19 pandemic, including recent changes in CDC/public health safety recommendations, vaccine hesitancy and what's next.
Iowa's economy, the job market and the ongoing pandemic impacts on Iowa restaurants and other businesses.
Senator Charles Grassley discusses current and future legislation in the U.S. Senate.
The expansion of broadband access, its impact across the state and the growing technology industry.
The state's budget and COVID-19 relief funding and oversight.
The status of Iowa's agriculture sector a year into the pandemic, as well as other ag-related issues.
Recent actions at the Statehouse and an update on Senate Republicans' agenda and priorities for the remainder of the 2021 legislative session.
Recent legislative actions at the Iowa statehouse.
Recent actions in the House and provides an update on what remains on House Republicans' agenda for the 2021 legislative session.
Open records and open government, including ongoing reports by journalists across the state about public access to law enforcement body cameras.
The potential economic impact here in Iowa of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Package and the current state of the Iowa economy.
A panel of Iowa political reporters discuss upcoming elections, the Iowa Caucuses, Statehouse issues and more.
A panel of Iowa political reporters discuss the state’s ongoing pandemic response, top issues and debates at the Statehouse, and party politics.
Funding and other education-related legislation as Iowa schools continue to deal with challenges from the coronavirus pandemic.
The path forward for Iowa Democrats after some setbacks in 2020.
The Republican party's election successes in 2020 and former President Trump's impact, and looks ahead to 2022 and the 2024 Iowa Caucuses.
House Democrats' priorities and agenda for the 2021 legislative session.
The latest news out of Washington and look ahead to what she hopes to accomplish.
Priorities and the Republicans' legislative agenda for the 2021 session.
Preview the political and legislative issues on the horizon .
We sit down with Congressman-elect Randy Feenstra on this edition of Iowa Press.
Rep. Hinson discusses her plans as a first-term Republican in the Democrat-controlled U.S. House in January.
Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks discusses the recently certified general election results.
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.
The 2020 election and look ahead to the next big political battles in Iowa.
A panel of Iowa political reporters discuss the aftermath of the 2020 election.
Public opinion pollster J. Ann Selzer analyzes the results of the 2020 election.
A preview the 2020 election from the perspective of Iowa's political reporters.
A panel of Iowa's small-town journalists to discuss the 2020 election.
Local and national races and the impact of gender in the upcoming election.
The 2020 campaign for the Iowa legislature and competitive races in the Iowa House and Iowa Senate.
A panel of Iowa political reporters to discuss the 2020 election dynamics in Iowa and the current status of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Racial equality issues in Iowa including legislation and executive orders pertaining to policing reform and felon voting.
Absentee voting, election integrity and important information Iowans need to know before voting begins.
Last week's derecho that devastated parts of Iowa, and the cleanup and rebuilding ahead.
Season 47
Greenfield's campaign and the run up to the 2020 election.
Iowa Republican and Democratic Party chairs discuss 2020 campaigns.
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and Iowa's 2020 U.S. Senate election.
A panel of Iowa political reporters discuss Iowa politics and news at the midpoint of 2020 election.
Iowa House Minority Leader Todd Prichard (D) discusses the 2020 Iowa legislative session.
Race, policing and other issues facing policy makers at the local level.
Ongoing protests and public policy proposals centered on racial justice and policing reform.
The Iowa legislature is back in session amidst protests, budget concerns and a global pandemic.
A panel of Iowa politics reporters to preview the June 2 primary elections.
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on long-term care, assisted living and senior living communities.
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the upcoming primary elections and what voters need to know.
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Iowa agriculture, the food supply chain and the cost of Iowans’ groceries.
Experts discuss issues of workplace safety and employee rights.
The pandemic’s impact on mental health, food insecurity and the agriculture economy.
A panel of economic and business experts participate in a discussion of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Iowa small businesses.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Iowa small businesses.
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.
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.
The Iowa PBS and Iowa Public Radio families sadly note the passing of Dean Borg.
The economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The presidential race, Iowa legislative session, all while a global pandemic threatens Iowans.
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-Des Moines) discusses the 2020 Iowa legislative session.
The Iowa Caucuses and the upcoming 2020 general election.
A panel of Iowa political reporters discusses the ongoing aftermath of the 2020 Iowa caucuses.
A panel of 2020 campaign reporters discuss the upcoming Iowa caucuses.
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.
Price says it's possible there could be more than the traditional three tickets out of Iowa this year.
Iowa Republican and Democratic Party chairs discuss the Iowa caucuses.
Andrew Yang discusses the 2020 race as he campaigns ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Tom Steyer discusses the 2020 race as he campaigns ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Pete Buttigieg discusses his qualifications for president as he focuses on the finish line in the February 3 Iowa Caucuses.
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.
Senator Bernie Sanders, on this edition of Iowa Press.
We gather insight from journalists covering rural Iowa on this edition of Iowa Press.
We sit down with a pair of Iowa online political writers, Laura Belin and Shane Vander Hart.
New faces are jumping into the race. What does it mean for the Iowa Caucuses?
Iowa democrats have one of their largest events of the 2020 election cycle and another presidential candidate may enter.
We sit down with New Jersey Senator and presidential candidate Cory Booker on this edition of Iowa Press.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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