On Iowa Politics Podcast

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Iowa political reporters and columnists meet weekly to discuss the latest news and analyze what's happening in Iowa politics. Think in-depth updates from the Iowa Legislature and the campaign trail. This podcast is recorded and produced by The Gazette in Cedar Rapids and features journalists from news organizations across the state.

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Voting for Our Leaders Edition

Nov 15 2024 36 mins

This week, we will discuss leadership elections in both Congress and the Iowa Legislature, and the latest news from the Iowa 1st Congressional District election results.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson

2024 Election Review

Nov 08 2024 49 mins

This week on the podcast, we debrief the 2024 Election. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: [email protected],

Election Preview Edition

Nov 01 2024 52 mins

This week on the podcast, there’s a whole lot going on with voting in Iowa these days. Plus, we’ll talk to Gazette columnist Todd Dorman about newspaper endorsements, and, of course, we give our hottest takes and predictions for the Nov. 5 election.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gaz

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Halloween Edition

Oct 25 2024 36 mins

This week, a debate in the 1st District, a preview of the 4th District, and the possibility of noncitizens voting illegally in who knows which districts.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City

Half of Iowa’s Congressional campaigns are tossups

Oct 18 2024 33 mins

This week on the podcast, half of Iowa’s Congressional campaigns are tossups, Rep. Ashley Hinson and Sarah Corkery debate, and we detail a donor’s ties to Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ Davenport home.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman and Sarah Watson of The

Iowa Ideas 2024 Edition

Oct 11 2024 62 mins

This week on the podcast we tune into a session at the 2024 Iowa Ideas conference: Addressing long-term care challenges in Iowa. Iowa Ideas is a free, virtual conference that was hosted by The Gazette on Oct. 10 and 11. Find session replays at iowaideas.com.A panelist had some microphone issues during this session. For the best viewing experience, view this in the video format on Y

Gov. Reynolds sheds light on choosing new Lieutenant Governor

Oct 04 2024 40 mins

This week on the podcast, Gov. Kim Reynolds sheds some light on her timeline to choose a new lieutenant governor, some Congressional fundraising numbers worth noting, and it was bon voyage to most traffic cameras in Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, Jare

On Iowa Politics: Abortion Poll Results, Grassley on Trump Report, and Iowa Immigration Law in Court

Sep 27 2024 22 mins

In this episode of On Iowa Politics, we break down the latest Iowa Poll results showing a record high of Iowans supporting abortion rights and opposition to the new state law restricting abortions at six weeks. We also hear Sen. Chuck Grassley’s response to the recent report on the first assassination attempt on former President Trump. Lastly, we discuss the legal battle over Iow

Breaking down the new Iowa Poll

Sep 20 2024 37 mins

CORRECTION: At 2:15 during the podcast, it was misstated that optimism was the most cited feeling among 62% of Democrats. Optimism was the most cited feeling among all respondents, rising to 62% up from 49%. This was driven by a change in mood for Democrats. This week, a new Iowa Poll is a real talker, a shadow group appears to be organizing Republican spoiler candidates — i

Iowa Supreme Court determines Libertarians’ ballot fates

Sep 13 2024 35 mins

This week on the podcast, the Iowa Supreme Court determines Libertarians’ ballot fates, Republican state lawmakers take carbon capture pipelines to court, and questions about Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ residence are raised to a Congressional ethics committee.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Sarah Watson of the Quad City Time