Rock Hard Caucus

Feb 01 2025 386 ep. 49 mins 157
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Iowa-based news, politics, and culture podcast. Founded in August 2019 by Justin, Natalie, Evan, and Chuck. Stella joined later. https://rockhardcauc.us

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184 - FINAL Costco Lettet (1).pdf with Emma Denney (2/2/2025)

Feb 01 2025 76 mins  
Our friend Emma met former governor Terry Branstad this week. Listen for that story, a bunch of stupid and bad state legislative bills, and Brenna "Givemthe" Bird's war on Costco. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121295128 https://rockhardcauc.us

iHearIC Radio 141 with Lex Leto and Christine Burke (2/1/2025)

Jan 31 2025 69 mins  
After many years of work, Lex Leto x The Christine Burke Ensemble are about to release an album: I am here but I must go. We spent some time discussing the long process that led us here. Pre-order the album and get the whole thing on 2/7: https://lexleto.bandcamp.com/album/i-am-here-but-i-must-go-3 Come to the album release show at Close House in Iowa City on 2/8: https://www.pu

TEASER - Different Book Club: Two Cents to Save America #3 (audio - 1/29/2025)

Jan 28 2025 3 mins  
Justin sneezes and Evan reads about Halloween. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/lyOSD1FR72M Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121069820 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/121069816 https://rockhardcauc.us

183 - The Art of the Diehl (1/26/2025)

Jan 26 2025 88 mins  
The long-awaited deep dive on a crank from Burlington, IA. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120838191 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Different Book Club: Two Cents to Save America #2 (audio - 1/20/2025)

Jan 20 2025 2 mins  
Justin and Evan read a story about a discounted medical procedure. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/3HLN5k0gGdw Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120425940 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120425933 https://rockhardcauc.us

182 - The Kernel with Zachary Oren Smith (1/19/2025)

Jan 18 2025 76 mins  
Iowa Starting Line's Zachary Oren Smith joined us to talk about the first few days of the legislative session and our dear governor's State of the State speech. Check out Zach's podcast, Cornhole Champions: https://cornholechampions.substack.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/120138355 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Different Book Club: Two Cents to Save America #1 (audio - 1/13/2025)

Jan 12 2025 1 mins  
Justin and Evan think about the grocery store. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/WQ5boCMHi7I Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119890436 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119890431 https://rockhardcauc.us

181 - Immoral Qualms with Oliver Weilein (1/12/2025)

Jan 11 2025 64 mins  
Our good friend Oliver is running for city council in Iowa City. Support his campaign: https://www.oliverforiowacity.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119762766 https://rockhardcauc.us

iHearIC Radio 140 with Ion Alexakis (1/10/2025)

Jan 09 2025 65 mins  
I talked with my friend Ioannis about his brand new EP, Broken Glass. Go get it right now: https://theonlyion.bandcamp.com Find all the old iHearIC stuff at ihearic.com, and stay subscribed to Rock Hard Caucus to get future podcast episodes. There's a patreon too where I upload lots of improvised music (and where I get money to pay guests like Ion): https://patreon.com/ihearic ht

TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #12: Postage Due (audio - 1/6/2025)

Jan 05 2025 3 mins  
Justin and Evan struggle with the United States Postal Service. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/qnbcIniKs8U Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119312012 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/119312001 https://rockhardcauc.us