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Iowa Press

Iowa PBS
Iowa
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Workforce Development
Agriculture
Covid-19
Property Taxes
Food Insecurity
Bird Flu
2024 Election
Women In Politics
Election Results
Economic Policy
Artificial Intelligence
Iowa Legislature
Donald Trump
Tariffs
Water Quality
2024 General Election
Iowa Agriculture Economy

Each week Iowa Press explores the issues affecting the lives of Iowans. Newsmakers, policy makers and elected officials join capitol reporters in a weekly discussion.

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Latest Episodes

Iowa State Treasurer candidates John Norwood (D-West Des Moines) and Roby Smith (R-Davenport) discuss key issues and policy positions.

Iowa Attorney General candidates Brenna Bird (R-Dexter) and Nate Willems (D-Mount Vernon) discuss key issues and policy positions.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture candidates Chris Jones (D-Iowa City) and Mike Naig (R-Des Moines) discuss key issues and policy positions.

Jeff Kaufmann, chair of the Republican Party of Iowa, discusses the 2026 election, key races, and the party's work in the final weeks of the campaign.

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Roby Smith
Republican, current state treasurer
Office of the State Treasurer, Iowa
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John Norwood
Democratic nominee for state treasurer
Private sector/consulting founder
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Brenna Bird
Republican candidate for Attorney General, current AG
Office of the Iowa Attorney General
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Nate Willems
Democratic nominee for Attorney General, labor attorney and former state legislator
Attorney General campaign
Episode: Iowa Attorney General Candidates Brenna Bird & Nate Willems
Mike Naig
Republican, current Secretary of Agriculture
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Episode: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidates
Chris Jones
Democratic nominee, research scientist focused on water quality
Democratic Party candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
Episode: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidates
Jeff Kaufmann
Chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa
Republican Party of Iowa
Episode: Republican Party of Iowa Chairman, Jeff Kaufmann
Rita Hart
Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party
Iowa Democratic Party
Episode: Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Rita Hart
Aaron Murphy
Journalist from The Gazette, Cedar Rapids
The Gazette
Episode: Iowa Democratic Party Chair, Rita Hart

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Kay Henderson
Host of Iowa Press

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Wow

    Dammmmm so old

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Comicdude123
    United States2 months ago
  • OK but could be better

    Iowa Press has a good assortment of political content but should be better on some clarity & fact checking. They recently (11/19/21) discussed 2022 elections, school superintendent elections & how CRT is taught in grade schools, failing to mention CRT is a college-level education & it’s more a racial education ideology that is being debated. This journalistic failure is seen across the media right now. Iowa Press should strive to do better.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jessica_981
    United States5 years ago
  • Video needed

    Great content. Would be nice to see this as a video podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cornfed2
    United States13 years ago

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Guests and discussions are timely and topic-rich, though some listeners crave deeper data sources and visuals.
Clarity and fact-checking could be stronger in some episodes.

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Iowa Attorney General Candidates Brenna Bird & Nate Willems
Q: Given the Southeast Iowa steel plant incentive package, what role would your office have overseeing the deal and ensuring accountability?
The AG's office would stand ready to help departments when specialized legal advice is needed, and would monitor compliance with benchmarks and ensure taxpayers are protected while supporting job creation.
Iowa Attorney General Candidates Brenna Bird & Nate Willems
Q: When you ran for this office four years ago, you told voters that suing the Biden administration would be a top priority. Looking at your re-election, what would be a number one priority for a second term?
The priority remains enforcing the law and the Constitution, standing up for Iowans, including continuing success in cases like the E-15 ruling, expanding the cold case unit, and ensuring accountability in large settlements and consumer protection.
CEO and Manager of the Iowa State Fair
Q: What steps has the fair taken to help reduce fraud?
The fair discourages third-party scalping by directing ticket buyers to official channels, implements delayed delivery to prevent resale, and uses advanced ticketing software to minimize fraud, while explaining that tickets sold outside official channels are not supported.
Chamber Leaders Discuss Talent, Growth and Economic Development
Q: What was one top takeaway from the Talent Survey?
The most important takeaway is that post-mmillennials and Gen Z need compelling career opportunities in Iowa, and that telling the state's story about those opportunities is key to retention.
U.S. Representative Zach Nunn
Q: What role does Congress have in making sure that computers don't become our overlords?
There's bipartisan effort here to make sure that hostile platforms are held accountable.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa Press

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A weekly policy discussion centered on state politics, economics, agriculture, energy, and higher education in Iowa. Across episodes, conversations frequently feature elected officials, policymakers, university leaders, and veteran reporters, with a strong emphasis on state budgets, tax policy, education funding, workforce development, and regional economic dynamics. A notable strength is the ability to surface practical implications for Iowans through in-depth questions from reporters and by pairing lawmakers with industry and academic voices. The mix of gubernatorial candidates, Senate and House leaders, and sector experts offers listeners a clear snapshot of Iowa's policy landscape and its real-world impact, making it useful for professi... more

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1. Roby Smith
2. John Norwood
3. Brenna Bird
4. Nate Willems
5. Mike Naig
6. Chris Jones
7. Jeff Kaufmann
8. Rita Hart

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