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Iowa Press

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Iowa
Republican Party
Democratic Party
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Agriculture
Covid-19
Iowa Legislature
Property Taxes
Food Insecurity
Bird Flu
2024 Election
Women In Politics
Election Results
Economic Policy
Artificial Intelligence
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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Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand discusses his election victory this week, the upcoming transition, and his priorities for when he takes the oath of office in January.

State Auditor candidates Chris Cournoyer (R-LeClaire) and Taylor Wettach (D-Muscatine) discuss key issues and policy positions.

Iowa Secretary of State candidates Paul Pate (R-Cedar Rapids) and Ryan Peterman (D-Davenport) discuss key issues and policy positions.

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

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Recent Guests

Rob Sand
Iowa governor-elect and outgoing state auditor
State of Iowa
Episode: Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand
Chris Cournoyer
Iowa lieutenant governor, former state senator and technology-sector small-business owner
State of Iowa
Episode: State Auditor Candidates Chris Cournoyer & Taylor Wettach
Taylor Wettach
Attorney with experience in trade and national security issues
Episode: State Auditor Candidates Chris Cournoyer & Taylor Wettach
Paul Pate
Iowa Secretary of State, business owner, former state legislator and Cedar Rapids mayor.
Iowa Secretary of State
Episode: Iowa Secretary of State Candidates Paul Pate & Ryan Peterman
Ryan Peterman
Democratic nominee and former Navy helicopter pilot who served 15 years as a naval officer.
Episode: Iowa Secretary of State Candidates Paul Pate & Ryan Peterman
Stephen Gruber-Miller
Capitol Bureau Chief for the Des Moines Register.
Des Moines Register
Episode: Iowa Secretary of State Candidates Paul Pate & Ryan Peterman
Roby Smith
Republican, current state treasurer
Office of the State Treasurer, Iowa
Episode: Iowa State Treasurer Candidates John Norwood & Roby Smith
John Norwood
Democratic nominee for state treasurer
Private sector/consulting founder
Episode: Iowa State Treasurer Candidates John Norwood & Roby Smith
Brenna Bird
Republican candidate for Attorney General, current AG
Office of the Iowa Attorney General
Episode: Iowa Attorney General Candidates Brenna Bird & Nate Willems

Host

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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Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand
Q: What specifically are you looking for in those two offices? You mentioned Department of Education and Department of Management. Why are those exceptions?
Sand cites a state voucher program contract amendment that doubled the private company's pay without further amendments, bypassed the usual approval process and provided millions of dollars without anything in return.
Iowa Governor-elect Rob Sand
Q: Do you believe that voters are giving you a mandate to take your vision to the Iowa legislature?
Sand says the election swing supports that conclusion and that he intends to pursue the policies he discussed during the campaign, focusing on good-government reform and balanced government.
State Auditor Candidates Chris Cournoyer & Taylor Wettach
Q: What will you do, Chris Cournoyer, if you're elected and a state agency doesn't give you documents that you need for an audit?
Cournoyer defends the 2023 law's arbitration process as a way to resolve disputes without expensive litigation. Wettach argues that the process and the law's restrictions on access to records make it harder for the auditor to complete audits and protect taxpayers.
State Auditor Candidates Chris Cournoyer & Taylor Wettach
Q: What about your background best qualifies you to be the next state auditor?
Cournoyer cites public service, school-board and legislative experience, along with decades in technology and small business, to support modernizing audits. Wettach points to legal work reviewing complex financial matters and pursuing action against people trying to rig the system, as well as his commitment to the office's independence.
Iowa Secretary of State Candidates Paul Pate & Ryan Peterman
Q: To what extent would you cooperate with federal government requests if you're elected Secretary of State?
Ryan Peterman says he would not have complied with the request, arguing that many states refused and that the federal government had not won its lawsuits against them.

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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. Rob Sand
2. Chris Cournoyer
3. Taylor Wettach
4. Paul Pate
5. Ryan Peterman
6. Stephen Gruber-Miller
7. Roby Smith
8. John Norwood

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