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Rock Hard Caucus

Rock Hard Caucus
Iowa
Iowa City
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Iowa City, United States
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Golden Alexander
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Coral Hill, United States
Coralville
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Indianola
West Iowa City, United States
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Iowa-based news, politics, and culture podcast. Founded in August 2019. rockhardcauc.us

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Justin and Toni discuss age gap relationships. Watch the video of this teaser here: youtu.be/9pBqoauy9DA Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/161426793 Listen to the episode without ... more

Evan's on vacation so Clara stepped in to guest co-host. We talked about all the fun she's having at the Labor Notes Conference and then we talked about men's fashion for a long time. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https:/... more

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Justin and Lorelei discuss electrical tape and ska. Watch the video of this teaser here: youtu.be/bWDNtPrJ4PM Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: www.patreon.com/rockhardcaucus/posts/160952770 Listen to the episode wit... more

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Some people lost the primary so we get to laugh at them now. Our governor signed her last few laws before leaving office, and unfortunately there's not much to laugh at there. Solidarity with The Rooster in Ohio. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here fo... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Falk
Member of Golden Alexander, vocalist/guitarist
Golden Alexander
Episode: iHearIC Radio 156 with Marc Falk (5/27/2026)
Travis Terrell
Democratic candidate for Iowa's 1st congressional district
Democratic Party
Episode: 249½ - Just Some Guy with Travis Terrell (5/22/2026)
Cris (HC Van Pelt)
Returning guest, researcher/philosopher in focus
Independent researcher
Episode: 249 - Experts in Knowing (5/17/2026)
Adam Steen
Guest in interview discussing upbringing and local politics
Episode: TEASER - Dexter's Gab, Part II with Dexter Merschbrock (5/13/2026)
Leila Staton
Candidate for Iowa House District 54, Cedar Valley advocate
Leila for Iowa
Episode: 247 - Protect Your Peace, Queen with Leila Staton (5/3/2026)
Patrick O'Connor
Guest, returning for his third appearance on the podcast
Unspecific (podcast guest)
Episode: iHearIC Radio 155 with Patrick O'Connor (4/15/2026)
Andre Perry
Executive Director of Hancher
Hancher, University of Iowa
Episode: iHearIC Radio 154 with Andre Perry (3/31/2026)
Noah Peterson
Free speech advocate featured in a public comment
Unspecified in episode
Episode: 242 - I Just Can’t Sit Here and Listen to This (3/29/2026)
India May
Candidate for state house in District 58 (Iowa)
Democratic Party
Episode: 241 - Queer the Catalog with India May (3/22/2026)

Host

Justin Comer
Host of the show, engaging with guests and guiding the conversation; also associated with Rock Hard Caucus network

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Incredible Podcast

    Thank you for helping me on the journey of becoming more aware of class consciousness and breaking me free of worshiping the hustle and grind culture

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ge0rge C0stanzA
    United Statesa year ago
  • A very Iowa political podcast

    I appreciate having a political analysis podcast based in Iowa, since everyone else forgets we exist except once every four years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sailormoon1485
    United States2 years ago
  • The moral voice of Iowa politics

    Listen to escape the normal depravity of the Hawkeye State

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMerschbrock
    United States3 years ago
  • Like Prairie Home Companion (if it was good)

    RHC is a delightful podcast about Iowan politics and current events, subjects that would normally make me tune out but Justin and crew are engaging and hilarious. It feels good to hear a sorely-needed progressive lens of the goings-on in the state of Iowa. Plus any c*ck pun podcast name is good in my book.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BunnyWeeks
    United States4 years ago
  • Iowa Must Listen

    If you live in Iowa you should listen to this. It is funny and good politcal analysis. If you're not in Iowa it can be entertaining to hear about our hot mess lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SadinDSM
    United States5 years ago

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Fans describe the hosts as knowledgeable, relatable, and engaging, with strong community focus.
Listeners praise the show's insightful Iowa-focused political analysis and humor.
Audiences appreciate the progressive lens on state politics and local policy debates.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

iHearIC Radio 152 with John Engelbrecht (1/21/2026)
Q: If you could invent something to improve art spaces, what would it be?
A machine that creates more transparency and honesty between people, though the guest ultimately links this to broader philosophical questions about truth and perception, and entertains a thought experiment rather than a concrete invention.
234 - Band-Aids and Diapers with Chris Jones (2/1/2026)
Q: What role should government play in land ownership and farm policy?
Jones advocates returning agency to farmers, reducing reliance on large agribusiness, and exploring policies that incentivize sustainable practices while disincentivizing pollution on rented land.
234 - Band-Aids and Diapers with Chris Jones (2/1/2026)
Q: How would off-ramps for farmers work in practice, and would they require taxpayer support?
Off-ramps would involve government-backed pathways for farmers to transition to lower-input, more diverse cropping systems, with some level of public funding to subsidies the transition and mitigate risk during the shift.
234 - Band-Aids and Diapers with Chris Jones (2/1/2026)
Q: What is your view on the current Water Quality Initiative and nutrient strategy?
Jones argues the current approach is not delivering meaningful water quality improvements at a landscape scale and suggests rethinking how funds are allocated to enable real change and transition to diversified farming systems.
iHearIC Radio 153 with Denny Richards (2/27/2026)
Q: So, Denny, my first question. I've only ever known you as Denny. You were introduced to me as Denny. I assume that's not your full name. Is that right?
Dennis is the full given name; Denny is a nickname honoring a great-uncle who was a jazz musician. They kept the nickname as a personal identifier and it appears on the guest's ID.

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What is Rock Hard Caucus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Rock Hard Caucus offers Iowa-focused news, politics, and culture with a progressive-leaning viewpoint. Episodes mix sharp political analysis, local policy debates, and humorous banter, often covering state races, policy fights (education funding, healthcare, jail funding), and the media environment shaping Iowa politics. Notable is the iterative, conversation‑driven format in intimate home‑setup settings, plus a willingness to foreground grassroots sentiment and public interest concerns over traditional political marketing. The show also features a rotating slate of guests and recurring local figures, creating a community-informed lens on current events that may appeal to politically engaged listeners seeking thoughtful, regionally relevant... more

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7. Andre Perry
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