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The Iowa Podcast
You probably heard about it from a friend getting your morning coffee at Brewhemia or Daisy Chain. Or perhaps you saw your favorite Iowan post about it? Maybe you searched the net for something that interested you. So, what is The Iowa Podcast? It's Real Iowans, talking about real events and stuff within the state worth paying attention to. It seems like even objective news today is pushing some kind of agenda. You won't find that garbage here! We certainly won't shy away from real issues, and…
Episodes
The Iowa PodcastTurkeys at Thanksgiving: Highlighting Iowa Producer Challenges and Success
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger talks with Gretta Irwin and Sheila Larson of the Iowa Turkey Federation about the reality of Iowa's…
The Iowa PodcastLast Minute Cranberry Sauce & Why Actions Today Make Thanksgiving Next Year Easy
In this special Thanksgiving show, host Justin Brady asks his wife, Vanessa Brady, how to whip up a 15 minute cranberry sauce for those of you with no time…
The Iowa PodcastFrom Soil Data to Tax Policy: What 45Z Means for Farmer Conservation
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger talks with Mitchell Hora, CEO of Continuum Ag and a seventh-generation Iowa farmer, about how…
The Iowa PodcastHubbell's Rick Tollakson on Iowa Real Estate Status
"Move that bus!" is a phrase ABC watchers remember. And so does Rick Tollakson, the CEO of Hubbell Realty, Iowa's largest real estate company. He discussed…
The Iowa PodcastConnections on the Farm: How Iowa Agribusiness Bridges the Rural-Urban Divide
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger talks with Julie Kenney, CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, about how agribusiness and the…
The Iowa PodcastApril Hemmes on Harvest and Planning for Next Year
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger talks with April Hemmes, a central Iowa farmer, about what went on during this year's growing season…
The Iowa PodcastBillie Asmus of Repaint Studios on Shark Tank experience
If you're a Shark Tank fan, you saw Iowa Falls native Billie Asmus, Founder of Repaint Studios get a deal with Chip and Joanna Gains, and Barbara Corcoran. But…
The Iowa PodcastFood Bank of Iowa CEO on SNAP Lapse and Coming Storm
SNAP benefits are extended through November but only at 50%. Because Congress didn't appropriate funds, The White House released a contingency fund this week…
The Iowa PodcastEthanol, Diversification, and Business Models on the Farm
In this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, host David Geiger talks with Monte Shaw, Executive Director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, about how…
The Iowa PodcastRoss Peterson of The Rush on DMPS Reimagining Education Concerns
The Des Moines Public Schools Bond Measure, dubbed the Reimagining Education program, is up for a vote November 4th, which will increase funding by 265 million…
The Iowa PodcastChallenges and Changes for Diversity in Agriculture
On this episode of the Iowa Ag Podcast, we explore why diversification could be important to the future of American agriculture. Dr. Stephanie Mercier, senior…
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Welcome to Iowa Ag Podcast with David Geiger
Welcome to the Iowa Ag Podcast, where we talk about the nuanced topics of agriculture and try to bridge the urban rural divide. I'm your host, David Geiger…
The Iowa Podcast2025 Bourlaug Dialoge Exclusive The World Food Prize!
In this special edition of the Iowa Podcast, recorded during the World Food Prize's Borlaug Dialogue, host Justin Brady captures a rare cross-section of voices…
The Iowa PodcastSaving Iowa Prairie Only Possible By Hand in the Loess Hills?
99.9% of Iowa's prairies are gone and half of remaining 0.01% are in the Loess Hills. Saving and restoring native prairie land is critical to maintain soil…
The Iowa PodcastDMPS Interim Superintendent Matt Smith on Roberts hiring
The ICE arrest of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts shocked Iowa, leaving community members with more questions than answers. In this…
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Outside group involved in DMPS Superintendent Hiring?
Des Moines Public Schools is now international news after its Superintendent was arrested by ICE. Ian Roberts criminal history including drug trafficking…
The Iowa PodcastAmana Colonies Oktoberfest Celebrates 60 years!
This month the Amana Colonies Oktoberfest celebrates its 60-year anniversary and the Amana Colonies Bürgermeister himself, Jon Childers, joins us to explain…
The Iowa PodcastErin Kiernan of WHOTV on growing conflict in autism community.
Erin Kiernan, anchor of WHOTV suddenly vanished off the airwaves leaving viewers to wonder what happened. Upon returning, she explained her time away from the…
The Iowa PodcastCongressional candidate Christian Schlaefer: conservatives are targeted
Charlie Kirk's killing sent shockwaves through the entire world but Congressional candidate Christian Schlaefer says the violence isn't surprising. In an…
The Iowa PodcastRural Connections Begin with Investment and Growth
If you want to see how the state is advocating for many different areas of Iowa, the Empower Rural Iowa Task Force would be a good place to start. It is…
The Iowa PodcastHHS: organ procurement started despite signs of life. Is Iowa impacted?
HHS released a bombshell report in July finding organ procurement organizations had began the procurement process while patients showed signs of life. But…
The Iowa PodcastSaturday Special: Being a Good Neighbor and Supporting Iowa's Farmers
There are many ways to be a good neighbor, for Iowa's farmers, it is an important part of telling their story. Brian Waddingham is the executive director for…
The Iowa PodcastPainting mystery locations in Madison County on a time limit?
Painters from across the state of Iowa are coming to Madison County for a fascinating real-time art challenge. They will be assigned mystery landscape…
The Iowa PodcastAdam Steen running for Iowa Governor
Adam Steen is running for Iowa Governor. Appointed by Governor Reynolds in 2021 to lead the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, he announced his…
The Iowa PodcastOrganic food for kids sabotaged by US Government?
Camp Creek Organic Produce owner, James Nisly is the Iowa's organic farmer. Nisly discusses why transitions to organic farms is hard, how soil health…
The Iowa PodcastIowa Emergency Response Chief On Emergency Prep and EAS
Do you know what risks are present in your own neighborhood? Probably not says Director John Benson, of The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency…
The Iowa PodcastCynthia Fodor & Steve Karlin discuss KCCI turning 70!
As KCCI turns 70 years old, Cynthia Fodor & Steve Karlin come into the studio to take a walk down memory lane and discuss moments that defined them, and the…
The Iowa PodcastNorwalk Mayor Tom Phillips Master Plan: Get A Buc-ee's, Rule Iowa!
If you think Mayor Tom Phillips is joking as he petitions Buc-ee's to build their first Iowa location in Norwalk, you're wrong. He's serious, it's not a PR…
The Iowa PodcastSeed oils, glyphosate, corn syrup, and ethanol? How are Iowa farmers reacting?
MAHA, seed oils, glyphosate, nitrates, corn syrup, ethanol, processed foods, and carbon pipelines? Suddenly, Iowa has become the center of many of the…
The Iowa PodcastDM Register's Editor in Chief: Media Trust, Trump Lawsuit & Left-Bias
The Des Moines Register has built a massive amount of national respect for decades. The new Editor in Chief Rachel Stassen-Berger discusses restoring media…
The Iowa PodcastGovernor and Ag Secretary Vilsack On Biden and Food Health
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack needs a bigger business card. The newly minted CEO of the World Food Prize just completed his second White House cabinet run under…
The Iowa PodcastMysterious veteran-themed art appearing on rocks across Iowa? We found out the who, what, and why.
Have you seen a massive rock painted with a Veteran theme in Iowa? How about two of them? How about more? Is there something bigger behind the trend? It turns…
The Iowa PodcastDubuque Is The Wall Street Journal's Pick For Summer Travel
https://iowapodcast.com/dubuque-is-the-wall-street-journals-pick-for-travel/Iowans love it when people from the rest of the country recognize our awesomeness…
The Iowa PodcastIowa's fastest Tesla Supercharger Sits Next To Amish Buggy Parking
It's the most state-of-the-art EV charger in the country, the only one in Iowa, and you'll never guess where it is. The V4 Tesla Supercharger is capable of an…
The Iowa PodcastEat from-scratch pizza sourced from ingredients grown right next to you? It's real.
Have you heard of Pizza on the Prairie? Only in Iowa can you enjoy locally made pizza, made from scratch, out of an Italian pizza oven, sourced using…
The Iowa PodcastRep Andrews Running for Governor: opposes GOP on key issues
Representative Eddie Andrews has announced his run for Iowa Governor. As a Republican he doesn't align with his party's lock step on everything, specifically…
The Iowa PodcastSorry, but Iowa isn't a tech state. VC Liz Keehner tells the hard truth.
Does Iowa have a rising tech scene? Many community leaders may brag about it often but the reality is… well, no. Liz Keehner, Principal of Next Level Ventures…
The Iowa PodcastFluoride and DBPs in the Tap Water. Polk County Supervisor talks safety.
Is Des Moines Water Works tap water safe? That depends on who you ask. Medical podcaster Dr. Andrew Huberman has recommended filtering your tap water on his…
The Iowa PodcastAuditor Rob Sand candidate for Iowa Governor on Democrat party image, ESAs, trans rights...
State Auditor Rob Sand is running for Iowa Governor. As the lone Democrat in Iowa public office, backed by a significantly weaker Democrat party, is he going…
The Iowa PodcastPope Leo XIV is from the midwest. What's that mean for Iowa?
For the first time in history, the Pope isn't just from the United States, but from the midwest! Pope Leo XIV hails from Chicago, and this close proximity to…
The Iowa PodcastThe Carbon Pipeline - A Ticking Time bomb?
In today's episode guest host Mark Gannon sit down with Jessica Mazour of the Iowa Sierra Club and the carbon pipeline - what is it? Who's behind? And, most…
The Iowa PodcastWhy one Iowa Farm is basically an outdoor Dave and Busters for kids.
Farms aren't fun. Right? Someone tell Samantha (Sammy) Petersen of Bloomsbury Farms in Atkins, Iowa. As a 5th generation farmer she has helped her parents…
The Iowa PodcastCelebrating the 2025 Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market with Elizabeth Weyers
In this episode of The Iowa Podcast, guest host Rob Newton chats with Elizabeth Weyers, Manager of the Downtown Farmers' Market at the Greater Des Moines…
The Iowa PodcastThe Best of Iowa's 99 Counties: Breaded Pork Tenderloins, Burgers, and State Landmarks
If you're a fan of Iowa's famous breaded pork tenderloin, this special Iowa Eats edition of The Iowa Podcast is a must-listen. Guest host and fifth-generation…
The Iowa PodcastDART CEO in Des Moines says they won't be profitable. Is that ok?
Public transit in Iowa is a challenge. Cities like Des Moines are more expansive and were built around the automobile. There are upsides of course, but it…
The Iowa PodcastAre Iowa severe weather alert systems outdated and dangerous?
How do Iowa storm chasers get incredible footage? Do they go 120mph in sports cars around the state? Actually no, they just book a hotel room near the area…
The Iowa PodcastAnti-Trump & Elon Musk Protest Organizer, Michaelyn Mankel, Outlines Objectives
If you ask some, the anti-Trump and Elon Musk protests are saving Democracy. If you ask others, the're burning Tesla stores and vandalizing property. Saturday…
The Iowa PodcastPassing of the torch—DSM Airport Has New Leadership
Kevin Foley has led the Des Moines International Airport for over a decade and is retiring in April, handing off operations to Brian Mulcahy. In this special…
The Iowa PodcastIowa Cubs GM, Sam Bernabe Discusses What's New for 2025
What's new for the Iowa Cubs 2025 Season? General Manager and President, Sam Bernabe joins us. For starters the Iowa Cubs have seven of MLB Pipeline's Top 100…
The Iowa PodcastIs Drake University happy about losing their star coaches?
It's a shaky time for Iowa basketball. Iowa Hawkeye men axe Fran McCaffery after a bad year. Iowa Hawkeye women have lost momentum in the post Clark era, and…
The Iowa PodcastIowa Tiny Homes and ADU laws are confusing. Is that about to change?
Building a Tiny Home in Iowa or an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) sounds straightforward, but Iowa law makes it anything but simple—a new bill may rectify that…
The Iowa PodcastIs Christianity Really Declining in Iowa? The data may not paint the full picture.
Is Christianity on the decline in Iowa? The data may not paint the entire picture, explains Pastor Rob Pearson, Youth and Connections Pastor of Living Waters…
The Iowa PodcastBruce Gerleman of Jethro's reacts to fire and coaching Aquaman
Move over Dos Equis guy, Bruce Gerleman may very well be the most interesting man in Iowa. As the founder of Jethro's, he reacts to the original Jethro's…
The Iowa PodcastCedar Rapids celebrity chef explains Iowa VS New York cooking
For those not in the know, just being recognized by The James Beard foundation is a big achievement, and Andy Schumacher of Cobble Hill in Cedar Rapids has the…
The Iowa PodcastLaw will shield pesticide manufacturers from lawsuits from Iowans, legislator cautions.
A new bill, SSB1051, could shield pesticide manufacturers from civil litigation from Iowans. Senator Tony Bisignano explains his opposition to the bill, saying…
The Iowa PodcastChannel 13 Anchor Elias Johnson Opens Up About Leaving WHO-TV
Where did WHO TV anchor Elias Johnson go? The lifelong newsman has been a fixture in Des Moines news. Before filling the evening news position vacated by Dan…
The Iowa PodcastWhy one Iowa restaurant is hosting a massive outdoor party in February
Why is Captain Roys hosting a massive party in the middle of February? We ask owner Wade Thompson about Shiver On The River and who will win the tug-of-war…
The Iowa PodcastDes Moines Airport: structural art, robo-taxis, and expanded rental cars!
What Des Moines Airport updates for 2025 should Iowans plan for? Kevin Foley, executive director of the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) shares parking…
The Iowa PodcastSaturday Special: Explaining the AI race. Does Iowa want data centers?
Why did a Chinese AI app called Deep Seek crush our markets? Was any of it real? What is Stargate? Is Iowa an attractive location for data centers because of…
The Iowa PodcastReynolds new flat tax, POTUS ending income tax? What do we do?
Governor Reynolds announced a new flat tax rate for Iowans, hitting her target 1 year early. While it sounds great to save money on taxes, does this change…