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Iowa Press
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.
Episodes
Iowa PressIowa Governor-elect Rob Sand
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…
Iowa PressState Auditor Candidates Chris Cournoyer & Taylor Wettach
State Auditor candidates Chris Cournoyer (R-LeClaire) and Taylor Wettach (D-Muscatine) discuss key issues and policy positions.
Iowa PressIowa Secretary of State Candidates Paul Pate & Ryan Peterman
Iowa Secretary of State candidates Paul Pate (R-Cedar Rapids) and Ryan Peterman (D-Davenport) discuss key issues and policy positions.
Iowa PressIowa State Treasurer Candidates John Norwood & Roby Smith
Iowa State Treasurer candidates John Norwood (D-West Des Moines) and Roby Smith (R-Davenport) discuss key issues and policy positions.
Iowa PressIowa Attorney General Candidates Brenna Bird & Nate Willems
Iowa Attorney General candidates Brenna Bird (R-Dexter) and Nate Willems (D-Mount Vernon) discuss key issues and policy positions.
Iowa PressIowa Secretary of Agriculture Candidates
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture candidates Chris Jones (D-Iowa City) and Mike Naig (R-Des Moines) discuss key issues and policy positions.
Iowa PressRepublican Party of Iowa Chairman, Jeff Kaufmann
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.
Iowa PressIowa Democratic Party Chair, Rita Hart
Rita Hart, chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, discusses the 2026 election, key races, and the party's work in the final weeks of the campaign.
Iowa PressThe Lobe Rangers
Matthew Bormann, James Hepp, and Zack Smith, three northern Iowa farmers known as the Lobe Rangers. The group discusses their efforts to show by example that…
Iowa PressThe Labor Movement in Iowa
On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the labor movement and issues affecting Iowa workers.
Iowa PressReporters’ Roundtable
It's been a busy summer of politics in Iowa. We recap it for you and look ahead with a reporters' roundtable discussion on this edition of Iowa Press.
Iowa PressState Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan
Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, discusses recent weather patterns across Iowa, drought conditions, climate trends and more.
Iowa PressRepublican Nominee for Governor, Zach Lahn
Zach Lahn (R-Belle Plaine), Republican nominee for governor, discusses key issues and the campaign ahead.
Iowa PressCEO and Manager of the Iowa State Fair
Jeremy Parsons, CEO and manager of the Iowa State Fair discusses the 2026 fair, fairground renovations and more.
Iowa PressChamber Leaders Discuss Talent, Growth and Economic Development
John Hall, president and CEO of the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, and Dustin Miller, executive director of the Iowa Chamber Alliance, discuss the Iowa…
Iowa PressGovernor Kim Reynolds
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) discusses recent political news, the legislative session and what’s ahead for her final months in office.
Iowa PressIowa State University President
Iowa State University President David Cook discusses his first few months leading his alma mater and what he hopes to accomplish in the months and years ahead.
Iowa PressDemocratic Nominee for Governor, Rob Sand
Rob Sand, Democratic nominee for governor and current state auditor discusses key issues and the general election campaign ahead.
Iowa PressIowa Senate Democratic Leader
Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Janice Weiner (D - Iowa City) discusses the 2026 legislative session and the upcoming elections.
Iowa PressIowa Senate Majority Leader
Iowa Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mike Klimesh (R - Spillville) discuss the 2026 legislative session and upcoming elections.
Iowa PressIowa House Democratic Leader
Iowa House Democratic Leader Rep. Brian Meyer (D - Des Moines) discusses the 2026 legislative session and how House Democrats will campaign this year.
Iowa PressIowa Speaker of the House
On this edition of Iowa Press, Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) discusses the 2026 legislative session.