Iowa Starting Line

 On this episode, Pat Rynard sits down with former Lt. Governor Patty Judge to talk about the ever-releasing Iowa caucus results, performances in states […] The post Ep152: New IDP Chair, Bloomberg, Early States’ Impact appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On this episode, Pat Rynard sits down with Adam Brewster, an embed with CBS News, to talk about the Iowa Caucus which will have […] The post Ep151: The Never-Ending Iowa Caucus – Where We’re At appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On this episode, the Starting Line reporting team hangs out in Cedar Rapids for one last chat before Iowa Caucus day. We talk about […] The post Ep150: Our Iowa Caucus Predictions And Final Observations, AFSCME Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On this episode, Pat talks New York Times political correspondent Jonathan Martin about his time in Iowa, the big issue driving voter decisions in […] The post EP149: NYT’s Jonathan Martin Talks Electability in Iowa Caucus appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On this episode, Pat talks with IA-04 Congressional candidate J.D. Scholten about this Iowa Caucus cycle as it comes to an end and how […] The post Ep148: J.D. Scholten Reflects On Iowa Caucus, Rural Campaigning appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On this episode, Pat talks with Iowa journalist Erin Murphy about the final contenders for the Iowa Caucus and the reasons each one could […] The post Ep147: Why Each Candidate Would Win, Firefighters Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On this episode, Pat talks with Democratic strategist Jeff Link about the latest Iowa Caucus poll from Focus on Rural America, and the implications […] The post Ep146: New Iowa Caucus Poll, Jill Biden and Pramila Jayapal Interviews appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On this episode, Pat talks with AP Reporter Alexandra Jaffe about the recent debate in Des Moines, whether this primary is actually all that […] The post Ep145: How Negative Has This Caucus Race Really Gotten? appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On this episode, Josh and Paige sit down to talk about candidate travel to Iowa, how many events each candidate has held in the […] The post Ep144: Iowa Caucus On-Brand Bus Tours appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On this episode, Pat sits down with Patty Judge to talk about a long-awaited new Iowa Caucus poll. Who’s leading now, why are some […] The post Ep143: New Iowa Caucus Poll (Finally) With Patty Judge appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On this episode, Pat sits down with Dave Weigel from the Washington Post to talk about the changing landscape for the upcoming Iowa Caucus, […] The post Ep142: Dave Weigel On Iowa Caucus, National Race; Steyer Bus Trip Audio appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Happy New Year, 2020 is almost upon us! On this episode, Pat sits down with Libby to talk about Iowa Caucus candidate travel for […] The post Ep141: New Phase In The Iowa Caucus Gets Underway appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Happy holidays! In this episode for your travel days, Pat talks with Radio Iowa’s Kay Henderson about the 99-county tour, rural campaigning, Amy Klobuchar […] The post Ep140: Kay Henderson On 99-County Tour, And Organizing Through Art appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Happy holidays! In this extra episode for your travel days, Patty Judge chats with Josh Cook about Joni Ernst’s FEC troubles, how Iowa Reps […] The post Ep139: Patty Judge Talks Ernst & Impeachment, Philly Mayor Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard sits down with Isabella Murray and Nikoel Hytrek to talk about their weekends on the road with presidential candidates Sen. Cory Booker […] The post Ep138: Inside The Bus Tours; Audio And Moments From Fun Trips appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard sits down with Des Moines Register Chief Political Reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel to talk about her article on whether new reporting from the […] The post Ep137: How Many Winners In The Caucus, Khizr Khan Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard sits down with NBC embeds Priscilla Thompson, Ben Pu and Maura Barrett to talk about their journeys to Iowa, what they’ve seen […] The post Ep136: Michelle Kwan & Tales From The Road With NBC News Embeds appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard sits down to talk about new polls out on December 10th, qualifications for the December debate, a very busy Iowa weekend and […] The post Ep135: Rep. Katie Porter Interview, New Polls and a Busy Weekend appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard sits down with Musadiq Bidar and Adam Brewster, two CBS News embed reporters, to talk about their experience thus far in the […] The post Ep134: Kamala Harris Out, Biden’s No Malarkey Tour And CBS Reporters appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard sits down with Jeff Link about Holiday strategies for presidential candidates and an upcoming mayor forum with presidential candidates and mayors from […] The post Ep133: Vilsacks Talk Joe Biden, Jeff Link On Holidays and Mayor Forum appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard sits down with Paige Godden to talk about upcoming candidate travel during Thanksgiving and general reaction to the November debate in Atlanta, […] The post Ep132: Debate Recap And A Busy Thanksgiving appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard and Patty Judge discuss the Des Moines Register’s new Iowa poll, candidate travel and more. Later in the episode, new Democratic candidate […] The post Ep131: New DMR Poll, Deval Patrick Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard sits down to discuss happenings from the last week in Iowa, including Secretary Julian Castro’s comments about Iowa’s place in the nomination […] The post Ep130: Castro Caucus Comments, AOC & Bernie in Iowa appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard sits down to discusses new polls, travel and ad-buy updates with Josh Cook. After the break, we give you an inside ear […] The post Ep129: New Polls, Inside Audio From The Buttigieg Bus Trip appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On part two of this special episode, we have the second half of Democratic presidential candidate speeches from Friday’s Liberty and Justice Celebration at […] The post Ep128 Part 2: Second Half of the Liberty & Justice Celebration appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 On part one of this special episode, we have the first half of Democratic presidential candidate speeches from Friday’s Liberty and Justice Celebration at […] The post Ep128 Part 1: First Half of the Liberty & Justice Celebration appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard sits down with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price to talk about tomorrow’s Liberty and Justice (LJ) Celebration in Des Moines. There […] The post Ep127: Liberty and Justice Celebration Preview w/ Troy Price appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard is back on the podcast to talk about Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s weekend visit to Iowa at Drake University with Josh […] The post Ep126: Nancy Pelosi Visit & Jane Sanders Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Polk County Democrats Chair Sean Bagniewski joins to talk about Nancy Pelosi’s event at Drake University on Saturday morning, as well as efforts from […] The post Ep125: Polk County Dems Prep For Pelosi, Municipal Elections appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

 Pat Rynard interviews Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about her decision to endorse Joe Biden for president, her trip to Iowa to join office-openings […] The post Ep124: Biden Back in Front; Interview w/ Atl. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Patty Judge returns to co-host with Josh Cook for a discussion about the EPA and Trump administration’s recent announcement on an ethanol deal. They also […] The post Ep123: Car Time with Rob Sand, Patty Judge Talks Trump & EPA appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Josh Cook subs as host for an interview with Congresswoman Deb Haaland from New Mexico, one of the first Native American Congresswomen elected along with […] The post Ep122: Early States Poll, Buttigieg Rally, Rep. Deb Haaland Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard talks with Senator Kamala Harris about her new paid family medical leave policy, Trump’s actions in Turkey and Syria, and impeachment. Plus, we […] The post Ep121: Kamala Harris Interview, Biden Campaign Strategy appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down with Libby Meyer to talk about fundraising numbers for Democratic presidential hopefuls at the end of the third quarter and Mariannette […] The post Ep120: Q3 Fundraising, IA-02 Updates, Spirit Awards Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down with Nikoel Hytrek and Paige Godden to talk about their weekends on the road, and the surrogates speaking on behalf of […] The post Ep119: Presidential Surrogates and Joaquin Castro Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down with Nikoel Hytrek to talk about what it was like to be on Pete Buttigieg’s all-access bus trip for two days, […] The post Ep118: All Aboard The Buttigieg Bus, Mark Sanford Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down with Josh Cook to talk about Bernie Sanders’ latest swing through Iowa, Isabella Murray interviews with Vice President Joe Biden about […] The post Ep117: Sanders Trip, Biden Climate Interview, Klobuchar Call appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down with Josh Cook to talk about Steak Fry day and the new CNN/Des Moines Register poll released Saturday night. Pat also […] The post Ep116: Special Episode Of Steak Fry/DMR Poll Reaction appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down for a fun conversation with Rob Barron and Judy Downs on the Steak Fry’s past and present as we approach the […] The post Ep115: Previewing The Steak Fry, The Biggest Caucus Event Yet appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down to discuss this week’s Iowa Caucus happenings with Josh Cook, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joins for an interview on Saudi Arabia and […] The post Ep114: Tulsi Gabbard Interview And Debate Strategy With Booker Manager appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down to discuss this week’s Iowa Caucus happenings, new Starting Line Reporter Isabella Murray joins to introduce herself and talk about the […] The post Ep 113: New Starting Line Reporter and Tom Steyer Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down to discuss this week’s Iowa Caucus happenings, and Josh Cook joins to talk about Congressman Ro Khanna’s help with a new […] The post Ep112: New Rural Messaging Ideas, Sanders College Tour appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down to discuss what is happening in Iowa this week with presidential candidates, as well as the three big factors that led […] The post Ep111: What Doomed Iowa’s Virtual Caucus appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Iowa Starting Line will be bringing the podcast back this week. Pat Rynard sits down for a quick few minutes to talk about where we’ll […] The post EP110: Iowa Starting Line Podcast is Coming Back appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line team sits down to discuss the first Democratic debate nights and how Iowans’ reactions differed from the national conversation. And we […] The post Ep109: Post-Debate Discussion, AG Tom Miller Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for Lee Enterprise Newspapers, about how the first Democratic […] The post Ep108: Previewing The First Democratic Debate appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with former Lt. Governor Patty Judge about the debate over candidates running a national primary strategy versus […] The post Ep107: National Vs. Iowa Primary Strategy, Ro Khanna Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard and federal reporter Libby Meyer recap Joni Ernst’s first speech for her reelection campaign. And we interview New […] The post Ep106: Ernst Kick-Off, NJ Governor Phil Murphy Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Juan Rodriguez, the campaign manager for Kamala Harris, about the mechanics of running a national campaign, […] The post Ep105: Kamala Harris Campaign Manager Interview, Busy Weekend Review appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Meet our new Iowa Starting Line reporters! We kicked off our rather large expansion this week, adding four new full-time political reporters to our team. […] The post Ep104: Listen To Our New Starting Line Team Members appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard interviews Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar about her plan to help struggling farmers, new restrictive abortion laws, and her […] The post Ep103: Amy Klobuchar Interview & U.S. Senate Candidate Announcements appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.