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On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. The podcast features expert analysis and interviews from across the state.

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    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from On Iowa Politics Podcast

    Big, Beautiful Bill Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 27:31


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, all of our discussion blocks tie together, and it's all about that big, beautiful bill, legislation passed by U.S. House Republicans that includes tax and immigration policy, health care spending reductions, and more. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Candidate Announcement Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 29:18


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, we have a slate of candidate announcements to talk through for state and federal offices.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    2025 Legislative Session Concludes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 50:26


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast: the 2025 legislative session ends, plus candidates emerge for 2026 races.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Eminent Domain Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 38:17


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, we hit the 110-day mark of the legislative session, eminent domain, and potential job cuts at the Rock Island Arsenal.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Rep. Ashley Hinson's Town Hall Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 52:25


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast: Rep. Ashley Hinson's town hall, immigration enforcement on Iowa's college campuses, and more potential gubernatorial candidate talk.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    On Iowa Politics Podcast: Election shakeup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 46:31


    This week on the podcast, we cover a couple of topics as we pretend nothing else is anywhere near as important as Gov. Kim Reynolds's announcement that she's not running for re-election next year.On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.Gazette Digital Content Manager Becky Lutgen Gardner produced this episode.

    Pints & Politics Podcast Replay: April 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 86:24


    Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette and special guests from across the state and across all party lines. It covers national, state, and local issues and offers opportunities to discuss the latest headlines. Attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions, and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists, and guests!This event at The Olympic Southside Theater in Cedar Rapids included The Gazette's Todd Dorman, Althea Cole, and Tom Barton with special guest Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell. Gazette Executive Editor Zack Kucharski was the host.

    Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is coming to Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 30:55


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast: the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is coming to Iowa. Plus, a bill to make catfish noodling legal in Iowa advances.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    2025 Second Funnel Deadline Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 38:34


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, legislative forums in Eastern Iowa and the second funnel week at the Iowa Capitol. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    On Iowa Politics Podcast: Chuck Grassley's post-election town hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 55:00


    This week on the podcast, Chuck Grassley's post-election town hall and his thoughts on Signalgate, a couple of interesting legislative forums in Western Iowa and an Iowa Sheriff's Facebook post has caused quite the kerfuffle.

    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz returns to Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 34:18


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, we remember Jack Kibbie, a former Iowa legislator who served as Iowa Senate President. Plus, we talk through a drama-rich county party leadership election and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's return to Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Pi Day Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 33:51


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the show, the latest wrinkle in the story of the Lutheran Services charity and Gov. Kim Reynolds. Plus, a tenuous legal partnership between the Iowa Attorney General's Office and Iowa Auditor's Office, the unfortunate displacement of a refugee family in Iowa, and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson pledges to hold town halls.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    First Funnel Deadline 2025 Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 44:50


    This week on the podcast, the Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau discusses the first funnel deadline of the 2025 legislative session.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    On Iowa Politics Podcast: A momentous week at the Iowa Capitol

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 46:27


    We begin this week with the Republican-backed legislation that would remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. It was without a doubt a momentous week at the Iowa Capitol, and it peaked on Thursday when the bill was debated on the floor of both chambers. I said this in the On Iowa Politics newsletter: the spectacle that day rivals any of the other biggest days I've covered in my 14 years on the statehouse beat.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal.This episode was produced by Gazette Digital Content Manager Becky Lutgen Gardner.On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after meeting the day's deadlines. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, becky.gardner@thegazette.com

    Will Gov. Kim Reynolds run for re-election?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 46:47


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the show, Gov. Kim Reynolds may have accidentally announced her re-election campaign, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks is getting a primary rematch, and legislative proposals to ditch the outdoors and recreation trust fund and remove gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Gov. Kim Reynolds creates Iowa version of DOGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 37:43


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the show, Iowa's version of the ‘Don't Say Gay' law is back in the courts and the Legislature, Middle East tensions come to the Iowa Capitol, and Gov. Kim Reynolds talks DOGE and Lutheran Services. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Iowa House Republicans' higher education committee is in full swing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 41:23


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the show, the pesticide tort reform bill is back, Iowa House Republicans' higher education committee is in full swing, and, we talk about the Cedar Rapids casino news.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    All the News That's Fit to Podcast Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 48:43


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, what don't we have? A special election. Western Iowa police and church leaders on immigration. Ticket bots and Swifties! Branstad v. Socialists. And, of course, a casino moratorium. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Sarah Watson of the Quad-City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Iowa Politician Fundraising Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 42:17


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, we talk about 2024 fundraising numbers for Iowa politicians and the upcoming special election for the Iowa Legislature. Plus, get your weekly dose of Iowa Legislature updates. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Pints & Politics Podcast Replay: January 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 82:02


    Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette and special guests from across the state across all party lines. National, state, and local issues are covered, with opportunities to comment on the latest headlines. Attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions, and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters, columnists, and guests!This event on January 16 at The Olympic Southside Theater in Cedar Rapids included Todd Dorman, Althea Cole, and Tom Barton.

    Iowa's legislative session opens - January 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 39:03


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week in the podcast, the legislative session opens and Gov. Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State address, state lawmakers consider a casino moratorium, and Joni Ernst has made up her mind on Pete Hegseth.The Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy hosted this episode. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. Gazette Digital Content Manager Becky Lutgen Gardner produced this episode.

    2025 Legislative Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 43:26


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, we preview the legislative session and talk about Rita Hart being re-elected as Iowa Democrats' state leader and an Iowa man joining a lawsuit against the federal government for $50 billion.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Introducing Iowa's new lieutenant governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 39:42


    On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.This week on the podcast, remembering Jim Leach, introducing Iowa's new lieutenant governor, Donald Trump sues the Des Moines Register, and the Satanic Temple of Iowa considers a lawsuit after being denied a display at the Iowa Capitol. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Sen. Joni Ernst in MAGA crosshairs over Trump DOD pick

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 31:11


    This week on the podcast, Iowa's Joni Ernst is center stage in the drama over President-elect Trump's Department of Defense nominee, what Trump's deportation plans could look like in Iowa, and Area Education Agency discussions are heating up again.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Who will be the new lieutenant governor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 25:08


    This week on the podcast, we speculate on who Gov. Kim Reynolds will pick as her new lieutenant. Plus, the 2024 general election results are certified and Republican incumbent Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks came out of the recount in the 1st Congressional District victorious.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    What's the latest in Iowa's 1st Congressional District?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 40:02


    This week on the podcast, an Iowan is the new U.S. ambassador to NATO, Iowa Democrats talk about where the party goes from here and the latest in Iowa's 1st Congressional District. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Voting for Our Leaders Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 36:43


    This week, we will discuss leadership elections in both Congress and the Iowa Legislature, and the latest news from the Iowa 1st Congressional District election results.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    2024 Election Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 49:57


    This week on the podcast, we debrief the 2024 Election. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Election Preview Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 52:56


    This week on the podcast, there's a whole lot going on with voting in Iowa these days. Plus, we'll talk to Gazette columnist Todd Dorman about newspaper endorsements, and, of course, we give our hottest takes and predictions for the Nov. 5 election.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    On Iowa Politics Podcast: Halloween Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 36:28


    This week, a debate in the 1st District, a preview of the 4th District, and the possibility of noncitizens voting illegally in who knows which districts.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Half of Iowa's Congressional campaigns are tossups

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 33:06


    This week on the podcast, half of Iowa's Congressional campaigns are tossups, Rep. Ashley Hinson and Sarah Corkery debate, and we detail a donor's ties to Mariannette Miller-Meeks' Davenport home.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Iowa Ideas 2024 Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 62:11


    This week on the podcast we tune into a session at the 2024 Iowa Ideas conference: Addressing long-term care challenges in Iowa. Iowa Ideas is a free, virtual conference that was hosted by The Gazette on Oct. 10 and 11. Find session replays at iowaideas.com.A panelist had some microphone issues during this session. For the best viewing experience, view this in the video format on YouTube with closed captioning turned on. https://www.youtube.com/@gazetteonlineThis episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, moderated by Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, and produced by Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Gov. Reynolds sheds light on choosing new Lieutenant Governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 40:50


    This week on the podcast, Gov. Kim Reynolds sheds some light on her timeline to choose a new lieutenant governor, some Congressional fundraising numbers worth noting, and it was bon voyage to most traffic cameras in Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    On Iowa Politics: Abortion Poll Results, Grassley on Trump Report, and Iowa Immigration Law in Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 22:42 Transcription Available


    In this episode of On Iowa Politics, we break down the latest Iowa Poll results showing a record high of Iowans supporting abortion rights and opposition to the new state law restricting abortions at six weeks. We also hear Sen. Chuck Grassley's response to the recent report on the first assassination attempt on former President Trump. Lastly, we discuss the legal battle over Iowa's new immigration law, which is currently being reviewed by a Federal appeals court. Join Erin Murphy, Tom Barton, Sarah Watson, and Jared McNett for an in-depth analysis of these important issues.

    Breaking down the new Iowa Poll

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 37:32


    CORRECTION: At 2:15 during the podcast, it was misstated that optimism was the most cited feeling among 62% of Democrats. Optimism was the most cited feeling among all respondents, rising to 62% up from 49%. This was driven by a change in mood for Democrats. This week, a new Iowa Poll is a real talker, a shadow group appears to be organizing Republican spoiler candidates — including in Iowa, and IVF legislation becomes the latest political football in Congress.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Iowa Supreme Court determines Libertarians' ballot fates

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 35:33


    This week on the podcast, the Iowa Supreme Court determines Libertarians' ballot fates, Republican state lawmakers take carbon capture pipelines to court, and questions about Mariannette Miller-Meeks' residence are raised to a Congressional ethics committee.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Iowa needs a new lieutenant governor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 39:10


    This week on the podcast, Iowa needs a new lieutenant governor, Libertarians make their case in court, and a Western Iowa pastor has some thoughts about Donald Trump.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Three Libertarian Congressional candidates voted off ballot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 37:46


    This week on the podcast, Libertarian Congressional candidates get the ol' ballot boot, a Republican nominating convention goes all the way wrong, and Republican disharmony in the state's most Republican Congressional District.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Nominating Convention Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 30:58


    This week on the podcast, the Democratic National Convention is in full swing, and an odd turn of events as Iowa Republicans attempt to nominate a statehouse candidate.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Iowa State Fair Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 42:40


    This week on the podcast, candidates get up on their soapbox at the Iowa State Fair, Republicans challenge Libertarians' candidacies, and an appeals court ruling on Iowa's books in schools law.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Republicans attack new Harris, Walz Democratic ticket

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 35:33


    This week on On Iowa Politics: Kamala Harris selects her running mate, Iowa Republicans launch attacks on the new Democratic ticket, and a 20-foot-tall inflatable IUD tours Iowa.This episode was hosted by Gazette Deputy Des Moines Bureau Chief Tom Barton and features Gazette Cedar Rapids government reporter Marissa Payne, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. The Gazette's Bailey Cichon produced this episode.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bo2iVg4CF3QComments: tom.barton@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Who will be Harris' running mate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 39:20


    This week on the podcast, a potential Kamala Harris running mate speaks in Iowa and Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley investigating the assassination attempt on former President Trump. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.

    Iowa reactions to the presidential election shakeup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 43:15


    On this week's episode, all the Iowa-centric fallout from the presidential election shakeup, questions of the bill for the state's private school funding program, and official word on when new abortion restrictions will go into effect. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Aftermath of attempted assassination of Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 39:35


    On this week's episode, the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Iowans at the Republican National Convention, John Deere ditches DEI, and the Waylon Brown mystery is solved. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    A GOP State Senator resigns after winning primary & Iowa Democrats calls for Biden to drop out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 29:07 Transcription Available


    Welcome to the Friday, July 12, episode of On Iowa Politics. This week on the podcast, the latest on disaster recovery efforts in Iowa, a surprise suspension of a statehouse re-election campaign, and Iowa Democrats' response to the calls for Biden to drop out.This week:Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids.Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton.Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough.Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times.Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal.

    On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa Supreme Court abortion ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 40:36


    On this week's episode, severe flooding in Western Iowa, a carbon capture pipeline gets approval from Iowa regulators, and the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on abortion.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough and Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin' with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is “Spotlight" by ChiSongWriter ft. Alicia Moneé.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

    Breaking down courtroom battles over hemp products

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 36:39


    On this week's episode, Nebraska's governor visits Siouxland, we return to the courtroom — this time over hemp products, conservatives talk clean energy, Democrats hold their state convention, and the bird flu keeps causing trouble in Northwest Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin' with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is “I See You” by Silence ft. Riley Mobz.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com

    Dissecting federal court hearings over new Iowa state laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 33:52


    On this week's podcast, we'll talk about federal court hearings over a pair of new state laws, Iowa Republicans weigh in on another criminal conviction in presidential circles, and the bird flu is jumping species.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin' with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is “Victory Lap” by Tone Da Boss.

    Discussing 2024 Iowa Primary Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 39:20


    On this week's podcast, we talk about Tuesday's primary election results and the verdict in Trump's hush money trial.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin' with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is “Free” by Tone Da Boss.

    Previewing the Iowa primary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 28:49


    On this week's pre-primary edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast, previewing the Iowa primary, looking at fundraising in Iowa's statehouse campaigns, and the one-year anniversary of the downtown Davenport building collapse.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and Sarah Watson of the Quad City TimesThis episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin' with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is “I See You” by Silence ft. Riley Mobz.

    On Iowa Politics Podcast: Gov. Reynolds' lone veto, plus the latest from Randy Feenstra's Republican Primary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 31:03


    On this week's podcast, Gov. Kim Reynolds puts the final touches on the 2024 legislative session and the latest on Randy Feenstra's Republican Primary.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin' with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is “Spotlight" by ChiSongWriter ft. Alicia Moneé.

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