Podcasts about Iowa Senate

Jean Lloyd-Jones served in both the Iowa House and the Iowa Senate, starting in 1979. Now, at age 96, she has published a memoir called 'A Women's Place: My Life as a Public Servant.' On this episode, Lloyd-Jones shares about how her career expectations didn't extend much beyond finding a husband in the early 1950s, to then spending 60 hours a week volunteering for the Iowa League of Women Voters, realizing that she can make a difference at the Iowa Capitol and helping other women pursue careers in politics.

Chuck Todd revisits his interview with Iowa Democratic senate candidate and four-time Paralympian and gold medalist Josh Turek for a deeply personal and politically sharp conversation. Josh shares his remarkable journey—from being born with spina bifida caused by his father’s exposure to Agent Orange, to discovering wheelchair basketball as a pathway to college, to becoming one of the winningest athletes in Paralympic history. He opens up about the emotional challenge of leaving the sport he loved and what ultimately pushed him toward public service. Together, Chuck and Josh explore how the ADA reshaped life for disabled Americans, why adaptive and women’s sports remain undervalued, and how equal access—not guaranteed equal outcomes—remains the core civil rights debate for the disability community. The conversation widens into an unvarnished look at rural politics, Iowa’s sharp rightward turn, and the policies reshaping life in small towns. Josh breaks down why Medicaid denials have exploded, how school choice is quietly devastating rural school districts, and why tariffs—when used chaotically—are crushing family farms. He tackles complex cultural issues such as religion’s decline, the trans sports debate, and why Democrats shouldn’t cede Christianity or populism to the right. They also cover climate messaging, the stakes for U.S. policy in Israel and Ukraine, and whether Congress should step in to regulate collegiate athletics. With insights on Iowa’s political future, the 2026 Democratic opportunity, and even some NBA talk (yes—Jokić and Jordan both make an appearance), Josh Turek offers one of the most candid, wide-ranging conversations you’ll hear about the Midwest, disability rights, and the future of American politics. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 1:45 Josh Turek joins the Chuck ToddCast 3:15 Josh’s journey as a gold medal winning Paralympian 4:30 Josh’s fathers exposure to agent orange caused his spina bifida 6:15 Wheelchair basketball was his pathway to college 7:30 What do we not value adaptive & female sports in America? 9:45 How hard was it to walk away from basketball? 11:30 What inspired the decision to go into politics? 12:45 There was a 1000% increase in Medicaid denials in Iowa 14:15 The ADA made things better, still a long ways to go 15:30 The ADA gave disabled Americans an onramp to society 18:15 The debate over equal access vs. equal outcome 19:00 Who is the Turek/Trump voter? 21:30 The difficulty of breaking through as a Democrat in rural America 23:30 Iowa has shifted rightward, but could shift back to swing state status 26:45 The right candidate with the right message can win red Iowa counties 29:00 School choice sounds great, but is a huge problem for rural America 30:30 Rural schools are struggling and closing under school choice policies 32:00 There are no standards for private schools spending tax dollars 34:45 Not all tariffs are bad, but Trump’s tariff regime is chaotic 35:45 Tariffs are crushing family farms 36:45 What’s the plan to keep people in Iowa and reverse brain drain? 39:30 How has the decline in religious participation affected Iowa? 40:45 Pushing back against the narrative that Democrats can’t be Christian 41:15 What’s fair to the trans community when it comes to organized sports? 42:30 Politicians shouldn’t be involved in the trans sports conversation 43:15 Why have many Democrats turned to socialism over capitalism? 44:15 We need regulated capitalism and a progressive tax structure 45:00 We are living in a country of have’s and have nots 46:30 Addressing climate change without scaring voters about the economy 48:00 What’s your position on Israel? 49:00 The U.S. should stand in solidarity with Ukraine & aid them 50:00 Does Congress need to get involved in regulating collegiate sports? 53:15 We need more genuine populists in congress to push back against oligarchs 55:00 Nikola Jokic is Josh’s favorite basketball player to watch 56:30 Michael Jordan is the GOAT 57:30 Historic opportunity for Democrats in Iowa in ‘26 58:45 Democrats focused too much on identity in Iowa 1:01:15 Public schools will be a huge issue for Iowa voters 1:03:00 If Democrats can’t win Iowa in this environment, it could take a generation 1:07:15 There are three great candidates for the Iowa Democratic senate seat 1:08:15 Primaries sharpen candidates and improve party registrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Trump- endorsed nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa's Second Congressional District, joined us on the Guy Benson Show today to chat about the race as Democrats are also eyeing the GOP seat. Guy and Rep. Henson also discussed the newest data on the Working Families Tax Cuts released by the Treasury Department, which showed significant results. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Janice Weiner (D - Iowa City) discusses the 2026 legislative session and the upcoming elections.

On this week's Substack LIVE conversation with Chris Cillizza, Matt and Chris discuss:— Ken Paxton's massive landslide victory over longtime Senator John Cornyn— Why even early vote numbers signaled a total rout for the incumbent— The power — and limits — of Trump's endorsement in delivering a BLOWOUT— Ken Paxton's long list of scandals, impeachment, affair allegations, and why none of it mattered to GOP voters— The death of Bush-era Texas Republicanism: from compassionate conservatism to full MAGA dominance— What this means for the expensive general election battle against Democrat James Talarico— Signs of a potential Republican rebellion in the Senate: Lame-duck senators (Cornyn, Tillis, Cassidy) plus skeptics like Murkowski and Collins are showing increased pushback, forcing leadership to cancel key votes on Trump's $1.8B slush fund and war powers amid growing internal dissent.— Plus, a preview of next week's California Governor's race + key Iowa Senate primary developments— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

Iowa Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mike Klimesh (R - Spillville) discuss the 2026 legislative session and upcoming elections.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act, setting the stage for Republicans to grab more Democratic seats — but will they be able to do it in time for the midterms? Dan and Alex Wagner tackle all the latest with redistricting, Pete Hegseth's testy appearance on the Hill defending the war in Iran, and Trump's new pursuit of some very familiar enemies. Then, Iowa Senate candidate Zach Wahls stops by to talk to Tommy about the primary there and what's at stake for farmers in Trump's America.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date.

Bills, Bills, Bills! Sen. MIKE KLEMISH talks to SIMON about the BILLS coming in and going out of the Iowa Senate this week as the legislature gets closer to winding down their session. Later, SIMON talks to United States Energy Secretary, CHRIS WRIGHT, about his visit to Iowa today and this Administration's focus on lowering energy BILLS for Iowans.

A Republican candidate for governor shares his thoughts on education savings accounts. Iowa Senate lawmakers have passed a bill to overhaul Iowa's property tax system. And a Democratic candidate for an Iowa U.S. Senate seat talks policies on water quality.

0000019d-67e5-d63c-a3bd-f7ed5c780000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-04-07/iowa-senate-approves-bill-requiring-minors-get-parental-consent-for-tanning-bedsJoseph LeahyIowa Senate approves bill requiring minors get parental consent for tannin

rWotD Episode 3260: John S. Murray (Iowa politician) Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Tuesday, 7 April 2026, is John S. Murray (Iowa politician).John S. Murray (born 22 March 1939) is an American politician and lawyer from Iowa.Murray was born in Ames, Iowa on 22 March 1939 to parents William and Mildred. He graduated from Ames High School in 1957, then earned his bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1961, followed by a master's degree at Columbia University in 1962. At Cornell, Murray was captain of the track team, and a member of the Quill and Dagger society. In 2009, he was inducted into the university's Hall of Fame.Murray served in the United States Marines from 1962 to 1965 with the rank of lieutenant, and subsequently returned to Iowa. He obtained a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Iowa College of Law in 1968. Murray worked for Robert D. Ray between 1970 and 1972. Later that year, he was elected to the Iowa Senate as a Republican legislator for District 21. Murray remained in office until 1983.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:59 UTC on Tuesday, 7 April 2026.For the full current version of the article, see John S. Murray (Iowa politician) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Ayanda.

To The Contrary’s Charlie Sykes stops by to talk about Trump’s self-inflicted wounds to his presidency.Iowa Senate candidate Josh Turek joins us to discuss his very real chances of becoming Iowa’s next senator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The situation with Iran is having lots of effects in lots of different ways on lots of different people. During this hour SIMON discusses at least 2 of these effects with two different guests. GENERAL BOB DEES tells us what to expect with a 'Boots on the Ground' situation now that we know there are certain specialized units in the region and how that will effect the coming days, weeks, months and years. Then, TYLER RAYGOR, State Director at Americans For Prosperity, tells us how the increased gas prices and a potential bill in the Iowa Senate may be the perfect storm of timing and have lasting effects on us all.

TYLER RAYGOR, State Director at Americans For Prosperity, talks to SIMON about how rising gas prices and proposed SF2472 in the Iowa Senate that, if passed, will be an automatic tax increase may be the perfect storm of bad ideas and bad timing. But he also tells us how AFP is helping everyday Iowans - they are GIVING AWAY GAS!!! On Thursday, 3/26/26, from 11:30a-1:30p at the Otter Creek Country Store in ROBBINS, Iowa they are providing $1.00 OFF of every gallon of gas for anyone that comes by. On Friday, 3/27/26, from 11:30a-1:30p at the Fast Break Philips 66 in IOWA CITY, Iowa they are providing $1.00 OFF of every gallon of gas for anyone that comes by, For more information you can visit their website at novotenotax.com

0000019d-068f-d2e1-a19f-7f8f07d30000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-03-19/psilocybin-treatment-bill-advances-in-iowa-senateJoseph LeahyPsilocybin treatment bill advances in Iowa Senate

The University of Iowa's Center for Intellectual Freedom has low enrollment. The Iowa Senate has passed bills focused on immigration status checks. And Iowa cities and counties wouldn't be able to issue community IDs under a bill in the state legislature.

Funnel week is coming! Representative MEGAN JONES gives an update on what to expect from the Iowa House and Senator AMY SINCLAIR lays out what's happening in the Iowa Senate.

SIMON asks Senator AMY SINCLAIR what's happening in the Iowa Senate and what to expect for next week's funnel week.

Abortion pills would have to be dispensed in person under a bill in the Iowa Senate. Local government's civil rights codes would have to match the state's civil rights code under a bill in the Iowa House. And how has immigration enforcement impacted Iowa's population growth?

Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Janice Weiner (D - Iowa City) discusses the 2026 legislative session and Senate Democrats' agenda.

State Senator Ken Rozenboom discusses his upcoming retirement and the latest in the Iowa Statehouse.

Iowa Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mike Klimesh (R - Spillville) discusses the 2026 legislative session and Senate Republicans' agenda.

Today's Headlines: Looks like there's no easing into this new year. Trump dramatically escalated his Venezuela fixation this weekend, launching major strikes in Caracas and having Nicolás Maduro pulled from his home and flown to federal detention in Brooklyn. Maduro was re-indicted on familiar narcotrafficking charges, while Trump bragged that the U.S. is effectively “running Venezuela now” alongside American oil companies. But instead of installing Trump's preferred opposition figure, Venezuela's Supreme Court tapped Maduro's vice president Delcy Rodríguez as interim leader. Before all that, the U.S. had spent weeks chasing a Venezuela-bound oil tanker — until Russia swooped in on New Year's Eve, added it to its registry, and painted a Russian flag on the side to shield it from seizure. Trump also hosted President Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago with Stephen Miller, Jared Kushner, and Pete Hegseth, claiming “progress” while simultaneously echoing outrage on Putin's behalf after a friendly call with him. Abroad, Switzerland's army chief warned the country couldn't withstand a major attack, protests in Iran turned deadly as Trump threatened to “intervene,” and Trump ordered Christmas Day strikes on ISIS militants in Nigeria. On the home front, Trump froze all childcare payments nationwide after citing a Minnesota welfare fraud case involving a small group of Somali immigrants — while simultaneously moving to garnish wages from millions of student loan borrowers in default starting in January. One notable check on his power: the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 against his National Guard deployments to several U.S. cities. Meanwhile, the newly released Jack Smith testimony says he had evidence Trump committed multiple felonies that could rise to treason before his cases were shut down — and the massive Epstein document dump is already under scrutiny for delays, missing records, and questionable redactions, including internal DOJ emails noting Trump flew on Epstein's plane more than previously known. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NBC News: Maduro arrives in New York after capture in Venezuela NYT: How Trump Fixed On a Maduro Loyalist as Venezuela's New Leader NYT: Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker NBC News: Trump and Zelenskyy project optimism about prospects for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal despite 'thorny issues' The Daily Beast: Putin Burns Trump With Embarrassing Details of Phone Chat Reuters: Army chief says Switzerland can't defend itself from full-scale attack PBS: Trump threatens to intervene in Iran if regime continues to kill protesters NYT: U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump Warned of Attacks on Christians NYT: Trump and Netanyahu Exchange Praise After Meeting, Showing Few Signs of Strain CNN: Israel becomes first country to formally recognize Somaliland as independent state AP News: Trump's attacks on Minnesota's Somali community cast a spotlight on fraud cases The Guardian: Trump administration reportedly freezes all childcare payments to all states CNBC: Trump administration to start seizing pay of defaulted student loan borrowers in January WaPo: Trump ends effort to keep National Guard in Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland PBS: Read Jack Smith's full deposition on the decision to indict Trump Axios: Mike Pence's think tank poaches top Heritage staff as MAGA rift grows NBC News: Justice Department is reviewing 5.2 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein files NBC News: The president, the plane and the prince: Top takeaways from the 3rd Epstein files release Des Moines Register: Democrat wins Iowa Senate election, holding off GOP supermajority CNBC: USPS changes may delay postmark dates. What it means for your tax returns, ballots, bills and more Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrat Renee Hardman became the first Black woman to be elected to the Iowa Senate after winning a special election in the Des Moines area to replace the late Sen. Claire Celsi. Republicans saw the district as an opportunity to regain their supermajority, but Hardman had a decisive win in the historically blue district. On this politics day edition of 'River to River,' political experts Megan Goldberg and Rachel Caufield dissect this election, as well as reflect on the biggest political moments of 2025.

Democrats have retained a seat in the Iowa Senate after yesterday's special election in the Des Moines metro. Traffic fatalities in Iowa could end 2025 at a 100-year low. And the state is seeing high levels of flu activity.

Simon celebrates care packages sent by the Iowa Blue Star Mothers starting to arrive overseas before he digs into the release of the Epstein files being completely released tomorrow. In the 2nd half of the hour Simon talks to Iowa Senate candidate Lucas Loftin who is running to fill the vacancy in District 16 by the passing of Sen Clair Celsi.

In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson cover a full roundup of Iowa political developments as fall elections approach. They open with a trivia challenge before diving into what's on the minds of voters, policymakers, and taxpayers across the state.The discussion highlights the upcoming release of the ITR Foundation poll, which will gauge the political environment, issue positions, and image ratings of Iowa leaders. Chris and John preview why this data matters—not just for campaigns, but for understanding whether Iowa taxpayers remain aligned with conservative policies like tax relief and limited government.They then turn to the recent leadership shake-up in the Iowa Senate, where Mike Klimesh was chosen as Majority Leader following Jack Whitver's retirement. The hosts emphasize the importance of leadership unity and how internal divisions—such as debates over carbon pipelines—could shape the caucus's effectiveness in delivering for taxpayers.The episode also explores the crowded race for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District, the impact of Representative Mike Sexton's resignation and upcoming special election, and how Democrats are attempting to leverage special election wins to claim momentum. Chris and John push back on overstated narratives, arguing that the real driver in these contests is organization and turnout.Finally, they address local elections and ballot issues, including bond referenda and troubling reports of candidates being left off ballots due to filing errors. They call for reforms to increase transparency, protect ballot access, and give taxpayers more time and information when local governments propose major spending projects. The conversation closes with a reflection on the legacy of ITR's founder, David Stanley, and his enduring focus on government spending as the central issue for taxpayers.

This week on the podcast, there's a new agenda-setting leader in the Iowa Senate, and the 2nd District Republican primary field grew.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 and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

00000199-5809-db97-a39d-fe79d7e60000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-09-17/iowa-senate-majority-leader-jack-whitver-to-step-down-and-not-seek-reelectionJoseph LeahyIowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver to step down and not seek reelect

Democrats will have a bit more power in the Iowa Senate when it comes to governor nominees for some state positions. There was a vigil last night for Charlie Kirk on University of Iowa's campus. And the Iowa DOGE Task Force had its final meeting.

Evil Geniuses Author Kurt Andersen explains how the 90s brought us the deranged Republican nightmare we’re in now. Iowa State Rep. Josh Turek about his run for the open Iowa Senate seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, just how special were those special election results, the Quad Cities felt the Bern, Ashley Hinson's fundraiser, and Iowa Democrats going rogue.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the stories we talked about in this episode:Drey flips Republican district, breaks supermajority in Iowa Senate: https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_5d1aeff7-63b3-4cca-a194-d283c911b742.htmlHow much went into Catelin Drey's Senate District 1 win?: https://siouxcityjournal.com/article_b1a3d0e0-23e7-4184-8c3b-3b9dc57bb088.htmlFormer Iowa State Rep. Dave Dawson running for Iowa's Fourth Congressional District: https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/article_ccbb4ad3-532e-4497-a94b-b1584ed17975.htmlBernie Sanders to stop in Davenport as part of 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_6d9ab8b6-e308-436f-8ecd-a6df6d26863e.htmlTrumps agenda front and center at Ashley Hinson rally in Cedar Rapids: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/trumps-agenda-front-and-center-at-ashley-hinson-rally-in-cedar-rapids/Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses even if it means going rogue in 2028: https://www.thegazette.com/national-politics/iowa-democrats-consider-bringing-back-lead-off-caucuses-even-if-it-means-going-rogue-in-2028/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

Today's Headlines: On the first day back at Annunciation Catholic School, a 23-year-old former student killed two kids, injured 17 others, and then himself. He left behind a manifesto filled with antisemitic and racist rants, even scrawling “6 million wasn't enough” on his gun, the FBI is investigating it as domestic terrorism. Abroad, Denmark summoned the U.S. envoy after reports that Trump-linked operatives ran covert influence campaigns in Greenland, compiling lists of allies and critics while trying to undermine Denmark's image. In other news, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the Trump administration is taking control of D.C.'s Union Station from Amtrak, promising to restore its “beauty.” A whistleblower revealed that DOGE uploaded a massive Social Security database—including names, addresses, and birth dates of millions—onto an insecure cloud server, risking a “catastrophic” breach. In Iowa, Democrat Catelin Drey flipped a GOP-held state senate seat by 11 points, ending Republicans' supermajority. On public health, HHS Secretary RFK Jr restricted access to COVID vaccines by requiring doctor approval, as new CDC Director Susan Monarez abruptly resigned alongside other senior officials. And DHS Secretary Kristi Noem unlawfully placed over 180 FEMA staff on leave after they signed a letter criticizing cuts to disaster preparedness. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNN: Live Updates: Minneapolis shooting leaves at least 2 children killed and 17 people injured in Annunciation Catholic School Axios: Denmark summons U.S. envoy over Greenland influence campaign with Trump ties AP News: Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak NYT: DOGE Put Critical Social Security Data at Risk, Whistle-Blower Says Des Moines Register: Democrat Catelin Drey wins Iowa Senate special election, breaking Republican supermajority Axios: RFK Jr. limits who is eligible for COVID shots Axios: CDC director Susan Monarez ousted as new COVID vaccine policy takes shape Axios: Multiple FEMA staff put on leave after letter criticizing Trump admin  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Iowa's special election results give indication for the 2026 midterms?

-- On the Show: -- Democrat Catelin Drey defeats Republican Christopher Prosch in an Iowa Senate special election flipping a Trump district and ending the GOP supermajority -- Donald Trump deploys more than 2,200 National Guard troops from multiple states to collect trash in Washington DC as part of a beautification mission -- The White House pushes back as questions mount over Donald Trump's health after visible bruises, swelling, and cognitive slip-ups -- Trump makes false claims about crime, autism, prescription drugs, and restaurants while Robert F Kennedy Jr rants about radioactive shrimp during a chaotic cabinet meeting -- Cabinet officials and allies, including Tulsi Gabbard, Kristi Noem, Kelly Loeffler, and others, lavish praise on Donald Trump in an extraordinary display of flattery -- Support among young men who backed Trump in 2024 collapses as economic struggles, immigration raids, and broken promises sour his appeal -- California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly raises concerns about Trump's mental fitness -- Trump mocks Gavin Newsom's hand movements while Newsom fires back online -- Trump posts a series of late night Truth Social rants boasting about fundraising, crime, and attacking Seth Meyers -- Charlie Kirk tells Taylor Swift to reject feminism and submit to her fiancé, Travis Kelce, in a bizarre rant about their engagement -- On the Bonus Show: Trump signs an executive order against flag burning, Trump wants to change the Defense Department's name to the Department of War, US threatens to withhold funding from states over truck driver English proficiency rules, and much more...

The Republican supermajority in the Iowa Senate has been broken. Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke about teacher and medical professional shortages with other governors. And all of Polk County's ARPA funding has been allocated.

00000198-ebf4-d8a0-a7fe-fffef0340000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-08-27/democrats-flip-iowa-senate-district-1-in-special-electionJoseph LeahyDemocrats flip Iowa Senate District 1 in special election

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on MAGA Mike's disaster bill getting altered in the Senate and Meiselas interviews JD Scholten who, a Democrat who is running for Senate in Iowa. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa Senate President Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) discusses the 2025 legislative session and Senate Republicans' agenda moving forward.

Iowa Senate Minority Leader Sen. Janice Weiner, discusses the 2025 legislative session.

In this episode of ITR Live, Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson unpack major developments from the Iowa Capitol, including the latest version of the property tax reform bill, the advancement of the two-thirds taxpayer protection amendment, and the political shockwave following Governor Kim Reynolds' announcement that she will not seek reelection in 2026.The conversation begins with a look at the latest legislative updates, including a revised property tax proposal that weakens the original 2% cap by adding an inflation factor and raises the homestead exemption. Chris and John discuss their concerns about the complexity of the changes and whether they truly provide tax relief for Iowans—especially given the absence of full data from the state.They then celebrate the Iowa Senate's passage of the two-thirds supermajority constitutional amendment to raise taxes, a longtime taxpayer protection goal. The amendment's path forward in the Iowa House is promising, and the hosts emphasize its importance for long-term fiscal restraint.The second half of the episode pivots to the 2026 open governor's race following Reynolds' announcement. Chris and John preview what will likely be a crowded Republican primary, mentioning potential candidates including Brenna Bird, Matt Whitaker, Ashley Hinson, Mike Naig, Bobby Kaufmann, Pat Grassley, and Bob Vander Plaats. On the Democratic side, Auditor Rob Sand appears to be consolidating early support.The hosts reflect on Governor Reynolds' legacy—from the flat tax and school choice to budget surpluses and COVID-era leadership—and frame the discussion around what Iowans should look for in the next governor: conviction, courage, electability, and a proven ability to deliver conservative results.

A bill heads to the Iowa Senate floor that would change the definition of bullying. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture met with Iowa agricultural leaders last night. And what's the impact of cuts of federal funding that supported food purchases at Iowa schools and food banks?

00000195-d26c-df6f-ab95-d37d3e430000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-03-26/iowa-senate-republicans-approve-medicaid-work-requirementsJoseph LeahyIowa Senate Republicans approve Medicaid work requirements

00000195-b382-d6ad-a9dd-f3bbe8eb0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2025-03-20/iowa-senate-passes-bill-to-ban-ranked-choice-votingJoseph LeahyIowa Senate passes bill to ban ranked choice voting

Delayed payments and layoffs are a couple of impacts of the federal freeze on certain USDA grants. A bill moving through the Iowa Senate would create guidelines for voluntary Bible classes in Iowa high schools. And there are unanswered questions about how the state would implement a bill that would require citizenship status on IDs.

Freezing rain is expected in much of the state today. An attempt to stop casino development in the state for the next five years has been blocked by the Iowa Senate. And immigration advocates in northwest Iowa are trying to stop misinformation while also supporting migrants.

A bill advancing in the Iowa Senate would prohibit Iowa cities from maintaining citizen review boards of their police departments.

Bird flu was detected in an Iowa commercial poultry flock over the weekend. Caitlin Clark has retired her University of Iowa jersey. And it's legislative Monday! Will a casino license moratorium pass the Iowa Senate this week?

On Wednesday, January 29, a subcommittee of the the Iowa Senate Committee on State Government heard public testimony on our Article V application. A few heavy-hitters showed up to testify, including the Family Leader as a proponent and the AFL-CIO as an opponent. The subcommittee agreed to advance the bill to the full committee by a vote of 2-1. Senior Vice President Rita Peters, Mark Meckler, as well as Regional Directors Karen Schuster and Andrew Lusch provide a recap and instant reaction. COS LIVE

Steve discusses the latest example of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' effective leadership and why he stands out in an age of feckless men. Then, Iowa Senate candidate Mike Pike joins the show to discuss why he's running for office and to encourage other men just like himself to do the same. In Hour Two, Idolatry or Not reacts to two clips from Tucker Carlson's interview with Elon Musk. Pop Culture Tuesday is a conversation about why the latest "Joker" movie bombed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices