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Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

This week, there's a lot going on in Democratic primaries for Iowa's 2nd District and the U.S. Senate.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 Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon.Read the stories talked about in this episode:(2:00) Tom Harkin endorses Josh Turek in Democratic Senate primaryPete Buttigieg endorses Turek in Iowa Dems' Senate primary(8:25) Zach Wahls campaigns in Bettendorf Iowa primaryWarren tells Iowa Democrats: ‘We need you' in fight for Senate control(20:48) Iowa Democrats target affordability, Trump and corporate influence in U.S. House race

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

This week, we'll talk about primary election debates in Iowa's open-seat elections for governor and the U.S. Senate, and of course we'll revisit the marathon shutdown of the 2026 legislative session.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 Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. It features Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Althea Cole. Read the articles mentioned in this episode:(1:53) Dispatches from Des Moines: A bittersweet reflection and farewell(2:00) Marathon, 2-day session finishes Iowa lawmakers' 2026 work(11:50) What's in Iowa's property tax legislation?(16:15) Abortion policy distinctions drawn in Iowa GOP gubernatorial primary debate(25:46) Zach Wahls, Josh Turek clash on immigration, outside spending

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

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 Iowa Supreme Court issued a ruling in a case involving the City of Davenport and the Iowa Auditor's Office. Plus, the Iowa Legislature is winding down as the 100th day of session comes and goes.This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode:Iowa Supreme Court rules for Davenport in case on auditor access to closed session recordshttps://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_ecebb8c9-4d42-454d-8c34-33a3db9d930b.html7:09 As 100th day passes, Iowa lawmakers' work on property taxes, eminent domain unfinishedhttps://www.thegazette.com/news/state/as-100th-day-passes-iowa-lawmakers-work-on-property-taxes-eminent-domain-unfinished/article_7c15db95-de47-4c48-a9f9-f4384b9421a9.htmlIowa lawmakers see session's end in sighthttps://www.thegazette.com/news/state/iowa-lawmakers-see-session-s-end-in-sight/article_80abff74-ff60-453e-a3bf-d6439da97ec3.html

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

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, Iowa's Democratic U.S. Senate primary starts to warm up, a reminder that there is still a Republican U.S. Senate primary, and a national forecaster thinks Iowa's gubernatorial election is Cooking (pause for laughs).This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode:2:30 Elections forecaster shifts Iowa's governor race to ‘toss up'https://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/elections-forecaster-shifts-iowa-s-governor-race-to-toss-up/article_13789c84-81a1-4db8-a189-34c38252adee.html15:22 Iowa Democrats Josh Turek, Zach Wahls clash over Schumer, outside moneyhttps://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/turek-wahls-clash-over-schumer-outside-money-in-iowa-senate-race/article_1182a970-55af-4774-995f-6950202ae7a9.htmlThe plot is thickening in Iowa's Democratic Senate primaryhttps://www.thegazette.com/opinion/columnists/the-plot-is-thickening-in-iowa-s-democratic-senate-primary/article_8668d2cc-5d29-4a90-a6ff-15539db44f50.html29:45 GOP U.S. Senate hopeful Jim Carlin joins state candidates to campaign in Scott Countyhttps://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_533f18ec-376c-4c59-a3e5-c2fc8ea2df18.htmlThis episode was produced by Gazette social video producer Bailey Cichon.

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Readings from the Quad City Times. The volunteer Voices of IRIS read newspapers aloud to keep over 11,000 blind and print disabled listeners informed and connected to their communities. Learn more at IowaRadioReading.org

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Iowa Hawkeyes and Ben McCollum!

This week, drama and policy drops in the gubernatorial campaign, Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley in the Quad Cities, a Western Iowa tie to the Epstein files, and a terrific feature story on two Iowa women's very different ties to the Iran War. And if that all isn't enough, make sure you stick around until the end of the episode to hear about our next On Iowa Politics Podcast interview guest.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 and produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, 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 articles mentioned in this episode:2:37 Eddie Andrews calls on Adam Steen to drop campaign for Iowa governorhttps://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/state/eddie-andrews-calls-on-adam-steen-to-drop-campaign-for-iowa-governor/article_92586fcd-3a60-4341-b73b-a012fcfeb65c.html6:44 Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand floats age and term limits, changes to primarieshttps://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_4f5f5c28-ccc0-40a8-b980-9980b769d00c.html14:24 Running against Sand is no day at the beach for GOPhttps://www.thegazette.com/opinion/columnists/running-against-sand-is-no-day-at-the-beach-for-gop/article_eb13b3b0-4566-4492-8546-0b9d21a47820.html21:18 Grassley, in Eldridge, says leaders should 'under-promise and over-deliver' on Iran warhttps://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_0249db78-5f97-42b2-a937-85c004a45738.html26:58 Epstein files reveal new details of Ted Waitt's past relationship with Ghislaine Maxwellhttps://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-regional/article_f2c47a31-5b71-45dc-aa81-781096aad19a.html33:24 Two Iowa women highlight stakes in Iranhttps://www.thegazette.com/news/national/two-iowa-women-highlight-stakes-in-iran/article_02401d9a-97fb-41cc-8852-c6de9afca983.html38:17 Stay tuned for our next On Iowa Politics podcast interview episode featuring ...

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petirk from Quad City Times on Iowa basketball offseason!

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, a state panel determines Eddie Andrews' primary ballot fate, a statehouse proposal creates unusual political opponents, and the latest on a court case involving the state auditor's office and the City of Davenport.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, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Althea Cole.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.Read the articles mentioned in this episode:2:39 State panel puts Iowa GOP gubernatorial candidate Eddie Andrews on ballot https://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/state-panel-puts-iowa-gop-gubernatorial-candidate-eddie-andrews-on-ballot/article_2848cc63-0837-487f-b092-6b391ef110b6.html14:20 Lahn vows to fight agriculture input consolidation, brain drain if elected Iowa governor https://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_260c12cc-58cb-4b10-9c98-a5a9120bcbc9.html24:14 Fourth Congressional District candidate Dave Dawson continues 36 county tour https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_97586fc4-01cf-4836-a907-038bcf84b422.html28:12 Temporary tax hike to fill Iowa Medicaid gap heads to governor's desk https://www.thegazette.com/news/state/temporary-tax-hike-to-fill-iowa-medicaid-gap-heads-to-governor-s-desk/article_a580013e-9ff5-493b-a2c2-0795b11f21f3.html37:19 Iowa Supreme Court hears arguments in case between Davenport and state auditor https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_6a72dd44-f85f-4827-8470-0f5628a6b8f4.html

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Iowa and Iowa State advance to Sweet 16! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Iowa upsetting Florida!

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, we'll cover the second legislative funnel deadline, but we also have big news on the 2026 campaign trail with candidate signatures and everyone's favorite On Iowa Politics podcast topic: endorsements!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, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.Read articles mentioned in this episode:4:58 Iowa Ombudsman: Scott County Jail allowed woman to bang head against cell wall for hours https://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/article_d217be28-d56b-4d5d-b12a-66666f81877e.html9:18 Family Leader endorses Adam Steen for Iowa governor in GOP primary https://www.thegazette.com/news/politics/campaign-almanac-family-leader-endorses-adam-steen-for-iowa-governor-in-gop-primary/article_63311a94-0b5e-4724-9670-56e6683849fc.htmlBranstad: I'm endorsing Randy Feenstra for governor https://www.thegazette.com/opinion/guest-columnists/branstad-i-m-endorsing-randy-feenstra-for-governor/article_7173b910-7ccf-4dbc-a3fd-658e3c0e2bc0.html21:44 Stauch fails to qualify for gubernatorial election ballot, clearing Sand's path to Democratic nomination https://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/stauch-fails-to-qualify-for-gubernatorial-election-ballot-clearing-sand-s-path-to-democratic-nomination/article_7123f925-e4e5-4e0a-8920-fb7913d53495.html26:56 Bills limiting Iowa governor's authority survive session deadlinehttps://www.thegazette.com/news/politics/bills-limiting-iowa-governor-s-authority-survive-session-deadline/article_e284e6ae-5a11-4c0a-8af3-3286e92ef9fb.html

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawkeyes in NCAAs!

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times of Big Ten tournament!

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Roster building and tampering in college athletics! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times! Tyler's Tremendous Trivia!

In a special Nebraska-Iowa basketball episode of the pod, Iowa beat writer Ethan Petrik of the Quad City Times joins Ben Doody to preview the Huskers-Hawkeyes game.  Ethan also shares his perspective on how Iowa fans treated Pryce Sandfort and how Iowa reacted to the postgame court storm and Fred Hoiberg's run-in with a fan who approached Hoiberg in the postgame handshake line.

Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times! Heather's Headlines!

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 we're of course going to talk about Funnel Week in the Iowa Legislature, but we also have a few tales to share from the campaign trail in Iowa's GOP gubernatorial 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 Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Althea Cole.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Adam Steen hopes to ride momentum of Vander Plaats endorsement in Iowa governor's racehttps://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_ff405dfc-d841-4abd-b057-035fad9144ba.html‘Tough on crime' agenda makes it through first Iowa Legislature deadlinehttps://www.thegazette.com/state-government/tough-on-crime-agenda-makes-it-through-first-iowa-legislature-deadline/ Iowa Republicans drop near-total abortion ban proposalshttps://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-republicans-drop-near-total-abortion-ban-proposals/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Iowa basketball!

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times!

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawkeyes!

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 On Iowa Politics podcast, we discuss President Trump's visit to Iowa and so much more: 2026 election shakeups, Republican gubernatorial primary forums, a legislative forum and more. 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, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Iowa Quad-Cities lawmakers look to ramp up energy production in the state: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_9266bc38-061b-4b74-ac9e-0d7f88a97fa2.htmlFour Republican gubernatorial candidates lay out priorities during Eldridge forum: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_0c1232a3-3fd0-41d8-b594-83e8c242eff8.htmlCampaign Almanac: Wettach pivots to auditor race; Lundgren halts U.S. House bid: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/campaign-almanac-iowa-democrat-ending-congressional-bid-to-run-for-state-auditor/Hundreds of Iowans hear Trump's call for midterm election support: https://www.thegazette.com/federal-government/hundreds-of-iowans-hear-trumps-call-for-midterm-election-support-as-thousands-more-protest-his-appe/Cold weather, hot anger greet Trump in Clive: https://www.thegazette.com/federal-government/thousands-protest-immigration-enforcement-as-trump-visits-clive/5 takeaways from Trump's Iowa visit: Dems made up 'affordability,' no governor endorsement: https://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_1f005c2c-c847-4f9e-83f3-1001a18c1a40.htmlThis episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times!

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawkeyes!

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Heather's Headlines! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Hawks basketball!

Heather Burnside and Alec Busse! Ethan Petrik from Quad City Times on Iowa/Vanderbilt! Tyler's Fun Fact!