On this week’s edition of the On Iowa Politics podcast: U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst splits her votes on legislation providing health care for veterans harmed by serving near burn pits, Iowa Democrats’ first-in-the-nation status gets a stay of execution, and a consequential — and perhaps predictive — vote on abortion in Kansas. 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. This week’s show is hosted by The Gazette’s Statehouse Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and features Lee Des Moines Bureau chief Caleb McCullough, Gazette Opinion Editor Todd Dorman, and the Gazette’s deputy Des Moines Bureau Chief Tom Barton. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert, and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Iowa bands Sound Thoughts and Copperhead.

Ernst's Vet Vote, Iowa First-in-Nation Status, and Abortion in Kansas

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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.

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

On this week’s podcast, Iowa’s Attorney General in the Big Apple, government transparency advocates warn the governor about a bill on her desk, and early voting is underway in Iowa’s June 4 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, Sarah Watson of The Quad City Times, 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 “Free” by Tone Da Boss.

Iowa’s AG in New York, government transparency, and early voting underway in Iowa’s June 4 primary

On this week’s podcast, Iowa’s new state immigration law is headed to the courts, a few more looks back at the legislative session, and this past weekend’s Republican Party of Iowa state convention. 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.

Iowa's new state immigration law is headed to the courts, plus a look at 2024 Republican Party of Iowa state convention

On this week’s podcast, protests across Iowa over the war in Israel and Gaza, and over a new state immigration law, Todd Dorman’s interview with Iowa Democratic Party chairwoman Rita Hart, plus Riley Gaines in Iowa joins the call for defining  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, Sarah Watson of the Quad City, 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.

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Protests across Iowa, Dorman’s interview with Rita Hart and Riley Gaines in Iowa

The Gazette's Pints & Politics with Iowa Public Radio on Thursday, April 25, 2024.  Took place at Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids with special quests Adam B Sullivan and Liam Halawith. Hosts include The Gazette's Erin Jordan and IPR's Ben Kieffer.

Ernst's Vet Vote, Iowa First-in-Nation Status, and Abortion in Kansas

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