Jefferson Cowie, author of Freedom’s Dominion, talks about the differing perspectives of freedom throughout American history, from Thomas Jefferson to George Wallace, and how freedom was used to legitimize slavery, restrict voting rights, and defend lynching.

Former Arkansas Governor, Asa Hutchinson, who is considering a 2024 White House bid, talks about his background, the budget deficit, border security, energy, schools, trade and much more.

Adrian Moore, Vice-President of the Reason Foundation, talks about school choice trends across the nation, how marijuana decriminalization is going, the anti-monopoly issue, and, as a Florida native, his take on Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Jeff Kaufman, Iowa Republican Party Chair, talks about the impact of Donald Trump on the Republican Party, when and why the state turned from purple to red, political change in the Mississippi River counties, and much more.

Rita Hart, the new Iowa Democratic Party Chair, talks about why voters have turned away from the party, her plans to win them back, targeting rural and factory-town areas, and the latest on the Iowa caucuses.

Daniel Knowles, Midwest Correspondent for The Economist magazine, talks about the multiple identities of the Midwest, the declining relationship between the farm and rural economy, the chances of a manufacturing revival in the region, America’s resilience, and his new book called Carmageddon.

Josh Kraushaar, senior political correspondent for Axios, talks about President Biden’s State of the Union speech, the breakdown of decorum, Biden’s efforts to attract working class voters, the state of the presidential race in both parties and much more.

Erin Murphy, state government and politics reporter for The Gazette, talks about the current legislative session in Des Moines, explores the Governor’s school choice program, the presidential caucuses, new state Dem Chair and any stirrings among GOP presidential candidates in the state.

Brenden Moore, state government and politics reporter for Lee Enterprises, talks about the controversial criminal justice reform bill, the assault weapons ban, the abortion omnibus bill, and the outlook for the upcoming state legislative session.

John Sides, a Political Science Professor at Vanderbilt and co-author of Bitter End: The 2020 Presidential Campaign and the Challenge to American Democracy, talks about key findings in the book, our ‘calcified’ democracy, and offers further insights into the American electorate.