Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza talks about state finances and goes ‘full-nerd’ to discuss details of the state’s financial situation.

Gregg, Johnson, Democratic candidate for the Illinois General Assembly in the 72nd district, which includes the Quad Cities, talked about his vision for the economy, health care, education, crime and much more.

Congresswoman Marianette Miller-Meeks discussing her campaign for reelection in Iowa’s 2nd District and key issues involving the economy, inflation, the Federal Reserve, trade and more.

Mike Thoms: Frustration With State Roadblocks to Economic Development Led to Candidacy for State Senate.

36th District State Senate candidate Mike Halpin talks about the state budget, manufacturing, schools, taxes, crime, abortion and much more.

Jacob Rubashkin, reporter and analyst for Inside Elections, a nonpartisan newsletter, looks at the nationwide battle for control of Congress, and focuses in on key local races for Congress on both sides of the river, as well as Iowa and Illinois campaigns for Governor and the US Senate.

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand makes the case for his reelection to a second term by highlighting his accomplishments and agenda for a second term.

Dave Hage and Paul Klauda, former Minneapolis Star-Tribune reporters and authors of No Retreat, No Surrender: Labor’s War at Hormel, look back at the strike that divided not only the company against workers, but also stoked divisions in the union and community. They also discuss the strike’s continuing legacy to this day.

Paul Begala, former top advisor to Bill Clinton, CNN commentator and Georgetown Professor, talks about the upcoming midterm elections, divisions in both parties, the role of the Midwest and working class voters, and which key races to watch.

Dan Brady, Republican candidate for Secretary of State in Illinois, talks about his priorities for the office, texting and driving, election fairness and security, driver’s education, local library development, and much more.