On this edition of Iowa Press, a reporters roundtable discusses the latest Iowa political news and developments.

Jeff Chelesvig, president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts discusses the future of performing arts in Iowa and reflects on his successful and eventful career.

World Food Prize Foundation CEO Tom Vilsack is our guest. The former governor of Iowa and U.S. secretary of agriculture discusses his new role with the foundation and current events.

Chad Hart, professor of economics at Iowa State University, and Peter Orazem, professor of economics and interim chair of the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, discuss the economy at local and national levels.

Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Brian Meyer (D-Des Moines) discusses the 2025 legislative session and what’s ahead for House Democrats.

Dawn Martinez Oropeza, executive director of Al Exito and Nick Salazar, state director for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) discuss the Latino population in Iowa.

A reporters roundtable discusses the final bills of the 2025 legislative session that the governor signed and vetoed, as well as how certain 2026 races are shaping up.

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.

Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) discusses the 2025 legislative session and other political news and issues of importance in Iowa.