Iowa Press

We gather a group of experienced Iowa political reporters for a roundtable discussion on a variety of topics from the impacts of new laws and Supreme Court decisions, to political campaigns ahead of November's general election.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the current bird flu outbreak and its impacts, as well as other ag-related issues.

Jeremy Parsons, Iowa State Fair CEO and manager, and Peter Cownie, executive director of the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation, discuss how the fair is evolving, what's new this year, renovations and more.

Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, discusses recent flooding and major weather events, drought relief and other climate issues impacting Iowa.

Iowa Senate Minority Leader Pam Jochum (D-Dubuque), discusses the 2024 legislative session, the upcoming election and her retirement after serving more than three decades in the Iowa House and Senate.

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand discusses the work his office is doing, Iowa Democrats, politics and his future.

Rita Hart, chair of the Democratic Party of Iowa, discusses this week’s primary elections as campaigns shift focus toward the November general election, as well as other party business.

Barry Anderson, Clay County supervisor, and Mark Campbell, Webster County supervisor, who both serve on the board of directors for the Iowa State Association of Counties, discuss important issues, challenges and opportunities at the county government level.

Kelly Garcia, director of the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services discusses the work of the state’s largest agency, which now includes public health and human services under one umbrella.

Iowa Senate president Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) discusses the 2024 legislative session.