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Liberty, Justice, and Fried Fish

Iowa political reporters and columnists meet weekly to discuss the latest news and analyze what's happening in Iowa politics. Think in-depth updates from the Iowa Legislature and the campaign trail. This podcast is recorded and produced by The Gazette in Cedar Rapids and features journalists from news organizations across the state.

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On the podcast this week: The future of abortion access in Iowa, Reynolds puts the kibosh on an AEA bill redo, traffic camera restrictions get a green light, and a slap on the wrist for Iowa woman convicted of voter fraud. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton. It features 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 “Free” by Tone Da Boss.

The future of abortion access in Iowa, an AEA bill redo, traffic camera restrictions green lit

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: consumable hemp products, meat alternative labeling and a visit from the U.S. Surgeon General

On this week's episode, AEAs' final legislative chapter, emergency contraception and the AG's office, Davenport officials face questions from state lawmakers, 2024 statehouse elections, and a couple of candidates' dispute go to a state board. 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 “Victory Lap” by Tone Da Boss.

AEAs' final legislative chapter, emergency contraception and the AG's office and more Iowa politics

On this week’s episode, primary elections are set, eminent domain and immigration policy at the statehouse, and of course, AEAs. 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 “Free” by Tone Da Boss.

On Iowa Politics Podcast: primary elections, eminent domain and immigration policy, and AEAs

Listen to political reporters from across Iowa talk about this week in politics. This episode was hosted by Erin Murphy, the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. On this week’s episode, it wasn’t exact a funnel of love this week in the Iowa Legislature — Get it? Like tunnel of love, but funnel of love? Get it? — an effort is afoot to take another crack at a state tax incentive program for movie productions, and Congress takes on TikTok. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin’ with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is "I See You" by Silence.

Liberty, Justice, and Fried Fish

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