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Iowa chose loyalty over lawsuits when Trump cut $11 billion in federal health funding. And we paid the price. While blue states sued and kept 80% of their CDC grants, Iowa lost all 12 of its targeted research grants.
On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers, and Avery Staker break down how Iowa's decision to stay quiet cost millions in federal dollars while other states fought back and won. Plus, why your congressman thinks town halls are "taxpayer-funded protests" and the 2026 scramble as Ashley Hinson jumps to Senate.
Toss some bags at Iowa losing research funding... why your congressman is skipping out on town halls... and the musical chairs of 2026 as Iowa's biggest seats come open...
Cornhole Champions is a weekly podcast powered by Iowa Starting Line. Itâs produced by me and edited by Rebecca Steinberg. Our music is by Avery Mossman and show art by DesirĂ©e Tapia. We are a proud member of the Iowa Writers Collaborative.
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By Zachary Oren Smith5
2424 ratings
Iowa chose loyalty over lawsuits when Trump cut $11 billion in federal health funding. And we paid the price. While blue states sued and kept 80% of their CDC grants, Iowa lost all 12 of its targeted research grants.
On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers, and Avery Staker break down how Iowa's decision to stay quiet cost millions in federal dollars while other states fought back and won. Plus, why your congressman thinks town halls are "taxpayer-funded protests" and the 2026 scramble as Ashley Hinson jumps to Senate.
Toss some bags at Iowa losing research funding... why your congressman is skipping out on town halls... and the musical chairs of 2026 as Iowa's biggest seats come open...
Cornhole Champions is a weekly podcast powered by Iowa Starting Line. Itâs produced by me and edited by Rebecca Steinberg. Our music is by Avery Mossman and show art by DesirĂ©e Tapia. We are a proud member of the Iowa Writers Collaborative.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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