Josh Turek won his first race by six votes. Now the two-time Paralympic champion is bringing his brand of common-sense populism to one of the most closely watched Senate primaries in America.

We sit down with the State Representative, the first permanently disabled member of the Iowa legislature, and now U.S. Senate candidate running against Republican Joni Ernst in a race that could decide the balance of power in Washington, D.C.

We Discuss:

* What it took to overcome adversity and become Iowa’s first permanently disabled legislator.

* Why healthcare reform is central to his campaign and vision for Iowa.

* Defining “common sense populism” in a way that resonates across party lines.

* How every vote matters — and what a six-vote margin taught him about democracy.

* Carrying forward the spirit of prairie populism to represent everyday Iowans.

Josh’s info:

* Campaign: Turek for Iowa

* Bluesky: Josh Turek

* Twitter/X: @Turek4Iowa

* Instagram: joshturek4iowa

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