The Fallon Forum

On today's Fallon Forum, Ed talks water quality with Ralph Rosenberg of the Iowa Environmental Council. Then, State Rep Dan Kelley discusses the battle over education finance in the Iowa House. Also, Chris Petersen helps analyze Marriott International's ban on confinement chicken and pork.

Ed talks with Carlos Jayne about gun violence, related issues, and solutions to the problem. They look at what New York City has tried to accomplish with its strict gun-control ordinances, and also discuss the extreme proposals in today's news

Ed discusses progress in train travel with Glenn Lyons of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Then, Ed discusses eminent domain with Doug Robins.

Ed talks about Senator Harkin's unexpected retirement, and what that means for the lay of the political landscape in Iowa. Also, Ron Yarnell joins Ed to discuss "inverted totalitarianism." He also tries to sort out Governor Branstad's apparent contempt for the poor, as evidenced most recently by his unwillingness to expand Medicaid.

Ed talks big banks, water quality, and money in politics with Adam Mason of Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement.

State Sen. Jack Hatch (D-Des Moines) and State Rep. Dan Kelley (D-Newton) talk with Ed about Wellmark's latest rate increase, the health insurance exchange, and conflict between Gov. Branstad and Senate Democrats on how to move forward on health care reform. If and Dan also discuss education. And Bill Yount and Roger Queck with ProTeam Insurance out of Greenfield offer a small town, independent insurance agents' perspective on the evolving healthcare debate and the issue of health care navigators.

Dr. Charles Goldman describes gov. Branstad's medical malpractice reform proposal. Attorney Joseph Glazebrook provides an opposing viewpoint. Also, Rev. Cheryl Thomas with Iowans for Gun Safety discusses solutions to the problem of gun violence.

Ed talks with Andrew Rasmussen about education.

Ed discusses Martin Luther King Day; he talks about King's legacy and the inspiration he received from Mahatma Gandhi. Also today, Ed and Ron Yarnell discuss Whole Foods' CEO John Mackey's comparison of Obamacare to fascism and his ridiculously awkward attempts to back-pedal.

Ed talks with Dr. Karin Huffer on school related gun violence. Then, Bob Graham joins Ed to discuss the controversy surrounding Lance Armstrong. Also, Dan Kelley comes on the show to give an update on the Iowa legislature.