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Iowa political reporters and columnists get together each week 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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AEAs' final legislative chapter, emergency contraception and the AG's office and more Iowa politics

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.

44m
Mar 29
On Iowa Politics Podcast: primary elections, eminent domain and immigration policy, and AEAs

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.

42m
Mar 22
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa Legislature's second funnel deadline; Congress takes on TikTok

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.

34m
Mar 15
Iowa Democratic Caucus, Super Tuesday results and State of the Union

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. Looking for audio from The Gazette's February Pints & Politics event? Listen here https://player.captivate.fm/episode/fc84caf6-c521-4189-9f21-0d4eb44c43dc. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. Intro music is “Chillin’ with Jeris” by Copperhead. Outro music is "Spotlight" by ChiSongWriter featuring Alicia Monéé.

33m
Mar 08
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Pints & Politics - February 22, 2024

The Gazette and Iowa Public Radio hosted Pints & Politics at Big Grove in Cedar Rapids on February 22, 2023. The Gazette reporters discussed national, state, and local politics. Special guest Adam B. Sullivan took part in the event along with regular panelists, The Gazette’s Erin Jordan, Todd Dorman, Tom Barton, and Althea Cole.

48m
Mar 07
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa Legislature updates, plus Congressional incumbents file for re-election

On this week’s episode, blood donations, all politics is not local, Iowa’s Congressional incumbents file for re-election, and AEAs. This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. The episode's introduction music is "Chillin' with Jeris" by Copperhead. This episode's outro music is "Free" by Tone Da Boss.

41m
Mar 01
On Iowa Politics Podcast: religious freedom, quote-unquote union-busting, and of course, AEAs.

On this week’s episode, religious freedom, quote-unquote union-busting, and of course AEAs. Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. The episode's introduction music is "Chillin' with Jeris" by Copperhead. This episode's outro music is "Spotlight" by ChiSongWriter featuring Alicia Monéé.

25m
Feb 23
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Funnel Week

On this week’s episode, it was Funnel Week at the Iowa Legislature, and frankly I didn’t have the mental bandwidth to think about anything else, so that’s all we’re going to talk about. On the podcast this week: Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times. This episode was produced by John McGlothlen. The episode's introduction music is "Chillin' with Jeris" by Copperhead. This episode's outro music is "Victory Lap" by Tone Da Boss.

33m
Feb 16
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Gender ID bill and more Iowa Legislature updates

On this week’s episode, we will discuss Gov. Kim Reynolds’ gender ID bill, a proposal to put Rs and Ds on local elections, and Big Library comes out in numbers to oppose legislation at the Iowa Capitol. Plus, On Iowa Politics Podcast took first place in the largest division for Best Podcast at the annual Iowa Newspaper Association convention. On the podcast this week: Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon. The episode's introduction music is "Chillin' with Jeris" by Copperhead. This episode's outro music is "Free" by Tone Da Boss.  

36m
Feb 09
On Iowa Politics Podcast: AEA bill hits resistance, gender identity bill fails

On the podcast this week: Gov. Reynolds' bill to overhaul area education agencies hits resistance; Iowans cheer as bill removing gender identity from civil rights law fails; and grieving families of Iowans killed by distracted drivers and law enforcement speak out against a proposal to merge distracted driving crackdown with a traffic camera ban. This week’s show is hosted by Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times. The show was produced by Bailey Cichon. The music featured on the podcast is “Chillin’ with Jeris” by Copperhead and "Spotlight" by ChiSongWriter featuring Alicia Monéé.

30m
Feb 02
On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa Legislative Session Highlights So Far

On the podcast this week, a look at the highlights from the first few weeks of the Iowa legislative session and the New Hampshire republican presidential primary. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Bailey Cichon and the music heard on the podcast is “Chillin’ with Jeris” by Copperhead and "I See You" by Silence ft. Riley Mobz.

30m
Jan 26
Iowa Republican Caucuses Review Edition

On the podcast this week, a review of the Iowa caucus. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman,. The show was produced by Bailey Cichon and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Copperhead and Tone Da Boss.

43m
Jan 19
Iowa Republican Caucuses Preview Edition

On the podcast this week, a preview of the Iowa Republican caucuses. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman,. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Porch Builder and Copperhead.

40m
Jan 12
Steve King Endorses Ramaswamy, the Caucus Sprint, and a Legislative Look

On the podcast this week, Steve King makes his return to Iowa politics with a presidential endorsement, and the sprint to the caucus finish, and a look to the legislative session. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette columnist Tod Dorman,. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Milk & Eggs and Copperhead.

43m
Jan 05
Iowa GOP Debate, Gov. Reynolds Fact-Checking, and Statehouse Candidates

On the podcast this week, the GOP presidential debate in Iowa gets new life, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds tries her hand at campaign fact-checking, and some interesting statehouse candidate announcements. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of The Olympics and Copperhead.

43m
Dec 22, 2023
Iowa GOP President Debate, and Feenstra's Caucus Campaign Role

On the podcast this week, the new Iowa Poll same as the old Iowa Poll, the GOP presidential debate in Iowa is in limbo, and Randy Feenstra’s role in the caucus campaign. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of BackDrop and Copperhead.

41m
Dec 15, 2023
Another Republican Debate, and victory for Phillips and Williamson

On the podcast this week, a busy week on the caucus campaign trail in Iowa, the latest Republican presidential debate, and a victory in Iowa for Dean Phillips and Marianne Williamson supporters. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Johnny on Point and Copperhead.

41m
Dec 08, 2023
Iowa Voter Fraud, Endorsements, and Trump vs. Reynolds

On the podcast this week, voter fraud in Iowa, more big endorsements in the caucuses, and Trump vs. Reynolds is taken up a notch. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Austin Taft and Copperhead.

40m
Dec 01, 2023
Miller-Meeks’ Challenger and the Republican Primary Field Thins

On the podcast this week, Mariannette Miller-Meeks gets a primary challenger, the Republican presidential primary gets lighter, a new Iowa State University poll, and multi-candidate events in Iowa sans Trump. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Jeremy Jacobs and Copperhead.

28m
Nov 17, 2023
Reynolds' Endorsement, Election Results, and the Republican Debate

On the podcast this week, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds breaks with tradition and endorses in the caucuses, Tuesday’s election results provide some interesting insights and possible backlash, and the latest Republican presidential debate. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Item 9 & The Mad Hatters and Copperhead.

47m
Nov 10, 2023
Controversial Iowa College Democrat Statement, Ramaswamy’s Campaign, and Pence’s Exit

On the podcast this week, we discuss a new Iowa Poll, uproar over a statement by college Democrats at the University of Iowa, Vivek Ramaswamy’s latest campaign swing through the state, and Mike Pence’s exit from the race. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Dead Larry and Copperhead.

43m
Nov 03, 2023
New House Speaker, Caucus Candidate Spending, and Evangelical Voters

On the podcast this week, we finally have a new U.S. House Speaker, we’ll recap Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meek’s fundraiser with several presidential candidates, and we’ll talk about our reporting on how caucus candidates are spending their money in Iowa, and on the ever-important Iowa evangelical voters. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Euforquestra and Copperhead.

40m
Oct 27, 2023
House Republicans’ New Speaker Efforts and Trump in Iowa

On the podcast this week, U.S. House Republicans’ efforts to elect a new Speaker continue to bear no fruit, Donald Trump once again campaigns in Iowa, and one Eastern Iowa Congressional campaign finally gets a Democratic candidate. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Porch Builder and Copperhead.

49m
Oct 20, 2023
Navigating Iowa’s Culture Wars (Iowa Ideas 2023)

On the podcast this week, we take a break from our typical format to listen to an Iowa Ideas 2023 panel: Navigating Iowa’s Culture Wars. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features an Iowa Ideas panel moderated by Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman with panelists Stacey Kimberlin, Director of DEI Planning for CultureALL, and Keenan Crow, Director of Policy and Advocacy at One Iowa. For a video of this panel, or to see any of the other panel replays from Iowa Ideas 2023, visit https://www.iowaideas.com/replays/2023. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Johnny on Point and Copperhead.

1h 4m
Oct 13, 2023
McCarthy’s Exit and Iowa’s Republican Caucus Campaigns

On the podcast this week, we discuss a leadership change in the U.S. House of Representatives, and take stock in the state of the Republican Iowa caucus campaign. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Sound Thoughts and Copperhead.

43m
Oct 06, 2023
Republican Debate, Grassley’s Hot Shutdown Take, and Spared State Boards

On the podcast this week, we discuss the second Republican presidential primary debate, Chuck Grassley has a hot take on a potential federal government shutdown, and some state boards are spared the review panel’s axe. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Craig Erickson and Copperhead.

27m
Sep 29, 2023
Trump’s Iowa Campaign, Abortion Policy, and Iowa’s Congressional Races

On the podcast this week, Donald Trump campaigns in Iowa, abortion policy dominates the presidential primary, and whither the Democrats in Iowa’s Congressional races. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, , Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette Columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Paleo and Copperhead.

37m
Sep 22, 2023
Trump Wants to Escalate, and Western Iowa Campaign Venues

On the podcast this week, Donald Trump wants to pick up the pace, popular Western Iowa campaign venues, and more news on the Davenport downtown building collapse. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by The Gazette's Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Natalie Brown and Copperhead.

30m
Sep 15, 2023
Iowa's Big Game and Feds Weigh in on Youth Employment Laws

On the podcast this week, we discuss tailgating at the big game, caucus-style; the feds weigh in on Iowa’s new youth employment laws, and more news from the aftermath of a collapsed residential building in downtown Davenport. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of William Elliot Whitmore and Copperhead.

39m
Sep 08, 2023
Republican Candidates and Reynolds’ Covid Refusal

On the podcast this week, we discuss the Republican Presidential Candidates and Reynolds’ Covid Refusal On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day's deadlines have been met. This week’s show is hosted by Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, and Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Porch Builder and Copperhead.

25m
Sep 01, 2023