On Iowa Politics Podcast

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss a late flurry of presidential campaign appearances, a low-enthusiasm election, and heading around the horn for at the top races in Iowa. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Ed Tibbetts. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of New Trick. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss flipping the Iowa Statehouse, whether Iowa's role in the general election has been diminished, and five unusual things (only five?) about this campaign season. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Bret Hayworth, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Ed Tibbetts. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Austin Taft. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss a pair of debates -- one presidential, one U.S. Senate -- and debate the possibility of a rigged election. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Bret Hayworth, Christinia Crippes, Ed Tibbetts and Todd Dorman. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Imperfekt. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss developments in debates for statewide races, and ask how many Republicans might get burned in the Trump Towering Inferno. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Erin Murphy and Bret Hayworth. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Dead Larry. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters review the vice presidential debate, preview the second presidential debate, and debate the future of debates. Also, a smattering of Major League Baseball. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features Erin Murphy, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes and Bret Hayworth. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Item 9 and the Mad Hatters. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss who won the first presidential debate; who's ahead in the race for the White House; and is the last dance for Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (aka "The 'stache")? On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Ed Tibbetts. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Scarlet Runner. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss preparations for the first presidential debate Monday night; begging for poll workers; and the value and meaning of newspaper endorsements. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Bret Hayworth. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Euforquestra. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss the presidential and Iowa U.S. Senate races, the start of early voting in Iowa, another third party candidate making the rounds, and a new development in the debate over improving water quality in Iowa. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Ed Tibbetts. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Cedar Rapids musician and songwriter Dave Bader. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss Donald Trump on the air, Hillary Clinton in the neighborhood, and whither 3rd party candidates? On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Ed Tibbetts. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of William Elliott Whitmore Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss pork, corn, choppers and politics; finishing the 'Full Grassley'; and debate plans. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Todd Dorman, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Bret Hayworth, This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Kelly Pardekooper. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss U.S. Senate candidate Patty Judge's first ad, the return of Tom Vilsack and the new Donald Trump. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Christinia Crippes, Erin Murphy and Bret Hayworth, This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Sound of Blues. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss Hillary Clinton's new podcast endeavor, presidential polling in Iowa and elsewhere, and how the media covers Donald Trump. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Christinia Crippes and Ed Tibbetts, This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of FunkDaddies. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss Iowa as a battleground state, opportunity for Libertarian candidates, 1st District debates and Steve King. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast which re-creates the conversations that happen when Iowa's political reporters get together after deadlines have been met. This week's show features James Q. Lynch, Bret Hayworth, Christinia Crippes, Ed Tibbetts, Todd Dorman and Erin Murphy. This week's show was produced by Richard Pratt and the music heard in the podcast is courtesy of Porch Builder. Chat with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @OnIowaPolitics, and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. Know an Iowa musician who should be on our show? Send their band sound files to oniowapolitics@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, reporters discuss the the Khans and Donald Trump, plus projected turnout, third-party hopefuls and whether Chuck Grassley might be worried.

Reporters discuss the historic 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Produced by Clare Murphy. Music Courtesy of FunkDaddies.