On Iowa Politics Podcast

On the podcast this week, what happens when Republican presidential candidates attack Donald Trump directly, another Trump indictment, confusion and outrage over school book removals under a new Iowa law, and a state rep. announces his bid for Mayor of Davenport. Featured on today's episode: The Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton. Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough. Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times. And Gazette columnist Todd Dorman. Featured music by Copperhead and Tone da Boss. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon

On the podcast this week, the Iowa State Fair’s political schedule takes shape, one state lawmaker is headed overseas to play baseball and another is arrested on RAGBRAI, and the state rescinds a tax credit from a Davenport developer — and you can probably guess why. 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 Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, 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.

On the podcast this week, we revisit the Family Leadership Summit, Donald Trump returns to Iowa, and the new abortion restrictions in Iowa are put on pause. 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 Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, 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.

On the podcast this week, we’ll talk about the special legislative session on abortion and all the related happenings since, plus Donald Trump picks an odd sparring partner in Iowa. Hello everyone, I’m Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids. With me this week are: 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. This episode was produced by Bailey Cichon and features music from Copperhead and Tone da Boss.

On the podcast this week, a special legislative session on abortion, some big ESA numbers, Gov. Reynolds joins the mammas for Casey DeSantis, Mike Pence is back in Iowa, Iowa’s ag secretary talks land ownership, and the Davenport city council pulls the plug on public comments. 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 Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, 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 Lojo Russo and Copperhead.

On the podcast this week, Bidenomics is coming to a town near you, new laws and government reorganization take effect over the weekend, and one board to rule them all is convened. 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 Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough 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 New Trick and Copperhead.

On the podcast this week, BVP vs. the Supreme Court Three, Tulsi Gabbard has no regrets, and stories on policies that impact Iowans, from mobile home park residents, to student loan debt holders, to food assistance recipients. 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 in Cedar Rapids Erin Murphy and features The Gazette’s Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, 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 McPhisto and Copperhead.

On the podcast this week, the Iowa Supreme Court rules on the fetal heartbeat bill, national Democrats reject Iowa Democrats’ caucus plan, more fallout from Iowa Senate Democrats’ leadership shakeup, and our gang talks to some of the long-shot presidential candidates in Iowa. 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 in Cedar Rapids Erin Murphy 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 Paleo and Copperhead.

On the podcast this week, Iowa Senate Democrats change their leader, Mike Pence makes it official in Iowa, presidential candidates roast and ride, and the latest 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 in Cedar Rapids 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 Craig Erickson and Copperhead.

On the podcast this week, the Trump-DeSantis brawl begins, we roast and ride with a cavalcade of GOP presidential hopefuls -- with more poised to join the cast of already declared candidates -- and we dig for answers over the partial collapse of a six-story Davenport apartment building, where three people remain unaccounted for. 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 Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and features 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 Imperfekt and Copperhead.

On the podcast this week, Tim Scott made his first visit to Iowa as an official candidate, and Ron DeSantis’ is pending, Nikki Haley in the Quad Cities, and a caucus flashback appearance by Mayor Pete. 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 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 Johnny On Point and Copperhead.

On the podcast this week, the showdown that wasn’t and what it means for the Republican presidential nomination, and the growing roster for Joni Ernst’s “Roast and Ride” fundraiser. 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 Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough, 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 Helforstout and Copperhead.

On the podcast this week, we take one last look at the legislative session, albeit a look forward this time; Iowa and Iowa State student-athletes being investigated for sports betting, quite the proposal from one of the Republican presidential candidates, and the main caucus card this weekend: DJT vs. RDS. 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 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. The show was produced by Stephen M. Colbert and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Dream Thieves and Copperhead.

On the Cinco de Mayo 2023 edition of On Iowa Politics: the Iowa Legislature adjourns sine die, Democrats reveal more of their caucus plan — but do they? — and a noteworthy judge’s ruling that relates to the proposed carbon capture pipelines in Iowa. 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 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 Surf Zombies and Copperhead.

On the podcast this week, gubernatorial koozies and we take our best shots at projecting what the Iowa Legislature will and will not get done in its upcoming final days. 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 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. The show was produced by Bailey Cichon and the music heard on the podcast is courtesy of Tone da Boss and Copperhead.