Best Iowa Legislature Podcasts (2025)

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Iowa Legislature adjourns 2025 session 4:23

16d ago4:23

4:23

By Joseph Leahy

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Big, Beautiful Bill Edition 27:31

1d ago27:31

27:31

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affect…

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Illinois Legislature approves raising age for testing senior drivers 4:33

2d ago4:33

4:33

By Joseph Leahy

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Davenport residents still seeking answers two years after fatal apartment building collapse 4:29

4d ago4:29

4:29

By Joseph Leahy

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First case of measles in Iowa reported 3:43

5d ago3:43

3:43

By Joseph Leahy

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May 26: We need a coast-to-coast Save America March 1:00:57

5d ago1:00:57

1:00:57

On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(02:48) Letting snakes bite you for science;(08:16) Plastics in our bodies;(13:59) Warren Buffet's climate double-speak;(16:25) We need a coast-to-coast Save America March;(22:00) Cutting food benefits for the working poor;(27:25) Detroit's agrihoods are making a difference;(30:30) Trump's hypocrisy …

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Candidate Announcement Edition 29:18

9d ago29:18

29:18

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affect…

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs anti-SLAPP measure into law 4:25

12d ago4:25

4:25

By Joseph Leahy

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May 19: Could Des Moines be the local food capital of America? 1:02:10

12d ago1:02:10

1:02:10

On this week's Fallon Forum, Charles Goldman joins Ed Fallon to discuss:(02:16) Geo-engineering, chemtrails, and cloud seeding;(20:55) Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill not so pretty for Iowa;(39:06) Diving into troubled waters with RFK, Jr.;(55:49) Could Des Moines be the local food capital of America?, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.…

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EPA grants Galesburg $1.2m for downtown corridor pollution remediation 5:32

13d ago5:32

5:32

By Joseph Leahy

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2025 Legislative Session Concludes 50:26

16d ago50:26

50:26

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affect…

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Former Rock Island County staffer arrested for allegedly stealing $900,000 4:37

17d ago4:37

4:37

By Joseph Leahy

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Iowa House Republicans approve budget restricting transgender health care for Medicaid recipients 4:10

18d ago4:10

4:10

By Joseph Leahy

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New Rock Island Mayor Ashley Harris Sworn In 4:02

19d ago4:02

4:02

By Joseph Leahy

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May 12: US Palestinians plan "Nakba" observance 1:02:00

19d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(01:44) US Palestinians plan "Nakba" observance, with Kathleen McQuillen;(23:55) An interview with State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott;(44:47) The India-Pakistan conflict: when two nuclear powers fight;(55:17) Culling sick poultry: how it’s done, who does it, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban …

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Iowa House and Senate Republicans Announce Budget Deal 3:12

23d ago3:12

3:12

By Joseph Leahy

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May 5: The big build-up to "SunDay," September 21 59:44

26d ago59:44

59:44

On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(01:29) Boston's Old North Church heralds a new revolution, with Bill McKibben;(18:38) Lead pipes are a problem, with Joe Henry;(36:32) Twelve Iowa Republicans take a stand against eminent domain;(52:55) May garden Q & A, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.…

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Eminent Domain Edition 38:17

29d ago38:17

38:17

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affect…

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Latino Festival of Washington cancelled amid fears of residents being detained 5:32

1M ago5:32

5:32

By Brady Johnson

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Apr 28: An interview with Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott 1:01:31

1M ago1:01:31

1:01:31

On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(01:21) An interview with Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott;(22:23) Why presidential republics fail, with Jeffrey Weiss;(40:53) How many presidential missteps will Americans put up with?(54:31) Can artificial dyes be eliminated?, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.…

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Rep. Ashley Hinson's Town Hall Recap 52:25

1M ago52:25

52:25

On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affect…

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Union leader says the Rock Island Arsenal is at risk of losing 400 jobs 5:45

1M ago5:45

5:45

By Brady Johnson

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Dubuque's city council approves phase two of Catfish Creek sewer system improvements 3:12

1M ago3:12

3:12

By Brady Johnson

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Quad City union members rally Tuesday night in Davenport against federal workforce cuts 3:46

1M ago3:46

3:46

By Joseph Leahy

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Iowa House approves psylocibin treatment bill 4:11

1M ago4:11

4:11

By Joseph Leahy

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Apr 21: Crypto is the ultimate Trump grift 1:00:10

1M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

On this week's Fallon Forum, Charles Goldman joins Ed Fallon to discuss:(01:38) Good news, bad news for Charles's shark phobia; (11:28) Crypto is the ultimate Trump grift;(20:30) The future of in vitro fertilization;(36:46) Trump’s “most beautiful word,” tariffs, is tarnishing quickly;(53:09) Rhubarb has a history longer than its stalks, with Kathy…

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New Iowa law will lower minimum age to buy a handgun from 21 to 18 4:16

1M ago4:16

4:16

By Joseph Leahy

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Election Shakeup Edition 46:31

1M ago46:31

46:31

This week on the podcast, we cover a couple of topics as we pretend nothing else is anywhere near as important as Gov. Kim Reynolds's announcement that she’s not running for re-election next year. On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from…

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Pints & Politics Podcast Replay: April 10, 2025 1:26:24

1M ago1:26:24

1:26:24

Pints and Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette and special guests from across the state and across all party lines. It covers national, state, and local issues and offers opportunities to discuss the latest headlines. Attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions, and enjoy time with some of their favorite reporters,…

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Iowa lawmakers grill state court system administrators over $27m in misallocated funds 3:45

1M ago3:45

3:45

By Joseph Leahy

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Iowa's governor requests imposing work requirements for Medicaid recipients 3:58

2M ago3:58

3:58

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Apr 14: Are MAGA voters being played? 59:50

2M ago59:50

59:50

On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:(01:46) Are MAGA voters being played?, with Mark Clipsham;(20:37) Have you had enough yet?(34:47) Don’t support politicians who take funds from AIPAC;(53:23) Des Moines approves urban orchard, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.By Ed Fallon

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