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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. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.
How does Joni Ernst’s decision to not seek reelection impact Iowa’s 2026 elections?
This week on the podcast: Catelin Drey wins Western Iowa special election. Plus, highlights from Ashley Hinson’s annual fundraiser and Bernie Sanders in the Quad Cities.
This week on the podcast, we’ll talk about candidates entering and exiting races and last weekend’s story about the new approach some Iowa Democrats are using on the campaign trail. Plus, a special election in Western Iowa for a seat in the Iowa Legislature.
Plus, two more Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, and how Democratic candidates are talking to voters thus far this cycle.
Plus, we discuss the continued messaging battle over the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” and Iowa Republicans taking on Rob Sand.
This week on the podcast, we have more Congressional candidates jumping into the fray. Plus, we discuss the Rescissions Act of 2025.