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On Iowa Politics

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.

Oct. 3, 2025 1:58 pm6d ago

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Medicaid and Hospitals Edition

This week, we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to listen in on the "Medicaid and Hospitals" session from the 2025 Iowa Ideas conference hosted by The Gazette.

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Sep. 26, 2025 4:00 am13d ago

On Iowa Politics Podcast: New Republican leader chosen for Iowa Senate

Plus, the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary field is growing.

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Sep. 19, 2025 4:00 am20d ago

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Iowa news in the aftermath of the assassination of Charlie Kirk

Plus, Republican Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver announces he will not seek re-election and will step down as leader and Iowa DOGE holds its final public meeting.

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Sep. 12, 2025 4:00 am27d ago

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Reaction to Charlie Kirk assassination, Iowa political updates

This week, host Erin Murphy talks with Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The panel also covers the latest news in Iowa politics with insights from reporters across the state.

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Sep. 5, 2025 4:00 am34d ago

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Joni Ernst shakes up Iowa’s 2026 Elections

How does Joni Ernst’s decision to not seek reelection impact Iowa’s 2026 elections?

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Aug. 29, 2025 5:00 am41d ago

On Iowa Politics Podcast: Republican supermajority broken in Iowa Senate

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.

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