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Libertarian Ballot Access Litigation Edition
Jun 19, 2026
Unknown duration
Do Running Mates Matter? Edition
Jun 11, 2026
24m 28s
2026 Primary Election Review
Jun 4, 2026
48m 14s
2026 Primary Election Preview Edition
May 28, 2026
45m 01s
Discussing Iowa gubernatorial candidates’ fundraising
May 21, 2026
35m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/19/26 | Libertarian Ballot Access Litigation Edition | 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 affecting Iowa.This week, we start with what is becoming an almost recurring Iowa election tradition: Libertarian ballot access litigation. Plus, gubernatorial tickets are set, Republicans have some family squabbles and another Iowa data center project sparks a political fight in Clinton.This episode was hosted by Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and features Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.This episode was produced by Gazette Deputy Digital Content Manager Bailey Cichon.State panel rejects 2 Iowa Libertarians' spots on ballot https://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/state/state-panel-rejects-2-iowa-libertarians-spots-on-ballot/article_b7e1c1f1-2c14-4a4b-9703-5a108db5fcb9.htmlRepublican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn picks state lawmaker as running mate https://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/state/republican-gubernatorial-candidate-zach-lahn-picks-state-lawmaker-as-running-mate/article_b5e45cbc-8d6b-438b-88f6-962e4539fea8.htmlJim Carlin urges supporters not to vote for Ashley Hinson https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/article_d22241a5-168e-47f7-85bb-199388fb2a53.htmlClinton residents organize against proposed QTS data center https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_5827c520-3b42-407e-9610-c8a6421385e5.html | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | Do Running Mates Matter? Edition✨ | politicsIowa governor race+3 | Tom BartonAlthea Cole+1 | GazetteLibertarian+1 | — | Iowa politicsrunning mates+3 | — | 24m 28s | |
| 6/4/26 | 2026 Primary Election Review✨ | 2026 Primary ElectionIowa politics+4 | Tom BartonSarah Watson+3 | GazetteQuad City Times+8 | — | 2026 Primary ElectionIowa politics+5 | — | 48m 14s | |
| 5/28/26 | 2026 Primary Election Preview Edition✨ | Iowa primary electiongubernatorial race+4 | Tom BartonAlthea Cole+1 | Gazette | Iowa | Iowa primarygubernatorial candidates+3 | — | 45m 01s | |
| 5/21/26 | Discussing Iowa gubernatorial candidates’ fundraising✨ | Iowa gubernatorial candidatesfundraising+3 | Tom BartonJared McNett+1 | GazetteSioux City Journal+2 | — | Iowa politicsgubernatorial candidates+3 | — | 35m 24s | |
| 5/14/26 | Discussing Iowa’s upcoming Democratic primaries✨ | Iowa Democratic primariespolitical analysis+4 | Tom BartonSarah Watson+2 | — | IowaBettendorf+2 | Iowa politicsDemocratic primaries+4 | — | 33m 22s | |
| 5/12/26 | The Gazette's Pints & Politics - April 23, 2026✨ | Pints & Politicscommunity issues+3 | Todd DormanErin Murphy+2 | The Gazette | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Pints & PoliticsThe Gazette+5 | Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors | 1h 28m 46s | |
| 5/7/26 | Primary election debates 2026 edition✨ | primary election debatesIowa elections+5 | Erin MurphyTom Barton+2 | Sioux City JournalGazette+1 | — | Iowa politicsprimary debates+5 | — | 41m 41s | |
| 4/24/26 | Iowa Legislative Session winds down✨ | Iowa Legislative SessionIowa Supreme Court+4 | Maya Marchel HoffSarah Watson+2 | Iowa Supreme CourtCity of Davenport+3 | — | Iowa Legislative SessionIowa Supreme Court+5 | — | 31m 08s | |
| 4/17/26 | Iowa’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary warms up✨ | Iowa Democratic Senate primaryRepublican Senate primary+3 | Tom BartonJared McNett+3 | GazetteSioux City Journal+2 | — | IowaDemocratic primary+3 | — | 36m 16s | |
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| 4/9/26 | Interview with former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad✨ | Iowa politicsTerry Branstad+4 | Terry Branstad | U.S. Ambassador to China | Iowa | Terry BranstadIowa Governor+3 | — | 49m 42s | |
| 4/3/26 | Updates from the gubernatorial campaign trail and Sen. Chuck Grassley✨ | gubernatorial campaignIowa politics+4 | — | The Gazette | IowaQuad Cities+1 | gubernatorial campaignChuck Grassley+5 | — | 40m 40s | |
| 3/26/26 | Ballot Drama Edition✨ | Iowa politicselections+3 | Maya Marchel HoffTom Barton+3 | GazetteQuad City Times+1 | IowaDavenport | Eddie AndrewsIowa GOP+3 | — | 44m 41s | |
| 3/20/26 | Second funnel deadline, campaign trail updates edition✨ | legislative updatescampaign trail+3 | Maya Marchel HoffTom Barton+4 | GazetteQuad City Times+2 | Iowa | Iowa politicslegislative funnel+3 | — | 40m 18s | |
| 3/13/26 | 2026 Candidates submit their nomination signatures✨ | 2026 candidatesnomination signatures+3 | Maya Marchel HoffTom Barton+2 | GazetteIowa Legislature+2 | — | 2026 candidatesnomination signatures+4 | — | 45m 05s | |
| 3/6/26 | The latest from the Iowa Capitol✨ | Iowa politicsproperty tax legislation+3 | Maya Marchel HoffJared McNett+2 | GazetteSioux City Journal+1 | — | Iowa CapitolKim Reynolds+3 | — | 36m 05s | |
| 2/27/26 | Iowa’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary heats up✨ | Iowa politicsU.S. Senate Democratic primary+3 | Tom BartonMaya Marchel Hoff+3 | The GazetteSioux City Journal | Iowa | IowaSenate primary+5 | — | 47m 37s | |
| 2/23/26 | Pints & Politics: February 18, 2026 | Pints & Politics is a year-round gathering featuring The Gazette and special guests from across the state and party lines. National, state, and local issues are covered, with opportunities to zone in on the latest headlines. Attendees participate in audience polls, submit questions, and enjoy time with some of their favorite journalists, columnists, and guests! This beloved event and lively conversation invite attendees to learn more about the issues impacting their community.This event was recorded on February 18, 2026, at CSPS in Cedar Rapids. The Gazette and Presenting Sponsor, the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors, brought this event as part of our year-long series. Panelists include Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, regional editor Zack Kucharski, and special guest Adam B Sullivan. Sullivan is a former columnist and editorial writer at The Gazette, and the author of 'At Liberty,' a column discussing libertarian solutions to issues facing Iowans. The Gazette's Elena Stark moderated the session. The Gazette's Publisher, Rick Green, introduced himself and his love of, and history in, politics. | — | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | First Funnel Week of 2026 Edition | 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 affecting Iowa.This week we’re of course going to talk about Funnel Week in the Iowa Legislature, but we also have a few tales to share from the campaign trail in Iowa’s GOP gubernatorial primary.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnist Althea Cole.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Adam Steen hopes to ride momentum of Vander Plaats endorsement in Iowa governor's racehttps://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_ff405dfc-d841-4abd-b057-035fad9144ba.html‘Tough on crime’ agenda makes it through first Iowa Legislature deadlinehttps://www.thegazette.com/state-government/tough-on-crime-agenda-makes-it-through-first-iowa-legislature-deadline/ Iowa Republicans drop near-total abortion ban proposalshttps://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-republicans-drop-near-total-abortion-ban-proposals/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. | — | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | Unpacking controversial bills at the Iowa Capitol | 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 affecting Iowa.This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast, we discuss multiple pieces of controversial legislation at the Iowa Capitol, federal immigration enforcement, and a bill to lure the Chicago Bears to Iowa.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: FIRST FROM THE JOURNAL: Sioux City Rep. J.D. Scholten not seeking reelectionhttps://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_c7ffa366-f7bc-4e71-8b27-a567e7993c44.htmlBill advanced by Iowa lawmakers would require in-person doctor visits for medication abortionhttps://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_72d193d4-bb21-4d62-ae33-d140dacf9538.htmlTransgender Iowans protest GOP billshttps://www.thegazette.com/state-government/love-not-hate-iowans-protest-gop-bills-targeting-transgender-protections-and-parenting-rules/UI student accused of ‘trying to assault’ lawmaker as she was escorted out of DEI hearing: https://www.thegazette.com/higher-education/ui-student-accused-of-trying-to-assault-lawmaker-as-she-was-escorted-out-of-dei-hearing/ Opinion: Reynolds can’t stop kicking trans Iowanshttps://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/reynolds-cant-stop-kicking-trans-iowans/Could Iowa become Chicago Bears’ next home? Bill aims to lure NFL teamhttps://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-lawmakers-pitch-stadium-incentives-to-lure-chicago-bears-across-state-lines/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | Congressional Race Fundraising, Straw Polls and Iowa Legislature Edition | 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 affecting Iowa.This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast, we discuss Congressional race fundraising, caucus intrigue for both parties, news from the Iowa Legislature and more.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Sioux City resident arrested by DHS booked in Woodbury County jail, scope of operations unclearhttps://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/article_1b4ba8ac-6e9e-45f2-85fd-b65393b34e72.htmlIowa could end school vaccination requirements under bill moving forwardhttps://www.thegazette.com/health-care-medicine/iowa-gop-lawmakers-move-to-end-school-vaccine-requirements/Iowa lawmakers advance bill prohibiting partnerships between public schools and librarieshttps://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_b674a9e0-ffc5-4962-a348-293a2a82d56c.htmlAshley Hinson takes massive fundraising edge in Iowa’s open-seat U.S. Senate campaignhttps://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/ashley-hinson-takes-massive-fundraising-edge-in-iowas-open-seat-u-s-senate-campaign/Cash advantage gives GOP early boost in Iowa congressional raceshttps://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/republicans-hold-cash-edge-in-iowa-congressional-races-heading-into-2026/Sioux City's Chris McGowan touts Trump endorsement in Fourth Congressional District racehttps://siouxcityjournal.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/article_37b56447-4ed0-4ec2-930b-83c640ba4c47.html#tracking[…]op-storySee who won the Scott County GOP caucus gubernatorial straw pollhttps://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_e72818ed-1cc2-443d-bcdb-cfdc4595b19d.htmlGrassroots straw polls signal early unrest in Iowa GOP governor’s racehttps://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/iowa-republican-grassroots-signal-unease-with-feenstra-as-county-parties-hold-unsanctioned-straw-pol/DNC will allow Iowa Democrats to compete for early date for 2028 caucuseshttps://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/dnc-will-allow-iowa-democrats-to-compete-for-early-date-for-2028-caucuses/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.Get daily Iowa politics updates by signing up for the free On Iowa Politics Newsletter.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | On Iowa Politics Podcast: President Donald Trump visits Iowa | 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 affecting Iowa.This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast, we discuss President Trump’s visit to Iowa and so much more: 2026 election shakeups, Republican gubernatorial primary forums, a legislative forum and more. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Iowa Quad-Cities lawmakers look to ramp up energy production in the state: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_9266bc38-061b-4b74-ac9e-0d7f88a97fa2.htmlFour Republican gubernatorial candidates lay out priorities during Eldridge forum: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_0c1232a3-3fd0-41d8-b594-83e8c242eff8.htmlCampaign Almanac: Wettach pivots to auditor race; Lundgren halts U.S. House bid: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/campaign-almanac-iowa-democrat-ending-congressional-bid-to-run-for-state-auditor/Hundreds of Iowans hear Trump’s call for midterm election support: https://www.thegazette.com/federal-government/hundreds-of-iowans-hear-trumps-call-for-midterm-election-support-as-thousands-more-protest-his-appe/Cold weather, hot anger greet Trump in Clive: https://www.thegazette.com/federal-government/thousands-protest-immigration-enforcement-as-trump-visits-clive/5 takeaways from Trump's Iowa visit: Dems made up 'affordability,' no governor endorsement: https://qctimes.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_1f005c2c-c847-4f9e-83f3-1001a18c1a40.htmlThis episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | The latest from the campaign trail and the Capitol | 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 affecting Iowa.This week on the On Iowa Politics podcast, we dig deep into recently published state campaign fundraising reports, everybody’s property tax flags have now been planted, and we hear from our columnists on the Cedar Rapids Schools budget situation.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Opinion: Past decisions play role in CR schools’ current problems: https://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/past-decisions-play-role-in-cr-schools-current-problems/Opinion: Much is at stake in Cedar Rapids school closure debate: https://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/much-is-at-stake-in-school-closure-debate/Rob Sand raised $9.5M last year in his campaign for Iowa governor: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/rob-sand-raised-9-5m-last-year-without-help-from-family-in-his-campaign-for-iowa-governor/Eminent domain restrictions on pipeline projects pass Iowa House: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/eminent-domain-restrictions-on-pipeline-projects-pass-iowa-house/Iowa House Republicans add third property tax plan to GOP debate: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/third-gop-property-tax-proposal-emerges-as-iowa-lawmakers-debate-how-to-cut-tax-bills/ | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | The Start of the 2026 Legislative Session | 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 affecting Iowa.This week, Gov. Kim Reynolds gives her penultimate — not her last — Condition of the State address, the Iowa Legislature’s annual work has begun, and so much more.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: McGowan touts endorsement from former Gov. Branstad, more than $500k in fundraising since June https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_7d7382a0-ba33-4475-a1c2-84b72fc05a5f.htmlQuad-Cities community response session organized after ICE shooting in Minnesota: https://qctimes.com/news/local/government-politics/article_aa0990a9-85b6-41c2-8fa5-19d573c54e0d.htmlIowa Gov. Reynolds, in final policy push, proposes property tax overhaul: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-gov-reynolds-in-final-policy-push-proposes-property-tax-overhaul/Iowa Gov. Reynolds proposes $9.7B budget, again drawing from state reserve funds: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-gov-reynolds-proposes-9-7b-budget-again-drawing-from-state-reserve-funds/Iowa eminent domain, landowner rights bill passes House committee: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/capitol-notebook-iowa-eminent-domain-landowner-rights-bill-passes-house-committee/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | What's to come in Iowa politics in 2026 | 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 affecting Iowa.This week, the On Iowa Politics podcast team talks about two big topics on the new year’s horizon: Iowa’s gubernatorial campaign and the upcoming legislative session. Plus, the team does a little real estate-watching in Davenport.This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.Read the articles mentioned in this episode: Iowa Republicans will lose with Randy Feenstra: https://www.thegazette.com/staff-columnists/iowa-republicans-will-lose-with-randy-feenstra/Legislative Preview Series: https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/Former Arizona GOP candidate Kari Lake buys condo in Davenport: https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/kari-lake-a-former-candidate-for-governor-and-senate-in-arizona-buys-condo-in-davenport/This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon. | — | ||||||
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