Key candidates missing from Iowa gubernatorial debate

About this episode

Political scientists Jim McCormick and Megan Goldberg discuss key political events including the Iowa gubernatorial debate and global tensions.

King Charles addresses Congress as global tensions and domestic uncertainty collide in a packed politics hour. From a fragile Iran ceasefire to Iowa’s MAHA bill and a surprise gubernatorial endorsement, political scientists Jim McCormick and Megan Goldberg break down the latest political news.

People in this episode

Guests: Jim McCormick, Megan Goldberg

Topics covered

• Iowa politics
• gubernatorial debate
• political analysis
• global tensions
• domestic uncertainty

Keywords

• Iowa
• gubernatorial debate
• politics
• King Charles
• MAHA bill
• Iran ceasefire
• political analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iowa Public Radio

Places: Iowa, Iran

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