On Iowa Politics Podcast

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. Welcome to the Friday, June 27, 2025, episode of On Iowa Politics. This week on the podcast, Donald Trump returns to Iowa, Rob Sand is going on tour, and a Western Iowa Republican primary field grows. Stay up to date with the latest in Iowa Politics: https://www.thegazette.com/on-iowa-politics-podcast/ [https://www.thegazette.com/on-iowa-politics-podcast/] This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.  Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

The Gazette's Pints & Politics was recorded at The Olympic Southside Theater in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, June 19, 2025, with special guest Mike Draper, RAYGUN Founder/Owner. Moderator: Zack Kucharski Panel: The Gazette’s Todd Dorman, Althea Cole, and Tom Barton 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 delve into 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 week on the podcast, a familiar Democrat enters the Iowa-1 race while a familiar Democrat exists the Iowa-4 race, and we cover the Iowa connections to last weekend's shooting in Minnesota.  This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Althea Cole, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.  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. Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

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 podcast, the field of U.S. Senate candidates in Iowa continues to grow, and the backlash to and fallout from Gov. Kim Reynolds’ veto of pipeline and property rights legislation. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.  Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com

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 podcast, the Iowa DOGE Task Force pitches fewer counties. Plus, we have two more candidates for governor, — one from each political side, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, and a statehouse candidate with a connection to that Senate campaign. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Maya Marchel Hoff, Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times. This episode was produced by Gazette Social Video Producer Bailey Cichon.  Comments: erin.murphy@thegazette.com, bailey.cichon@thegazette.com