Oliver Bardwell Podcast

EP 97 Eddie Andrews: Republicans Must Think Through the Eyes of November | Iowa Governor Race

Governor candidate Eddie Andrews returns to The Oliver Bardwell Podcast for a deep conversation about Iowa’s future, leadership, medical freedom, education, property taxes, clean water, parental rights, and why he can win in November.Chapters00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q] Eddie Andrews on Winning in November01:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=65s] Serving in the House While Running for Governor03:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=200s] Helping Constituents & DHS Challenges05:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=340s] Faith, Service & Life-Changing Moments09:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=570s] Running a Statewide Campaign13:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=825s] Medical Freedom & Parental Rights18:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=1100s] Property Tax Reform & Legislative Wins22:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=1320s] Clean Water & Iowa’s Cancer Concerns22:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=1360s] Restoring the Iowa Education Model27:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=1645s] Rob Sand, Electability & Winning Independents31:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=1915s] Grassroots Campaigning Across Iowa33:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=1980s] Debate Controversy & Fairness Questions37:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=2245s] Convention Strategy & The Path to Governor43:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=2585s] Eminent Domain, Medical Freedom & Leadership45:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=2715s] Veterans, Autism Advocacy & Public Service47:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lorNeV7-_9Q&t=2850s] Final ThoughtsWe discusses:• Serving in the Iowa House while running for governor• Property tax reform and government accountability• Restoring the “Iowa Model” of education• Clean water and Iowa’s cancer concerns• Medical freedom and parental rights• The Republican primary, Rob Sand, and electability• Debate controversy and the possibility of a convention race• Grassroots campaigning, faith, leadership, and service“You don’t win 49 states without appealing to people in the center.”— Eddie AndrewsIf you found this conversation valuable, please like, subscribe, and share the episode.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Patreon: patreon.com/OliverBardwell [https://www.patreon.com/OliverBardwell]FOLLOW:www.oliverbardwell.com [https://www.oliverbardwell.com/]www.oliver4iowa.com [https://www.oliverbardwell.com/home]X: @OliverBardwellFacebook: Oliver Bardwell Podcast#EddieAndrews [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/eddieandrews] #IowaPolitics [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iowapolitics] #IowaGovernor [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/iowagovernor] #RobSand [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/robsand] #PropertyTaxes [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/propertytaxes] #Education [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/education] #MedicalFreedom [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/medicalfreedom] #OliverBardwellPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/oliverbardwellpodcast]

EP 96: “Something Is Wrong in Iowa” — Zach Lahn on Cancer, Farming & Education

This was one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve had on the podcast.What started as a one-hour interview turned into a deep, wide-ranging discussion on the biggest issues facing Iowa today — and why they matter for the future of our state.Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn doesn’t give surface-level answers. He walks through the systems, incentives, and root causes behind what we’re seeing in Iowa.We cover:* The rise in cancer rates and concerns around water quality* The loss of family farms and the future of agriculture* Regenerative farming and restoring soil health* Property rights, land ownership, and corporate consolidation* Parental rights and medical freedom (including SF304)* The future of education and innovative school models* How to bring young people back to IowaThis is Part 1 of a longer conversation — and we’re already planning Part 2.If you care about the future of Iowa, this is a must-listen.Chapters:00:00 Introduction & Why Zach Lahn is Running04:30 The Four Core Issues Facing Iowa06:00 Cancer Rates & Water Quality Concerns10:00 Data Gaps & Public Health Transparency12:00 What’s in Iowa’s Water? Nitrates & Chemicals17:45 Farming Practices & Environmental Impact22:00 Glyphosate, Paraquat & Chemical Exposure26:00 Who Decides “Safe” Levels?30:00 Corporate Influence & Liability Debate33:00 Solutions: Accountability & State Action36:00 Saving Family Farms & Ending Consolidation43:00 Land Ownership & Foreign Influence47:00 Regenerative Farming Explained52:00 Organic Farming Economics & Profitability58:00 Local Food Systems & Iowa Schools1:03:00 Parental Rights & Medical Freedom (SF304)1:10:00 Vaccine Policy & Government Role1:13:00 Education Decline in Iowa1:14:30 Wonder Schools & Education Innovation1:20:00 Socratic Learning & Critical Thinking1:28:00 Building Character & Life Skills in Students1:36:00 Fixing Public Education in Iowa1:41:00 The Future of Education & Workforce Readiness1:49:00 Final Thoughts & Vision for Iowa🎙️ The Oliver Bardwell Podcasthttps://oliverbardwell.com👉 Join the movement:https://patreon.com/OliverBardwell👉 Iowans for Freedom:https://iowansforfreedom.com

EP 95 | Brad Sherman | Running for Governor, Grassroots vs Establishment, Property Taxes

In this episode of The Oliver Bardwell Podcast, I sit down with Brad Sherman, candidate for Governor of Iowa, for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, family, grassroots politics, medical freedom, property taxes, energy, and what it really takes to run statewide in Iowa. Brad shares his personal story, what shaped his convictions, how personal loss deepened his sense of calling, and what separates him from the other candidates in this race. We also discuss emergency powers, constitutional guardrails, grassroots activism, and the growing divide between establishment politics and the people on the ground. This was a powerful and honest conversation about leadership, service, freedom, and the future of Iowa. Drill It Inc. – Directional Drilling & Underground Utilities Electric • Water • Sewer • Fiber • Geothermal https://drillitinc.com [https://drillitinc.com] If you appreciate these conversations and want to support independent media and grassroots efforts in Iowa, join my Patreon: https://patreon.com/oliverbardwell [https://patreon.com/oliverbardwell] Learn More About Brad Sherman https://www.shermanforiowa.com [https://www.shermanforiowa.com] 0:00 Why Anyone Would Run for Office 0:06 Campaign Update and Signature Collection 3:14 Raising Patriotic Children in a Progressive Environment 6:01 Personal Journey and Leadership Development 9:02 Political Involvement and Running for Office 12:15 Impact of Personal Loss on Political Aspirations 15:03 Running for Governor: Motivations and Timing 18:15 The Role of Primaries in Political Growth 21:12 Foundations of Freedom and Medical Freedom Advocacy 24:18 Constitutional Guardrails and Individual Liberty 27:13 Executive Actions and Long-Term Vision 28:35 Sponsor – Drill It Inc. 30:39 Grassroots Experience and Political Distinction 32:37 Grassroots Activism and Party Dynamics 40:27 Establishment vs. Grassroots: A Candidate’s Perspective 45:23 The Personal Journey: Family and Commitment to Service 52:23 COVID-19 and Emergency Powers: A Legislative Perspective 57:02 Property Taxes and Transparency in Government Spending 1:02:04 International Relations: The Iran Situation and National Security Brad Sherman, Iowa Governor Race, Iowa politics, Oliver Bardwell Podcast, grassroots politics, medical freedom, emergency powers, property taxes, Iowa Republican primary, constitutional rights, Iowa governor candidate interview

EP 94 Jim Carlin: Audit the Fed, Medical Freedom & Saving the Middle Class

I recently sat down with former Iowa State Senator Jim Carlin for a wide-ranging conversation about the challenges facing our country today - from inflation and government spending to healthcare reform, medical freedom, and the future of the American middle class. Jim shares why he believes America must audit the Federal Reserve, restore fiscal responsibility, and push back against the growing influence of Big Pharma in our healthcare system. We also talk about grassroots campaigning, faith in leadership, and what it will take to rebuild trust in our institutions. Jim has spent years in public service and is now taking his message directly to voters. In this conversation we dig into the economic challenges facing the country, the fight for medical freedom, and what it will take to restore trust in American leadership. Chapters00:00 Introduction and guest background02:15 Concerns about the economy and middle-class wealth04:23 Inflation as a hidden tax and government spending08:48 Why we should audit the Federal Reserve11:50 Healthcare system challenges and Big Pharma17:20 Campaign strategy and grassroots organizing20:18 Running as an underdog candidate23:26 Campaign finance and Citizens United30:41 Medical freedom and vaccine safety38:25 Faith and leadership39:43 Patriotism and the future of AmericaConnect with Jim CarlinWebsitehttps://carlinforussenate.com/Support The Oliver Bardwell PodcastIf you enjoy conversations like this and want to support independent media, consider joining our Patreon community.Join here:https://www.patreon.com/oliverbardwellSponsorThis episode is sponsored by Gorilla Covers — incredibly strong window well covers built right here in Iowa.Learn more at:https://thegorillacover.com/

EP 92 - Iowa at a Crossroads: Bridging the Divide with Senator Jesse Green & Rep. Henry Stone

In this wide-ranging and candid conversation, I sit downwith Senator Jesse Green and State Representative Henry Stone to discuss the issues shaping Iowa’s future — and the growing need to bridge divides withinthe Iowa Legislature.   We cover the real tension between the Iowa House and Senate, the fallout from last session’s eminent domain battle, and why property taxes remain the number one concern I heard while knocking thousands of doors acrossthe state. From public health governance and vaccine legislation to education reform, school choice, and fiscal responsibility, this episode takes listeners inside the legislative process with honesty and depth.   This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Covers 👉https://basementwindowwellcover.com/ [https://basementwindowwellcover.com/]   The conversation also moves beyond policy into leadership,faith, and character — including how personal journeys, military service, shared values, and experiences abroad (including Israel) shape how these leaders approach public service, democracy, and difficult decisions.   This episode is for anyone who wants a clearer understandingof where Iowa is headed — politically, culturally, and spiritually — and what it will take to govern well in a divided moment.   Chapters 00:00 Opening Remarks and Session Overview 04:59 Property Tax Challenges and Solutions 09:54 Eminent Domain and Pipeline Issues 15:10 Legislative Dynamics and Internal Politics 20:03 Child Protection and Education Initiatives 24:47 Health and Vaccine Legislation 30:11 Public Health Governance and Future Directions 33:11 Faith as a Guiding Principle in Politics 39:40 Personal Journeys: From Military to Politics 43:34 Diverse Backgrounds, Common Faith 48:44 The Impact of Faith on Political Decisions 50:51 Insights from a Trip to Israel 55:27 Support for Israel: A Political Perspective 01:02:43 The Spiritual Element of Democracy 01:03:43 Understanding the Context of Conflict 01:06:29 The Iowa Governor’s Race Dynamics 01:09:43 Authenticity and Competence in Leadership 01:12:03 The Importance of Republican Governance 01:14:44 Budget Surplus and Fiscal Responsibility 01:17:10 Teacher Pay and Education Funding 01:20:49 Innovations in Education and School Choice 01:27:11 Integrity in Politics and Governance 01:30:04 The Power of Language in Politics   ❤️ SUPPORT THE SHOW  If you value conversations like this and want to helpsupport independent, long-form dialogue, you can support the show on Patreonbelow:   👉https://www.patreon.com/OliverBardwell [https://www.patreon.com/OliverBardwell]