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Laura Belin, author of the blog  Bleeding Heartland, updates you on developments in Iowa government, hosted by KHOI’s newsman Dennis Hart. An in-depth look at each week’s legislative actions, the governor, public agencies, and important events, as lawmakers act on matters that affect you and your family. 

Latest Episodes

Digging deep on Iowa's new transgender discrimination law

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks focused this week on the wide-ranging new Iowa law targeting transgender and nonbinary people. They discussed the key provisions, includi...

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All about the trans discrimination bill; Sand & Reynolds spar on auditing voucher funds

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks discuss the biggest news in Iowa politics, starting with an omnibus transgender discrimination bill that is on a fast track: what's in th...

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Sherman declares for governor; Iowa challenges anti-discrimination law

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks start with 2026 election news: who is newly declared candidate Brad Sherman, and what are his chances in a Republican primary against Gov...

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Iowa DOGE, a GOP challenger for Miller-Meeks, and lots of legislative action

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks discuss the week in Iowa politics, starting with Governor Kim Reynolds creating a new "Iowa DOGE" task force and testifying before the U....

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A surprising special election, lots of legislative news, Ernst speaks for Gabbard

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks cover top stories from the week in Iowa politics, starting with Democrat Mike Zimmer's shocking victory in a state Senate district that j...

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