KHOI's Capitol Week

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Laura Belin, author of the blog Bleeding Heartland, updates you on developments in Iowa government, hosted by Spencer Dirks. 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. 

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GOP candidate pitches, Derek Wulf finances, 2Q fundraising

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with Republican speeches to the Family Leadership Summit: Ashley Hinson, Zach Lahn, Mike Johnson, and more. They discussed Laura's ...

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Candidate pitches and news from Iowa courts

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with the big Iowa Democratic and Republican fundraisers that happened over the weekend, covering remarks by Pete Buttigieg and all ...

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Conflicting polls, Iowa angles on SCOTUS rulings, new state laws

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with two independent polls that paint a different picture of Iowa's races for governor and U.S. Senate. They discussed Zach Lahn's ...

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Lots of news from the campaign trail, Congress, and courts

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks review another busy week in Iowa politics, starting with the Libertarian candidates for governor and lieutenant governor challenging the ...

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Senate poll, governor's race news, abortion in the 2026 campaigns

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with news from Iowa's U.S. Senate race: a poll showing a small lead for Josh Turek, a conservative group already spending for Ashle...

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