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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IA-01 triage, more debates, 3Q fundraising

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with somber news about the First Gentleman's cancer recurrence and a tragedy in Rob Sand's family. They discussed fundraising, adve...

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Debates, Wulf's mystery loan, election worker's criminal trial

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with some reminders about how to vote early in Iowa, beginning on October 14. They covered two new Iowa polls, the first debates be...

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Special session, NYT/Siena poll, first IA-02 and IA-04 debates

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks spent about half the program on different angles related to last week's special Iowa legislative session. Lawmakers approved economic inc...

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Steel mill politics, Trump v Selzer, Bernie for Chris Jones

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with breaking news: a proposed $15 billion investment in a steel mill in southeast Iowa, political reaction to the idea, and a poss...

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Vance in Iowa, new poll, shifting stances on Iran war

Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with candidate remarks at two large Republican events: a rally featuring Vice President JD Vance and the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coa...

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