Fallout from a Kim Reynolds bombshell, Dems target IA-02
Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks cover the biggest Iowa political news stories, starting with fallout from Governor Kim Reynolds' announcement that she won't seek a third term: potential Republican and Democratic candidates, impact on the next elections for governor and down-ballot offices, and reasons for Reynolds' relatively low approval rating. Meanwhile, Democrats plan to target Iowa's second Congressional district and have nominated a candidate for an upcoming special Iowa House election. Laura and Spencer also discussed the Iowa legislature's work on school funding, other education policies, election laws, cancer, property taxes, the minimum age to carry handguns, and a revealing Iowa Senate debate on human remains.
Creators and Guests
Host
Laura Belin
Laura Belin has been called “probably the hardest-working — and perhaps the best — political reporter in the state” and “one of the best investigative reporters in the state.”
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Spencer Dirks
Spencer Dirks is a lifelong Iowan and has been the program director at KNIA/KRLS Radio in Knoxville for 15+ years. He also co-hosts a podcast called Iowa Revolution with Dr. Robert Leonard.
