So many Iowa candidate announcements
Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks had loads of 2026 campaign news to discuss. Rob Sand (D) launched his campaign for governor, Randy Feenstra (R) took the first step toward running for governor, Jennifer Konfrst (D) launched her campaign for Congress in the third district, her primary rival Sarah Trone Garriott (D) launched her first digital ad, Ryan Melton (D) is running for Congress in the fourth district, Nate Willems (D) is running for attorney general, and Chris Cournoyer (R) is running for state auditor. Other topics covered: Sand warns of the state's "fiscal time bomb," the USDA approved Governor Kim Reynolds' summer food pilot program, legislative maneuvering over the state budget and eminent domain, and a new leader for Iowa House Democrats.
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.”
Host
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.
