Iowa state candidate fundraising, 2nd GOP debate
Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began this Memorial Day episode by remembering four Iowans who died in military service in the Middle East over the past year. They spent most of the show on 2026 campaign news: the latest fundraising numbers for Iowa's candidates for governor and other statewide offices, the second debate for GOP candidates for governor, new endorsements and TV ads, and updates from the Senate Democratic primary. Finally, they covered stories related to the Iowa delegation in Congress and the new state "MAHA" law, which Governor Reynolds signed last week.
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.
