News from Congress and lots of 2026 campaign maneuvers
Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with news from Iowa's delegation in Congress: the Epstein files votes, Zach Nunn on health care reform, Mariannette Miller-Meeks on a stock trading ban, a House vote on "socialism," and Chuck Grassley donating his shutdown pay. They also covered lots of 2026 campaign news: Mike Bousselot bowing out of the governor's race, Adam Steen attacking "Satanists," high-profile endorsements for several U.S. House and Senate contenders, and more details on recent polls of the IA-03 and attorney general races. Finally, Laura explained the Iowa connection of the reporter President Trump recently called "Piggy."
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.
