Trump and RFK in Iowa, candidates' closing messages
In this final pre-election episode, Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks discussed the latest early vote numbers, what Iowans need to bring to vote on election day, and the U.S. Department of Justice plans to send monitors to Iowa. They covered notable remarks from President Donald Trump's rally in Dubuque and a MAHA rally for Zach Lahn featuring Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Other topics covered: the last televised debates, closing messages from the candidates for governor and U.S. Senate, super PAC spending to boost the Libertarian Senate candidate, and closing messages from the races for first and third Congressional districts and Iowa attorney general.
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.
