SNAP and shutdown news, Feenstra for governor, pro-Bird ad and more
Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with news related to the federal government shutdown: federal food assistance (SNAP benefits) delayed, responses from Governor Kim Reynolds and leading Democratic politicians, rising costs for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, and potential disruption for five small Iowa airports. They discussed several stories related to trade and Donald Trump's tariffs. Other topics covered: Randy Feenstra's debut as a candidate for governor, labor union endorsements for some Democratic candidates, Trump's endorsement of Mariannette Miller-Meeks, another Republican running for Congress in the fourth district, a dark money group's TV ad praising Attorney General Brenna Bird, and a dispute over campaign signs on corporate property, which may foreshadow a First Amendment lawsuit.
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.
