Enter Sandman
Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with Iowa Republicans accepting the results of a blue wave election, and the Iowa Secretary of State's comments on high turnout and his interest in expanding early voting. They discussed Governor-elect Rob Sand's transition plans from several angles, including his "tripartisan" team, the state agency leaders he wants to replace, and proposals he will bring to the GOP-controlled legislature. Other topics covered: the Iowa House speaker taking a special session off the table, change coming to important legislative committees, a recount coming in one state House race, the record number of women elected to the Iowa Senate, and the Iowa House minority leader on how they flipped eleven seats. Finally, they covered some news about the Iowans in Congress.
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.
