RNC, Cy-Hawk politics, news from the races for Senate and governor
Laura Belin and Bob Leonard (filling in for Spencer Dirks) began with news from the RNC's midterm convention and political happenings related to the Cy-Hawk football game. Next, they covered Iowa's U.S. Senate race (the latest polls, advertising, and policy proposals) and several developments in the governor's race: the latest Rob Sand commercials, money pouring in from the Republican Governors Association and the Democratic Governors Association, Democrats highlighting the legal woes of the GOP nominee for lieutenant governor, and a surprising non-endorsement from an influential lobby group. Other topics covered: an ethics complaint stemming from Pete Hegseth's campaign event with Zach Nunn, and a biofuels company threatening to sue the Democratic candidate for 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.
