Fallout from ICE detention of Des Moines superintendent
Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks devoted about half of this show to a local story that has gained national attention: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Dr. Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Iowa's largest school district. Laura shared the latest news from a special Des Moines School Board meeting (which wrapped up minutes before air time), and they discussed several legal angles, unanswered questions about the case, and political reaction from both parties. Other topics covered: a new Iowa Senate majority leader, two more Republicans running for Congress in the second district, one Republican dropping out of the fourth Congressional district race, a Libertarian preparing to run for U.S. Senate, Ashley Hinson's efforts to elevate one of her Democratic opponents, and a Democratic victory (by two votes!) in a red county special election.
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.
