Iowa Press

Each week Iowa Press explores the issues affecting the lives of Iowans. Newsmakers, policy makers and elected officials join capitol reporters in a weekly discussion.

Reporters’ Roundtable

On this edition of Iowa Press, a reporters roundtable discusses the upcoming legislative session, 2026 races, and more.

11-25
27:00

Artificial Intelligence and Social Media

On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the ways artificial intelligence and social media are changing business, politics, education, personal interactions, and more.

11-12
27:00

Democratic Candidate for Governor, Rob Sand

Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for governor and current state auditor discusses his gubernatorial campaign and what he hopes to accomplish.

11-07
26:36

Des Moines Area Community College President

Rob Denson, discusses his long tenure leading DMACC through growth and change, and what he sees as the future of Iowa’s community colleges.

10-31
28:00

Republican Candidate for Governor, Adam Steen

Adam Steen, Republican candidate for governor and former director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, discusses the Republican gubernatorial primary, his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish.

10-24
26:46

Republican Candidate for Governor, Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman, Republican candidate for governor discusses the Republican gubernatorial primary, his campaign, and what he hopes to accomplish.

10-17
27:00

Iowa House Representative Eddie Andrews

Iowa House Rep. Eddie Andrews (R-Johnston), Republican candidate for governor, discusses the Republican gubernatorial primary, his campaign and what he hopes to accomplish.

10-10
27:00

Democratic Candidate for Governor, Julie Stauch

Julie Stauch, Democratic candidate for governor will discuss her campaign and what she hopes to accomplish.

10-03
27:13

State Climatologist Dr. Justin Glisan

Dr. Justin Glisan, state climatologist of Iowa, discusses changes in Iowa's climate, recent weather impacts, and the outlook ahead.

09-26
26:49

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird discusses the work the attorney general’s office is doing and other political news.

09-19
26:46

The Status of Iowa’s Restaurant and Beverage Industry

On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the status of Iowa’s restaurant and beverage industry and some of the challenges faced by those business owners and employees.

09-12
26:47

The Current Business Climate

On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the business climate, economy, jobs and more.

09-05
26:46

Labor Issues

On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss various labor-related issues as we head into Labor Day weekend.

08-29
26:48

Reporters’ Roundtable

On this edition of Iowa Press, a reporters roundtable discusses the latest Iowa political news and developments.

08-22
27:00

Jeff Chelesvig, President and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts

Jeff Chelesvig, president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts discusses the future of performing arts in Iowa and reflects on his successful and eventful career.

07-10
26:45

World Food Prize Foundation CEO Tom Vilsack

World Food Prize Foundation CEO Tom Vilsack is our guest. The former governor of Iowa and U.S. secretary of agriculture discusses his new role with the foundation and current events.

07-10
27:00

A Discussion About the Economy

Chad Hart, professor of economics at Iowa State University, and Peter Orazem, professor of economics and interim chair of the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, discuss the economy at local and national levels.

07-02
26:46

Iowa House Minority Leader

Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Brian Meyer (D-Des Moines) discusses the 2025 legislative session and what’s ahead for House Democrats.

06-27
27:00

Iowa’s Latino Population in Iowa

Dawn Martinez Oropeza, executive director of Al Exito and Nick Salazar, state director for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) discuss the Latino population in Iowa.

06-20
26:46

Reporters’ Roundtable

A reporters roundtable discusses the final bills of the 2025 legislative session that the governor signed and vetoed, as well as how certain 2026 races are shaping up.

06-13
27:00

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