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.

Democratic Candidate for Governor, Julie Stauch

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

10-03
27:00

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

Iowa Senate President

Iowa Senate President Amy Sinclair (R-Allerton) discusses the 2025 legislative session and Senate Republicans’ agenda moving forward.

06-05
26:43

Iowa Senate Minority Leader Janice Weiner

Iowa Senate Minority Leader Sen. Janice Weiner, discusses the 2025 legislative session.

05-30
26:46

Governor Kim Reynolds

Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) discusses the 2025 legislative session and other political news and issues of importance in Iowa.

05-23
26:46

Iowa Speaker of the House

Speaker of the Iowa House Rep. Pat Grassley (R - New Hartford) discusses the 2025 legislative session.

05-16
27:00

Civic Education

On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the push for more civic education in Iowa to teach people how to better engage with their government and one another.

05-09
27:11

Multicultural Family Resource Center

On this edition of Iowa Press, we discuss the new Multicultural Family Resource Center in Greene County as well as efforts to grow and diversify the small rural county.

05-02
27:00

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig discusses the economy and his political future.

04-25
27:00

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