We're just a week out from the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and since then we've seen Iowa Republicans lash out at everything from local teachers to the Iowa National Guard in response.

On this episode of Cornhole Champions, hosts Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers and Avery Staker break down the state's response to Kirk's assassination, the impact you can have on city-school elections, and why the Iowa Gov. thinks she can withhold her emails from the public.

Toss some bags at city-school elections this fall... Iowa's response to Kirk's assassination... And what about Gov. Kim Reynolds' emails?!

Cornhole Champions is a weekly podcast powered by Iowa Starting Line. It’s produced by me and edited by Rebecca Steinberg. Our music is by Avery Mossman and show art by Desirée Tapia. We are a proud member of the Iowa Writers Collaborative.

*SHOW RUNDOWN:*

00:00 Sweet Corn Controversy: Mississippi vs Iowa Food Fight

08:30 Local Elections: Why 80% of Iowans Skip Races That Matter Most

15:30 Political Violence Statistics: 23% of Americans Now Support Violence

22:30 Iowa Teachers Face Firing Over Social Media Posts

28:30 Johnson County Defies Governor's Flag Order

35:00 Kim Reynolds Can't Deny "Money Laundering" Claims on Camera

40:30 Email Lawsuit: What Is Reynolds Hiding from Taxpayers?

43:00 Government Transparency vs Executive Privilege Battle

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