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| 245 March 8-10, 2019 |
The Hoover Legacy — The only native Iowan to become president led an accomplished life beyond the four years in the Oval Office. But his accomplishments often are misunderstood, those keeping his legacy alive say in this podcast. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 244 March 1-3, 2019 |
Never-ending campaigning, revisited — It used to be there was a decent interval between the end of one election cycle and the beginning of another. That interval has narrowed over time. Now, there’s full overlap. How best, then, for voters to determine where candidates stand on issues? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 243 Feb. 22-24, 2019 |
2019 Legislative Update — Two weeks before the first legislative funnel deadline, IowaWatch and its affiliates checked with state lawmakers on how the 2019 session was faring, so far. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 242 Feb. 15-17, 2018 |
Issues Facing Iowa Veterans, Revisited — We explore issues facing veterans, particularly regarding health care. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 240 Feb. 1-3, 2019 |
A Conversation with Jim Leach, Revisited — An extended interview with the man who served Iowa in Congress for 30 years. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 239 Jan. 25-27, 2019 |
The 2020 Caucuses, Revisited — The Democratic National Committee has outlined changes for Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential precinct caucuses. What impact will they have on this uniquely Iowa event? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 238 Jan. 18-20, 2019 |
2019 Iowa Legislature Convenes — The 88th Iowa General Assembly began work this past week, with a cordial atmosphere in the statehouse this year. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 237 Jan. 11-13, 2019 |
Government Shutdown Impact on Iowa — It’s now a record-long partial shutdown of the federal government, with no end in sight. What is the impact on Iowa and middle America? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 232 Dec. 7-19, 2018 |
2019 Iowa legislative preview — The election is over, and now the focus is on governing. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 231 Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 2018 |
Never-ending campaigning — It used to be there was a decent interval between the end of one election cycle and the beginning of another. That interval has narrowed over time. Now, there’s full overlap. How best, then, for voters to determine where candidates stand on issues? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 228 Nov. 9-11, 2018 |
Issues Facing Iowa Veterans — On this Veterans Day weekend, we explore issues facing veterans, particularly regarding health care. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 227 Nov. 2-4, 2018 |
2018 Election Preview — Interviews with two Iowa agriculture and land stewardship secretary candidates and a preview of the Tuesday, Nov. 4, mid-term elections in Iowa. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 226 Oct. 26-28, 2018 |
Chasing 1st-time Voters — Young voters traditionally participate in elections process less frequently than their older counterparts. Still, those often first-time voters are being courted actively by candidates in 2018. This podcast takes you to different locations in Iowa, where we speak with first- and second-time voters on college campuses. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 225 Oct. 19-21, 2018 |
Civil Political Discourse, Revisited — At the very time we have more ways to communicate than ever, we tend to individually take advantage of few of them, often consuming media that reinforces our personal world views and ignoring those that may challenge us; that is getting in the way of having meaningful conversations about important issues. IowaWatch visits one county where people with opposing political views are trying to have conversations. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 224 Oct. 12-14, 2018 |
A Conversation with Jim Leach — An extended interview with the man who served Iowa in Congress for 30 years. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 223 Oct. 5-7, 2018 |
The 2020 Caucuses — The Democratic National Committee has outlined changes for Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential precinct caucuses. What impact will they have on this uniquely Iowa event? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 216 Aug. 17-19, 2018 |
Civil Political Discourse — At the very time we have more ways to communicate than ever, we tend to individually take advantage of few of them, often consuming media that reinforces our personal world views and ignoring those that may challenge us; that is getting in the way of having meaningful conversations about important issues. IowaWatch visits one county where people with opposing political views are trying to have conversations. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 209 June 29-31, 2018 |
The Legacy of Tom Harkin,Revisited — A conversation with Tom Harkin, who served as a member of the U.S. House and Senate for 40 years, representing Iowa. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 204 May 25-27, 2018 |
Iowa Democratic Party Caucus Reform, revisted — After the close 2016 Democratic presidential precinct caucuses, the state party conducted a self-study of the process. Last weekend, the national party issued guidelines for changes. How much will this affect Iowa’s unique event, and how will it impact party development? Categories: Politics Guests:
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| 198 April 13-15, 2018 |
The Legacy of Tom Harkin — A conversation with Tom Harkin, who served as a member of the U.S. House and Senate for 40 years, representing Iowa. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 195 March 23-25, 2018 |
Partisanship Still Reigns At Iowa Statehouse — One of Iowa’s newest legislators said in IowaWatch’s weekend radio report that administrative bureaucracy and lobbyists have too much power at the Statehouse in Des Moines. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 161 Oct. 6-8, 2017 |
Campus Political Rhetoric Revisited — Political debate these days is spirited. But is all that discussion leading us anywhere good? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 169 Sept. 22-24, 2017 |
b>First Generation Americans — They were born in the United States and consider themselves full-blooded Americans. But the fact that their parents immigrated to this country means they often have to explain their ethnicity, and citizenship. Categories: Politics Guests:
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| 167 Sept. 8-10, 2017 |
Tax Breaks and Economic Development — A recent deal struck to bring a new Apple center near Des Moines has led to discussion about the concept of government intervention in economic development. Categories: Government, Business and Consumer Affairs Guests:
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| 164 August 18-20, 2017 |
Voices of Veterans — We say we want to support our veterans but what does that mean? Iowa veterans offer suggestions on what that could be. Categories: Government and Politics, Business and Consumer Affairs Guests:
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| 159 July 14-16, 2017>/td> |
Cyber Identity Theft, Revisited — Iowans increasingly are becoming targets of identity thefts. Reports were up 30 percent in one year alone. Protecting your personal information in cyberspace is our topic. Categories: Criminal Justice, Government and Politics Guests:
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| 152 May 26-28, 2017 |
The Branstad Legacy Revisited — The longest-serving governor in American history has now become the U.S. Ambassador to China. Some of the many people who know him and his work comment. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 194 March 16-18, 2018 |
Iowa’s GOP Race for Governor — Iowa Republicans will have a choice when they go to the primary polls on June 5th. We talk with the two people vying to be the party’s nominee for governor. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 189 Feb. 9-11, 2018 |
Iowa Legislative Review, early 2018 — Six weeks into the 2018 Iowa legislative session, how far have they come, how far do they have to go, to fulfill their agenda? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 185 Jan. 12-14, 2018 |
2018 Iowa Legislative Issues — Priorities at the 2018 Iowa General Assembly that started in Jan. 8 will clash, state legislative leaders said. Even when they don’t clash, there’s a question of how the state will pay for programming. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 184 Jan. 5-7, 2018 |
2018 Iowa Legislative Preview — Top legislative leaders stake claim to their top issues of Iowa’s 2018 General Assembly on the eve of the session’s first day. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 181 Dec. 15-17, 2017 |
2020 Caucus Reform — After the close 2016 Democratic presidential precinct caucus, the state party conducted a self-study of the process. Last weekend, the national party issued guidelines for changes. How much will this affect our unique event, and how will it impact Iowa party development? Categories: Government, Politics Guests:
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| 180 Dec. 8-10, 2017 |
Tax Breaks and Economic Development Revisited — A deal struck in 2017 to bring a new Apple center near Des Moines has led to deep interest in the concept of government intervention in economic development. Categories: Government, Business and Consumer Affairs Guests:
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| 178 Nov. 24-26, 2017 |
Immigration and Fear — The clock is ticking down toward expiration of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, provisions. At issue–what to do with so-called DREAMers, people who were brought to the United States from other countries at an early age without documentation but who have since been educated in U.S. schools and consider this country to be home. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 176 Nov. 10-12, 2017 |
Addressing Veterans’ Issues Revisited — We’ve previously heard the first-hand accounts of veterans who had difficulty reintegrating into society. In this report, we hear from those whose jobs are to help veterans and tell their stories. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 175 Nov. 3-5, 2017 |
Voices of Veterans Revisited — We say we want to support our veterans but what does that mean? Iowa veterans offer suggestions on what that could be. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 173 Oct. 20-22, 2017 |
State Budget Imblance — Iowa had to cut spending and borrow money in order to balance the FY 2017 budget. How accurate will the revenue projections be for the current fiscal year? And how can the state better predict revenue and manage expenses? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 168 Sept. 15-17, 2017 |
Iowa Caucus Reform, Revisited — Iowa’s presidential precinct caucuses are the unique start to the national nominating process every four years…now there are proposals to improve them. Categories: Politics Guests:
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| 163 August 11-13, 2017 |
Veterans Services — We’ve previously heard the first-hand accounts of veterans who had difficulty reintegrating into society. We hear from those whose jobs are to help veterans and tell their stories. Categories: Government and Politics, Business and Consumer Affairs Guests:
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| 161 July 29-31, 2017 |
College Campus Rhetoric, Revisited — Political debate these days is spirited but is all that discussion leading us anywhere good? Categories: Politics, Education Guests:
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| 158 July 7-9, 2017 |
Lobbying our Lawmakers, Revisited — State legislators get pulled in many directions by those who wish to have their favorite policies put into law Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 157 June 30-July 2, 2017 |
Detecting Fake News, Revisited — How can audiences separate real news from fake news? How can news consumers take steps to better evaluate what they read, see and hear? Categories: Education, Government and Politics Guests:
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| 155 June 16-18, 2017 |
Iowa Caucus Reform — Iowa’s presidential precinct caucuses are the unique start to the national nominating process every four years…now there are proposals to improve them. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 151 May 19-21, 2017 |
College Campus Rhetoric — Political debate these days is spirited but is all that discussion leading us anywhere good? Categories: Government and Politics, Education Guests:
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| 149 May 5-7, 2017 |
2017 Legislative Session Review — The 2017 Iowa legislative session is over but may go down in history for the scope of action taken. What does all that mean for 2018? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 147 April 21-23, 2017 |
Fake News — How can audiences separate real news from fake news? How can news consumers take steps to better evaluate what they read, see and hear? Categories: Education, Government and Politics Guests:
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| 146 April 14-16, 2017 |
Teaching shortage Revisited — Iowa is facing a teacher shortage…why is that, and how are schools and universities dealing with the challenge? Categories: Education, Government and Politics Guests:
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| 145 April 7-9, 2017 |
Verne Marshall and his Gazette, Revisited — He exposed corruption and helped his newspaper win a Pulitzer Prize in the 1930s…but how this Iowan did it was anything but ordinary. Categories: Government, Center News Guests:
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| 143 March 24-26, 2017 |
A Look At The Career Of Dean Borg, Revisited — After practicing radio and television journalism in Iowa for parts of seven decades, Dean Borg retired in January 2017 as host of Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press” series. Categories: Education, Government and Politics Guests:
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| 139 Feb 24-26, 2017 |
Lobbying our Lawmakers — State legislators get pulled in many directions by those who wish to have their favorite policies put into law Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 137 Feb 10-12, 2017 |
Legislative Update — The Iowa Legislature is less than a month away from the first deadline limiting bills that can be passed this session. What surprises have lawmakers found so far as new members took their seats, and old members had to re-examine their roles? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 136 Feb 3-5, 2017 |
Water Quality Revisted — You might want to know what goes into your drinking water supply upstream if your city treats river water. Categories: Environment, Government and Politics Guests:
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| 134 January 20-22, 2017 |
Homeless Veterans in Iowa Revisited — They’ve served our country, but many veterans fight a different battle once they return home. Categories: Government and Politics, Economy and Employment Guests:
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| 132 January 6-8, 2017 |
A Look At The Career Of Dean Borg — After practicing radio and television journalism in Iowa for parts of seven decades, Dean Borg is retiring as host of Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Press” series. Categories: Education, Government and Politics Guests:
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| 129 December 16-18, 2016 |
Democratic Legislative Preview — Democrats will be in the minority in both chambers of the Iowa Legislature. What are their plans for the 2017 session? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 128 December 9-11, 2016 |
The Branstad Legacy — The longest-serving governor in American history will step down in 2017 to become the U.S. Ambassador to China after President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of him to the post is confirmed. Some of the many people who know him and his work comment. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 127 December 2-4, 2016 |
GOP Legislative Preview — When the Iowa legislature gavels into session in January, Republicans will make up the majority in both the house and senate. We speak with the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House to learn their plans. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 126 November 25-27, 2016 |
ADA and School Compliance Revisited — The federal Americans with Disabilities Act is intended to help people access public facilities…but an IowaWatch investigation shows most of our schools are not in compliance with the law. Categories: Education, Health and Environment, Government and Politics Guests:
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| 124 November 11-13, 2016 |
Election 2016 Review — Iowa voters have spoken…loudly. What will the change in control of the Iowa Senate mean for public policy in Iowa? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 123 November 4-6, 2016 |
The IowaWatch Connection Election 2016 Preview — Iowa voters get their ultimate chance to speak at the polls Tuesday. We previewed the 2016 presidential election one last time. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 121 October 21-23, 2016 |
The Voices of Tired Voters — With Election day less than a month away were Iowa voters sick of the whole thing, given the length and tone of the campaign? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 120 October 14-16, 2016 |
Homeless Veterans in Iowa — They’ve served our country, but many veterans fight a different battle once they return home. Categories: Government and Politics, Health and Environment Guests:
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| 119 October 7-9, 2016 |
Dark Money in Politics Revisited — A month until Election Day we asked: How much money is enough to win a U.S. Senate race? A lot–up front, but also behind the scenes with what is called dark money. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 108 July 22-24, 2016 |
Dark Money in Politics — How much money is enough to win a U.S. Senate race? A lot — up front, but also behind the scenes with what is called dark money. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 94 April 15-17, 2016 |
Grassley Under Fire — There was a time when Chuck Grassley simply was known as a senator from Iowa. Now Americans in all 50 states want a piece of him. We take a look at how Iowa’s senior senator is faring in the storm that surrounds him due to his role chairing a key Senate committee Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 93 April 8-10, 2016 |
The Current Political Scene — Iowans had some clear ideas about what they wanted the current slate of candidates to do once in office. Now, as the prospect of one or even two open conventions is upon us, was anyone listening? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 90 March 18-20, 2016 |
The Fight Against Opioid Addiction — Iowa is one of seven states that has not expanded access to a life-saving drug that can reverse overdoses of heroin and certain pain medications. Previous attempts failed in part due to concerns about consequences to law enforcement. Categories: Government and Politics, Criminal Justice Guests:
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| 89 March 11-13, 2016 |
Legislative Update — The tenth week of the 2016 legislative session is over, with surprising breakthroughs on budget issues just before the second funnel deadline.
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| 88 March 4-6, 2016 |
Presidential Caucus Review — It’s been a month since Iowans caucused. How do Iowa’s results look now that more than a quarter of the country has indicated its presidential preference? Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 87 Feb. 26-28, 2016 |
Government Transparency Revisited — Iowa did not fare well in the State Integrity Investigation conducted by the Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity. The investigation looked at state government transparency and accountability. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 83 Jan. 29-31, 2016 |
Weekend Before the Caucus — The debates are over. The rallies are coming to a close after a final furious weekend of activity. And the relentless advertising is about to end. With no incumbent running for president, Iowa’s first in the nation presidential precinct caucuses take on a doubly important role, as the first step in the nomination process for both Democrats and Republicans. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 82 Jan. 22 – 24 |
2016 Legislative Preview — The Iowa legislature is back in session. We’ll talk with lawmakers from both parties, from around the state, about their priorities for this year’s session, and hear from analysts about what they expect. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 81 Jan. 15 – 17 |
The Fight Against Opioid Addiction — Iowa is one of seven states that have not expanded access to a life-saving drug that can reverse overdoses of heroin and certain pain medications. Previous attempts failed in part due to concerns about consequences to law enforcement. Categories: Government and Politics, Criminal Justice Guests:
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| 77 Dec. 18 – 20 |
Voices of Voters, Part 2 — We continue our discussion with Iowa voters, with the presidential precinct caucuses just six weeks away. We examine the mood of the electorate, through the voices of voters. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 73 Nov. 20 – 22 |
Burmese Refugees in Iowa — Iowa has a long tradition of welcoming refugees…in fact, we were the first state to have a government resettlement agency. But today, the situation is different, and many of those from Burma are suffering as a result. And now, the issue of Syrian refugees has dominated the news. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 72 Nov. 13 – 15 |
Government Transparency — A new Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity survey on state government transparency and accountability is out, and Iowa did not fare well in the State Integrity Investigation. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 70 Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 |
Mood of the Electorate — We’re just one year away from the 2016 election, and on this program, we’ll hear what’s on the mind of voters just three months from the Iowa Caucuses. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 67 Oct. 9-11 |
Brain Drain — Iowa’s population has remained largely stagnant, and despite efforts to entice young people to stay, many Iowa college graduates are still leaving the state. And that raises concerns about the health and future of our state’s economy. Categories: Government and Politics, Education, Economy and Employment Guests:
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| 63 September 11-13 |
Payday Loans — For many who are in trouble financially, their only option is to get money from a payday loan or “E-Z cash” business. But the fees, charges and interest that go with that can lead to big trouble down the road. Categories: Government and Politics, Business and Consumer Affairs Guests:
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| 58 August 7-9 |
Burmese Refugees in Iowa — Iowa has a long tradition of welcoming refugees…in fact, we were the first state to have a government resettlement agency. But today, the situation is different, and many of those from Burma are suffering as a result. Categories: Government, Politics Guests:
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| 56 July 24-26 |
Political Climate Revisited — Political rhetoric seems more heated, and the discussion nastier, than ever. Now as election day nears, we’ll revisit the topic by talking with analysts, journalists, and veterans of Iowa political campaigns about the situation, and how we might get back to more effective dialogue and governing. Categories: Government, Politics Guests:
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| 54 July 10-12 |
Common Core in Iowa Revisited — The national K-12 common core education standards have drawn attention from educators, parents, and government officials. The Iowa Core is to be fully implemented by the end of this academic year. But what is it, and why are so many talking about it? Categories: Government, Education Guests:
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| 52 June 26-28 |
Puppy Mills and Animal Care Revisited — We love our pets, but plenty of people are concerned about why some who raise dogs for sale to us get to keep animals, after being cited repeatedly for harming the dogs’ health. Categories: Government Guests:
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| 51 June 19-21 |
Brain Drain in Iowa — Brain drain — the exodus of young and well-educated individuals from a Iowa’s economy — raises plenty of concerns about the health and future of a state’s economy. Iowa’s population has remained largely stagnant over several decades and state efforts to entice young workers to stay are not working as well as some involved in the state’s economic development efforts would like. Categories: Government and Politics, Education Guests:
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| 50 June 12-14 |
Graffiti and Street Art — Is graffiti a form of vandalism…a form of art…or both at the same time? Graffiti has been transformed from simply writing a name on a wall, to a cultural phenomenon with competitive aspects. Categories: Guests:
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| 49 June 5-7 |
Newspapers, Past and Present Revisited — Bundles of newspapers are in the state historical archives, waiting to be preserved…but there’s disagreement over how to do it. One state agency refused a quarter million dollars to do the work. We’ll tell you why, and also look to the future of the industry. Categories: Government Guests:
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| 45 May 8-10 |
Lottery Proceeds & Gambling Addiction Revisited — The Iowa Lottery turns 30 years old this year. Where does the money from lottery revenue go? And what about those who succumb to gambling addiction? Categories: Government Guests:
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| 44 May 1-3 |
Straight Ticket Voting Revisited — More than one of every three Iowans voted a straight party ticket in last November’s election. Now, some in the legislature are trying to eliminate the practice altogether. Categories: Government and Politics Guests:
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| 43 April 24-26 |
Sentencing Disparities Revisited — African Americans are just 3.3 percent of Iowa’s population, but they make up 26 percent of the state’s prison population. What’s behind criminal sentencing discrepancies, and what might be done about it? Categories: Government, Criminal Justice Guests:
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| 41 April 10-12 |
The Legislative Agenda Revisited — The 2015 Iowa legislative session is winding down. We’ll talk with lawmakers from both parties, from around the state, about their priorities for this year’s session, and hear from analysts about what they expect. Categories: Government Guests:
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| 37 March 13-15 |
Open Government Revisited — Iowa has some of the oldest and broadest laws favoring free information and open government, but sometimes those laws aren’t followed. We’ll talk with those charged with keeping the information flowing. Categories: Government Guests:
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| 33 February 13-15 |
Thinking Globally Revisited — How important is an understanding of the world in business? Some feel having global experiences is important as related to the job market, and more and more schools are integrating these concepts. Categories: Government, Education Guests:
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| 29 January 16-18 |
Puppy Mills and Animal Care — We love our pets, but plenty of people are concerned about why some who raise dogs for sale to us get to keep animals, after being cited repeatedly for harming the dogs’ health. Categories: Government Guests:
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| 27 January 2-4 |
The Year In Review: 2014 — IowaWatch has covered a variety of stories in 2014, about the key issues facing Iowans. This program includes a discussion of those topics, including traffic cameras, meth addiction, the treatment of college students who are here from other countries, payday loans, and more Categories: Government, Health, Education, Economy, Agriculture Guests:
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| 25 December 20-21 |
Payday Loans Revisited — For many who are in trouble financially, their only option is to get money from a payday loan or “E-Z cash” business. But the fees, charges and interest that go with that can lead to big trouble down the road. Categories: Economy, Government Guests:
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| 24 December 13-14 |
Community Colleges Revisited — Iowa’s community colleges have evolved to meet the changing needs of society, forging new partnerships with four-year colleges and the private sector to enhance career opportunities for students Categories: Education, Employment, Government Guests:
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| 23 December 6-7 |
Turning Garbage Into Gas Revisited — What if we could turn our everyday trash into fuel that could power our cars? That time is closer than you think, and Iowa is on the forefront of this new technology. It’s called “trashanol”, turning garbage into gas. Categories: Government, Energy, Economy Guests:
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| 22 November 29-30 |
Tanning Hazards Revisited — Skin cancer is a major health problem and a big share of the blame for that goes to indoor tanning. Despite knowing the health hazards, people still do it, and that includes many under age 18. Should the government regulate indoor tanning by minors? And knowing the risks, why do young people still spend time in tanning beds? Categories: Health, Government Guests:
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| 14 October 4-5 |
The Race for Governor — We’ll explain the uphill climb a challenger has in facing a long-time incumbent and hear what’s ahead in the last month before election day. Categories: Government Guests:
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| 3 July 19-20 |
Breaking the Cycle: Meth Addiction in the Heartland – An examination of the impact methamphetamine has on children raised in a home with a parent addicted to the drug, from a new IowaWatch documentary on the topic. We’ll hear from recovering addicts, prosecutors, and care professionals about their efforts to address the problem. Categories: Health, Government Guests:
*audio taken from previous IowaWatch material |
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