2026Talks

Former Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh on why he's challenging President Trump; and how Iowa keeps its status as the first caucus of primary season.

The Interfaith Alliance's Connie Ryan and the Family Leader's Bob Vander Plaats on their differing views of religion's role in politics; and former Rep. Mark Sanford confers with cardboard cutout of President Trump.

Former Rep. John Delaney on the opioids crisis; a field organizer for Sen. Kamala Harris on campaigning in Iowa; and a President Donald Trump supporter who cares more about numbers than personalities.

2020 presidential hopefuls tweet about  more sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Democrats who didn't make it onto last week's debate stage continue their grassroots approaches. 

At last night's debate, Democrats try for break out moments; and former VP Joe Biden spats with Sen. Bernie Sanders and former secretary Julián Castro.

With tonight's upcoming debate, comedian Jackie Koppell on civil discourse, and two American political experts on nomination politics and history.

The Iowa Farmers Union discusses President Trump's trade war with China, and candidates with plans for rural America.

South Carolina, Nevada, and Kansas will not hold Republican primaries in 2020, and billionaire political activist Tom Steyer qualifies for third Democratic debate.

Former Rep. Mark Sanford enters Republican race; Dr. Jill Biden campaigns for former VP Joe Biden; and Sen. Bernie Sanders courts young voters at Iowa State University.

Two issues related to the burden of future generations: national debt and climate change.

While Hurricane Dorian, the worst storm to ever hit the Bahamas, reaches the southeastern United States, candidates for president speak at a CNN climate event. And Mayor Pete Buttigieg learns about flood impacts in Cedar Rapids. 

The DNC rejected Iowa's tele-caucus proposal, and we go back in time to talk to Richard Bender, one of the founders of the modern Iowa caucuses. 

Candidates attend the Hawkeye Labor Council Labor Day Picnic, and union folks from Cedar Rapids give their thoughts on the democratic field. 

This Labor Day, candidates for president on the importance of labor in the U.S.; China and the U.S. impose tariffs on each other; and Sen. Cory Booker tells the Iowa Federation of Labor about his family history in mining town of Buxton, Iowa.

Introducing a M-F newscast tracking the 2020 elections, starting with Iowa. New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand drops out of the running after not qualifying for the September debate. Marianne Williamson also does not qualify, but stays in it.

Introducing a M-F newscast tracking the 2020 elections, starting with Iowa. Ten candidates qualify for third round of Democratic debates; retired Admiral and PA Rep. Joe Sestak on his grassroots approach; and campaign staffers weigh in.

Introducing a M-F newscast tracking the 2020 elections, starting with Iowa, first in the nation. Candidates discuss steps towards solving the opioid crisis, after Monday's landmark decision, and comedian Ben Gleib talks about his bid for the democratic nomination.

Candidates spend money in Iowa on paid media advertisements, the FEC loses ability to punish violations of election law and 11-year-old Jack Spence gives his thoughts on this election season.

Tea Party Republican Joe Walsh enters the GOP race, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders describes what democratic socialism means for him and Jay Inslee drops out of the running.