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As the UAW strike kicks off its fourth straight week, negotiations don't seem to be getting anywhere. Plus, how a big-name candidate gets close and personal with the electorate.

The Supreme Court plans to hear a case this term that will either reinforce or undermine Roe v Wade; Sen. Bernie Sanders recovers from a health scare last week; and, National Child Health Day puts a spotlight on children's well-being. 

Some state parties have changed their rules so that the winner of the primary or caucus gets all the delegates. And, Republicans differ in terms of their positions on impeachment. 

President Trump has outfinanced all the Democrats so far, but he launched his campaign on the day of his inauguration. And just five Democrats have qualified for the November debate so far. 

In the midst of the Ukraine whistleblower complaint, local student organizers persist, hoping to increase the 18-24 year old voter turnout.  

Latino Victory Foundation lifts up Latino voices at the Iowa Latino Heritage Festival Soapbox over the weekend, co-sponsored by Que Pasa Iowa, where Congressman Joaquin Castro campaigned for his brother. 

Updates on the Ukraine call whistleblower complaint, put into context by author of The Spy Who Tried To Stop A War , Marcia Mitchell. 

President Trump's trade deal with Japan helps beef and pork farmers in Iowa. And, the Iowa Democratic Party takes another shot at increasing accessibility for the 2020 caucuses. 

Supermajority Education Fund cross-country bus tour swings through Iowa to help women get into politics. Candidates talk to high school and college students to get them into the process, too. 

Former Rep. Joe Walsh and former Gov. Bill Weld differed on some policy approaches, but agreed on the need to beat President Donald Trump at last night's primary debate. Plus, independent candidate Mark Charles on recognizing tribal lands. 

Candidates on Trump's conversation with the president of Ukraine; and the politics of the Supreme Court on the 230th anniversary of the Judiciary Act of 1789. 

Sen. Elizabeth Warren pulls ahead of former VP Joe Biden in the latest Iowa Selzer Poll; candidates attend the LGBTQ forum, the Polk County Steak Fry, the Iowa People's Presidential Forum, and the Youth Voices Presidential Forum.

Climate change is a big issue this election season, and global climate strikes kick off, while UAW labor strikes continue.  

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.