Rock Hard Caucus

Justin and Gavin read Steve's texts to Kevin. VIDEO of this teaser: https://youtu.be/frB81Xa_4As Full VIDEO episode for $5 subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/78430092 Full AUDIO episode for all subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/78430094 https://rockhardcauc.us

We're talking about the heavily propagandized "school choice" euphemism and the state of public education in Iowa. To help us make sense of it, we brought on Cedar Rapids School Board member Dexter Merschbrock. Follow Dexter: https://twitter.com/DMerschbrock Closing music by @InspiringEntrep (https://yokomeso.newgrounds.com) - Iowa bands, please send us your music: https://forms.gle/zNkBXmRdWyBMps...

Justin and Bryan examine Dante's relationship with his father. VIDEO of this teaser: https://youtu.be/cHg7C93Sa0o Full VIDEO episode for $5 subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/78096854 Full AUDIO episode for all subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/78096935 https://rockhardcauc.us

Some may say that organizing for progressive causes within the structures of the Iowa Democratic Party is a fool's errand. If true, our guest for this episode is that fool! Justin and Evan had a nice talk with Brian McLain, chair of the IDP Progressive Caucus. Follow Brian: https://twitter.com/brianmclain15 Closing music by Moscow Puzzles (https://moscowpuzzles.bandcamp.com) - Iowa bands, please s...

We take care of a couple pieces of business before finally exchanging gifts. You'll miss out on a lot if you don't watch the video for this episode: https://youtu.be/3V7d6_NOiOI Closing music by selec (https://selecsound.bandcamp.com/album/uxo) - Iowa bands, please send us your music: https://forms.gle/zNkBXmRdWyBMpsKP7 Call us at (319) 849-8733! Subscribe to our patreon for $1 or more to hear our...

Justin and Gavin discuss Tanzanian children and the "success kid" meme. VIDEO of this teaser: https://youtu.be/AJ77s8MVAxE Full VIDEO episode for $5 subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/77076015 Full AUDIO episode for all subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/77076016 https://rockhardcauc.us

We close out 2022 with our new friends Ivy and Marcos. We are VUCA warriors. Check out The Ain't Shit Show: https://soundcloud.com/aintshitshow + https://www.patreon.com/TheHomieCollective Closing music by Tough Ghost (https://toughghost.bandcamp.com + https://instagram.com/toughghostband) - Iowa bands, please send us your music: https://forms.gle/zNkBXmRdWyBMpsKP7 Call us at (319) 849-8733! More...

Steve visits a no-go zone. VIDEO of this teaser: https://youtu.be/6y0fLbIpktQ Full VIDEO episode for $5 subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/76187208 Full AUDIO episode for all subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/76187210 https://rockhardcauc.us

The Cauc Boys talk about Rob Sand and Iowa losing first place in the DNC presidential primary. Closing music is by Moonrabbit (https://moonrabbitband.bandcamp.com) - Iowa bands, please send us your music: https://forms.gle/zNkBXmRdWyBMpsKP7 Call us at (319) 849-8733! Full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75810651 https://rockhardcauc.us

Erin tells Natalie and Stella the title of an adult anime DVD. Full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75329958 https://rockhardcauc.us

Toni and Justin read a letter from Venus in Oregon. VIDEO of this teaser: https://youtu.be/24FtEkebYZ4 Full VIDEO episode for $5 subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75159630 Full AUDIO episode for all subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75159689 https://rockhardcauc.us

To celebrate our hundredth episode, we let the listeners fill time for us by leaving voicemails at (319) 849-8733. Thank you to everyone who called in and everyone who supports the continuation of this audio program. Closing music is by Dickwads (https://dickwads1.bandcamp.com) - Iowa bands, please send us your music: https://forms.gle/zNkBXmRdWyBMpsKP7 Support the show and get a whole bunch of ex...

Gavin and Justin visit an alternate reality with a sassier Mitt Romney. Full 2-hour episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74837492 https://rockhardcauc.us

The 2022 midterms are almost here. To make sure you are ready to vote, we now present a third episode about campaign ads. Watch this episode to get the proper experience: https://youtu.be/7Uvhl3UZjDo Good news: the word "rape" appears much less frequently in this episode, but still more than zero times. Iowa bands, please send us your music: https://forms.gle/zNkBXmRdWyBMpsKP7 CALL ROCK HARD CAUCU...

Herbert attempts to soothe the savage beast and Quentin eats some wafers. VIDEO of this teaser: https://youtu.be/6wS4Ce8n9Z0 Full VIDEO episode for $5 subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73743872 Full AUDIO episode for all subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73743879 https://rockhardcauc.us

It is happening again. We're watching more campaign ads. Once again, video is highly recommended for this episode: https://youtu.be/gdQbY3tasTU WARNING: just like in the first episode, many of the ads we watch in this episode feature the word "rape." Iowa bands, please send us your music: https://forms.gle/zNkBXmRdWyBMpsKP7 CALL ROCK HARD CAUCUS AT (319) 849-8733! Full episode notes here: https://...

The midterm election is upon us. We are being buried in campaign ads. Watch some with us. Video is highly recommended for this episode: https://youtu.be/Xcb8P6KvWK8 WARNING: the word "rape" comes up in a concerning number of these ads. Iowa bands, please send us your music: https://forms.gle/zNkBXmRdWyBMpsKP7 CALL ROCK HARD CAUCUS AT (319) 849-8733! Come see Justin play some Johnny Cash songs at T...

Sir Mathaniel accepts a quest. VIDEO of this teaser: https://youtu.be/BcaVhP1cgKI Full VIDEO episode for $5 subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73597285 Full AUDIO episode for all subscribers: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73597277 https://rockhardcauc.us

It's Halloween season again! To celebrate, we're releasing the audio of last year's Rocktober Hardloween Carcass for free. --------- Dungeon Mistress Lorelei guides a small band of weirdo adventurers on a quest to reverse a deadly curse. Will they succeed? Or will they die?! --------- If you subscribe for $5, you can watch the video for last year's episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57995...

Justin spoke with Noah Petersen, who was arrested earlier this month for criticizing police during the public comment period at a Newton City Council meeting. video of the arrest: https://twitter.com/ChrisBrunswick/status/1577119044263477248 arrest paperwork and Noah's comments: https://twitter.com/IcAntifa/status/1577125241960411136 October 24th meeting info: https://www.newtongov.org/Calendar.as...

Over on the Diamond Hard Caucus, we just hit the halfway point in our in-depth review of Steve King's book, Walking Through the Fire. To celebrate this milestone, we're dropping the first episode of the series on the free feed! --------- This has been a long time coming! We're finally starting to review Steve King's memoir with the Iowa Informer's Gavin Aronsen! To start things off, we're covering...

Gavin, Justin, and Natalie google "polar bear holocaust." Listen to the full 97-minute episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/73319546 https://rockhardcauc.us

Alejandro Murguia-Ortiz, independent candidate for Iowa State Senate District 17, talked to us about their campaign and a bunch of stuff that's more important than the election. Please visit the campaign website: https://ale4iowa.com At the very end of the episode, we mentioned an Iowa City family that could use some help while they try to secure permanent housing. If you have cash to spare, you c...

We talk about Exile Brewing, Mike Franken, and Benny Johnson. Vote for us, please: https://crandic.littlevillagemag.com/arts-and-entertainment/best-local-podcast Send us your music: https://forms.gle/zNkBXmRdWyBMpsKP7 More episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/72575179 https://rockhardcauc.us

Our friend Ross Grooters joins us to talk about labor conditions and organizing railroad workers. Support Railroad Workers United: https://www.railroadworkersunited.org Follow Ross: https://twitter.com/rossgrooters Closing music is "Cliche" by Bigby Woods: https://bigbywoods.bandcamp.com/album/here-goes-nothing Vote for us: https://crandic.littlevillagemag.com/arts-and-entertainment/best-local-pod...