Rock Hard Caucus

Rock Hard Caucus

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Iowa-based news, politics, and culture podcast. Founded in August 2019.

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Nov 12, 2026

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Episodes

248 - Dexter's Gab, Part I with Dexter Merschbrock (5/10/2026) 10.05.2026

Our pal Dexter is back on the show to talk all about the upcoming primary elections on June 2nd. Today's episode focuses on all the Democrats and our second hour on the Republicans will be up on the RHC patreon in a few days! Follow Dexter on bsky (https://bsky.app/profile/dexterm.bsky.social) and twitter (https://twitter.com/DMerschbrock). Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes...

247 - Protect Your Peace, Queen with Leila Staton (5/3/2026) 03.05.2026

This week, we bridge the millennial-zoomer generational divide by having a conversation with Leila Staton. Leila is running for Iowa House in the 54th district. You can find out more at her website: https://www.leilaforiowa.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157164001 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #27: Cool Concept (audio - 4/29/2026) 30.04.2026

Justin and Evan discuss Hamilton. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/CuqVxseJDo4 Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156931603 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156931609 https://rockhardcauc.us

246 - Sharia Citation (4/26/2026) 26.04.2026

All the guys running for office this year are dumb in different ways. And we're dumb too, but in a cool way. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156530289 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #26: Candy Crushed (audio - 4/23/2026) 23.04.2026

Justin and Evan look at anti-abortion propaganda. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/UYeX1naJ3nk Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156346906 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156346902 https://rockhardcauc.us

245 - Life Is Beautiful (4/20/2026) 20.04.2026

Celebrating 4/20 with our anonymous friends. Why not send some money to Iowa City Mutual Aid? https://icmutualaid.org Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155958369 https://rockhardcauc.us

iHearIC Radio 155 with Patrick O'Connor (4/15/2026) 16.04.2026

You remember him from episodes 131 and 143 of iHearIC Radio: our friend Pat is back. We recorded this in the historic Old Brick in Iowa City. Listen to find out why we were in there! This episode features music by: ladder buffet (https://ladderbuffet.bandcamp.com) Justin K Comer (https://justinkcomer.bandcamp.com) Ascended Master (nothing on bandcamp yet) Toyaway (https://toyaway.bandcamp.com) Upc...

244 - There Is No Solution Right Now (4/12/2026) 12.04.2026

Clarifying our position on content from last week's episode, investigating a GOP primary conflict over private schools, and investigating a Dem primary conflict over campaign finance. Who cares? Shut up! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155370266 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Talking Shat #6 with Bill Blank (audio - 4/8/2026) 08.04.2026

Bill, Justin, and Evan discuss Bill's real name. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/02mh4Qtt68Y Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154719587 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154719595 https://rockhardcauc.us

243 - King of Steens (4/5/2026) 05.04.2026

We spent almost the entire episode reading Rob Sand's platform. Sorry! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154797998 https://rockhardcauc.us

iHearIC Radio 154 with Andre Perry (3/31/2026) 31.03.2026

For this month's episode, I spoke with the very important Andre Perry. You might know him in his role as the executive director of Hancher, or his former role as the executive director of the Englert Theatre, or as the cofounder of the Mission Creek Festival. See? Very important. Here are all of the events we mentioned: Stop/Time, April 3-4: https://hancher.uiowa.edu/stoptime ICE CREAM 10, April 4...

242 - I Just Can’t Sit Here and Listen to This (3/29/2026) 29.03.2026

This week, we're mostly talking about the recent drama in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Emphasis on "guber"!!!!!!! Stick around 'til the end of the episode for a visit from an old friend. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/154245437 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - SoftCauc #1: Baldknobbers with eden jones (3/25/2026) 25.03.2026

Justin and eden introduce the show. Subscribe for just $1 per month to listen to the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153702940 https://rockhardcauc.us

241 - Queer the Catalog with India May (3/22/2026) 22.03.2026

India May, candidate for Iowa House District 58, joined us today. We discussed campaigning in rural Iowa, her opponent's multiple mansions, and some of the bills coming out of this year's legislative session. Go to her website, please: https://mayforiowa.com Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153609312 https://rockhardcauc.us

240 - $%&#ing impressive (3/15/2026) 15.03.2026

In this episode, we do NOT discuss The Woke Ginger. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153111079 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Talking Shat #5 with Will Roberts (audio - 3/11/2026) 11.03.2026

Will, Evan, and Justin discuss a backyard dinner party. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/KUX0H222eIA Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152725624 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152725633 https://rockhardcauc.us

239 - Snake Oil Scumbag (3/8/2026) 08.03.2026

Return of Shitley, Nunn/Hegseth bromance on the rocks, Google annexing Palo, and so many more reasons to be proud to be an Iowan! Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152482614 https://rockhardcauc.us

People Power Radio Hour: Coralville Flock Update (3/5/2026) 07.03.2026

Some of the Coralville residents who were instrumental in getting the city to reverse course on their contract with Flock Safety were on KRUI's People Power Radio Hour this week. Here's the recording! https://krui.fm https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Talking Shat #4 with eden jones (audio - 3/4/2026) 04.03.2026

Justin, eden, and Evan discuss Desi's breasts. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/zlWwDNeWUCw Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152085011 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152085016 https://rockhardcauc.us

238 - The Victims of Us (3/1/2026) 01.03.2026

Iran, Zach Lahn, Newton, what else do I have to say? Okay, maybe it's not good enough for a Billy Joel parody. Good luck out there. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151894124 https://rockhardcauc.us

iHearIC Radio 153 with Denny Richards (2/27/2026) 27.02.2026

You might know him from ZUUL or Lou Sherry or Dayvyd Lunch. This month, we got Denny Richards on the show to talk for an hour about how he got started in music, what he likes about music, and how long he skateboards. Much of Denny's work can be found at these links: https://dentalrecordsic.bandcamp.com https://iowacityzuul.bandcamp.com Here are some shows coming up: -V.VECKER / WEAPON X / EUDAEDUO...

237 - House Dad (2/22/2026) 22.02.2026

Bodycam footage at the frat house, Sage on Wahls, and which legislative bills lived and died this week? Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151333711 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #43: Let's Get This T-Bot Crankin' (audio - 2/20/2026) 20.02.2026

Justin and Toni discuss an imprisoned cat. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/0dXdOd9HOFE Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151274822 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151274826 https://rockhardcauc.us

236 - Crystals Make People Feel Amazing (2/15/2026) 15.02.2026

The healing power of crystals, the inevitable demise of Flock Safety, and a couple more harmful and ridiculous bills advancing in the Iowa Legislature. Call us at (319) 849-8733! Go here for full episode notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150850375 https://rockhardcauc.us

TEASER - Talking Shat #3 with Alan (audio - 2/13/2026) 13.02.2026

Justin, Evan, and Alan visit Scott's house to see his big TV. Watch the video of this teaser here: https://youtu.be/YiiMx10uaEM Watch the full episode with a $5 subscription here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150654324 Listen to the episode without video for just $1: https://www.patreon.com/posts/150654318 https://rockhardcauc.us

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