Category Archives: 2026 election

Issues We Seldom See

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Dave Bradley

While our mass media hypes up things that are really diversions, many really relvant issues are ignored or given very little exposure. What issues that are exposed they are often exposed in such a superficial way by politicians that we … Continue reading →

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Chris Jones Speaks At The Soapbox

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Dave Bradley

Chris Jones at the State Fair Soapbox (21 minutes): It has been extremely interesting to see the Agriculture Secretary’s race in Iowa to be competitive. Usually this is a race that is simply handed to any Republican without much question. … Continue reading →

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Bohannan Responds to Miller-Meeks Ad

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Dave Bradley

BAM!! When I saw that Miller-Meeks ad I sputtered something about how I hope somebody calls it out. Well here it is. 1 minute of truth from Christine Bohannan: BAM!

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Heather Cox Richardson Interviews Rob Sand

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Dave Bradley

28 minutes. Posted on August 27th. Since it is on YouTube, Zach Lahn can watch it in Kansas.

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An Observation On Dolly Parton’s Death

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Dave Bradley

11 minutes: Ken Burns tribute to Dolly Parton:   We are not much followers of the entertainment world these days. With the venues shattered into seemingly a million pieces each one acting more and more outrageously to garner our attention, … Continue reading →

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More Soapbox Speeches

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Dave Bradley

We will continue with a speech from Christina Bohannan from 2024. Bohannan did not speak this year at the fair and neither did her opponent. I am sure you will understand that much of what Bohannan says applies to most … Continue reading →

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Democratic House Candidates Speak At The Soapbox

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Dave Bradley

It has been cool at the state fair this year. But while the weather has been cool, it is always hot at the Des Moines Register’s Soap Box. Today I will post the speeches by the four Democratic congressional candidates. … Continue reading →

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The questions every politician should hear at the fair

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Dave Bradley

Just got this from Progress Iowa. Thought I would pass it along as it has some great suggestions / ideas It’s State Fair time! Today, we’re out holding our lawmakers accountable as they put on a show at the fair! … Continue reading →

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Hidden Health Care Plans From Republicans

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Dave Bradley

(2:20) No matter what the proposal on health care coming from the Trump administration you can bet it will have certain characteristics. First it will make health care less accessible for the patient. Second it will increase the out-of-pocket for … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: It Is Fair Week Edition

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Dave Bradley

21 minutes: Christina Bohannan at the Soapbox 2024   It is that time in the yearly cycle for the Iowa State Fair! One of the most recognized fairs in the world, the Iowa State Fair even had a starring role … Continue reading →

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