Tag Archives: Iowa Press

Jennifer Konfrst Goes On Offense On Iowa Press

I would say House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst killed it on this weekend’s edition of Iowa Press. I hope that those of you who have said you no longer watch the show because it is worthless or too frustrating, will … Continue reading

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Iowa Press I Think I Thought I Saw You Try

On the April 28th episode of Iowa Press the panel frivoled away 26 minutes of precious broadcast time on the weather. No, not climate change.  Just the weather. Guests were two National Weather Service meteorologists based in Johnston, a suburb … Continue reading

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Iowa Press Fiddles While Iowa Burns

This weekend on Iowa Press the panel clearly seemed stumped as far as how to discuss what the Republicans are doing in the Iowa legislature. I think it must be a coping strategy of denial, “everything is fine, just keep … Continue reading

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Iowa Press Fails To Challenge False Claims

Well, here’s a big lie the Iowa Press panel let third district Republican congressman Zach Nunn get away with on the latest episode, April 14, 2023. Nunn: “When I watch on the news a parent at a school board meeting … Continue reading

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Iowa Press Discusses Carbon Capture Pipeline Issues

You must watch this episode of Iowa Press not just for the dull questions but also for the slick GOP-like evasiveness of the Navigator VP.  The contrast was stark between the fast-talking, polished Elizabeth Burns-Thomas and the “good guy” on … Continue reading

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The Iowa Writers Collaborative

Thank you Iowa Press for this program with members of the Iowa Writers Collaborative. Enjoy and follow them on substack.

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Hinson To Iowa Press: Milennials Need To Start Saving Money For Retirement

Rep. Ashley Hinson, IA-02 was the guest on Iowa Press this weekend. I can see why Liz Mathis lost now. As an incumbent, Hinson has become a slick, well oiled talking point machine compared to how she was two years … Continue reading

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Vote For Tom Miller The People’s AG

It was a disgraceful and disrespectful performance by Brenna Bird on Iowa Press. The Iowa MAGAs should be pleased! According to Steve King’s former chief of staff Brenna Bird who is running for Attorney General, when Kim Reynolds says on … Continue reading

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Mike Franken Schools Grassley on Leadership on Iowa Press

There is no doubt Iowa needs Mike Franken to replace Chuck Grassley. On this weekend’s edition of Iowa Press Franken calmly and surely and without partisan talking points, showed viewers, in a way that the Iowa press has not, that … Continue reading

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Deidre DeJear Delivers On Iowa Press

After the usual rather hostile political questions (read the full transcript here), someone finally asked a policy question. AP reporter David Pitt:  “I’m wondering what you do as Governor if the Iowa Supreme Court decides to overturn the previous ruling … Continue reading

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