EP 96: “Something Is Wrong in Iowa” — Zach Lahn on Cancer, Farming & Education

This was one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve had on the podcast.What started as a one-hour interview turned into a deep, wide-ranging discussion on the biggest issues facing Iowa today — and why they matter for the future of our state.Gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn doesn’t give surface-level answers. He walks through the systems, incentives, and root causes behind what we’re seeing in Iowa.We cover:* The rise in cancer rates and concerns around water quality* The loss of family farms and the future of agriculture* Regenerative farming and restoring soil health* Property rights, land ownership, and corporate consolidation* Parental rights and medical freedom (including SF304)* The future of education and innovative school models* How to bring young people back to IowaThis is Part 1 of a longer conversation — and we’re already planning Part 2.If you care about the future of Iowa, this is a must-listen.Chapters:00:00 Introduction & Why Zach Lahn is Running04:30 The Four Core Issues Facing Iowa06:00 Cancer Rates & Water Quality Concerns10:00 Data Gaps & Public Health Transparency12:00 What’s in Iowa’s Water? Nitrates & Chemicals17:45 Farming Practices & Environmental Impact22:00 Glyphosate, Paraquat & Chemical Exposure26:00 Who Decides “Safe” Levels?30:00 Corporate Influence & Liability Debate33:00 Solutions: Accountability & State Action36:00 Saving Family Farms & Ending Consolidation43:00 Land Ownership & Foreign Influence47:00 Regenerative Farming Explained52:00 Organic Farming Economics & Profitability58:00 Local Food Systems & Iowa Schools1:03:00 Parental Rights & Medical Freedom (SF304)1:10:00 Vaccine Policy & Government Role1:13:00 Education Decline in Iowa1:14:30 Wonder Schools & Education Innovation1:20:00 Socratic Learning & Critical Thinking1:28:00 Building Character & Life Skills in Students1:36:00 Fixing Public Education in Iowa1:41:00 The Future of Education & Workforce Readiness1:49:00 Final Thoughts & Vision for Iowa🎙️ The Oliver Bardwell Podcasthttps://oliverbardwell.com👉 Join the movement:https://patreon.com/OliverBardwell👉 Iowans for Freedom:https://iowansforfreedom.com