Is an Upset Brewing in Iowa?

Is an Upset Brewing in Iowa?

Iowa is home to less than 1% of the U.S. population. So why is this year’s Senate race the 2nd most expensive in U.S. history? Democrats hope to use all that cash to unseat a Republican star in a state that President Trump won handily in 2016.

Guest: Andrew Batt, senior producer at Iowa PBS

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The openness of the internet is its greatest strength. Or a glaring weakness, depending on who you ask. Does something need to change?Guest: Jared SchroederHost: Sonari Glinton Hosted on Acast. See a...

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The Poll Workers Targeted by Trump

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The third week of the House of Representatives investigation into the Jan. 6 riot is focusing on the weeks-long pressure campaign waged by Trump and his allies. Individuals around the country were har...

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Why Biden Can’t Ice Out Saudi Arabia

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On the campaign trail, Joe Biden called Saudi Arabia a “pariah” and said its ruling regime should be held accountable for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But now, rising oil prices have cau...

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A school with armed teachers and every door locked sounds a lot more like a prison than a nourishing educational environment. How does the discussion around school shootings change when you change you...

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Slow Burn - Roe v. Wade: Women vs. Connecticut

Soon after Ann Hill arrived at Yale Law School in 1968, she realized she was pregnant. Her options were limited: she could give birth—or get an illegal abortion. The decision she faced inspired her to...

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From the Vault: It's Hot. It's Flooding. Is This the New Normal?

From the Vault: It's Hot. It's Flooding. Is This the New Normal?

This episode originally aired in July 2021.Last year, North Americans saw record-breaking heat, droughts, wildfires, and floods. The science is clear: we are living through the effects of climate chan...

19 Jun 202220min

The Culture War Over Electric Cars

The Culture War Over Electric Cars

One state wants to stop people from buying one. But can electric vehicles be stopped? Guest: Ryan CornellHost: Sonari Glinton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Jun 202219min

Bill Barr Calls B.S. on Trump

Bill Barr Calls B.S. on Trump

The hearings have started for the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. The televised hearings have already circled in on a major, and possibly criminal th...

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