On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to recreate the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.

This week, we’ll discuss Iowa Farm Bureau’s endorsements – and lack thereof – and talk about our team’s bountiful coverage from the campaign trail.

This episode was hosted by Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy and produced by Gazette Deputy Digital Content Manager Bailey Cichon. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Hailey Peck, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal and Gazette columnists Althea Cole and Todd Dorman.

Read the articles mentioned in the episode:

(1:59) Iowa Farm Bureau endorsements skip governor’s race

(10:17) Bird, McGowan cautious but optimistic during Sioux City GOP fundraiser

(15:34) Democrat running for Iowa Treasurer wants to bolster IPERS, push for financial policies

(22:28) Joe Mitchell warns of threat from left at Cedar Rapids rally

(31:39) Iowa Democratic candidates make their cases at Polk County Steak Fry fundraiser