Lt. Gov steps down, Iowa's brain drain, Melton & Virgil vs. Feenstra, Eminent Domain, Outcome of Photojourno Arrest and more...

Ty Rushing

moderated the fifth episode of the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative Down Ballot podcast. Out of the gate, our panel reacted to Lt. Governor Adam Gregg leaving his position for a position with the Iowa Bankers Association.

Odd.

Meh.

Surprising, but not shocking.

More time with his family? Really?

Who even knew the name of the Lt. Governor?

Will Governor Kim Reynolds pick a woman as successor? Will she run again?

Tune into this podcast to see what these political analysts have to say about the latest news story to dominate conversation among Iowa political junkies.

Will Republicans keep Libertarians off the Iowa Ballot in 2024?

Tune in to hear the panelists' reactions to a commission that voted to keep Libertarian candidates off the Iowa ballot (Auditor Rob Sand dissented).

Is there concern by the GOP that eminent domain, an issue that contributed to a 40% whack at the GOP incumbent?

Eminent Domain - how will it impact Ryan Melton’s race to unseat Randy Feenstra (bonus podcast by Julie Gammack with Melton)

Reproductive Choice Impact on Down Ballot Races?

Nursing Homes versus Public Records Issues.

What information is released to the public, and is important information being withheld?

Rekha Basu discussed her column about a photojournalist arrested during a protest in Des Moines. The city settled quickly, and the account is fascinating and chilling. Please read here: Police too must honor press freedom by letting journalists do their jobs.

Follow these panelists for ongoing, independent analysis:

Rekha Basu

Rekha’s Shouts and Whispers

Douglas Burns

The Iowa Mercury

Art Cullen

Art Cullens Notebook

Dave Price

Dave Price’s Perspective

Ty Rushing

Ty’s Take

Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Kathie Obradovich will moderate a panel discussion on September 5, 5:30 p.m., in the Iowa State University Memorial Union, featuring former Congressman Ed Mezvinsky. An Ames native, Mezvinsky served on the House Judiciary Committee during the Watergate scandal. His papers include Mezvinsky’s confidential papers. More information: https://www.lectures.iastate.edu/lectures/watergate-50-years-later-what-have-we-learned

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Zachary Oren Smith

for producing Iowa Down Ballot, and

Dartanyan L. Brown

for providing the music intro and outro.

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