KHOI's Capitol Week

By: Laura Belin Dennis Hart
  • Summary

  • Laura Belin, author of the blog Bleeding Heartland, updates you on developments in Iowa government, hosted by KHOI’s newsman Dennis Hart. An in-depth look at each week’s legislative actions, the governor, public agencies, and important events, as lawmakers act on matters that affect you and your family.
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Episodes
  • The real story on Iowa's 2024 elections
    Nov 12 2024

    Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks explore many aspects of the latest red wave in Iowa, starting with Donald Trump's biggest win yet and the warning signs for Democrats. Also covered: what went wrong with Selzer's final Iowa Poll for the Des Moines Register, how Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn survived strong challenges in the first and third Congressional districts, future prospects for Rep. Ashley Hinson and Senator Joni Ernst, and notable results from the state legislative races—including which candidates outperformed their own party's presidential candidate.

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    30 mins
  • Recap of another red wave election in Iowa
    Nov 6 2024

    Six of the last eight general elections have been Republican landslides in Iowa. Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks recap the November 5 results: how Donald Trump improved on his past performance, the outcome in all four Congressional races, and the GOP gains in the Iowa House and Senate. Other topics covered: Iowa's new constitutional amendments, judicial retention votes, and what Senator Chuck Grassley plans to prioritize as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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    30 mins
  • Iowa election night special
    Nov 6 2024

    Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks were on the air live from 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm Central to talk about the Iowa results so far. They will record another live show at noon Central on Wednesday, November 6. It's already clear that Donald Trump carried Iowa by a large margin, and Republicans will have net gains of Iowa House and Senate seats.

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    30 mins

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