Iowa Starting Line

Pat Rynard sits down to discuss this week’s Iowa Caucus happenings, new Starting Line Reporter Isabella Murray joins to introduce herself and talk about the beats she’ll be covering, and presidential candidate Tom Steyer stops by to talk about his candidacy and looking forward to the next debate. Let us know what you think about […] The post Ep 113: New Starting Line Reporter and Tom Steyer Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down to discuss this week’s Iowa Caucus happenings, and Josh Cook joins to talk about Congressman Ro Khanna’s help with a new tech jobs in Jefferson, Iowa, and how it could provide a new rural America messaging and policy approach for Democrats. Let us know what you think about this episode, or […] The post Ep112: New Rural Messaging Ideas, Sanders College Tour appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Pat Rynard sits down to discuss what is happening in Iowa this week with presidential candidates, as well as the three big factors that led to the demise of Iowa’s Virtual Caucus option. Let us know what you think about this episode, or what you’d like to hear us talk about, by emailing us at […] The post Ep111: What Doomed Iowa’s Virtual Caucus appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line team sits down to discuss the first Democratic debate nights and how Iowans’ reactions differed from the national conversation. And we interview Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller about his friendship with Steve Bullock and his recent agreement with Governor Kim Reynolds on out-of-state lawsuits. Let us know what you think about […] The post Ep109: Post-Debate Discussion, AG Tom Miller Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for Lee Enterprise Newspapers, about how the first Democratic debate could play out. Let us know what you think about this episode by calling (515) 635-5076 and leaving a voice message that we may use on a future episode. […] The post Ep108: Previewing The First Democratic Debate appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with former Lt. Governor Patty Judge about the debate over candidates running a national primary strategy versus and early state approach. And we interview Congressman Ro Khanna of California about his work on linking rural Iowa to Silicon Valley, combatting social media disinformation, and his role as […] The post Ep107: National Vs. Iowa Primary Strategy, Ro Khanna Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard and federal reporter Libby Meyer recap Joni Ernst’s first speech for her reelection campaign. And we interview New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, who was in Iowa last week to support Cory Booker in the Iowa Caucus. Let us know what you think about this episode by calling (515) […] The post Ep106: Ernst Kick-Off, NJ Governor Phil Murphy Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Juan Rodriguez, the campaign manager for Kamala Harris, about the mechanics of running a national campaign, their strategy to turn out new voters, and where Iowa falls in their plans. Let us know what you think about this episode by calling (515) 635-5076 and leaving a […] The post Ep105: Kamala Harris Campaign Manager Interview, Busy Weekend Review appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

Meet our new Iowa Starting Line reporters! We kicked off our rather large expansion this week, adding four new full-time political reporters to our team. They join Pat Rynard on the podcast to introduce themselves. Let us know what you think about this episode by calling (515) 635-5076 and leaving a voice message that we […] The post Ep104: Listen To Our New Starting Line Team Members appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard interviews Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar about her plan to help struggling farmers, new restrictive abortion laws, and her Honest Ads proposal. Plus, we talk with Patty Judge about the developing Democratic primary field for Senate, the big upcoming Hall of Fame Dinner, and Trump’s E15 decision. Let us […] The post Ep103: Amy Klobuchar Interview & U.S. Senate Candidate Announcements appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard interviews Colorado Senator Michael Bennet about his presidential run, his plans for public education, how social media is impacting our society, and what a candidate who has won in a purple state brings to the ticket. Plus, we talk with Patty Judge about what ethanol plant tours with […] The post Ep102: Michael Bennet Interview & Ethanol Plant Tours appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard interviews presidential candidate Marianne Williamson about her proposals for a Department of Children and Youth and a Department of Peace, and what someone from outside the political system could bring to the White House. Plus, we talk with Patty Judge about candidates for IA-02, IA-03, and the Senate. […] The post Ep101: Marianne Williamson Interview & IA-03 Candidates appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

It’s Iowa Starting Line’s 100th podcast episode! Presidential candidates, past guests, and friends of Starting Line call in to join the program. And we interview State Auditor Rob Sand on his latest statewide town hall trip, how Democrats should talk about faith, and whether Sand will run against Joni Ernst in 2020. Let us know what […] The post Ep100: Rob Sand Joins Our 100th Episode Celebration appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Statehouse reporters Erin Murphy and Caroline Cummings about what last-minute bills made it through the legislative session this year, which wrapped up over the weekend. Let us know what you think about this episode by calling (515) 635-5076 and leaving a voice message that we may […] The post Ep99: What Passed & What Didn’t At The Statehouse This Year appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard interviews Senator Elizabeth Warren about her student loan debt cancellation plan, anti-trust laws, impeachment proceedings, and whether her dog Bailey might ever visit Iowa. Plus, Pat talks about State Representative Andy McKean’s decision to join the Democratic Party. Let us know what you think about this episode by […] The post Ep98: Elizabeth Warren Interview & Andy McKean Switch appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard interviews former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on how 2020 Democrats are talking about rural America, how the Trump Administration is undermining the renewable fuels industry, and why he decided to take a pass on a U.S. Senate run. Let us know what you think about this […] The post Ep97: Tom Vilsack On 2020 Dems’ Rural Iowa Message appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with State Representative Jennifer Konfrst about Dave Loebsack’s retirement plans and the 2nd District race, Pete Buttigieg’s momentum, and the Noah Wasserman’s arrest. And we talk with two leaders for NARAL, the pro-choice organization, about what they’re seeing candidates talk about on the caucus campaign trail. Let […] The post Ep96: IA-02 Opening, Buttigieg Visit, NARAL Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with State Representative Lindsay James about early fundraising numbers for the 2020 field, how “very online” Democrats differ from the rest of the party, how Democrats should handle the “socialism” label, and what’s left to watch up at the Statehouse this year. Let us know what you […] The post Ep95: Online Vs Offline Democrats, 2020 Fundraising Numbers appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard sits down with Beto O’Rourke during his recent Iowa trip to talk about his generational pitch, how he’s adjusted to the media onslaught, and what kind of “normal” he wants to bring to D.C. Plus, I talk about the ever-expanding Democratic presidential field and why everyone feels they […] The post Ep94: Beto O’Rourke Interview & Ever-Expanding Dem Field appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by Robert Leonard of Knoxville’s KNIA Radio-AM, a frequent writer on rural issues, to recap this weekend’s Heartland Forum in Storm Lake. We discuss how Democrats have started to change how they talk about rural Iowa. Let us know what you think about this episode by […] The post Ep93: How Democrats Are Talking About Rural Iowa appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.