Iowa Starting Line: Recent Episodes
Pat Rynard
On this episode, Pat Rynard sits down with former Lt. Governor Patty Judge to talk about the ever-releasing Iowa caucus results, performances in states […]
The post Ep152: New IDP Chair, Bloomberg, Early States’ Impact appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On this episode, Pat Rynard sits down with Adam Brewster, an embed with CBS News, to talk about the Iowa Caucus which will have […]
The post Ep151: The Never-Ending Iowa Caucus – Where We’re At appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On this episode, the Starting Line reporting team hangs out in Cedar Rapids for one last chat before Iowa Caucus day. We talk about […]
The post Ep150: Our Iowa Caucus Predictions And Final Observations, AFSCME Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On this episode, Pat talks New York Times political correspondent Jonathan Martin about his time in Iowa, the big issue driving voter decisions in […]
The post EP149: NYT’s Jonathan Martin Talks Electability in Iowa Caucus appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On this episode, Pat talks with IA-04 Congressional candidate J.D. Scholten about this Iowa Caucus cycle as it comes to an end and how […]
The post Ep148: J.D. Scholten Reflects On Iowa Caucus, Rural Campaigning appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On this episode, Pat talks with Iowa journalist Erin Murphy about the final contenders for the Iowa Caucus and the reasons each one could […]
The post Ep147: Why Each Candidate Would Win, Firefighters Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On this episode, Pat talks with Democratic strategist Jeff Link about the latest Iowa Caucus poll from Focus on Rural America, and the implications […]
The post Ep146: New Iowa Caucus Poll, Jill Biden and Pramila Jayapal Interviews appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On this episode, Pat talks with AP Reporter Alexandra Jaffe about the recent debate in Des Moines, whether this primary is actually all that […]
The post Ep145: How Negative Has This Caucus Race Really Gotten? appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On this episode, Josh and Paige sit down to talk about candidate travel to Iowa, how many events each candidate has held in the […]
The post Ep144: Iowa Caucus On-Brand Bus Tours appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On this episode, Pat sits down with Patty Judge to talk about a long-awaited new Iowa Caucus poll. Who’s leading now, why are some […]
The post Ep143: New Iowa Caucus Poll (Finally) With Patty Judge appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On this episode, Pat sits down with Dave Weigel from the Washington Post to talk about the changing landscape for the upcoming Iowa Caucus, […]
The post Ep142: Dave Weigel On Iowa Caucus, National Race; Steyer Bus Trip Audio appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Happy New Year, 2020 is almost upon us! On this episode, Pat sits down with Libby to talk about Iowa Caucus candidate travel for […]
The post Ep141: New Phase In The Iowa Caucus Gets Underway appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Happy holidays! In this episode for your travel days, Pat talks with Radio Iowa’s Kay Henderson about the 99-county tour, rural campaigning, Amy Klobuchar […]
The post Ep140: Kay Henderson On 99-County Tour, And Organizing Through Art appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Happy holidays! In this extra episode for your travel days, Patty Judge chats with Josh Cook about Joni Ernst’s FEC troubles, how Iowa Reps […]
The post Ep139: Patty Judge Talks Ernst & Impeachment, Philly Mayor Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Isabella Murray and Nikoel Hytrek to talk about their weekends on the road with presidential candidates Sen. Cory Booker […]
The post Ep138: Inside The Bus Tours; Audio And Moments From Fun Trips appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Des Moines Register Chief Political Reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel to talk about her article on whether new reporting from the […]
The post Ep137: How Many Winners In The Caucus, Khizr Khan Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with NBC embeds Priscilla Thompson, Ben Pu and Maura Barrett to talk about their journeys to Iowa, what they’ve seen […]
The post Ep136: Michelle Kwan & Tales From The Road With NBC News Embeds appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down to talk about new polls out on December 10th, qualifications for the December debate, a very busy Iowa weekend and […]
The post Ep135: Rep. Katie Porter Interview, New Polls and a Busy Weekend appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Musadiq Bidar and Adam Brewster, two CBS News embed reporters, to talk about their experience thus far in the […]
The post Ep134: Kamala Harris Out, Biden’s No Malarkey Tour And CBS Reporters appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Jeff Link about Holiday strategies for presidential candidates and an upcoming mayor forum with presidential candidates and mayors from […]
The post Ep133: Vilsacks Talk Joe Biden, Jeff Link On Holidays and Mayor Forum appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Paige Godden to talk about upcoming candidate travel during Thanksgiving and general reaction to the November debate in Atlanta, […]
The post Ep132: Debate Recap And A Busy Thanksgiving appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard and Patty Judge discuss the Des Moines Register’s new Iowa poll, candidate travel and more. Later in the episode, new Democratic candidate […]
The post Ep131: New DMR Poll, Deval Patrick Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down to discuss happenings from the last week in Iowa, including Secretary Julian Castro’s comments about Iowa’s place in the nomination […]
The post Ep130: Castro Caucus Comments, AOC & Bernie in Iowa appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down to discusses new polls, travel and ad-buy updates with Josh Cook. After the break, we give you an inside ear […]
The post Ep129: New Polls, Inside Audio From The Buttigieg Bus Trip appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On part two of this special episode, we have the second half of Democratic presidential candidate speeches from Friday’s Liberty and Justice Celebration at […]
The post Ep128 Part 2: Second Half of the Liberty & Justice Celebration appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
On part one of this special episode, we have the first half of Democratic presidential candidate speeches from Friday’s Liberty and Justice Celebration at […]
The post Ep128 Part 1: First Half of the Liberty & Justice Celebration appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price to talk about tomorrow’s Liberty and Justice (LJ) Celebration in Des Moines. There […]
The post Ep127: Liberty and Justice Celebration Preview w/ Troy Price appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard is back on the podcast to talk about Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s weekend visit to Iowa at Drake University with Josh […]
The post Ep126: Nancy Pelosi Visit & Jane Sanders Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Polk County Democrats Chair Sean Bagniewski joins to talk about Nancy Pelosi’s event at Drake University on Saturday morning, as well as efforts from […]
The post Ep125: Polk County Dems Prep For Pelosi, Municipal Elections appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard interviews Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about her decision to endorse Joe Biden for president, her trip to Iowa to join office-openings […]
The post Ep124: Biden Back in Front; Interview w/ Atl. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Patty Judge returns to co-host with Josh Cook for a discussion about the EPA and Trump administration’s recent announcement on an ethanol deal. They also […]
The post Ep123: Car Time with Rob Sand, Patty Judge Talks Trump & EPA appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Josh Cook subs as host for an interview with Congresswoman Deb Haaland from New Mexico, one of the first Native American Congresswomen elected along with […]
The post Ep122: Early States Poll, Buttigieg Rally, Rep. Deb Haaland Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard talks with Senator Kamala Harris about her new paid family medical leave policy, Trump’s actions in Turkey and Syria, and impeachment. Plus, we […]
The post Ep121: Kamala Harris Interview, Biden Campaign Strategy appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Libby Meyer to talk about fundraising numbers for Democratic presidential hopefuls at the end of the third quarter and Mariannette […]
The post Ep120: Q3 Fundraising, IA-02 Updates, Spirit Awards Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Nikoel Hytrek and Paige Godden to talk about their weekends on the road, and the surrogates speaking on behalf of […]
The post Ep119: Presidential Surrogates and Joaquin Castro Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Nikoel Hytrek to talk about what it was like to be on Pete Buttigieg’s all-access bus trip for two days, […]
The post Ep118: All Aboard The Buttigieg Bus, Mark Sanford Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Josh Cook to talk about Bernie Sanders’ latest swing through Iowa, Isabella Murray interviews with Vice President Joe Biden about […]
The post Ep117: Sanders Trip, Biden Climate Interview, Klobuchar Call appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down with Josh Cook to talk about Steak Fry day and the new CNN/Des Moines Register poll released Saturday night. Pat also […]
The post Ep116: Special Episode Of Steak Fry/DMR Poll Reaction appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down for a fun conversation with Rob Barron and Judy Downs on the Steak Fry’s past and present as we approach the […]
The post Ep115: Previewing The Steak Fry, The Biggest Caucus Event Yet appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard sits down to discuss this week’s Iowa Caucus happenings with Josh Cook, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joins for an interview on Saudi Arabia and […]
The post Ep114: Tulsi Gabbard Interview And Debate Strategy With Booker Manager appeared first on 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The post Ep111: What Doomed Iowa’s Virtual Caucus appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line will be bringing the podcast back this week. Pat Rynard sits down for a quick few minutes to talk about where we’ll […]
The post EP110: Iowa Starting Line Podcast is Coming Back 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The post Ep93: How Democrats Are Talking About Rural Iowa appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by Patty Judge to talk about Pete Buttigieg’s momentum in an Iowa poll, Steve King’s never-ending […]
The post Ep92: Buttigieg Momentum, Steve King’s Mess, Rural Forum Preview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by State Representative Jennifer Konfrst to talk about the media hype around Beto O’Rourke and Joe […]
The post Ep91: Media Mania For Beto & Biden, Special Election Win appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by Cory Booker’s national campaign manager Addisu Demissie to talk about managing presidential candidates, how campaigns […]
The post Ep90: Running A Presidential Campaign, Joe Sanberg Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by State Representative Lindsay James to talk about candidates’ visits to Eastern Iowa, Elizabeth Warren’s ability […]
The post Ep89: Beto’s In, Eastern Iowa Visits, Joni Ernst’s “Paid” Family Leave appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by Patty Judge to contrast Bernie Sanders and John Hickenlooper’s appeal and message. We also discuss […]
The post Ep88: Sanders’ Return, His New Rural Pitch, Iowa Poll Results appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by State Representative Jennifer Konfrst to talk about the DNC’s choice to not hold any debates […]
The post Ep87: No Fox News Debate, Statehouse Funnel, Special Election appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by State Senator Zach Wahls about what being a new legislator is like, and we discuss […]
The post Ep86: A New Legislator’s Life, Governors Get In, Mike Pence Comments appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by State Representative Lindsay James of Dubuque to talk about the success of the progressive movement in […]
The post Ep85: 2020’s Leftward Tilt, Joe Biden, And An Iowa Win On Education appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by former Lt. Governor Patty Judge to talk about the huge crowds we’re seeing out at 2020 […]
The post Ep84: Huge 2020 Crowds and IA-Senate Candidates appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by State Representative Jennifer Konfrst to talk about how viral moments on the caucus trail affect news […]
The post Ep83: Viral Caucus Trail Moments & John Delaney Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by Des Moines Register chief politics reporter Brianne Pfannenstiel to talk about Bernie Sanders’ run, key takeaways […]
The post Ep82: Sanders Gets In, Early Caucus Takeaways & Troy Price Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by State Representative Lindsay James to talk about presidential drop-ins at the Statehouse, what it’s like being […]
The post Ep81: New Legislators, School Funding, And Pete Buttigieg Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by former Lt. Governor Patty Judge to talk about proposed changes to the Iowa Caucus, the recent […]
The post Ep80: Caucus Changes, Midwest Field, And Cory Booker Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by Representative Jennifer Konfrst to talk early relationship building and outreach from the presidential candidates, as well […]
The post Ep79: Early Relationship Building In The Iowa Caucus appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Iowa Starting Line Podcast is back! Pat Rynard sits down with Iowa Press Moderator David Yepsen to discuss the early stages of the Iowa Caucus, and […]
The post Ep78: We’re Back! David Yepsen Caucus Talk & Sherrod Brown Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses the changing voter trends in Iowa’s urban counties with Iowa City activist and local campaign manager Shawn Harmsen. Let us […]
The post Ep77: Urban Iowa Counties Voting Trends appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses the changing voter trends in Iowa’s rural counties with Marion County Democratic Party Chair Megan Day Suhr. Let us know […]
The post Ep76: Rural Iowa Election Results & Trends In 2018 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses the changing voter trends in Iowa’s blue-collar counties along the Mississippi River. Joining us are Burlington Hawkeye reporter Libby […]
The post Ep75: Blue-Collar Counties Election Results & Trends In 2018 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses the changing voter trends in the Iowa suburbs with Ankeny Area Democrats Chair Zaak Barnes and Representative-Elect Jennifer Konfrst, […]
The post Ep74: The Suburbs Election Results & Trends appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard updates you on where Starting Line is headed for the rest of 2018, and we recount a recent forum with […]
The post Ep73: Starting Line Updates & National Trends appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard and Statehouse reporter Caroline Cummings discuss what the 2018 election means for the next big stories in Iowa politics, including […]
The post Ep72: What’s Next In Iowa Politics, Todd Prichard Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard and former legislator Nate Willems recap all the races for the Iowa House and Iowa Senate, and look ahead to […]
The post Ep71: Statehouse Election Recaps appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard walks you through the good, bad and depressing from Iowa’s election night on Tuesday. We cover the statewide and congressional […]
The post Ep70: Post-Election Reactions And Analysis appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with former DMR chief political reporter Jason Noble about what to watch for on Election Day in Iowa, what […]
The post Ep69: Iowa Election Day Podcast With Jason Noble appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks about Steve King’s blow up at Thursday’s public forum and asks whether Steve King could actually lose. Plus, we […]
The post Ep68: Steve King Meltdown & J.D. Scholten Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks about all the recent IPERS controversy with State Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald. And we interview Senator Amy Klobuchar and Governor […]
The post Ep67: IPERS, Mike Fitzgerald, Amy Klobuchar & Martin O’Malley appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses all the recent visits from Democrats’ top national stars in Iowa and what help it gives to local candidates. […]
The post Ep66: National Dem Visits & Gov. John Hickenlooper Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard recaps what moments stood out to him in last night’s gubernatorial debate between Fred Hubbell and Kim Reynolds. And we […]
The post Ep65: 2nd Governor Debate, Northern Iowa Politics With Kurt Meyer appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard breaks down the massive fundraising numbers from Iowa’s Democratic congressional candidates. And we interview Joan Marttila about her campaign for […]
The post Ep64: Record-Breaking Fundraising & Joan Marttila Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard goes through some of the worst lies and deceptions in the latest Iowa Republican ads. And we interview Christian Andrews […]
The post Ep63: Debunking GOP Ads & Christian Andrews Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with former Iowa Attorney General Bonnie Campbell about the Brett Kavanaugh hearing, including comparing it to her own stalled […]
The post Ep62: Kavanaugh Hearing & Bonnie Campbell Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard sits down with DNC Vice Chair Michael Blake to talk about what the national party is doing for Iowa. Plus, […]
The post Ep61: DNC Vice Chair Michael Blake & House Dem Laura Liegois appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Radio Iowa’s Kay Henderson about the latest poll in the Iowa governor’s race. And we interview Congresswoman Pramila […]
The post Ep60: IA-Gov Race 6 Weeks Out, Pramila Jayapal Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Nate Willems about congressional TV ads in the 1st and 3rd Districts, and we discuss what makes a […]
The post Ep59: Congressional TV Ads & Digital Messaging appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses with labor rights attorney Nate Willems the latest Kim Reynolds private jet scandal and the recent unionization of some Iowa […]
The post Ep58: Reynolds Scandals, Campaign Union & Tim Ryan Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard interviews Spencer Kimball of Emerson Polling about the new poll in the governor’s race and what all the numbers might […]
The post Ep57: IA-Gov Poll Results & Vicky Brenner Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard interviews Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for State Auditor, about what it’s like campaigning as a down-ballot candidate this year. Let […]
The post Ep56: The Life Of A Down-Ballot Candidate With Rob Sand appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard interviews Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon about his thought process on running for president, what he thinks the country can learn […]
The post Ep55: Interview With Senator Jeff Merkley appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Greg Hauenstein about how state legislative campaigns change after Labor Day, whether the many independent candidates on the […]
The post Ep54: Post-Labor Day Phase For Legislative Races appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with former IDP executive director Norm Sterzenbach about the DNC’s changes to caucus states and superdelegates. And we sit […]
The post Ep53: New Caucus Rules & Julian Castro Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard interviews Senator Rita Hart about campaigning across Iowa as Fred Hubbell’s running mate. And we sit down with Montana Governor […]
The post Ep52: Rita Hart & Governor Steve Bullock appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Chance Dorland about controversies at the Iowa State Fair and what it’s like to cover politics at the […]
The post Ep51: State Fair Controversy & Karin Derry Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Lee Newspapers’ Erin Murphy about Michael Avenatti’s intriguing trip to Iowa, as well as an overall analysis of […]
The post EP50: Wing Ding Analysis & Andrew Yang Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with producer Chance Dorland about Kim Reynolds’ decision to avoid press conferences, what the election results in Tuesday’s Ohio […]
The post Ep49: Reynolds Avoids Press, Election Results & Yard Signs appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with producer Chance Dorland about the early moves from 2020 contenders and the odd field Democrats could find themselves […]
The post Ep48: Early 2020 Moves & Eric Gjerde Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard sits down with Flip It Iowa co-founders Jim Lewers and Temple Hiatt to discuss their grassroots organization that’s connecting swing […]
The post Ep47: Flipping The Statehouse With Flip It Iowa appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with producer Chance Dorland about Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa on Thursday. And we interview Heather Matson about her […]
The post Ep46: Trump’s Visit & Heather Matson Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard sits down with two Des Moines-area school board members to discuss the recent debate around public funds going to private […]
The post Ep45: The Public/Private School Funding Debate appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard and producer Chance Dorland discuss some stories to keep an eye on where another shoe may drop, as well as […]
The post Ep44: Under-The-Radar Stories To Watch & Peter Leo Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard digs into the impacts and timeline of tariffs on Iowa agriculture with Tim Gannon, Democrats’ Secretary of Agriculture candidate. Plus, […]
The post Ep43: Ag 101 With Tim Gannon & Trump Trade War Fallout appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard and producer Chance Dorland discuss Iowa Republicans’ mixed messaging on Fred Hubbell. And we interview Kristin Sunde about her Iowa […]
The post Ep42: GOP’s Mixed Message On Hubbell, Kristin Sunde Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with Matt Sinovic of Progress Iowa and Sue Dinsdale of Why Courts Matter about the upcoming Supreme Court nomination […]
The post Ep41: Iowa’s Role In The Supreme Court Nomination appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with longtime Iowa political operative Joe O’Hern about what 2020 candidates need to do at this early stage, how […]
The post Ep40: How Iowa Campaigns Really Work & 2020 Preview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks with former Democratic Party Chair Sue Dvorsky about Iowa campaigns post-primary and where Kim Reynolds will struggle in the […]
The post Ep39: Post-Primary Talk & Gov. Jay Inslee Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses the aftermath of the Iowa primary, including optimism for the exciting Democratic ticket, who Fred Hubbell may pick for […]
The post Ep38: Primary Results Aftermath & L.G. Speculation appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard is joined by two of Iowa’s top political journalists in the state, Brianne Pfannenstiel of the Des Moines Register and […]
The post Ep37: Election Day Chat With Iowa’s Political Reporters appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks about the final governor’s debate and where the race stands, followed by an interview with Courtney Rowe about her […]
The post Ep36: Governor’s Race & Courtney Rowe Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard speaks with Cedar Rapids City Councilwoman Ashley Vanorny about what’s happening in Eastern Iowa, followed by an interview with George […]
The post Ep35: Eastern Iowa Views & George Ramsey Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard breaks down poll numbers for the Democratic gubernatorial primary and District 3 race with show producer Chance Dorland, followed by […]
The post Ep34: Polling & Fundraising In Democratic Primaries appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard speaks with 13th District Iowa State Representative Chris Hall about upcoming elections & Democrats’ predicted ‘blue wave,’ followed by an […]
The post Ep33: Fred Hubbell Interview & Democratic Enthusiasm appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard speaks with District 77 Representative Amy Nielsen about the end of the legislative session, followed by an interview with billionaire […]
The post Ep32: End Of Session & Tom Steyer Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard speaks about new early voting rules with Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald, followed by an interview with 3rd district congressional […]
The post Ep31: Early Voting & Cindy Axne Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses the piece of legislation that very soon could give Iowa the most restrictive abortion rules in the country, followed […]
The post Ep30: 6-Week Abortion Bill & Ross Wilburn Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard & show producer Chance Dorland discuss all the different components of the ongoing Dave Jamison firing & Iowa Finance Authority […]
The post Ep29: Dave Jamison Mess & John Paschen Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard speaks with Tim Gannon, Democrats’ Secretary of Agriculture candidate, about Iowa’s agriculture economy & how it is/will be affected by […]
The post Ep28: Thomas Heckroth Interview & China Trade Wars appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard welcomes Iowa Safe Schools executive director Nate Monson & Norwalk student Jaden Deal to discuss the Governor’s Conference On LGBTQ Youth, […]
The post Ep27: Abby Finkenauer Interview & LGBTQ Youth Conference Discussion appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard speaks with show producer Chance Dorland about the upcoming gubernatorial primary, followed by an interview with 3rd Congressional District candidate […]
The post Ep26: Pete D’Alessandro Interview & The Gubernatorial Primary appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Another Iowa gubernatorial candidate joins the show as Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard speaks with Cathy Glasson. But before that, Pat & show producer Chance Dorland […]
The post Ep25: Cathy Glasson Interview & Special Election Results appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard talks to Ben Foecke about legislative primaries & interviews Congressman Eric Swalwell of California. Let us know what you think […]
The post Ep24: Legislative Primaries & Eric Swalwell Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
District 62 Representative Ras Smith & District 77 Representative Amy Nielsen join Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard to discuss what’s been going on at the Statehouse. […]
The post Ep23: Statehouse Round-Up With Iowa Representatives Ras Smith & Amy Nielsen appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses possible Democratic candidates for Lt. Governor with former Jack Hatch campaign manager Grant Woodard, followed by an interview with […]
The post Ep22: Nate Boulton Interview & Possible Lt. Gov Candidates appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast producer Chance Dorland joins host Pat Rynard to discuss Pat’s thoughts on recent Democratic County Conventions that took place across the state, followed […]
The post Ep21: Democratic County Conventions & Rep. Chris Hall Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act & what it has meant to small businesses & their employees with […]
The post Ep20: The ACA’s Birthday & J.D. Scholten Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast producer Chance Dorland joins host Pat Rynard to discuss Theresa Greenfield’s failed attempt to recollect enough signatures to make it on the 3rd […]
The post Ep19: Greenfield Fallout & IDP Chair Troy Price Interview appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard discusses recent shakeups up in Iowa politics as well as abortion legislation with returning guests State Representative Todd Prichard […]
The post Ep18: Capitol Chaos & 6-Week Abortion Ban appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Following the resignation of Iowa Senate leader Bill Dix, Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard speaks with show producer Chance Dorland about how he obtained the […]
The post Ep17: The Bill Dix Story & Interview With Andy McGuire appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard speaks with Iowa Safe Schools Executive Director Nate Monson about last night’s Rainbow Forum where nine gubernatorial candidates gave […]
The post Ep16: The Iowa Gubernatorial Field Takes On LGBTQ Issues appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard investigates the ongoing Republican attack on Iowans’ voter rights through conversations with Let America Vote executive director Abe Rakov & Democratic candidate for […]
The post Ep15: Voting Rights Under Attack In Iowa appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard has packed three interviews into today’s episode focusing on the increasing involvement of younger Democrats in Iowa, speaking first […]
The post Ep14: Youth Movement For Iowa Democratic Candidates In 2018 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard sits down with political consultant Sam Roecker to discuss preparing for the 2020 Iowa Caucus (as a candidate) […]
The post Ep13: Early 2020 Iowa Caucus Preparation & Gun Safety Debate appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard sits down for a discussion on key bills at the Statehouse with Representatives Amy Nielsen & Todd Prichard, followed […]
The post Ep12: John Delaney’s 2020 Run & Statehouse Funnel Talk appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The six Democratic candidates in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District held a forum on Tuesday night this week. the Iowa Starting Line sat down with […]
The post Ep11: 3rd District Democratic Primary & Interview with Austin Frerick appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Episode 10 features our biggest guest yet – former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley. Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard then discusses private school funding with Des […]
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Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard attended the precinct caucus site at Roosevelt High School where he recorded audio of key moments throughout the night.Today’s episode […]
The post Ep9: Podcasting at the 2018 Iowa Caucus appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Democratic Party Executive Director Kevin Geiken joins host Pat Rynard for Iowa Starting Line Podcast episode #8, followed by an interview with State Senator Matt McCoy. Let […]
The post Ep8: What To Expect At Your Iowa Caucus & Interview With Matt McCoy appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Representatives Amy Nielsen of North Liberty and Todd Prichard of Charles City join host Pat Rynard for Iowa Starting Line Podcast episode #7, followed by an […]
The post Ep7: Legislative Round-Up & Interview With Leann Jacobsen appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast episode #6 begins with host Pat Rynard & a conversation between Statehouse reporters Brianne Pfannenstiel of the Des Moines Register & Erin Murphy […]
The post Ep6: Statehouse Reporting & An Interview With John Norris appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast episode #5 features Rep. Liz Bennett & Planned Parenthood’s Erin Davison-Rippey to discuss the Women’s March with host Pat Rynard. […]
The post Ep5: The Women’s March & Gubernatorial Fundraising Reports appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
For Iowa Starting Line Podcast episode #4, Grant Woodard, the former campaign manager for 2014 Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jack Hatch, joins host Pat Rynard […]
The post Ep4: Former Jack Hatch Campaign Manager Grant Woodard, 3rd Congressional District Democratic Primary Candidate Eddie Mauro appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pat Rynard brings episode #3 on the road for a Perkins-inspired edition of the Iowa Starting Line Podcast to cover the special election for […]
The post Ep3: Special Elections, Sioux City Edition with the Iowa Starting Line Podcast appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Starting Line Podcast episode #2 begins with host Pat Rynard & guests Iowa House District 13 Representative Chris Hall of Sioux City & Iowa Citizen […]
The post Ep2: Representative Chris Hall, Iowa Citizen Action Network’s Sue Dinsdale & HD 6 Candidate Rita DeJong appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The new year brings with it something new from Pat Rynard – the Iowa Starting Line Podcast! Our inaugural episode features a discussion of recent […]
The post ‘Iowa Starting Line Podcast’ Debuts with Amy Nielsen, Nate Monson & Rob Sand appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.