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JD Vance: We Lost Due To The War With Iran
Jeff breaks down the brutal midterm loss for Republicans and the growing debate over whether the war against Iran doomed the GOP. Vice President JD Vance offers a surprisingly candid assessment, President Trump largely agrees, and Washington immediately begins searching for answers. Jeff also examines the stunning Iowa race where a Democrat won after dropping out, the opening conflict between Governor-elect Rob Sand and the Grassley political dynasty, voter backlash against data centers, and interviews and reaction from across Iowa and Washington as the political fallout continues.
Iowans React To The Blue Wave
Jeff and Iowans react to the blue wave that swept across Iowa on Election Day 2026.
Senator Grassley: What's At Stake This Election Day
Election Day 2026 is finally here. Senator Chuck Grassley joins the program to discuss what's at stake. Jeff breaks down the major races, asks whether Iowa is still a swing state, examines record early voting turnout and what it might mean, and explains Amendment 1, the constitutional amendment that would make future income tax increases more difficult. Plus: a judge orders Iowa to allow a Satanic Temple display at the Capitol, President Trump's unusual final campaign message, the latest from a critical Michigan Senate contest, and encouraging news on former Hawkeye linebacker Jack Campbell's recovery after a frightening injury.
Yes, Iowa IS Critical This Midterm Election
Jeff says it's cliche, but Iowa does play a critical role in this midterm election as he reviews President Trump's visit to Dubuque. PLUS: Israel's important election; Democrats implode in Michigan; the Texas Senate race looks similar to Iowa; Iran has inflicted severe damage on US bases; and how this election impacts your retirement account.
DEI Is Alive And Well In Iowa
After an undercover video at the University Of Iowa, what's it going to take to end DEI in Iowa?; a solution to high property taxes: data centers; another clock change is here; are election integrity fears overblown?
Why Iowa Is Suing Dollar General
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says a major retailer has been ripping off Iowa consumers; candidates Zach Lahn and Chris Jones talk water quality and the farm vote; Jon Decker discusses President Trump on the campaign trail; Eben Brown reports that the elections in Israel are surprising opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu.
A Political Earthquake In Sioux City
President Trump comes to town, and the talk turns to Rep. Omar, a shocking Ohio campaign ad, and promises to farmers.
President Trump Heads To Iowa As Democrats Vote Early
President Trump comes to Iowa as Democrats have an early-voting advantage; a polling company admits its results were made up; The Justice Department wants two judges in charge of immigration cases dismissed; a tribute to the head of the Iowa National Guard; parking tickets in Iowa City; Waukee middle schoolers track car/truck mishaps; Iowa gets an energy grid upgrade; a Good Fella discusses the new fraud whistleblower fund.
Spending In Iowa's Gubernatorial Race Is Smashing Records
Iowa's race for Governor is smashing money records, a college student takes on Ames over gun rights; ICE launches a food-stamp crackdown; the Hawkeye make a quarterback decision, a fake Iowa poll shakes up the media.