Senator Dan Dawson, chair of the tax-writing committee in the Iowa Senate, joins Jeff to react to the property tax proposal unveiled by Governor Kim Reynolds and talk about the end goals driving the debate.
What's It Like To Be A Whistleblower?
Gary Shapley blew the whistle on the preferential treatment that the Biden Department Of Justice was giving Hunter Biden, and he is the co-author of "The Whistleblowers Vs The Big Guy." He talks to Jeff about what it's like to be thrust into the spotlight as a whistleblower.
The Supreme Court Takes Up Transgender Sports Ban
Iowa is one of the states that bans biological boys from competing in women's sports. Carrie Severino of Judicial Network joins Jeff to preview the arguments before the US Supreme Court involving state transgender sports bans.
Here's A Toast To Beef Roast In 2026
Jeff wants to work beef into his health plan for 2026, but seems stumped as to how to do it. Luckily, Erin Good of the Iowa Beef Council has some advice.
Must Dos For The Iowa Legislature
Jeff talks with Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley and Senate Democratic Leader Janice Weiner on the first day of the Iowa Legislative session. Jeff emphasizes that there are critical issues that the legislature can't leave undone before going home.
Senator Ernst: Don't Get In The Way Of Law Enforcement Doing Their Job
Senator Joni Ernst reacts to an ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis; discusses the expanding fraud scandal engulfing that state; and addresses the military operation in Venezuela.
Why Venezuelans Fled Socialism
Daniel Chang Contreras fled Venezuela and socialism and offers great insight into why former residents post those celebratory videos after the capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Iowa's Attorney General Hopes A New Law Will Help Solve Cold Cases
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird will ask the legislature this year to pass "Katie's Law,: and she hopes it will lead to the solving of more cold cases.
The US Will Sell Venezuelan Oil; How Low Could Gas Prices Go?
President Trump announces Venezuela is turning over millions of barrels of oil to US government "immediately." Jeff asks the CEO of the American Energy Institute, Jason Isaac, if that means low gas-prices for the long-term future.
Police Officer Deaths Were Significantly Down In 2025
Bill Alexander of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reports that police officer deaths were significantly down in 2025. He thinks that the decline in anti-police political rhetoric does play a role.