Iowa Press

Each week Iowa Press explores the issues affecting the lives of Iowans. Newsmakers, policy makers and elected officials join capitol reporters in a weekly discussion.

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Episodes

Jeff Chelesvig, President and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts

Jeff Chelesvig, president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts discusses the future of performing arts in Iowa and reflects on his successful and eventful career.

Jul 18, 2025•27 min

World Food Prize Foundation CEO Tom Vilsack

World Food Prize Foundation CEO Tom Vilsack is our guest. The former governor of Iowa and U.S. secretary of agriculture discusses his new role with the foundation and current events.

Jul 11, 2025•27 min

A Discussion About the Economy

Chad Hart, professor of economics at Iowa State University, and Peter Orazem, professor of economics and interim chair of the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, discuss the economy at local and national levels.

Jul 04, 2025•27 min

Iowa House Minority Leader

Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Brian Meyer (D-Des Moines) discusses the 2025 legislative session and what’s ahead for House Democrats.

Jun 27, 2025•27 min

Iowa’s Latino Population in Iowa

Dawn Martinez Oropeza, executive director of Al Exito and Nick Salazar, state director for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) discuss the Latino population in Iowa.

Jun 20, 2025•27 min

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