If glyphosate causes cancer, why is used on over 70% of Iowa crops?
Release Date: 02/11/2026
More people listen to podcasts now than radio nationally. Is radio dying? What does that mean for brands?
The Iowa Podcast
According to new data from Edison Research, more people are listening to podcasts in the USA than radio. It's the very first time this has happened. Ryan Snaadt of Snaadt media comes in the studio to explain why podcasts aren't just limited to news companies or publishers. Any brand or person can start a show. Is radio dead? 💡 Find this show on every app: https://iowapodcast.com/ryan-snaadt-media 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq 🩺 Sign up for Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care: https://exemplar.care 🌾 Watch The World Food Prize Podcast:...
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Can Ai be creative? Composer Tony Bohnenkamp asks if Ai can't experience life, how can it create?
The Iowa Podcast
While AI is an incredibly sophisticated "copy paste" tool capable of replicating patterns, can it close the biological "last mile" of creativity that defines true artistry? Tony Bohnenkamp of The Canary Collective, and former member of The Nadas discusses the creative process of composing original music for Kreg Tool. Music requires emotional depth and intent that algorithms cannot simulate. Can Ai experience a rough morning, a personal life event, or a breakup? Can Ai truly replicate the human moods that spur iconic, classic songs? 💡 Find this show on every app: 🐖 Get a free $30 gift...
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Iowa Artisan "Vibe Coding" the Future of Centuries-Old Trade
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What happens when a centuries-old trade meets the cutting edge of artificial intelligence? Riana LeJeune is proving that upholstery is far from a "dying art" by launching a first-of-its-kind national apprenticeship and developing a global design app without any coding knowledge. 💡 Find this show on every app: 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: 🩺 Sign up for Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care: 🌾 Watch The World Food Prize Podcast: ⚖️ Hurt on the job? Get Nate Boulton's help LeJeune dives into how she bypassed a $100,000 software quote to build her own...
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Local NW Iowa newspaper bucking national trend in growth by launching a new podcast!
The Iowa Podcast
As newspapers struggle across the country, one small town in Northwestern Iowa is bucking the trend. Not only are they're seeing subscriber and advertiser growth through a new podcast. Erin Sommers, editor of The Record Democrat in Pocahontas, Iowa explains why she launched their new podcast, "On The Record," before their first website! Links:💡 Find this show on every app: 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: 🩺 Sign up for Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care: 🌾 Watch The World Food Prize Podcast: ⚖️ Hurt on the job? Get Nate Boulton's help In this interview...
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Zach Lahn, Iowa's MAHA Candidate for Governor wants to break up big ag. Are farmers on board?
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Zach Lahn is running for Governor in Iowa and he happens to be the very first candidate to be endorsed by RFK JR's MAHA Action organization. In this discussion, Lahn explains his intent to stop subsidies and veto incentives for big ag, even if it means losing party backing entirely. Links: 💡 Find this show on every app: 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: 🩺 Sign up for Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care: 🌾 Watch The World Food Prize Podcast: ⚖️ Hurt on the job? Get Nate Boulton's help Lahn gives his perspective on President Trump's executive order...
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Burlington’s downtown is thriving. Was The Capitol Theater the catalyst?
The Iowa Podcast
Back in 2012, downtown Burlington was a beautiful, albeit quiet. But today it’s thriving and active, at times with four shows performing simultaneously in the downtown area. Jeff Poulter, Director of The Capitol Theater complex discusses the historic theater and the thriving Downtown area. 💡 Find this show on every app: 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: ⚖️ Hurt on the job? Get Nate Boulton's help Poulter isn’t sure if the Theater’s historic renovation set off the growth in Dubuque but the timing is notable. Oftentimes historic renovations...
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Iowa's "risk averse" nature linked to farmer trauma? Dr. Chris Morris of ISU explains the research.
The Iowa Podcast
Have you heard Iowans are "risk averse" creatures? Research from Iowa State University not only suggests this may be true, but its origin may be tied to farmer trauma, passed down to our children and grandchildren. Chris Morris, PhD research shows stress from farming has a compounding effect over time and becomes mentally destructive. The resulting trauma not only results in risk averse behavior and higher than average suicide rates, but is passed down. Dr. Morris has spoken with farmers across the entire state, and his stories are heartbreaking and shocking. The immense pressure...
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Major media and Iowa tourism use his photos. Meet The Iowa Road Trip Guy!
The Iowa Podcast
If you’ve seen a national media story featuring Iowa, visited the Des Moines airport, picked up an Iowa magazine, checked out the Iowa Road Trip Facebook page, or have seen any Iowa tourism website, you’ve likely appreciated his work. His name is Brian Abeling and he explains the stories behind Iowa’s most iconic shots. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: 🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: Born in New York, Abeling lives in central Iowa and although it may seem like taking breathtaking Iowa photo is his full time job, he...
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Des Moines Symphony is one of four in the country in developing young musicians.
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The Des Moines Symphony is 1 of 4 symphonies in the USA with a young musician academy, which is the focus of their final 3 Masterworks performances. Get 20% off using code: IOWAPODCAST to see this unique experience right here in Iowa! Maestro Joseph Giunta breaks down their final three Masterworks concerts featuring the Heartland Youth Choir singing the well known Shaker Hymn “Tis a Gift to be Simple” and 17-year old child prodigy Amaryn Olmeda for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and a whole lot more. Chapters: 00:50 - Orchestra Size and Hall Acoustics 02:05 - Masterworks 5:...
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Will Iowa ban autonomous cars? Rep. Megan Jones answers the challenge of future regulations.
The Iowa Podcast
As the Iowa Legislature navigates the accelerating reality of autonomous vehicles, State Representative Megan Jones (R-Sioux Rapids) is seeking a delicate balance between technological innovation and public safety. But the current state of the bill may create a regulatory framework that inadvertently bans them entirely. 💡 Find this show on your favorite app: https://iowapodcast.com/autonomous-cars-iowa 🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe/ 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq Jones chairs the...
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