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Iowa native Chance Dorland brings you independent interviews & commentary on news from Des Moines & central Iowa. Subscribe to the Des Moines FM Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, audioBoom, Overcast or your favorite podcasting app & let us know your opinion by recording a voice message on our website, DesMoinesFM.com.

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Iowa native Chance Dorland brings you independent interviews & commentary on news from Des Moines & central Iowa. Subscribe to the Des Moines FM Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, audioBoom, Overcast or your favorite podcasting app & let us know your opinion by recording a voice message on our website, DesMoinesFM.com.

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English


Episodes

Iowa Women "Ready To Run" For Political Office After ISU Workshops

5/23/2017
Dr. Dianne Bystrom, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center For Women In Politics at Iowa State University, joins Des Moines FM host Chance Dorland to discuss ISU's "Ready To Run" workshops that offer training & guidance to empower Iowans wanting to become more deeply involved in political or issue advocacy campaigns or even make a run for local or state office. Find more info on "Ready To Run" as well as facts about women in Iowa & national politics at...

Duration:00:43:31

Iowa Women "Ready To Run" For Political Office After ISU Workshops

5/23/2017
Dr. Dianne Bystrom, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center For Women In Politics at Iowa State University, joins Des Moines FM host Chance Dorland to discuss ISU's "Ready To Run" workshops that offer training & guidance to empower Iowans wanting to become more deeply involved in political or issue advocacy campaigns or even make a run for local or state office. Find more info on "Ready To Run" as well as facts about women in Iowa & national politics at...

Duration:00:43:32

Tom Miller v. Kim Reynolds: Battle To Elect, Or Appoint, Iowa's Next Lt. Governor

5/15/2017
BleedingHeartland.com political blogger Laura Belin joins Des Moines FM host Chance Dorland to discuss new developments concerning Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynold’s plans to appoint a Republican replacement after taking over for current Governor Terry Branstad who will soon leave office to become the US Ambassador to China. While originally releasing a short statement supporting the contrary, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller now says the Iowa Constitution does not allow Reynolds to appoint a...

Duration:00:33:02

Tom Miller v. Kim Reynolds: Battle To Elect, Or Appoint, Iowa's Next Lt. Governor

5/15/2017
http://BleedingHeartland.com political blogger Laura Belin joins Des Moines FM host Chance Dorland to discuss new developments concerning Iowa Lt. Governor Kim Reynold’s plans to appoint a Republican replacement after taking over for current Governor Terry Branstad who will soon leave office to become the US Ambassador to China. While originally releasing a short statement supporting the contrary, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller now says the Iowa Constitution does not allow Reynolds to...

Duration:00:33:33

Democratic State Senator Nate Boulton "Runs" To Top Spot In Governor's Race

5/11/2017
Iowa State Senator Nate Boulton recently threw his hat into the ring for the 2018 gubernatorial race with a campaign video that is still getting compliments from across the state. Iowa Starting Line founder Pat Rynard was quick to make the announcement & talk about its implications for a race that seems to become more crowded by the week. Rynard spoke with Des Moines FM host Chance Dorland about Boulton’s announcement & the excitement, as well as endorsements, his candidacy is generating...

Duration:00:24:31

Democratic State Senator Nate Boulton "Runs" To Top Spot In Governor's Race

5/11/2017
Iowa State Senator Nate Boulton recently threw his hat into the ring for the 2018 gubernatorial race with a campaign video that is still getting compliments from across the state. Iowa Starting Line founder Pat Rynard was quick to make the announcement & talk about its implications for a race that seems to become more crowded by the week. Rynard spoke with Des Moines FM host Chance Dorland about Boulton’s announcement & the excitement, as well as endorsements, his candidacy is generating...

Duration:00:23:49

Veterans, Iowans with PTSD Deserve Better Medical Cannabis Legislation

4/28/2017
Des Moines FM continues its coverage of the latest medical cannabis bill that fails to provide Iowans with enough options for conditions already covered by several other state governments. Iowa Hemp Association co-founder & Iowa Democratic Party Veterans Caucus chair Shelly Servadio joins Des Moines FM host Chance Dorland to discuss the activism she & others continue to engage in to convince Iowa's elected officials that the medical science is not debatable as veterans & thousands of other...

Duration:00:20:15

Veterans, Iowans with PTSD Deserve Better Medical Cannabis Legislation

4/28/2017
Des Moines FM continues its coverage of the latest medical cannabis bill that fails to provide Iowans with enough options for conditions already covered by several other state governments. Iowa Hemp Association co-founder & Iowa Democratic Party Veterans Caucus chair Shelly Servadio joins Des Moines FM host Chance Dorland to discuss the activism she & others continue to engage in to convince Iowa's elected officials that the medical science is not debatable as veterans & thousands of other...

Duration:00:21:45

Medical Cannabis Bill Doesn't Go Far Enough For Iowa Families

4/25/2017
The Iowa House & Senate have adjourned for the year after passing several last minute pieces of legislation, including a medical cannabis compromise passed with bipartisan majorities in both chambers. The new bill theoretically covers nine conditions, but as the legislation only allows cannabis oil with a low percentage of THC, Iowans with eight of those conditions will be left needing medicinal cannabis that is not covered. BleedingHeartland.com founder Laura Belin says despite this,...

Duration:00:22:42

Medical Cannabis Bill Doesn't Go Far Enough For Iowa Families

4/25/2017
The Iowa House & Senate have adjourned for the year after passing several last minute pieces of legislation, including a medical cannabis compromise passed with bipartisan majorities in both chambers. The new bill theoretically covers nine conditions, but as the legislation only allows cannabis oil with a low percentage of THC, Iowans with eight of those conditions will be left needing medicinal cannabis that is not covered. BleedingHeartland.com founder Laura Belin says despite this,...

Duration:00:24:12

Illegal For Iowa Utilities Board Chairwoman Geri Huser To Practice Law While In Office?

4/14/2017
Ryan Foley is an Associated Press correspondent based in Iowa City who recently had quite the scoop on a piece of news here in the state. In late March, Foley reported that a top Iowa regulator has maintained a busy & profitable private law practice in what appeared to be a violation of the terms of her position. The regulator in question was Geri Huser, chairwoman of the Iowa Utilities Board, whose position was supposedly mandated by law to be a full-time job that would require Huser to use...

Duration:00:24:27

Illegal For Iowa Utilities Board Chairwoman Geri Huser To Practice Law While In Office?

4/14/2017
Ryan Foley is an Associated Press correspondent based in Iowa City who recently had quite the scoop on a piece of news here in the state. In late March, Foley reported that a top Iowa regulator has maintained a busy & profitable private law practice in what appeared to be a violation of the terms of her position. The regulator in question was Geri Huser, chairwoman of the Iowa Utilities Board, whose position was supposedly mandated by law to be a full-time job that would require Huser to...

Duration:00:24:53

4th District Iowans Discuss Steve King Comments, Kim Weaver Candidacy [Indivisible Iowa]

4/7/2017
"Steve King being Steve King" is a phrase many Iowans may be familiar with as the state's 4th district Congressman has repeatedly made controversial verbal & social media comments that have been picked up by both local & national media outlets. Having served in the US House of Representatives since being elected in 2002, many believe the sheer amount of controversial statements coming from Representative King have hurt the state's image nationally, & it appears an increasing number of...

Duration:00:47:45

4th District Iowans Discuss Steve King Comments, Kim Weaver Candidacy [Indivisible Iowa]

4/7/2017
"Steve King being Steve King" is a phrase many Iowans may be familiar with as the state's 4th district Congressman has repeatedly made controversial verbal & social media comments that have been picked up by both local & national media outlets. Having served in the US House of Representatives since being elected in 2002, many believe the sheer amount of controversial statements coming from Representative King have hurt the state's image nationally, & it appears an increasing number of Iowans...

Duration:00:49:09

Pros & Cons Of Growing Des Moines Metro Area & New Voter ID Legislation [Small Town Friends]

4/5/2017
Des Moines FM host Chance & Jake are back with a new episode of "Smal Town Friends" to bring a rural perspective to issues affecting Iowa. The duo begin by discussing news that the Des Moines Metro Area is the fastest growing Midwest urban lanscape & how that is changing the capital in both positive & negative ways. They then discuss proposed voter ID legislation that would require a non-photo ID for Iowans when they held to the polls. Stream the episode online at...

Duration:01:07:06

Pros & Cons Of Growing Des Moines Metro Area & New Voter ID Legislation [Small Town Friends]

4/5/2017
Des Moines FM host Chance & Jake are back with a new episode of "Smal Town Friends" to bring a rural perspective to issues affecting Iowa. The do begin by discussing news that the Des Moines Metro Area is the fastest growing Midwest urban lanscape & how that is changing the capital in both positive & negative ways. They then discuss proposed voter ID legislation that would require a non-photo ID for Iowans when they held to the polls. Stream the episode online at...

Duration:01:05:51

"What's the Matter with Iowa?" Asks University of Iowa Professor Colin Gordon

4/3/2017
2004’s “What’s the matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America” spent 18 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List due to its telling of the rise of populist, anti-elitist conservatism in Kansas & the United States. Now, University of Iowa history Professor Colin Gordon is asking “What’s the matter with Iowa?” Professor Gordon recently penned an article by that title for Dissent Magazine, & spoke with Des Moines FM host Chance Dorland to discuss the "blueprint" he says...

Duration:00:18:25

"What's the Matter with Iowa?" Asks University of Iowa Professor Colin Gordon

4/3/2017
2004’s “What’s the matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America” spent 18 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List due to its telling of the rise of populist, anti-elitist conservatism in Kansas & the United States. Now, University of Iowa history Professor Colin Gordon is asking “What’s the matter with Iowa?” Professor Gordon recently penned an article by that title for Dissent Magazine, & spoke with Des Moines FM host Chance Dorland to discuss the "blueprint" he says...

Duration:00:16:55

Keep Pat Rynard's Gas Tank Full With A Donation To Iowa Starting Line

4/1/2017
IowaStartingLine.com, Iowa's #1 progressive-leaning news site, has seen a lot of growth & exposure in the last 6 months, mostly due to the hard work & diligence of its creator, Pat Rynard, who gets up each & every day to cover political news & hold Iowa’s elected officials accountable to voters. As running the site is Rynard's full-time job, fundraising is also a component of the position, & a rather large event was just held to keep the site running. Pat joins Des Moines FM host Chance...

Duration:00:25:07

Keep Pat Rynard's Gas Tank Full With A Donation To Iowa Starting Line

4/1/2017
IowaStartingLine.com, Iowa's #1 progressive-leaning news site, has seen a lot of growth & exposure in the last 6 months, mostly due to the hard work & diligence of its creator, Pat Rynard, who gets up each and every day to cover political news & hold Iowa’s elected officials accountable to voters. As running the site is Rynard's full-time job, fundraising is also a component of the position, & a rather large event was just held to keep the site running. Pat joins Des Moines FM host Chance...

Duration:00:24:40