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Latest episodes

• Ross Eveland for Story County Supervisor

  September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

  This week on Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with Ross Eveland, candidate for Story County Supervisor. We talk local government, Story County issues, politics, and what it takes to serve your community. As always, we crack open a few drinks…

• Rep. Sean Bagniewski and Mandy Newton Rosenow

  August 18, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

  We sit down with Sean Bagniewski and Mandy Newton Rosenow for a fun conversation about Mandy’s campaign for the Iowa House, Iowa politics, and what’s at stake in November. Plus, Sean mixes up his famous Old Fashioneds while we talk…

• Chris Jones (Secretary of Agriculture)

  July 10, 2026 · 53 min

  This week we sit down with Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Chris Jones to talk about Iowa water quality, why so many farmers vote Republican, and how Democrats can better connect with rural Iowa. We also dive into…

• Candidate for Iowa Treasurer JOHN NORWOOD

  June 17, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

  John Norwood joins Pints & Diplomacy to talk about his campaign for Iowa Treasurer and why he believes the office matters more than most people realize. We discuss protecting IPERS, the debate over legalizing marijuana in Iowa, his…

• MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL w/ State Senator Catelin Drey

  May 8, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

  This Mother’s Day, we sit down with State Senator Catelin Drey for a fun, honest, and relatable conversation about balancing life under the Capitol dome and life at home as a mom. From surviving her first legislative session as a State…

• Taylor Wettach: Candidate for State Auditor

  March 30, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

  In this episode, we sit down with Taylor Wettach, who’s currently running for Iowa State Auditor, for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation. Taylor opens up about his decision to drop out of the congressional race and what…

• A Third Option at the Bar: Independent Dave Bushaw Joins Pints & Diplomacy

  March 5, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

  In this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with Independent candidate Dave Bushaw for a wide-ranging conversation recorded live at Carl’s Place. Over a couple of beers, we dig into the common myths surrounding Independent…

• Iowa's Budget Crisis w/ State Rep. Megan Srinivas

  February 16, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

  This week on Pints & Diplomacy, we’re joined by Iowa State Representative and infectious disease physician Megan Srinivas. She discusses how her career in medicine shapes her approach to policymaking and public service. We also break down…