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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…

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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…
Know Your Rights w/ Ben Lynch (Ben Lynch Law)

January 29, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

In this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, were joined by Des Moines attorney Ben Lynch to unpack the intersection of law, power, and everyday life. Ben discusses a Draft Kings lawsuit he's currently involved in, explains the work he does…
Interview with State Senator Zach Wahls (Candidate for US Senate)

December 12, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min

This week on Pints & Diplomacy, we break down a slow news cycle, touching on Michigan football drama, Randy Feenstra’s rocky campaign, and the enduring appeal of Conan O’Brien. The heart of the episode is a candid, wide ranging…
Nathan SAGE Against the Machine joins Pints & Diplomacy

November 25, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

In this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with U.S. Senate candidate Nathan Sage in the bar tucked beneath the historic Val Air Ballroom. Over a couple cold ones, we dig into his candidacy, his military service and how it shaped…
Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party Rita Hart

October 11, 2025 · 55 min

We sat down with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart at Lua Brewing in Des Moines for a wide-ranging conversation over a few pints. We talked about the recent special election wins for Democrats, what Rita has been focused on as IDP…