The June 24th Weekly Roundup of the Iowa Podcasters' Collaborative

Lawns, Ellsberg, Assange, and much, much more

Welcome to the June 24th weekly roundup of the Iowa Podcasters’ Collaborative. We are your hosts Robert Leonard, Amy Russell, and Sarah Davis. Summer has arrived and with it new Podcast episodes for you to enjoy. We also have a question for you. Would our paid subscribers be interested in seeing transcripts of episodes? Bob and Spencer are experimenting with an AI transcription program that works well, and perhaps other podcasters might be interested in providing that option as well. Contact Bob at rdwleonard@gmail.com if you are interested.

Here are the current members of the Iowa Podcasters’ Collaborative and what they are up to this week: 

Host Sarah has her delightful podcast up. Check out Warmly, Iowa, where host shares stories about her love of Iowa. On this episode “Reimagining the Lawn” she discusses urban farming with Kathy Byrnes.

Iowa Revolution is hosted by award-winning radio broadcaster Spencer Dirks, and he and Robert Leonard (aka Bob, or Dr. Bob) discuss news, politics, sports, and much, much more. Episode 13: Abortion Remains Legal In Iowa… For Now. Dr. Bob Reminisces About Getting His Ass Chewed by Stephanie Ruhle. And Spencer Hates the Submarine Guys. Plus, AI is Coming for Radio. Cauc Talk. And Top 5 Play-by-Play Announcers!

Julie Gammack’s Iowa Potluck offers a weekly Monday Zoom call at noon, and since it is a video digital product, it’s a broader part of the Iowa Podcasters’ Collaborative. Listen here to see What’s behind the writer’s strike? Former Iowan Romen Borsellino explains.

Remembering Ellsberg - as Assange awaits extradition Podcast By George hosts Brad Wolf of the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. And a bonus this week the table has turned, Podcast By George is a guest on the Jose Vega show. 

Listen to What the Hell Happened Iowa with Julie Gammack and Rekha Basu. Two Iowa journalists investigate what the hell happened to Iowa, a once progressive state that, as of 2023, has swung far right. Why? We'll be asking Iowans just that question.

Your window to the world of Iowa Politics is KHOI’s Capitol Week radio broadcast with Laura Belin, it airs each Monday at 7:00 PM, and the archives may be found at the link above. Laura Belin, the author of the blog Bleeding Heartland, updates us on developments in Iowa government, hosted by KHOI’s newsman Dennis Hart. All subscribers to Iowa politics with Laura Belin on Substack receive an audio file and recap of every edition of KHOI Radio’s “Capitol Week.” And please consider subscribing to Laura’s Substack newsletter, Iowa politics with Laura Belin. 

On her most recent installment, host Mary Swander tells a lovely tale of a wedding in horse and buggy land.

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