What A Week

Feb 28 2022 4
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James Simmons from Progress Iowa break down the big headlines of the week in Iowa and national politics and talks with leaders from around the state about issues Iowans care about. Text JOIN to 515-417-3320 for text message updates from Progress Iowa. Have a question or want to hear a certain issue addressed on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. What a Week is part of the Potluck Media network. Learn more at https://potluck.fm

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The Significance of Black Lives Matter Pt. 2 - Discussion

Feb 28 2022 55 mins  
Join "What a Week" host James Simmons, Progress Iowa's Deputy Press Secretary, on this special, two-part edition to discuss "The Significance of Black Lives Matter" Forum hosted by the University of Northern Iowa's Women and Gender Studies program. The forum featured Dr. Reverend Belinda Creighton Smith, a professor at UNI a Pastor of Faith Temple American Baptist Church, as well a

The Significance of Black Lives Matter Pt. 1 - Forum

Feb 27 2022 57 mins  
Join "What a Week" host James Simmons, Progress Iowa's Deputy Press Secretary, on this special, two-part edition to discuss "The Significance of Black Lives Matter" Forum hosted by the University of Northern Iowa's Women and Gender Studies program. The forum featured Dr. Reverend Belinda Creighton Smith, a professor at UNI a Pastor of Faith Temple American Baptist Church, as well a

Tax Plans Explained with Senator Pam Jochum

Feb 06 2022 39 mins  
Join "What a Week" host James Simmons, Progress Iowa's Deputy Press Secretary, to break down this week's news and hear from a tax expert to help us make sense of all the tax plans coming from the Iowa Capital. Later in the episode, James speaks with former President of the Iowa Senate and Ranking Member of the Senate Ways and Means Committee, Democratic Senator from Dubuque, Pam Jo

Democratic Leader, Senator Zach Wahls

Jan 30 2022 27 mins  
Join "What a Week" host James Simmons, Progress Iowa's Deputy Press Secretary, to break down this week's news and to hear from Iowa Senator and Senate Democratic Leader Zach Wahls, who joins us to discuss workers' issues in the state of Iowa. *** Theme Song: "What a Week" Lyrics and music by Lily Noel and James Simmons Produced by Lily Noel --- Send in a voice message: https://podc

Roe v Wade 49th Anniversary

Jan 23 2022 34 mins  
January 22nd, 2022 is the 49th Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in the case of Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion access nationally. Host James Simmons speaks with Iowa House Ranking Member on the Human Resources committee, Beth Wessel-Kroeschell, and Jamie Burch Elliott, who is the Director of Public Affairs for North Central Planned Parenthood. *** Theme Song: "What a W

House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst

Jan 16 2022 26 mins  
Join James Simmons, Progress Iowa's new Deputy Press Secretary, and Iowa House Representative and Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst in discussing Governor Kim Reynolds' Condition of the State Address, the Democrats' response, and what to look out for during the Iowa 2022 Legislative Session. *** Theme Song: "What a Week" Lyrics and music by Lily Noel and James Simmons Produced by

Meet the Team Edition

Jan 09 2022 48 mins  
Join James Simmons, Progress Iowa's new Deputy Press Secretary, and meet the new Progress Iowa team!  *** Theme Song: "What a Week" Lyrics and music by Lily Noel and James Simmons Produced by Lily Noel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/progress-iowa/message

Roe on the Ropes

Dec 04 2021 16 mins  
Matt and Ivy discuss the Supreme Court challenge to Roe v Wade, Iowa's increasing COVID numbers, the latest school shooting that our leaders refuse to do anything about, and Iowa's big windfall in money for clean water as a result of the infrastructure bill. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/progress-iowa/message

Building it Back Again

Nov 22 2021 14 mins  
Matt and Ivy discuss the rollercoaster of a week with the highs of the Build Back Better Act passing the House and the John Deere UAW strike ending and the lows of the gut punch verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/progress-iowa/message

Build it Back!

Nov 06 2021 15 mins  
Kim Reynolds is taking credit for popular bills she opposed, the John Deere strike goes on after a second attempt on a contract is rejected by workers, COVID vaccines are coming for kids as young as 5, municipal and school board elections were a mixed bag here in Iowa, Chuck Grassley votes against expanding voting rights (again!), and ABBA's back! --- Send in a voice message: https