Robert and BuckMetrics are joined by Steponaduck as they talk about some key games for Week 9

This week on the podcast, half of Iowa’s Congressional campaigns are tossups, Rep. Ashley Hinson and Sarah Corkery debate, and we detail a donor’s ties to Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ Davenport home. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Do…

This week, a debate in the 1st District, a preview of the 4th District, and the possibility of noncitizens voting illegally in who knows which districts. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorman, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journa…

Robert and BuckMetrics Preview Week 9

Robert and BuckMetrics Recap Week 8

Robert and BuckMetrics Preview Week 8

This week on the podcast we tune into a session at the 2024 Iowa Ideas conference: Addressing long-term care challenges in Iowa. Iowa Ideas is a free, virtual conference that was hosted by The Gazette on Oct. 10 and 11. Find session replays at iowaideas.com. A panelist had some microphone issues during this session. For the best viewing experience,…

Robert and BuckMetrics Preview Week 7

Robert and BuckMetrics Recap Week 6

LeanTossup NCAA Podcast: Island Time

This week on the podcast, Gov. Kim Reynolds sheds some light on her timeline to choose a new lieutenant governor, some Congressional fundraising numbers worth noting, and it was bon voyage to most traffic cameras in Iowa. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, …

Robert and BuckMetrics Preview Week 6

Robert and BuckMetrics Recap Week 5

In this episode of On Iowa Politics, we break down the latest Iowa Poll results showing a record high of Iowans supporting abortion rights and opposition to the new state law restricting abortions at six weeks. We also hear Sen. Chuck Grassley’s response to the recent report on the first assassination attempt on former President Trump. Lastly, we d…

Robert and BuckMetrics give their picks for Week 5

Robert and BuckMetrics recap Week 4

CORRECTION: At 2:15 during the podcast, it was misstated that optimism was the most cited feeling among 62% of Democrats. Optimism was the most cited feeling among all respondents, rising to 62% up from 49%. This was driven by a change in mood for Democrats. This week, a new Iowa Poll is a real talker, a shadow group appears to be organizing Republ…

Robert and BuckMetrics Preview Week 4

Robert and BuckMetrics recap Week 3

This week on the podcast, the Iowa Supreme Court determines Libertarians’ ballot fates, Republican state lawmakers take carbon capture pipelines to court, and questions about Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ residence are raised to a Congressional ethics committee. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Sar…

Robert and BuckMetrics Preview Week 3

Robert and BuckMetrics recap Week 2

This week on the podcast, Iowa needs a new lieutenant governor, Libertarians make their case in court, and a Western Iowa pastor has some thoughts about Donald Trump. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Sarah Watson of the Quad City Times, Jared McNett of th…

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Join Robert and BuckMetrics as they Recap Week 1

This week on the podcast, Libertarian Congressional candidates get the ol’ ballot boot, a Republican nominating convention goes all the way wrong, and Republican disharmony in the state’s most Republican Congressional District. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Ba…

Robert and BuckMetrics Recap Week 0 and Preview Week 1!

This week on the podcast, the Democratic National Convention is in full swing, and an odd turn of events as Iowa Republicans attempt to nominate a statehouse candidate. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton and Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal. Comments: …

Robert and BuckMetrics are joined by @steponaduck1 to preview the MWC for 2024

Robert, BuckMetrics and Brendan Moore of CFBPod.com Preview the SEC for 2024. The video for Brendan had an issue, but his audio was recorded perfectly.

This week on the podcast, candidates get up on their soapbox at the Iowa State Fair, Republicans challenge Libertarians’ candidacies, and an appeals court ruling on Iowa’s books in schools law. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Gazette columnist Todd Dorma…

BuckMetrics and Reed Wallach host of The Early Read preview the AAC for 2024

Robert and BuckMetrics are joined by @CFFguys as they Preview the Sun Belt for 2024

This week on On Iowa Politics: Kamala Harris selects her running mate, Iowa Republicans launch attacks on the new Democratic ticket, and a 20-foot-tall inflatable IUD tours Iowa. This episode was hosted by Gazette Deputy Des Moines Bureau Chief Tom Barton and features Gazette Cedar Rapids government reporter Marissa Payne, Sarah Watson of the Quad …

Robert and CDLMetrics give their picks for the EWC

Robert, BuckMetrics and Isaiah Preview the BIG10 for 2024 (Part 2)

Robert, Buckmetrics and Isaiah Preview the BIG10 for 2024 (Part 1)

This week on the podcast, a potential Kamala Harris running mate speaks in Iowa and Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley investigating the assassination attempt on former President Trump. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Jared McNett of the Sioux City Journal an…

Robert and BuckMetrics are joined by @CFFguys as the preview the ACC for 2024

Join Robert, BuckMetrics and @steponaduck as they preview the MAC for 2024

On this week’s episode, all the Iowa-centric fallout from the presidential election shakeup, questions of the bill for the state’s private school funding program, and official word on when new abortion restrictions will go into effect. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chie…

Robert and BuckMetrics are joined by Big12 Mafia as they Preview the Big12 for 2024

Robert and Buckmetrics preview CUSA for 2024

On this week’s episode, the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Iowans at the Republican National Convention, John Deere ditches DEI, and the Waylon Brown mystery is solved. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chie…

Robert and CDLMetrics are joined by Doug Liebe as they discuss CDL Champs 2024

Welcome to the Friday, July 12, episode of On Iowa Politics. This week on the podcast, the latest on disaster recovery efforts in Iowa, a surprise suspension of a statehouse re-election campaign, and Iowa Democrats' response to the calls for Biden to drop out. This week: Erin Murphy, the Des Moines Bureau Chief for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids. Gaze…

Robert and BuckMetrics are joined by Jackson Blackwell of Overbet to discuss their futures plays for 2024

Robert and BuckMetrics talk about the 2024 Season

On this week’s episode, severe flooding in Western Iowa, a carbon capture pipeline gets approval from Iowa regulators, and the Iowa Supreme Court ruling on abortion. This episode was hosted by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau Chief Erin Murphy. It features Gazette Deputy Bureau Chief Tom Barton, Lee Des Moines Bureau Chief Caleb McCullough and Sarah W…

Robert and CDLMetrics give their picks and bets for Major 4