From Washington: The Battle For Iowa: Tariffs, Inflation, and the Fight for Congress
Summary
This episode covers the final month of 2026 midterm campaigning, featuring Iowa Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on tight races, gas prices, and her opponent’s criticism of her Iran War Powers vote. The segment also examines the school choice debate in governor races, with GWU law professor Jonathan Turley explaining his shift from public school advocacy to supporting vouchers to break the "education cartel."
Topics discussed
Sponsor reads: Tax Relief Advocates and Anthropic
Show intro and preview of Iowa midterms and school choice
Midterm campaign landscape and Trump's 32-day tour
Iowa swing races: Nunn, Hinson, and Bohannon
Miller-Meeks on historical midterm headwinds and gas prices
Constituent feedback on tax refunds and housing bills
Miller-Meeks defends record and attacks opponent's lies
Debate over Iran War Powers Resolution vote timing
Miller-Meeks vs. Bohannon: three election cycles and accusations
Impact of tariffs on Iowa farmers and steel industry
Potential for Trump rally in Iowa before election
Rural healthcare, Medicaid cuts, and tort reform in Iowa
Sponsor read: Tax Relief Advocates
School choice debate and Nicole Hannah-Jones essay
Jonathan Turley explains his shift on school vouchers
The 'education cartel' and lack of competition in public schools
Balancing voucher costs and public school closures
Union influence and the cycle of political contributions
Hannah-Jones regret and the privilege of school choice
Equity in voucher programs and breaking the union cycle
Data on voucher effectiveness and Arkansas model
Sponsor reads and show outro
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