Sweet corn is Iowa’s pride, but at least one of our hosts thinks it’s “completely overrated garbage that belongs in the trash.” He must be stopped.
Also on this episode of Cornhole Champions, hosts Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers and Avery Staker dig into something that actually matters: Iowa’s upcoming local elections. With voter turnout hovering around just 20% for city council and school board races, your vote has never counted more.
Toss some bags at city-school elections this fall… Iowa’s response to Kirk’s assassination… And what about Gov. Kim Reynolds emails?!
Cornhole Champions is a weekly podcast powered by Iowa Starting Line. It’s produced by me and edited by Rebecca Steinberg. Our music is by Avery Mossman and show art by Desirée Tapia. We are a proud member of the Iowa Writers Collaborative.
*SHOW RUNDOWN:*
00:00 Sweet Corn Controversy Begins
01:30 “Sweet Corn Sucks” – The Hot Take That Started It All
03:00 Science vs. Tradition: Is Corn Actually Indigestible?
04:30 Elote Debate: Does Good Corn Need Mayo and Cheese?
06:30 Mississippi Gas Station Snacks vs. Iowa Corn Stands
08:00 Corn Take So Bad the Host Has to Walk Out
08:30 Why Local Elections Matter More Than Presidential Races
12:00 The Pipeline Effect: How City Council Leads to Congress
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