Videos
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WATCH: Christina Bohannan on Rep. Miller-Meeks’ budget bill vote
Democrat Christina Bohannan was asked whether Republicans’ cuts to Medicaid were necessary. The budget bill was a spending bill, she explained. Those cuts didn’t reduce the national debt—they paid for tax cuts for the wealthy.
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WATCH: The Iowa Investigator’s advice for aspiring content creators
JT Vonderhaar (@jttheiowainvestigator on TikTok) has some advice for aspiring content creators: “climb cringe mountain.” Check out the latest Cornhole Champions interview here: https://youtu.be/GshSxf40XvQ?si=vF7J6JGRdjWS4UMH
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WATCH: Climbing Cringe Mountain w/ JT Vonderhaar (aka @jttheiowainvestigator) – Cornhole Champions Chats
JT Vonderhaar is taking Iowa history to TikTok as the Iowa Investigator, building a following hungry for untold stories. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith talks with Vonderhaar about creating work while trying to find an audience and the need for storytelling in places like these. Toss some bags at Joe Biden’s…
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WATCH: Congress voted to shrink Iowa PBS and Iowa Public Radio (PT 1) – Cornhole Champions #32
Congress made some devastating cuts this week, slashing $1.1 billion from public broadcasting nationwide. Money that had already been promised to member stations near you. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers, and Liz Fleming cover the historic funding cuts that eliminate 25 jobs at Iowa PBS and knocked 10% of…
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WATCH: Iowa has FASTEST growing cancer rate in America. Help us learn why (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #32
Iowa faces a devastating cancer crisis, with the fastest growing rate of new cancers in the nation hitting close to home. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers, and Liz Fleming talk about a new investigation into Iowa’s cancer problem, sharing personal stories of loss and exploring potential causes from radon…
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WATCH: See the money powering competitive races in Iowa (PT 2) – Cornhole Champions #32
Iowa’s federal races heat up this month—with second-quarter fundraising reports revealing massive war chests and surprising upsets. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers, and Liz Fleming break down Joni Ernst’s lackluster $720,000 showing, Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ strong $1.3 million haul, and the shocking grassroots surge from newcomer Nathan Sage. Toss some…
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WATCH: Sioux City special election Aug. 26
What you need to know about the Special Election in Senate District 1. 🗳️ Election Day is August 26. Follow Iowa Starting Line for more.
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WATCH: Dirty River Dreaming
A $125 million project is transforming Des Moines’ underutilized and murky river into a 150-mile recreational waterway with beach-like areas, dam improvements, and 86 connected sites. Would you swim in it? Follow Iowa Starting Line for more.
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WATCH: Ernst 2026?
“Titter tatter.” Translation: People wondering about the future of one of Iowa’s most powerful offices.
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WATCH: Is Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks bought and paid for?
Is Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks bought and paid for? Christina Bohannan, the Democratic candidate for Miller-Meeks’ seat, seems to think so. Find out more on the latest episode of Cornhole Champions, a podcast powered by Iowa Starting Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmN9MubIrjc&t=1s
