Videos
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WATCH: Ottumwa, Iowa braces for Trump’s Job Corps cuts (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #30
The Trump administration paused funding for Job Corps centers nationwide, including Iowa’s top-rated Ottumwa facility. The cuts eliminate 125 jobs in one of Iowa’s poorest counties while stranding vulnerable young people mid-program. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amy Rivers, and Avery Staker dig into how a major shift on high ripples…
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WATCH: What is the Waffle House index?
Yes, FEMA actually uses Waffle Houses to gauge the severity of hurricane damage. Find out more from Iowa’s Waffle House Index expert Zachary Oren Smith on the newest episode of Cornhole Champions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv0eS3j4RZs&t=16s
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WATCH: Christina Bohannan launches third bid for Congress
It’s a long road to get elected, and it’s not a bad thing if it takes a few tries. Listen to the newest episode of Cornhole Champions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv0eS3j4RZs&t=46s
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WATCH: Why are Iowa Republicans fighting right now?
Gov. Reynolds is getting a lot of heat from her own party. Find out why on the latest episode of Cornhole Champions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r__tByhQwWA&t=3s
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WATCH: The magic of Iowa diners
The cultural legacy of Iowa diners is unmatched. Check out the latest episode of Cornhole Champions, a podcast that is sometimes about Iowa politics.
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WATCH: Iowa GOP goes to war over Reynolds pipeline bill veto (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #29
Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed a Republican bill restricting pipeline eminent domain, triggering angry responses from GOP lawmakers who are now threatening to kill her remaining legislative agenda. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amy Rivers, and Avery Staker talk through the infighting and how it could show up in future legislative sessions.…
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WATCH: Christina Bohannan’s 2026 bid and Congress’ biggest toss-up district (PT 1) – Cornhole Champions #29
Christina Bohannan just announced her campaign for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a potential third consecutive matchup with US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in America’s most competitive House race. After losing by just 799 votes in 2024 following a district-wide recount, Bohannan is back for another shot at flipping this crucial swing seat. On this…
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WATCH: Iowa AG Bird’s lawsuit could defund the Winneshiek Sheriff’s Office (PT 4) – Cornhole Champions #29
Attorney General Brenna Bird is pursuing legal action against Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx over a Facebook post questioning unconstitutional immigration enforcement, despite Marx’s full compliance with all ICE detainer requests. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amy Rivers, and Avery Staker talk through the story and how this could impact law…
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WATCH: Who will replace Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds? (PT 2) – Cornhole Champions #29
A crowded field is shaping up in Iowa’s governor’s race. From US Rep. Randy Feenstra to State Auditor Rob Sand, candidates are preparing for a mad dash to 2026. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amy Rivers, and Avery Staker parse threw the candidates who have announced or are likely to announce.…
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WATCH: Des Moines, Iowa No Kings protest
Thousands took over the entire front lawn of the Iowa State Capitol building in Des Moines on June 14 for the No Kings protest—and the sign game was on point.
