Zach Lahn is running for Governor in Iowa and he happens to be the very first candidate to be endorsed by RFK JR's MAHA Action organization. In this discussion, Lahn explains his intent to stop subsidies and veto incentives for big ag, even if it means losing party backing entirely.

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Lahn gives his perspective on President Trump's executive order protecting Glyphosate. Is this the end of the end of the MAHA, MAGA, and GOP alignment on health? Are new battle lines being formed in Iowa and US Politics? Can he convince Iowa to lead the country in regenerative agriculture?

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro and MAHA Endorsement
04:03 - Glyphosate Immunity Fight
10:51 - Iowa First Farm Reforms
16:57 - Break Up Big Ag
19:44 - Regenerative Farming Shift
26:49 - Incentives MAHA Wrap Up

Back in 2012, downtown Burlington was a beautiful, albeit quiet. But today it's thriving and active, at times with four shows performing simultaneously in the downtown area. Jeff Poulter, Director of The Capitol Theater complex discusses the historic theater and the thriving Downtown area.

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Poulter isn't sure if the Theater's historic renovation set off the growth in Dubuque but the timing is notable. Oftentimes historic renovations and artistic pursuit are the catalyst to new growth. Poulter explains all the activity at the theater, the new speakeasy and gives a first-hand account of what traveling acts say about Dubuque when they stop by.

Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to Burlington's Arts Hub
01:21 - Inside the Capitol Complex and Nightcap
07:58 - Renovation History and Riverfront Revival
15:16 - Local Music Partners
16:19 - Why Acts Return
22:25 - River Cruises And Events

Have you heard Iowans are "risk averse" creatures? Research from Iowa State University not only suggests this may be true, but its origin may be tied to farmer trauma, passed down to our children and grandchildren. Chris Morris, PhD research shows stress from farming has a compounding effect over time and becomes mentally destructive. The resulting trauma not only results in risk averse behavior and higher than average suicide rates, but is passed down.

Dr. Morris has spoken with farmers across the entire state, and his stories are heartbreaking and shocking. The immense pressure farmer's face of "feeding the world" and protecting their ancestors legacy are heavy burdens result in low-grade stress that builds. Making things more difficult, farmers rarely share these social pressures, and therefore lack the mental tools to reverse the trend.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Why Iowans Play It Safe
02:06 - Farm Trauma Explained
06:38 - Risk Aversion and Ripple Effects
16:52 - Stigma and Isolation
24:03 - Trauma Stories and Policy
29:32 - What Helps Farmers Heal