The Iowa Podcast

02/26/2025

If glyphosate is safe and not linked to cancer, why does Bayer need legislation to protect them?

02/26/2025

For those not in the know, just being recognized by The James Beard Foundation is a big achievement, and Andy Schumacher of Cobble Hill in Cedar Rapids has the bragging rights. The celebrity chef, who was beaten by Guy Fieri on a reality show, sits down with host Justin Brady and discusses fine dining in Iowa.

Share with your friendsAudio version: For those not in the know, just being recognized by The James Beard foundation is a big achievement, and Andy Schumacher of Cobble Hill in Cedar Rapids has the bragging rights. The celebrity chef, who was beaten by Guy Fieri on a reality show, discusses fine din...

02/25/2025

Why did Elias Johnson leave WHO-TV? In part, because the media landscape was evolving and not growing.

02/25/2025

From Bootstrapping to Big Business: Levi Rosol’s Journey with We Write Code. Check out the newest episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast.

Share with your friendsIn a recent episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviewed Levi Rosol, the CEO and founder of We Write Code. Levi, who has over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, shared insights about his career journey and the evolution of his company. Initially...

02/24/2025

Opponents of SSB1051 call it the "cancer gag act." Is that a fair label?

02/24/2025

Iowa has one of the largest Expos in the country. The Iowa Ag Expo! Check out the newest episode of IowaAg Podcast with Mark Hennessey, CEO of the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA).

Share with your friendsMark Hennessey, CEO of INEDA, shares his unlikely path to leading one of the most influential ag equipment dealer associations in the Midwest. With no prior experience in agriculture, Mark initially misunderstood what INEDA even was—mistaking it for a hair product company! H...

02/21/2025

The Birdland Master Plan is yet another example of the NE Side of Des Moines hitting a development tipping point.

02/21/2025

Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining Justin Brady on The Iowa Podcast! We talked about SSB 1051 - the bill regarding pesticides and tort liability. Click the link below to watch the show and hear my thoughts.

https://iowapodcast.com/SSB1051-cancer-gag-tony-bisignano-bayer

02/20/2025

Does SSB1051 shield pesticide companies from lawsuits? How does it really work?

02/20/2025

Bridging the Talent Gap: AI & Efficiency in Iowa Manufacturing Hiring. Check out the newest episode of Iowa Manufacturing Podcast with guest Jeremy Morris, an industry veteran and recruitment expert with swipejobs.

Share with your friendsFinding the right employee has never been easy, but with AI-driven recruitment, the process is getting faster, smarter, and more effective. In this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, host Leisa Fox welcomes Jeremy Morris, an industry veteran and recruitment expert with...

02/19/2025

A new bill, SSB1051, could shield pesticide manufacturers from civil litigation from Iowans. State Senator Tony Bisignano explains his opposition to the bill, saying if it’s discovered an organization exposed Iowans to carcinogens, they should face lawsuits like anyone else. But with political lines changing, is this a Republican or Democrat issue?

Share with your friendsAudio version: A new bill, SSB1051, could shield pesticide manufacturers from civil litigation from Iowans. Senator Tony Bisignano explains his opposition to the bill, saying if it’s discovered an organization exposed Iowans to carcinogens, they should face lawsuits like any...

02/18/2025

Building a MedTech Giant in Iowa with Dr. Melissa Bates. Check out the newest episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast.

Share with your friendsIIn this episode of the Iowa Tech podcast, host Kaylee Williams interviews Dr. Melissa Bates, CEO and founder of LSF Medical Solutions, about her journey from academia to entrepreneurship and the development of her flagship product, Pnumero. Dr. Bates, originally from Los Ange...

02/17/2025

Des Moines International Airport announces art installations to be structurally integrated into the new airport opening 2026.

02/17/2025

How new ag tech is helping farmers detect bovine respiratory disease early and save billions in cattle losses. Check out the newest episode of Iowa Ag Podcast with guest Yale Zhang and host Peter Jaques.

Share with your friendsOn this episode of The Iowa Ag Podcast, I sit down with Yale Zhang, an entrepreneur with a background in industrial engineering and multiple startups under his belt. We met at the Iowa Ag Expo, where Zhang shared the fascinating journey of his company, Seismi, which pivoted fr...

02/15/2025

SATURDAY SPECIAL: Where did WHO TV anchor Elias Johnson go? The lifelong newsman has been a fixture in Des Moines news. Before filling the evening news position vacated by Dan Winters September of 2022, Johnson was on WOI, Channel 5. But in August of 2024 just short of two years at Channel 13 he left to lead communications at Fareway Stores. But why?

Share with your friendsAudio version: Where did WHO TV anchor Elias Johnson go? The lifelong newsman has been a fixture in Des Moines news. Before filling the evening news position vacated by Dan Winters September of 2022, Johnson was on WOI, Channel 5. But in August of 2024 just short of two years....

02/14/2025

Des Moines International Airport announces new airport will accommodate robo-taxi, "driverless" drop off and potentially autonomous transportation to parking lots.

02/13/2025

Shiver on The River is an annual event that happens at Captain Roy's for people who don't mind getting a little cold.

02/13/2025

Navigating NLRB, EEOC & ICE: Legal Updates for Manufacturers. Check out the newest episode of Iowa Manufacturing Podcast with host Leisa Fox and guest Dani Smid of BrownWinick Law Firm!

Share with your friendsIn this episode of the Iowa Manufacturing Podcast, we sit down with Dani Smid, Partner at BrownWinick Law Firm and a leader in Employment and Labor Law, to discuss the evolving legal landscape under the new administration. From National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) shifts to c...