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On Iowa Politics is a weekly news and analysis podcast that aims to re-create the kinds of conversations that happen when you get political reporters from across Iowa together after the day’s deadlines have been met. Tackling anything from local to state to national, On Iowa Politics is your weekly dose of analysis and insight into the issues affecting Iowa.
The Gazette Iowa Prep Sports
No matter what sport is in season, the Iowa Prep Sports podcast network has you covered. The Gazette’s Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher have been covering prep sports in Eastern Iowa for decades and bring their wealth of expertise to podcast form. From a weekly predictions show during football season to trending topics and teams to watching during basketball season, you’ll always be in the loop. It’s not just state tournament time, either. We start things up in August and continue all school year.
The Gazette Iowa Hawkeyes
The top-rated Hawkeye podcast covers the Hawkeyes in depth whether they’re rated or not. The Gazette’s Madison Hricik and guests do weekly deep dives on the games, preview upcoming opponents and answer listeners’ questions. Whether you’re a football junkie, a casual fan or fascinated by the inner workings of Hawkeye sports, this is the podcast for you. Part of The Gazette’s On Iowa network. Use the hashtag #oniowapod on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) to join the conversation.
The Gazette Wrestling
No state loves wrestling quite like Iowa, and no podcast covers wrestling in Iowa quite like the Pinning Combination. From the Hawkeyes, Cyclones and Panthers to the thriving statewide high school scene, the Pinning Combination covers all things Iowa wrestling every Monday during the season. Former coach Dick Briggs joins the Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher to break down the biggest matches, tournaments and duals and discuss the latest trends in the sport. Note: This podcast is seasonal, running pre-season to post-wrestling season.
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A podcast connecting you to area nonprofits and the incredible services available. Hosted by The Gazette, sponsored by Collins Community Credit Union.
This week on the podcast, we’ll discuss the Des Moines Superintendent situation, the federal government shutdown, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks talking town halls.
The Gazette sports writers Jeff Johnson, Jeff Linder and K.J. Pilcher discuss Iowa High School Football Week 6 results, upcoming matchups in Week 7, games to watch in Week 7 and the recently rankings.
Former Gazette Hawkeye beat writer John Steppe, now covering the Wisconsin Badgers for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, talks with Madison Hricik ahead of the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison, Wisconsin in this weeks episode of Hawk Off the Press. Steppe and Hricik discuss the Badgers this season so far, Gronowski updates, the Big Ten Conference as a whole and their predictions for this week's matchup.
This week, we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to listen in on the "Medicaid and Hospitals" session from the 2025 Iowa Ideas conference hosted by The Gazette.
Gazette writers Madison Hricik and Jeff Linder disuss 5-star recruit McKenna Woliczko committing to Iowa Women’s Basketball
The Gazette sports writers Jeff Linder, Jeff Johnson and K.J. Pilcher talk about Week 5 results in Iowa High School Football and the upcoming Week 6 matchups.
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