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Pints & Diplomacy
by Pints & Diplomacy
A few guys having beers with elected officials and candidates for public office. Get to know the people making important decisions about our country!
Episodes
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Ross Eveland for Story County Supervisor
This week on Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with Ross Eveland, candidate for Story County Supervisor. We talk local government, Story County issues, politics, and what it takes to serve your community. As always, we crack open a few drinks and get into the conversation beyond the campaign trail.
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Rep. Sean Bagniewski and Mandy Newton Rosenow
We sit down with Sean Bagniewski and Mandy Newton Rosenow for a fun conversation about Mandy’s campaign for the Iowa House, Iowa politics, and what’s at stake in November. Plus, Sean mixes up his famous Old Fashioneds while we talk politics, life, and everything in between. Grab a drink and join us!
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Chris Jones (Secretary of Agriculture)
This week we sit down with Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Chris Jones to talk about Iowa water quality, why so many farmers vote Republican, and how Democrats can better connect with rural Iowa. We also dive into science, busted a few myths, drank a few beers, and had the...
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Candidate for Iowa Treasurer JOHN NORWOOD
John Norwood joins Pints & Diplomacy to talk about his campaign for Iowa Treasurer and why he believes the office matters more than most people realize. We discuss protecting IPERS, the debate over legalizing marijuana in Iowa, his thoughts on his opponent, and what he would bring to the...
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MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL w/ State Senator Catelin Drey
This Mother’s Day, we sit down with State Senator Catelin Drey for a fun, honest, and relatable conversation about balancing life under the Capitol dome and life at home as a mom. From surviving her first legislative session as a State Senator to navigating the chaos of parenting, Senator Drey...
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Taylor Wettach: Candidate for State Auditor
In this episode, we sit down with Taylor Wettach, who’s currently running for Iowa State Auditor, for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation. Taylor opens up about his decision to drop out of the congressional race and what ultimately led him to pivot toward a statewide run for auditor. He...
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A Third Option at the Bar: Independent Dave Bushaw Joins Pints & Diplomacy
In this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with Independent candidate Dave Bushaw for a wide-ranging conversation recorded live at Carl’s Place. Over a couple of beers, we dig into the common myths surrounding Independent candidates—why many voters assume they “can’t win,” what it actually...
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Iowa's Budget Crisis w/ State Rep. Megan Srinivas
This week on Pints & Diplomacy, we’re joined by Iowa State Representative and infectious disease physician Megan Srinivas. She discusses how her career in medicine shapes her approach to policymaking and public service. We also break down Iowa’s budget crisis! What led to it, its impact across…
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Know Your Rights w/ Ben Lynch (Ben Lynch Law)
In this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, were joined by Des Moines attorney Ben Lynch to unpack the intersection of law, power, and everyday life. Ben discusses a Draft Kings lawsuit he's currently involved in, explains the work he does through charity and community service (Charles City), and…
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Interview with State Senator Zach Wahls (Candidate for US Senate)
This week on Pints & Diplomacy, we break down a slow news cycle, touching on Michigan football drama, Randy Feenstra’s rocky campaign, and the enduring appeal of Conan O’Brien. The heart of the episode is a candid, wide ranging conversation with Iowa State Senator and U.S. Senate candidate Zach...
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Nathan SAGE Against the Machine joins Pints & Diplomacy
In this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with U.S. Senate candidate Nathan Sage in the bar tucked beneath the historic Val Air Ballroom. Over a couple cold ones, we dig into his candidacy, his military service and how it shaped his worldview, and talk about some classic Hawkeye sports...
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Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party Rita Hart
We sat down with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart at Lua Brewing in Des Moines for a wide-ranging conversation over a few pints. We talked about the recent special election wins for Democrats, what Rita has been focused on as IDP Chair, and how the party is working to rebuild across the…
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Building Cyclone Nation: A Conversation with Jamie Pollard
On this week’s episode of Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of Cyclone athletics. From the growth of ISU’s national profile to the challenges of modern college sports, Pollard shares...
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US Senate Candidates Josh Turek & JD Scholten
We sit down with US Senate Candidates JD Scholten and Josh Turek as JD announces that he is suspending his campaign and endorsing Josh Turek. We hold the first sit down interview with both guests as they explain the thought process behind their decision! We also talk about the issues State...
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SPECIAL ELECTION Candidate Catelin Drey
This SPECIAL ELECTION Episode with SD-01 Candidate Catelin Drey covers everything you need to know for the upcoming August 26th Special Election. We touch on issues that are important to Iowa along with other topics including raising children, Taylor Swift, and life on the Campaign Trail!
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IA State Senator Matt Blake
From 4th of July Parade to the State Senate—and even deployments overseas—Matt Blake has a story worth hearing. In this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, we start with our Buzzed Briefings and our wildly competitive Supreme Court of Lawyers draft, then dive into a conversation with the newly elected...
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IA State Senator Mike Zimmer Running for Re-Election
In this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with Iowa State Senator Mike Zimmer as he officially announces his campaign for reelection. Over a beer, we dive into his legislative goals, lessons from his time in office, and what’s next for Iowa politics. 🍺 Plus, in our Buzzed Briefings, we...
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Episode 18 - "Wicked" Author Gregory Maguire and the Supreme Court of Witches
What happens when you share a beer with the man who made Elphaba iconic? We sit down with Wicked author Gregory Maguire to talk about the political soul of Oz, the surprising Hollywood twists his story has taken, and how villains aren’t always what they seem. Plus — we close the case on the...
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Episode 17 - Candidate for US Congress Travis Terrell & Supreme Court of Dream Bachelor Party Destinations
This week on Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with Travis Terrell, candidate for Congress, to talk about why he's running, how his background shapes his political views, and what he'd bring to Washington. Then, we shift gears and take the bench for the Supreme Court of Dream Bachelor Party...
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Episode 16 -- Supreme Court of Appetizers, Biles vs. Gaines, LA Protests & Wells Fargo Memories
In this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, we serve up a sizzling segment: the Supreme Court of Appetizers—where we debate the ultimate starter foods and lay down some snack-based rulings. Then, we dive into the viral clash between Riley Gaines and Simone Biles, unpack the political energy behind the…
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Episode 15 -- JD Scholten's BIG Announcement and Supreme Court of 90s Sitcoms
This week we get a surprise visit from JD Scholten and he discusses his recent candidacy for US Senate. We also cover our Supreme Court of 90s TV Show Sitcoms and recap the news of the week!
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Episode 14 -- State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott & Supreme Court of War Movies
This week, the guys sit down with Iowa State Senator and current U.S. House candidate Sarah Trone Garriott for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, public service, and the politics of religion. We dive into her perspective as a Lutheran pastor in the state legislature, her thoughts on the...
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Episode 13 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Reporter Zachary Oren Smith
This week on Pints & Diplomacy, we sit down with fellow Big J Journalist Zachary Oren Smith and maybe our next Best Friend to talk about his journey from growing up in Mississippi to reporting in Iowa. We dive into the role of journalism in today's world, hear personal stories from Zach’s career,...
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Episode 12 - LIVE Interview w/ Candidate for Governor Rob Sand & Supreme Court of Summer
this live episode from the hoppy heart of Des Moines at Lua Brewing, we sit down with Iowa State Auditor—and now gubernatorial candidate—Rob Sand. Over some top-tier craft beers, we ask the big questions: Why’s he running for governor? What’s his go-to music festival? And can our half-baked...
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Episode 11 - House Representative Sean Bagniewski & Supreme Court of Dream Podcast Interviews
This week, we sit down with Iowa State Representative Sean Bagniewski for a conversation that covers everything from serious policy to serious comedy. We dig into key legislation passed this year, including the cell phone ban, and get Sean's take on how it will impact schools across the state.…
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Episode 10 -- Supreme Court of Beer & Buzzed Briefings
This week we recap the world of news that occured in the last week. We cover SignalGate 2, The Death of Pope Francis, and Kim Reynolds not seeking reelection. Tyler reads an original poem in honor of the Pope and the guys help predict the future of Iowa Politics now that Kim Reynolds has chosen…
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Episode 9 -- Former Hampton-Dumont High School Teacher Ben Fridley
This episode we sit down with my former High School Government Teacher Ben Fridley. He retired from teaching back in 2010 and we discuss the current state of teaching along with his experiences as a teacher in Hampton-Dumont. We talk about how much education has changed throughout the years and…
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Episode 8 -- Buzzed Briefings & The Supreme Court of Leaks
This week we have a massive Buzzed Briefings lined up for the listeners along with a VERY contentious Supreme Court of Leaks in light of the leaked Signal chat with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and other officials in the Trump Administration.
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Episode 7 -- Immigration Attorney Jessica Malott & Supreme Court of American Immigrants
This episode we spend an hour with Immigration Attorney Jessica Malott and discuss the Trump Administrations approach towards immigration and we unpack stereotypes surrounding the immigration process in America. We also cover our Supreme Court of American Immigrants!
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Episode 6 -- Kristin Brey and the Supreme Court of Turning Heel
This weeks episode explores the State of Wisconsin and their upcoming Supreme Court Election with the Host of "As Goes Wisconsin" Kristin Brey. We unpack every Wisconsin stereotype and hear great stories about Wisconsin greats Bob Uecker and Chris Farley. We also tackle the Supreme Court of…
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Episode 5 - Liz From Iowa & Supreme Court of Movies We Have Never Seen
Todays episode we touch on the Buzzed Briefings from the week which includes the Oval Office Meltdown with President Trump and President Zelenskyy. We revisit the Joint Session of Congress and discuss Rep. Al Greens ejection from the House Chambers. We conduct our 2nd Supreme Court by nominating...
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Episode 4 -- Monthly Recap & Supreme Court of Fictional Bullies
During this episode we recap our first month back on the Pod and we piece together our first Supreme Court of the season by nominating our favorite Fictional Bullies. We cover Elon Musk and DOGE as they attempt to eliminate waste and fraud from the Federal Government. We also discuss the Civil...
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IA State Representative Sami Scheetz
This weeks episode includes our Weekly Briefing where we discuss plane crashes and the Trump/Russia/Ukraine negotiations. Our Special Guest is Iowa State Representative Sami Scheetz and we discuss Fantasy Football, State Legislative Session and his experience working for the State Department. We…
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IA State Representative Dr. Austin Baeth
During this episode of Pints & Diplomacy, Ryan and Tyler go through their weekly briefing and discover the origin story of Blippi while also uncovering the Autism Diagnosis or Kanye. The interview with Dr. Austin Baeth is the highlight of the episode as we force the IA State Representative and...
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State Rep JD Scholten
This episode is the return of Pints & Diplomacy and we welcome recurring guest Iowa State Rep. JD Scholten back to the show and discuss his new Professional Baseball career along with his new career in politics.
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Episode 29 -- President of the AFL-CIO Charlie Wishman and the Supreme Court of First Jobs
This weeks episode we interview the President of the AFL-CIO Charlie Wishman and talk about the John Deere Strike along with other strikes currently taking place (Kellogg/MLB). We let Charlie discuss the historical context of Unions and their role in America while also talking about the Teachers...
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Episode 28 -- Iowa House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst and the Supreme Court of Thanksgiving Traditions
This week we meet with Iowa House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst over Zoom and discuss her fairly new leadership role within the House of Representatives. We discuss the Democrats plan to win more seats back and their path towards a majority in the Iowa House. We also spend time discussing CRT...
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Episode 27 -- We attend a screening of Dave Chappelle's Documentary "Untitled"
Ryan and Tyler "basically" attend a Red Carpet Premiere of Dave Chappelle's Documentary "Untitled" in Des Moines, IA. We recap this event that had special guests Jeff Ross, Earthquake, DJ Trauma, Freddie Gibbs, and Dave Chappelle himself. We also kick off the Holiday season with a Supreme Court…
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Episode 26 -- Co-Host of "Suburban Women Problem" Podcast Rachel Vindman and Supreme Court of Toxic Masculinity
This weeks episode we Zoomed in with Rachel Vindman who is the Cohost of the "Suburban Women Podcast" as she was visiting the UK and we discussed the Virginia Governors election results and if the Democrats should be sounding the alarm on the 2022 midterms. We also spent time talking about the...
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Episode 25 -- IA-02 Congressional Candidate Liz Mathis and the Supreme Court of Terrible Halloween Treats
This weeks episode we traveled to Hiawatha to interview IA-02 Congressional Candidate and current State Senator Liz Mathis. We spent time discussing the Jan. 6th insurrection, her reasoning for running for Congress, and we pitch the State Senator some of our "original" ideas for Legislation. We...
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Episode 24 -- Trump "Save America" Rally and Supreme Court of Horror Movie Villains
This weeks episode we traveled to the Iowa State Fairgrounds to interview Trump Supporters during the Trump "Save America" Rally. We run into Uncle "Jam" along with many other "Patriots" making wild conspiracy claims about Joe Biden. We conduct a Supreme Court of Horror Movie Villains and we try…
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Episode 23 -- Tik Tok Star Tom Powell and Supreme Court of Cool Old People
This weeks episode we meet up with Tik Tok Star Tom Powell Jr. and talk about his days following around The Grateful Dead and how he found his more than 640k followers through Tik Tok! We also play a game where we name fictional characters and Tom tells us if they would vote Republican or…
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Episode 22 -- MSNBC Contributor/Author/Podcast Host Charlie Sykes and the Impact of Donald Trump
On this weeks episode we sit down with the Founder/Editor of The Bulwark and host of The Bulwark Podcast. Charlie is also a contributor on MSNBC while also holding the title of Author of the book, "How the Right Lost its Mind" We spend time with Charlie talking about the lasting effects of Donald...
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Episode 21 -- Former CEO of the Iowa Lottery Terry Rich
This weeks episode we sit down with Former CEO of the Iowa Lottery, Terry Rich. We conducted this interview after the Party Like A Patriot event hosted by the Dallas County GOP. Terry talks about his role within the Dallas County GOP while also sharing his vision for the Republican Party moving...
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Episode 20 -- Hot Dog Caucus with Abby Finkenauer, Liz Mathis, Glenn Hurst, and Sarah Smith
We travelled to Marengo, IA to attend the Iowa County Democrats 1st Annual Hot Dog Caucus were we listened to several candidates for office speak while also getting about 5 minutes to speak to almost every candidate in attendance. We were able to conduct interviews with US Senate Candidates Abby...
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Episode 19 -- Party Like a Patriot with Dallas County GOP (State Senator Zach Nunn & State Rep. Eddie Andrews)
We were afforded the opportunity to attend the 3rd Annual Party Like a Patriot event in West Des Moines courtesy of the Dallas County GOP. This event had guest speakers such as Governor Reynolds, Iowa Wrestling Legend Dan Gable, and Ohio Representative Jim Jordan. We were able to sit down with...
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Episode 18 -- Johnson County Supervisor Jon Green @ The Big Twig
We met up with the Johnson County Supervisor @ The Big Twig in Lone Tree, IA. — We spent the entire length of the interview drinking Hamms and Big Grove's Easy Eddy while hitting Jon with the hard hitting questions. We covered many topics including, Star Wars vs Star Trek, his story on how he...
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Episode 17 -- Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Ras Smith and New Statewide Holiday Proposals
We met up with Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Ras Smith at Uncle Nancy's in Newton, Iowa. — We spent some time discussing how he plans to stand out from the rest of the Democrats running for Governor. We also pitched him the most Bipartisan ideas he could use in order to appeal to a larger portion…
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Episode 16 -- Texas State Rep. Alex Dominguez and Protecting Voter Rights in Texas
Texas State Rep. Alex Dominguez joins us through Zoom as an alleged "fugitive" of the state! — We spend some time discussing his decision to flee Texas in order to prevent a voter suppression bill from passing and we discuss the long term plan for the Texas State Democratic Party. We figure out a...
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Episode 15 -- Licensed Mental Health Counselor Ben Lehl and Spin Zones
Tyler & Ryan go to counseling to uncover all their deeply rooted issues — we met up with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Ben Lehl at Gezellig Brewery in Newton, IA to discuss the importance of taking care of your mental health! We spend some time discussing the stigma of mental health counseling...
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