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Hey folks,
I sat down with Iowa Democratic Senate nominee Josh Turek just days after his primary win, and we got into what’s really happening in Iowa right now. We talked about why this race is being overlooked, why voters are hungry for change, and why Josh believes this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to flip a Senate seat that most people aren’t paying enough attention to.
Here’s what we got into:
[00:01:07] Josh reflects on his primary victory, winning 96 of 99 counties, and why his message of “prairie populism” connected with voters across Iowa.
[00:04:46] We dig into the economic reality facing Iowa—from healthcare closures to rising cancer rates—and why so many residents feel like their state is moving in the wrong direction.
[00:08:01] Josh lays out his case against Ashley Hinson, arguing that working families are paying the price while corporate interests continue to cash in.
[00:10:50] We discuss culture-war politics, how Republicans are already attacking him, and why he plans to keep the focus on wages, housing, healthcare, and corruption.
[00:15:13] We close with a conversation about why Iowa could surprise people in 2026 and why Democrats shouldn’t write off states, counties, or voters that have drifted away from the party.
This episode is about economic frustration, political possibility, and what it looks like when a candidate tries to meet voters where they are instead of talking past them. If you care about rebuilding trust with working-class communities, winning in places Democrats have struggled, and having real conversations about what comes next, this is a must-watch. If you value honest conversations like this, help me keep them going.
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With urgency,
—Mike
