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News Analysis: March 19, 2009

posted on March 20, 2009 at 5:05 PM

Host Paul Yeager discusses news of the day with James Lynch of the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Iowa News Analysis: January 29, 2009

posted on January 30, 2009 at 3:51 PM

Paul Yeager shows a video of Governor Culver's statements on the 2010 budget, and discusses the state budget and the 700 million dollar bonding proposal and bright sectors of the economy with Associated Press reporter David Pitt.

Iowa News Analysis: January 22, 2009

posted on January 23, 2009 at 5:24 PM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa and host Paul Yeager talk about the possible sale of the Iowa Lottery to private interests, a local option sales tax for Linn County and Cedar Rapids use for flood recovery and a different flood relief bill moving through committee at the Statehouse.

Iowa News Analysis: January 8, 2009

posted on January 12, 2009 at 10:32 AM

The state of print journalism and the possibility of new taxes are current topics discussed by host Paul Yeager and Associate Press reporter David Pitt.

News Analysis: Oct. 16, 2008 - Local Elections, Voter Turnout, and the Smoking Ban

posted on October 17, 2008 at 7:12 PM

Janeane Beck of Iowa Public Radio discusses State Congressional Races, Voter Turnout, and the Smoking Ban.

Iowa News Analysis: September 25, 2008 Sally Mason's Review, Economic Bailout, & Early Absentee Voting

posted on September 26, 2008 at 12:39 PM

David Pitt of The Associated Press talks about University of Iowa President, Sally Mason's, Board of Regents review; the impact of the economic bailout on Iowa and the first day of early absentee voting.

News Analysis: Farm Bill Veto - May 22, 2008

posted on May 23, 2008 at 12:29 PM

Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson evaluates the day's news with host Paul Yeager.

News Analysis: 7000 Iowans Greet Senator Obama - May 20, 2008

posted on May 23, 2008 at 12:27 PM

Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson discusses Barack Obama's May 20th rally in Des Moines with host Paul Yeager.

Discussion: Food vs. Fuel

posted on May 23, 2008 at 12:24 PM

The Iowa Journal will examine the debate over whether corn should be used for food or fuel.

Feature Story: Food vs. Fuel

posted on May 22, 2008 at 6:09 PM

The Iowa Journal will examine the debate over whether corn should be used for food or fuel.

News Analysis: Veterans Benefits - New Policies in Iowa

posted on May 22, 2008 at 5:21 PM

Radio Iowa's Kay Henderson talks about the past year's legislative measures regarding veterans' benefits with host Paul Yeager.

News Analysis: Sen. Barack Obama's visit to Iowa

posted on May 19, 2008 at 5:23 PM

Associated Press reporter David Pitt joins host Paul Yeager for an analysis of headline news affecting Iowans: Sen. Barack Obama's visit to Iowa.

News Analysis: CIETC CEO Ramona Cunningham's mental competency hearing.

posted on May 19, 2008 at 5:22 PM

Associated Press reporter David Pitt joins host Paul Yeager for an analysis of headline news affecting Iowans: CIETC CEO Ramona Cunningham's mental competency hearing.

News Analysis: Immigration raid at Agriprocessors in Postville one week later

posted on May 19, 2008 at 2:02 PM

Associated Press reporter David Pitt joins host Paul Yeager for an analysis of headline news affecting Iowans: the immigration raid at Agriprocessors in Postville - one week later.

Iowa News Analysis: Governor Culver Uses Veto Power

posted on May 15, 2008 at 4:57 PM

Host Jeneane Beck and Kay Henderson, of Radio Iowa, discuss some of the 2008 bills vetoed by Governor Chet Culver.

Iowa News Analysis: Postville Raid Aftermath

posted on May 15, 2008 at 3:19 PM

Host Jeneane Beck and Kay Henderson, of Radio Iowa, discuss about the aftermath of the immigration-related raid at the Agriprocessor meat processing plant in Postville.

Iowa News Analysis - Casino Smoking Bans; Senator Grassley Runs to Keep Running

posted on May 9, 2008 at 2:17 PM

During the news analysis, Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa talked about a proposed smoking bans on casino floors in Sioux City brought forth by the city council. Kay also talks with host Paul Yeager about Sen. Charles Grassley's personal fitness routine.

Iowa News Analysis: Flooding and Farming, New Bills Signed by Gov. Culver

posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:45 PM

Host Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press discuss flooding in Iowa and its impact on planting crops, and the impact of Governor Culver signing bills that increase the oversight of students loans and regulate the Veterans' Trust Fund.

Iowa News Analysis: Governor's Pay Raise, Public Bargaining Rights, Open Records Law

posted on April 28, 2008 at 5:18 PM

Host Jeneane Beck and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discuss Iowa legislative activity including pay increases for the governor and other state officials, expanding public sector bargaining rights, and the state's open record laws.

Iowa News Analysis: Veterans' Legislation and CIETC Verdicts

posted on April 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM

Paul Yeager and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa talk about the convictions of former CIETC employees and legislative financing of veterans' programs.

Iowa News Analysis: Farm Prices, CIETC, Legislature Final Days

posted on April 18, 2008 at 1:35 PM

Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press talk about the rising farm prices, the CIETC closing arguments, final legislative bills and a possible challenge to the new smoking bill.

News Analysis: April 17, 2008

posted on April 17, 2008 at 12:43 PM

Host Paul Yeager and reporter Kay Henderson, of Radio Iowa, discuss public transportation policies.

News Analysis: April 10, 2008

posted on April 10, 2008 at 11:44 AM

Host Paul Yeager talks with Kay Henderson, news director Radio Iowa, about the ramifications of the newly passed smoking bill and gives an update on the statewide one-cent local sales tax option.

News Analysis: April 14, 2008

posted on April 10, 2008 at 10:47 AM

In the News Analysis segment, David Pitt, Associated Press reporter, talks with host Paul Yeager about the proposed transportation license fee, the appropriations bill which may include $120 million to build a new prison in Fort Madison, and the implications of Iowa's new smoking ban.

News Analysis: April 7, 2008

posted on April 7, 2008 at 10:04 AM

Host Paul Yeager and David Pitt of the Associated Press discuss the progress on the CIETC trial and the financial struggles of Terrible's lakeside casino.

News Analysis: April 3, 2008

posted on April 4, 2008 at 8:43 AM

Host Jeneane Beck talks with O. Kay Henderson, Radio Iowa News Director, about Senator Harkin's role as a super delegate at the Democratic convention.

News Analysis: March 24, 2008

posted on March 24, 2008 at 10:45 AM

Host Jeneane Beck and news analyst David Pitt of the Associated Press discuss the Iowa City murder of a woman and 4 children, and legislative debate on labor and smoking in public places.

News Analysis: March 17, 2008

posted on March 19, 2008 at 12:01 PM

Associated Press reporter David Pitt and Paul Yeager discuss current economic and political topics.

News Analysis: February 28, 2008

posted on February 28, 2008 at 5:21 PM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa gives an update on the status of legislation to ban smoking in public places and proposed tax breaks for Microsoft to locate in Iowa.

News Analysis: February 25, 2008

posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM

David Pitt of the Associated Press talks about the Governor's newly released energy proposal, a program called 2025, the proposed ban on smoking in public places, and the results of the Iowa Poll on the presidential race.

News Analysis: February 21, 2008

posted on February 21, 2008 at 9:35 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the legislature's action on a bill to ban smoking in public places with host Paul Yeager.

News Analysis: February 18, 2008

posted on February 18, 2008 at 3:00 PM

Host Jeneane Beck talks with Associated Press reporter David Pitt about the difficulty of obtaining student loans and the proposed expansion of HAWK-I insurance program being debated in the Iowa legislature.

News Analysis: February 14, 2008

posted on February 15, 2008 at 4:57 PM

News analyst Kay Henderson, news director of Radio Iowa, talks about the proposed bill to ban smoking in public places, the bottle bill, and the superdelegate system.

News Analysis: February 8, 2008

posted on February 12, 2008 at 9:49 AM

News analysis of national presidential campaigns as well as moves at the statehouse to enact a statewide ban on smoking and the implementation of new fees to cover highway construction costs from David Pitt of The Associated Press and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa.

News Analysis: February 8, 2008

posted on February 11, 2008 at 8:54 AM

Governor Chet Culver's endorsement of Barack Obama, education spending and concerns with the Iowa economy are topics covered by Dave Pitt of Associated Press.

News Analysis: February 4, 2008

posted on February 6, 2008 at 9:27 AM

Todd Mundt and Jeneane Beck Iowa Public Radio News talk about the Iowa Lottery Touch Play settlement and higher state budget projections.

News Analysis: January 31, 2008

posted on February 4, 2008 at 8:56 AM

Todd Mundt talks to Kay Henderson, News Director of Radio Iowa, about the results of the recent presidential candidate primaries and how they may affect the future of the Iowa caucuses. The two also discuss the status of the farm bill and if the roadblocks to passage will soon be resolved.

News Analysis: January 28, 2008

posted on January 30, 2008 at 10:06 AM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses Iowa's economy, the new head of Iowa's Republican party, and proposed changes in the judicial system with host Jeneane Beck.

News Analysis: January 24, 2008

posted on January 30, 2008 at 9:39 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses financial issues in the Iowa legislature, health care initiatives on the state level, and Ed Fallon's chances in the upcoming senatorial race.

News Analysis: January 21, 2008

posted on January 22, 2008 at 11:42 AM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses issues facing the first week of the Iowa legislative session with host Todd Mundt, including funding for community colleges and the bottle deposit program.

News Analysis: January 17, 2008

posted on January 18, 2008 at 2:14 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses recent statehouse protests and the controversy surrounding coal plants in Marshalltown and Black Hawk County with host Paul Yeager.

Day One at the 2008 Iowa Legislature

posted on January 15, 2008 at 10:55 AM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the first day of the 2008 Iowa legislative session, including balancing the state budget and expectations for Governor Culver's upcoming Condition of the State address.

News Analysis: January 10, 2008

posted on January 10, 2008 at 8:16 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses economic issues in the news, including the closing of a plant in Story City and post-holiday receipts for retailers, as well as tax issues facing the Iowa legislature.

News Analysis: January 7, 2008

posted on January 7, 2008 at 8:16 PM

Here now to give us her take on the news that lingers after all the candidates have boarded their planes or buses is Jeneane Beck of “Iowa Public Radio” news.

News Analysis: January 3, 2008

posted on January 3, 2008 at 8:16 PM

The 2008 caucus campaigns are easily the most expensive and sophisticated in history. They are also the most covered. By most accounts races in both parties are tight. Kay Henderson is here fresh from the campaign trail with her take on all this.

News Analysis: December 28, 2007

posted on December 31, 2007 at 10:16 AM

Mary Tiffany and Carrie Giddins, communications directors for the Republican and Democratic Parties of Iowa, respectively, discuss alliances and accommodations that spring up across party lines during the Iowa caucuses.

News Analysis: December 17, 2007

posted on December 21, 2007 at 5:01 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses the presidential campaigns' holiday ads and the campaigns in the final days in the runup to the Iowa caucuses.

News Analysis: December 17, 2007

posted on December 17, 2007 at 6:01 PM

Jeneane Beck of Iowa Public Radio and Ken Larson of the Marshalltown Times-Republican discuss the one-year anniversary of the Swift raids and the latest developments in the 2008 presidential campaign.

News Analysis: December 11, 2007

posted on December 11, 2007 at 6:01 PM

News Analysis: December 3, 2007

posted on December 4, 2007 at 6:01 PM

Jeneane Beck of Iowa Public Radio discusses the latest developments in the 2008 presidential campaign and the start of the upcoming Iowa legislative session.

News Analysis: November 26, 2007

posted on November 26, 2007 at 6:01 PM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the latest developments in the 2008 presidential campaign.

News Analysis: November 19, 2007

posted on November 19, 2007 at 6:01 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses economic development project currently underway in Iowa as well as controversies brewing at the University of Iowa.

News Analysis: November 12, 2007

posted on November 14, 2007 at 6:01 PM

David Pitt of the Associated Press discusses controversy over coal-fired power plants and a vote in Iowa City to ban under-21-year-olds from bars.

News Analysis: November 8, 2007

posted on November 8, 2007 at 6:01 PM

Jeneane Beck discusses a possible new source of renewable energy jobs for Iowa.

News Analysis: November 5, 2007

posted on November 5, 2007 at 6:01 PM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the 2008 presidential candidates races in the run-up to the Iowa caucuses.

News Analysis: November 1, 2007

posted on November 1, 2007 at 6:01 PM

David Pitt of the “Associated Press” discusses a controversial tax, who could actually own the names of prominent campus institutions and who could carry arms. The story that is lingering, though, is the residue of a spectacular fire this week.

News Analysis: October 29, 2007

posted on October 29, 2007 at 6:01 PM

Jeaneane Beck discusses student debt, arming campus security, campus naming rights and the latest polls from caucus goers in Iowa with David Yepsen.

News Analysis: October 25, 2007

posted on October 26, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa discusses the final Iowa caucus date, the Sioux City Republican debate, the closing of Maytag and other hot topics in the news.

News Analysis: October 22, 2007

posted on October 22, 2007 at 1:01 PM

On the edge of the news are some findings that are disturbing. The "Associated Press's" David Pitt is with us to explain.

News Analysis: October 18, 2007

posted on October 18, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Tonight’s news analysis comes from “The Des Moines Register” newsroom where producer Sid Sprecher and columnist David Yepsen talked domestic politics.

News Analysis: October 11, 2007

posted on October 12, 2007 at 1:01 PM

Economic opportunity is a hot topic this week. Wind power is fueling not only a boom in energy production but manufacturing in several communities. But other Iowa communities are feeling the emotional, civic, and economic impact of the Iraq war, and Kay Henderson of Radio Iowa is here to explain.

News Analysis: October 8, 2007

posted on October 8, 2007 at 12:00 AM

In the headlines this week: There are worries about the market for Iowa's burgeoning ethanol industry, despite oil being at $80 a barrel; and the president has vetoed expanded funding for the health care of poor children. Dave Pitt of the "Associated Press" is here to brief us about these matters.