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Caucus Talk!

Originally broadcast 01/29/2016
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A jam-packed show of perspectives on the upcoming Big Event. Host Greta Anderson starts the show off in Des Moines 6:00 AM Thursday as fast-food workers strike for $15 and a union. Then, a conversation with Frances Anderson and Brenda Brink, precinct captains for Bernie Sanders, together with Bob Johnson, a first-ever political participant. Ben and Jerry share a few words, and a new ice cream flavor. Iowa State student David Kurayov tells us how students are likely to participate—or not—Monday night. And Ursula Ruedenberg files a report on the Martin O’Malley Wednesday event at Torrent Brewery, where the Governor played guitar, took a selfie, and resuscitated (well, almost) a fainter. Brett Barker, chair of the Story County Republicans, encourages caucus-goers to CHECK THEIR RESPECTIVE PARTY’S WEBSITE (and NOT campaign literature) for up-to-date, accurate caucus locations, while Sue Dinsdale of Iowa Citizens Action Network encourages caucus-goers to submit a plank on Pentagon waste. We close with Bryon Dudley’s essay on David Bowie’s Black Star, first appearing in the Iowa Informer, a new online source for Iowa politics, news, culture, and creative content. Check it out folks!

Media in the Caucuses

Originally broadcast 01/27/2016
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ISU Professor Steffen Schmidt was with us again today to talk about Media in the Caucuses from his online Iowa Caucuses MOOC and also Spencer Burton, independent film maker from Portland Oregon who has been in Iowa for several weeks filming campaign events.

The co-host for the last part of our program was Max Eness, from KHOI's Teen Zone, hosting a discussion among Alexia Clinton, Paulina Lavrova, and Ben Sulzberger on the effect of social media on first time voters.

PFI, Politicking, CYtes

Originally broadcast 01/25/2016
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The show begins with a look at the Practical Farmers of Iowa conference, with board president-elect Mark Peterson of Stanton, Iowa, and audio from the keynote speaker, John Kempf. Greene County farmer and KHOI member George Naylor responds to Kempf's ideas. Then we turn to politics, with Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood Action Fund in support of Hillary Clinton and Kim Weaver, Democrat from Sheldon, in support of herself as the candidate who might topple Steve King from his post as District 4 representative to U.S. Congress. We conclude with studio guests Allyson Walter and Crystal Davis of the Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is revamping its look online and in print. Get updates on all the events you'll want to attend this February.

Missions, Lunch $ and Pileated Woodpeckers

Originally broadcast 01/22/2016
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On today's show, we had Gary Guthrie, an organic farmer from near Nevada, who talked about his missionary experiences in South America. The picture deals with agriculture practice in Bolivia (or rain forest destruction that Gary was trying to minimize). This was a follow through with the 01/15/2016 show that addressed the same topic. We also had Gale Seiler do an interview with Karin Sorenson, a parent and activist in Boone and Susan Arendt, a professor in Human Sciences at ISU talking about efforts to change the school lunch program in Boone schools. Finally, Pat Schlarbaum talked about the Pileated Woodpecker.

Pantorium Sessions - live broadcast series returns

Strong Like Bear power trio (pictured above) played the kickoff event last month of the Pantorium Sessions at the KHOI station (410 Douglas Ave., Ames). KHOI is pleased to present the February live broadcast on KHOI featuring Boone-area jam band, Obsidian's Dream. Make plans to join us on February 18th 6:30 PM to participate in the live broadcast from the KHOI space.

Puppies and Politics

Originally broadcast 01/20/2016
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In the wake of a proclamation approved by the Story County Board of Supervisors to raise awareness of cruelty of "puppy mills," Mary LeHay, President of Iowa Friends of Companion Animals (IaFriends), a non-profit organization for better treatment in commercial dog-raising establishments in Iowa, explained how Iowa is second in the nation for cruel puppy-breeding facilities. Lobby day for legislative protection against cruelty will be February 3. To register for Lobby Day get involved with IaFriends In anticipation of Iowa Caucus Night, various diverse voices of Iowans are heard on politics.

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