# Thursday, June 18th, 2026

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Podcast: [Here First](https://stenobird.com/podcast/here-first-3071566)
Published: 2026-06-18T11:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/here-first/2026-06-18/thursday-june-18th-2026
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## Resource

A state auditor's report shows how much the state has spent on the ESA program in its first year. City council members in Des Moines are considering cutting back services to fill in an expected budget gap. And where is Iowa's trash going to go as the state's landfills fill up?

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