Episode

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

Podcast
Here First
Published
Aug 19, 2026
Duration seconds
249
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Summary

Republican candidate for governor Zach Lahn says he supports a tobacco tax. The candidates for secretary of state talked to voters at the state fair. And Iowa is starting a foster care diversion program next year.