ITR Live is published by Iowans for Tax Relief, bringing you insights on Iowa politics, conservative tax policy, government accountability, and the fight for limited government. Hosted by Chris Hagenow, each episode features sharp commentary, behind-the-scenes analysis from the Iowa Capitol, and an occasional laugh—always with the taxpayer in mind. Whether we’re breaking down the latest legislation, tracking local government spending, or exploring how policies impact your wallet, ITR Live keeps you informed and engaged. Subscribe for honest conversations about conservative politics in Iowa.
ITR Live: Conservative Iowa Politics
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ITR Live is published by Iowans for Tax Relief, bringing you insights on Iowa politics, conservative tax policy, government accountability, and the fight for limited government. Hosted by Chris Hagenow, each episode features sharp commentary, behind-the-scenes analysis from the Iowa Capitol, and an occasional laugh—always with the taxpayer in mind. Whether we’re breaking down the latest legislation, tracking local government spending, or exploring how policies impact your wallet, ITR Live keeps you informed and engaged. Subscribe for honest conversations about conservative politics in Iowa.
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June 26, 2026
New ITR Foundation Poll: Iowa's Races, Issues, and a Big Amendment Number
<p>Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson are back in the Hendrickson Library for a special episode: the first public look at the ITR Foundation's June 2026 general election poll. These are, as far as Chris knows, the first published numbers of the cycle on Iowa's major statewide races — and the results are worth paying attention to.</p><p><br></p><p>The poll covers the generic ballot, issue priorities, candidate matchups in all three major statewide races, and — most importantly for ITR — the constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds legislative supermajority to raise income taxes. Chris and John walk through what the numbers say, what they mean, and what they don't.</p><p><br></p><p>The headline from the amendment question: 74% of Iowans support it — higher than in any previous poll — including 72% of independents and 60% of Democrats. Chris makes the case that whatever the margin of error, whatever the exact sample, the underlying message is unambiguous: Iowans want protection from future tax increases, and they want it written into the constitution.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in for the full breakdown of the governor's race numbers (closer than most Republicans assume), the Senate and AG matchups, and what the issue priority data says about the environment heading into November.0:14 Welcome & housekeeping1:46 Trivia: Coolidge answer & new Civil War question3:25 Iowa Dept. of Revenue income tax report4:55 About the ITR Foundation poll & Cygnal methodology9:17 Right track / wrong track & generic ballot10:55 Top voter issues: economy, taxes, immigration14:35 US Senate: Hinson vs. Turek15:27 Governor: Lahn vs. Sand15:47 Attorney General: Bird vs. Williams17:00 Sand's name ID advantage — and its limits20:38 The constitutional amendment explained22:13 74% support — breaking down the numbers24:00 Why the amendment resonates across party lines28:25 ESA / school choice numbers31:45 What it all means heading into November34:31 Sign off</p>
June 19, 2026
Week in Review: Opening Attacks, ESA "Audits", and the Electoral College
<p>Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson are back in the Hendrickson Library for a week-in-review episode — Chris flying without his Dr. Pepper Zero. Trivia wraps last week's Smoot-Hawley question and a new one goes out just in time for Independence Day: what president was born on July 4th?</p><p><br /></p><p>The episode opens on the Ian Roberts saga — the KCCI interview, the body cam arrest footage, and the stubborn contingent of Iowa liberals still defending him. From there, a quick take on the Iran ceasefire deal: $300 billion, sanctions relief, and a memorandum of understanding that raises more questions than it answers. Senator Joni Ernst wants to know where the money is coming from, and Chris and John share the concern.</p><p><br /></p><p>The back half turns to Iowa. Rob Sand's residency hit on Zach Lahn gets dissected — Chris sees it as an act of desperation that wastes the political capital Sand needs to actually define his candidacy. Sand's self-described "audit" of the Iowa Students First (ESA) program draws an equally pointed response: it's a partisan press conference, not an audit, and private school families across Iowa are paying attention.</p><p><br /></p><p>John closes with a piece he authored on the Electoral College and its importance to rural states — prompted by Virginia's governor signing on to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. The episode ends with a preview of what will become a regular theme between now and November: vote yes on the constitutional amendment to make it harder to raise taxes in Iowa.</p><p><br /></p><p>0:12 Welcome & housekeeping</p><p>1:44 Trivia: Smoot-Hawley answer & July 4th question</p><p>4:36 Ian Roberts KCCI interview and arrest footage</p><p>7:11 Liberals still defending Roberts</p><p>9:17 Iran ceasefire deal</p><p>12:46 DOGE: what happened to the savings?</p><p>14:16 Sand's residency hit on Lahn</p><p>18:10 Sand's ESA "audit"</p><p>23:35 ESA, private schools, and taxpayer dollars</p><p>25:31 ITR poll coming soon</p><p>26:05 John's Electoral College article</p><p>27:26 Virginia joins National Popular Vote Compact</p><p>30:35 Jungle primaries and left-wing election changes</p><p>33:28 Constitutional amendment — vote yes this fall</p>
June 12, 2026
Lahn and Sand Pick Their VP — What the Picks Say
<p>Chris Hagenow and John Hendrickson are back in the Hendrickson Library with a packed episode covering Iowa's fast-moving post-primary political landscape. Both gubernatorial candidates have now selected their running mates: Rob Sand tapped Dave Muhlbauer, a farmer from western Iowa, while Zach Lahn chose State Representative Derek Wulf of Black Hawk County, also a farmer. Chris and John break down the strategy behind each pick, why Wulf stands out as a particularly strong choice for Lahn, and what the selection of two agricultural running mates signals about where both campaigns think the race will be won.</p><p><br /></p><p>The conversation turns to the broader general election dynamics shaping up between Lahn and Sand. Chris and John assess how quickly the Republican Party has consolidated around Lahn, the head start Sand's campaign has built toward a general election operation, and how the scrutiny of a real general election contest may complicate Sand's carefully constructed moderate image. A Republican Party audio drop this week — featuring Sand openly calling for political retribution on judicial nominations — gives the Lahn campaign exactly the kind of contrast material it needs to make the "governor for all Iowans" sell a harder one for Sand.</p><p><br /></p><p>The second half of the episode takes up two policy-driven stories. First, the final report on Iowa's Universal Basic Income pilot — a project run through several central Iowa cities that distributed $500 monthly stipends to participants. The report's conclusions, citing reduced stress and improved "sense of mattering," prompt a pointed exchange about what government is actually for, who's paying, and why local governments have no business engineering social outcomes with taxpayer dollars. Chris and John connect this directly to Iowa's property tax problem and the fiscal absurdity of local governments playing philanthropist.</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, a Des Moines Register story on the city of Des Moines reconsidering its tax incentive programs — including TIF and property tax abatements — gives Chris and John a chance to explore when these tools have merit and when they're simply political ribbon-cutting at taxpayer expense.</p><p><br /></p><p>0:13 Welcome & housekeeping</p><p>2:24 Trivia: Laddie Boy & Smoot-Hawley</p><p>5:01 Correction & running mate announcements</p><p>5:52 Sand picks Muhlbauer, Lahn picks Derek Wulf</p><p>8:22 Why Wulf is a strong pick for Lahn</p><p>10:32 GOP consolidation & Lahn's general election ramp-up</p><p>12:22 Sand's media advantage and the contrast campaign ahead</p><p>13:37 Sand audio drop & turning him into a generic Democrat</p><p>14:34 Andy Beshear visits Iowa — 2028 implications</p><p>15:32 Iowa's UBI pilot: background and ITR's role</p><p>18:15 Dissecting the report — who pays for "feeling mattered"?</p><p>21:22 UBI, local government overreach, and property taxes</p><p>25:59 Des Moines reconsiders TIF and tax incentives</p><p>28:05 When incentives work — and when they're ribbon-cutting</p><p>30:33 Free market vs. government-directed development</p><p>33:28 Sign off</p>
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