Iowa Business Report
Now in its sixth year, the "Iowa Business Report” is a weekly half-hour radio program featuring interviews about business, government, the economy, jobs, trade, and investments. Each program also includes a “Business Profile” segment, telling the story of one Iowa-based company and its impact. The "Iowa Business Report" also airs as a weekday two-minute feature. The "Iowa Business Report" is presented with support from the Iowa Business Council (iowabusinesscouncil.org). The program is a copyrighted production of Totally Iowa Media, which is solely responsible for its content.
Episodes
1758 episodes
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Jan. 22, 2026
Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJan. 22, 2026 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds outlines key components of her property tax reform proposal.
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Jan. 21, 2026
Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJan. 21, 2026 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate on a legislative proposal to help his office crack down on fraudulent businesses more quickly.
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- Jan. 20, 2026
Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJan. 20, 2026 Chris Hagenow of Iowans for Tax Relief on components his group would like to see in any property tax reform bill this legislative session.
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- Jan. 19, 2026
Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJan. 19, 2026 National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on why the stock market has started strong in 2026.
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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2:00
Iowa Business Report 26-03 (Jan. 16-18, 2026)
On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Legislative priorities are shared by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, and Chris Hagenow, p...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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22:50
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- Jan. 16, 2026
Iowa Business Report Friday EditionJan. 16, 2026 U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on the prospects for avoiding another partial government shutdown in two weeks.
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Jan. 15, 2026
Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJan. 15, 2026 Phil Kerpen of American Commitment highlights some of the business-related provisions of the reconciliation bill signed into law last July.
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Jan. 14, 2026
Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJan. 14, 2026 National financial journalist Jordan Goodman reviews the jobs data released by the federal government last Friday.
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- Jan. 13, 2026
Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJan. 13, 2026 Joe Murphy, president of the Iowa Business Council, with information on the group's quarterly economic outlook survey, which indicates IBC members are optimistic about the...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- Jan. 12, 2026
Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJan. 12, 2026 Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley says property tax reform is at the top of lawmakers' to-do list this session.
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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2:00
Iowa Business Report 26-02 (Jan. 09-11, 2026)
On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Iowa Speaker of the House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) previews the 2026 Iowa legislative session with particular focus on property tax relief for businesses and individuals* Joe Murp...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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22:50
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- Jan. 09, 2026
Iowa Business Report Friday EditionJan. 09, 2026 U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on the prospects for avoiding another partial federal government shutdown before the end of this month.
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Jan. 08, 2026
Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJan. 08, 2026 Financial journalist and author Dennis Kneale expects the U.S. economy to enjoy tremendous growth in 2026.
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Jan. 07, 2026
Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionJan. 07, 2026 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the lucrative nature of AI investments continuing in 2026.
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- Jan. 06, 2026
Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionJan. 06, 2026 David Deeds of the Waterloo Regional Airport board on the valid alternatives for business and leisure travel offered by Iowa's regional airports.
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- Jan. 05, 2026
Iowa Business Report Monday EditionJan. 05, 2026 Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council on workforce issues facing Iowa businesses as 2026 begins.
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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2:00
Iowa Business Report 26-01 (Jan. 02-04, 2026)
On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:* Dr. Ernie Goss of Creighton University suggests some things to watch regarding the American economy in 2026* National financial journalist Jordan Goodman breaks down the mixed bag of d...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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22:50
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- Jan. 02, 2026
Iowa Business Report Friday EditionJan. 02, 2026 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture & Land Stewardship Mike Naig on the success of the Choose Iowa program, creating local economic development for producers and consumers.&n...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Jan. 01, 2026
Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionJan. 01, 2026 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman notes the key financial issue of 2025--tariffs and their on-going impact on the U.S. and global economy.
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Dec. 31, 2025
Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionDec. 31, 2025 Financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the mixed bag of economic data released by the federal government this month.
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Season 5
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Episode 261
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- Dec. 30, 2025
Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionDec. 30, 2025 Creighton University economist Dr. Ernie Goss with things to watch to determine the health of the U.S. economy in 2026.
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Season 5
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Episode 260
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2:00
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- Dec. 29, 2025
Iowa Business Report Monday EditionDec. 29, 2025 Nicole Crain of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry shares key findings from the group's Q1-2026 economic outlook survey
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Season 5
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Episode 259
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