Iowa Business Report
Now in its seventh 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
On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:
* Bryan Riley of the National Taxpayers Union's Free Trade Initiative discusses the unintended adverse consequences of tariffs to U.S. businesses
* Four products remain in this year's "Coolest Thing Made in Iowa" competition
* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Mark Collins of Drone Xperts of Elkader
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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 08, 2026
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the financial pressures faced by so-called "budget" airlines.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
May 06, 2026
Tim Doescher of Unleash Prosperity on the adverse impact on the economy if a 10 percent cap on credit card interest rates is imposed.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
May 07, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on the "Product of the USA" labeling program.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
May 05, 2026
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on her annual Entrepreneur Expo to be held in Ames on June 30.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
May 04, 2026
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman recapping the most recent actions of the Federal Reserve Board.
On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:
* Craig Copeland of the Employee Benefit Research Institute shares new data showing Americans are less confident about funding their retirement than in the past
* U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) previews her annual Entrepreneur Expo to be held in Ames in June
* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Michael Libbie of the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association
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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
May 01, 2026
Craig Copeland of the Employee Benefit Research Institute shares new data showing Americans are less confident about funding their retirement than in the past.
Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Apr. 30, 2026
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Mike Naig on how property tax reform proposals affect the state's ag economy.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Apr. 29, 2026
U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on a provision in the proposed federal farm bill that would assist young farmers as they start their farming operations.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Apr. 28, 2026
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) on proposed packaged legislation to limit waste and fraud of taxpayer dollars.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Apr. 27, 2026
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on a jury finding a leading concert promoter has created an unfair ticket monopoly.
On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:
* U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins discusses the farm economy
* Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa shares data from a new report on Iowa demographics and their impact on the economy
* In our business profile, we'll introduce you to Jack Taddeo of Bar-B-Clean in Des Moines
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Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition
Apr. 23, 2026
Will Hild of Consumers' Research on the financial implications of insurance companies that focus on issues beyond policyholder care.
Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Apr. 24, 2026
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on the outlook for American agriculture in 2026.
Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition
Apr. 22, 2026
Ben Murrey of Common Sense Institute Iowa on Iowa's shifting demographics and how that impacts the state's economy.
Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition
Apr. 21, 2026
Mitch Rollins of Always On Energy Research on why conserving energy no longer means you pay smaller electricity bills.
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition
Apr. 20, 2026
National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the wide-ranging economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
On the Iowa Business Report weekend edition:
* Joe Murphy of the Iowa Business Council shares data from the group's quarterly Economic Outlook Survey, with high expectation for increased sales over the next six months
* Keith Hall, CPA and author of "Hire Your Kid"
* In our business profile, we'll reintroduce you to Ben Troge of Service Roofing in Waterloo
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Iowa Business Report Friday Edition
Apr. 17, 2026
U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on action Congress could take to help Iowa's ag economy.
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