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The Iowa Democrat Taking on Trumpism

A Paralympic gold medalist on healthcare, tariffs, and why he thinks Iowa's Senate seat finally flips.

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Jessica Tarlov is joined by Josh Turek to talk about his primary victory, why he believes Dems can take Iowa back, and what he’s hearing from voters frustrated by rising costs, healthcare cuts, and dysfunction in Washington.

Turek explains why he thinks corruption, affordability, and protecting healthcare are the issues that can help Democrats reconnect with working-class and rural voters, even in a state Donald Trump carried comfortably.

He shares his own story and road to political life.

Plus: the future of the Democratic Party, whether the rise of democratic socialism in places like New York helps or hurts Democrats nationally, and how the party can bridge the divide between moderates and progressives. And, what it will take to inspire voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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