
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
1647 episodes
Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- Sep. 15, 2025
Iowa Business Report Monday EditionSep. 15, 2025 Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA03) on his "Protecting Farmers from Natural Disasters Act" and how it will help rural economies.
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Season 5
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Episode 184
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Sep. 12, 2025
Iowa Business Report Friday EditionSep. 12, 2025 National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the ruling against Google in an antitrust suit brought by the federal government.
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Season 5
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Episode 183
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Sep. 11, 2025
Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionSep. 11, 2025 RFD-TV "Cow Guy" Scott Shellady on the importance of Congress passing a full five-year farm bill yet this year.
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Season 5
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Episode 182
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Sep. 10, 2025
Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionSep. 10, 2025 U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-New Hartford) on proposed legislation to eliminate the threat of a fiscal year-end government shutdown.
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Season 5
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Episode 181
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- September 09, 2025
Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionSep. 09, 2025 Bill Verbeten of FMC Corporation on the company's work with farmers at a variety of levels.
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Season 5
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Episode 180
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- September 08, 2025
Iowa Business Report Monday EditionSep. 08, 2025 National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the weak jobs report released by the federal government this past Friday.
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Season 5
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Episode 179
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- Sep. 05, 2025
Iowa Business Report Friday EditionSep. 05, 2025 U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on how the reconciliation law passed this summer will spur business growth.
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Season 5
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Episode 178
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Sep. 04, 2025
Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionSep. 04, 2025 Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler on her role with the agency and its impact on America's economy.
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Season 5
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Episode 177
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Sep. 03, 2025
Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionSep. 03, 2025 RFD-TV market analyst Scott Shellady, "the Cow Guy," on why he is optimistic about farm prices in 2026.
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Season 5
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Episode 176
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- September 02, 2025
Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionSep. 02, 2025 National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on an $8 billion merger between two Midwest-based utilities.
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Season 5
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Episode 175
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- September 01, 2025
Iowa Business Report Monday EditionSep. 01, 2025 Mark Mix of the National Right to Work Committee on threats to state-based "right to work" laws, like the one in Iowa.
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Season 5
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Episode 174
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition -- Aug. 29, 2025
Iowa Business Report Friday EditionAug. 29, 2025 Mark Mix of the National Right to Work Committee on workforce composition as Labor Day approaches.
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Season 5
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Episode 173
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Aug. 28, 2025
Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionAug. 28, 2025 Erin Streeter of the National Association of Manufacturers on the provisions of the reconciliation law which will have a positive impact on business. <...
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Season 5
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Episode 172
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Aug. 27, 2025
Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionAug. 27, 2025 Economist Dr. John Lott compares the business impact of tariffs and other taxes.
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Season 5
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Episode 171
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Tuesday Edition -- August 26, 2025
Iowa Business Report Tuesday EditionAug. 26, 2025 Phil Kerpen of American Commitment assesses the state of the U.S. economy as autumn draws near.
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Season 5
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Episode 170
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Monday Edition -- August 25, 2025
Iowa Business Report Monday EditionAug. 25, 2025 National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on the impact of remarks made by the Federal Reserve chairman regarding interest rates.
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Season 5
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Episode 169
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Friday Edition Aug. 22, 2025
Iowa Business Report Friday EditionAug. 22, 2025 Sam Yoder of Fidelis Construction of Ankeny on his efforts to secure government contracts with the help of SBA and an Iowa U.S. Senator.
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Season 5
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Episode 168
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Thursday Edition -- Aug. 21, 2025
Iowa Business Report Thursday EditionAug. 21, 2025 Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA04) on his efforts to remind those in Washington that Iowa agriculture is a major factor on the world economic stage.
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Season 5
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Episode 167
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2:00

Iowa Business Report Wednesday Edition -- Aug. 20, 2025
Iowa Business Report Wednesday EditionAug. 20, 2025 National financial journalist Jordan Goodman on two presidential executive orders--one to allow broader retirement investment assets, and one to prohibit "debanki...
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Season 5
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Episode 166
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