What the Heck is Happening in Iowa? ​
You've seen the headlines. ​
“Democrats Might Actually Win Iowa”
“The Democrat Making Republicans Nervous in Iowa”
“Iowa’s 2026 Elections are Nationally Watched”
Change is definitely in the air in 2026.
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But what exactly is going on in Iowa?
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Two college classmates share a candid conversation about what's happening on the ground as Iowa re-enters the national political conversation. Join national pundit SARAH LONGWELL of The Bulwark, a former Republican who’s been taking it to Trump for a decade, for the insider’s look at how the Republicans have seriously weakened their brand in Iowa and across the Midwest, in an intimate discussion with her Kenyon College classmate and longtime Democratic organization professional GRACE VAN CLEAVE.
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Our discussion will be led by a distinguished Guest Moderator, Iowa State Representative JENNIFER KONFRST (D-Windsor Heights) who served as Democratic Leader in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2021-2025 and is Associate Dean and Professor of Public Relations and Strategic Political Communication in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Drake University in Des Moines.
VIP ACCESS: Grace's Book Club
​Join us for a special Intimate Q&A with Sarah Longwell
Want to go beyond the main event? Unlock an exclusive, extended Q&A session with Sarah — a smaller, more personal conversation where your questions actually get answered.
To qualify, simply:
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Contribute $100 toward the Zoom event
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Pre-order Sarah's new book, How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time
That's it. Both steps unlock your spot in the room. This is a rare chance to go deeper with one of the sharpest voices in American politics — don't miss it.