On Iowa Politics Podcast

On Iowa Politics Podcast host Erin Murphy sat down with former Iowa Governor and former U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad on Thursday, April 2, 2026 to talk about current events and reflect on Branstad's legacy as the longest serving Governor in U.S. history.Watch the interview on video at: https://youtu.be/SoZFkIKQ-AA1:19 Iowa Award3:11 Republican Primary for Governor, Branstad's Endorsement of Randy Feenstra9:18 Branstad's reaction to Eddie Andrews calling for Adam Steen to drop out of gubernatorial race17:15 Branstad on Ashley Hinson17:45 Branstad on Joe Mitchell18:17 Branstad on Mariannette Miller-Meeks19:24 Iowa Caucuses21:30 Branstad's time as U.S. Ambassador to China35:48 Reflecting on Branstad's time as Iowa GovernorThis episode was produced by Bailey Cichon.