Pints & Diplomacy

We sit down with Sean Bagniewski and Mandy Newton Rosenow for a fun conversation about Mandy’s campaign for the Iowa House, Iowa politics, and what’s at stake in November. Plus, Sean mixes up his famous Old Fashioneds while we talk politics, life, and everything in between. Grab a drink and join us!

This week we sit down with Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Chris Jones to talk about Iowa water quality, why so many farmers vote Republican, and how Democrats can better connect with rural Iowa. We also dive into science, busted a few myths, drank a few beers, and had the kind of honest conversation you probably will not hear in a campaign ad.

John Norwood joins Pints & Diplomacy to talk about his campaign for Iowa Treasurer and why he believes the office matters more than most people realize. We discuss protecting IPERS, the debate over legalizing marijuana in Iowa, his thoughts on his opponent, and what he would bring to the Treasurer's office.
Grab a pint and join us for a conversation about retirement security, state finances, cannabis policy, and the future of Iowa politics.

This Mother’s Day, we sit down with State Senator Catelin Drey for a fun, honest, and relatable conversation about balancing life under the Capitol dome and life at home as a mom. From surviving her first legislative session as a State Senator to navigating the chaos of parenting, Senator Drey shares her experiences with us over a couple beers.
We also dive into the important questions: Which little white lies are acceptable to tell your kids? Is “the ice cream machine is broken” fair game?
Recorded over great beer at Twisted Vine Brewery, this special episode is equal parts politics, parenting, and personality. Perfect for Mother’s Day weekend.

In this episode, we sit down with Taylor Wettach, who’s currently running for Iowa State Auditor, for a wide-ranging and entertaining conversation. Taylor opens up about his decision to drop out of the congressional race and what ultimately led him to pivot toward a statewide run for auditor. He shares the strategic thinking behind the move and what he hopes to accomplish in this new role.
We also dive into the performance of current State Auditor Rob Sand, discussing his record, approach to accountability, and how Taylor would differentiate himself if elected. Of course, things don’t stay too serious for long—Taylor takes on the important task of auditing a questionable hairline, weighs in on beer preferences, and even steps in to settle a few ongoing arguments once and for all.
It’s a mix of politics, personality, and plenty of laughs—giving listeners a clearer picture of Taylor as both a candidate and a person.