We talk with U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, about what it would mean to the first Generation X president, can he translate revival of certain areas of Newark to rural America. his thoughts on agriculture and what Congressman Ro Khanna is doing to extend digital job growth to reaches of rural Iowa.…

Iowa Political Mercury and the Carroll Times Herald had an opportunity to talk with Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg in February, just before he broke onto the national scene in a big way. We revisit the full audio of the interview and get some fascinating takes form Buttigieg about what it means to be Midwestern, how a mayor is prepared for the presidency and his thoughts on how both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton didn't seem grounded or in touch with everyday voters in 2016.…

Douglas Burns of the Carroll Times Herald and Iowa Political Mercury interviews Democratic Presidential candidate Tim Ryan. The Ohio congressman talks about his journey from a pro-life political figure to a pro-choice record. We also talk about rural economic development and what it's like to have a blended family — and even get into whether the fraternity system is antiquated.…