Episodes

Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Episode 113: A Conversation with Eddie Andrews
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
In this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart speaks with Eddie Andrews, a Republican candidate in Iowa House District 39. Andrews seeks to unseat State Rep. Karin Derry, D-Johnston, who ousted a Republican incumbent in 2018.
Shane and Andrew discuss why he is running, mental health reform, police reform, criminal justice reform, K-12 education, the state's approach to COVID-19, how to foster a culture of life, and Iowa's tax environment.

Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Episode 112: A Conversation with Rick Stewart
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
In this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart speaks with Rick Stewart, the Libertarian nominee in Iowa's U.S. Senate race.

Saturday Oct 17, 2020
Episode 111: A Conversation with David Young
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
In this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart talks to former U.S. Rep. David Young, R-Iowa, about his candidacy in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District and why voters should send him back to Congress.

Friday Oct 09, 2020
Episode 110:Q&A with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
On this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart spoke with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, about her record in the Senate and why Iowans should re-elect her.
Before that, Shane looks at an exchange between Ernst and her Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield during the their last debate on WHO-TV 13 on Saturday.

Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Episode 109: Why Should Iowans Support School Choice?
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
On this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Walt Rogers, Deputy Director of TEF Iowa, discusses with our host, Shane Vander Hart, the benefits of school choice for parents, taxpayers, and for public schools as well.