Steve Hayes and Sarah Isgur kicked off our Iowa conversation with Republican strategist and Iowa guru David Kochel. The three give a play-by-play of the issues plaguing the American people before diving into the GOP candidates’ helpless caucus attempts. Andrew, Chris and Kevin join the stream to answer the question we’re all wondering: Do the Iowa results even matter? Jonah joins for a hot second to give his take on the voters having too much power and David (Drucker) and Mike join in the last half to talk about Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis’ ground campaigns. Watch on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iowa Republican Strategist David Kochel joins Chuck to detail former President Trump's firm hold on Iowa and his rivals' determination to pull an upset. They discuss the potential consequences of Trump winning Iowa, Nikki Haley's potential challenges, and the role of endorsements and local media. They also talk about the rise of women's sports, the political transformation of Iowa, and the factors that may impact potential candidates' success in the Iowa caucus.

"Will the Polar Vortex in Iowa Freeze Out the Trump Voter?" features political strategist David Kochel and founding correspondent Tina Nguyen. They discuss the upcoming Iowa caucus's significance for Trump and GOP candidates, share their experiences as conservative journalists, shine a light on the MAGA movement's inner workings, and its impact on the 2024 election.