Iowa’s Political Shake-Up and Global Geopolitical Shifts

Explore the evolving political landscape in Iowa with the appointment of a new lieutenant governor, a proposed cell phone ban in schools, and a plan to tackle grocery bills. Meanwhile, delve into the geopolitical implications of Russia's defense minister visiting North Korea, Ireland's pivotal 2024 election, and the UK Parliament's crucial vote on the assisted dying bill. This episode offers a comprehensive analysis of how these developments could reshape local and global dynamics.

Sources:
https://www.ktiv.com/2024/11/29/inside-iowa-politics-whats-next-with-new-lieutenant-governor-cell-phone-ban-plan-help-grocery-bills/
https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-russia-defense-minister-andrei-belousov-ukraine-5c0f784ef56ab68482113dfe5419b962
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ireland-election-2024-immigration-sinn-fein-northern-ireland/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/29/uk-lawmakers-face-crucial-vote-on-divisive-assisted-dying-bill

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:46) Inside Iowa Politics: What’s next with new lieutenant governor, cell phone ban, and plan to help grocery bills
(00:03:06) Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders
(00:06:35) Ireland's 2024 election is underway. What to know as immigration and the cost of living weigh on Irish minds.
(00:10:05) UK MPs face crucial vote on divisive assisted dying bill