All Politics is Local Podcast
Exploring how public policy decisions made close to home shape our region's economic future.

All Politics Is Local
All Politics Is Local is a podcast from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance that explores how public policy decisions made close to home shape our region’s economic future.
Hosted by the Economic Alliance’s President & CEO, the series features thoughtful conversations with local and regional policymakers on the issues most important to the business community including workforce, infrastructure, housing, economic competitiveness, and more. Each episode connects policy decisions to real-world impacts on business and our communities.
The name All Politics Is Local reflects the central idea behind the series: no matter which level policy is created – federal, state or locally – the real impacts are felt locally. By focusing on local leadership and regional decision-making, the podcast underscores how choices made by local elected officials and public partners directly influence the economic vitality of the Cedar Rapids region.
By making policy accessible, constructive, and locally focused, the series supports the Economic Alliance’s public policy priorities and helps foster informed civic engagement that strengthens our region.
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