<p>In this episode of <em>The Oliver Bardwell Podcast</em>, I sit down with <strong>Brad Sherman</strong>, candidate for Governor of Iowa, for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, family, grassroots politics, medical freedom, property taxes, energy, and what it really takes to run statewide in Iowa.</p><p><strong>Brad shares his personal story,</strong> what shaped his convictions, how personal loss deepened his sense of calling, and what separates him from the other candidates in this race. We also discuss emergency powers, constitutional guardrails, grassroots activism, and the growing divide between establishment politics and the people on the ground.</p><p>This was a powerful and honest conversation about leadership, service, freedom, and the future of Iowa.</p><p><strong>Drill It Inc.</strong> – Directional Drilling &amp; Underground Utilities<br />Electric • Water • Sewer • Fiber • Geothermal<br /><a href="https://drillitinc.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://drillitinc.com</a></p><p>If you appreciate these conversations and want to support independent media and grassroots efforts in Iowa, <strong>join my Patreon:</strong></p><p><a href="https://patreon.com/oliverbardwell" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/oliverbardwell</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Learn More About Brad Sherman</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.shermanforiowa.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.shermanforiowa.com</a></p><p>0:00 Why Anyone Would Run for Office<br />0:06 Campaign Update and Signature Collection<br />3:14 Raising Patriotic Children in a Progressive Environment<br />6:01 Personal Journey and Leadership Development<br />9:02 Political Involvement and Running for Office<br />12:15 Impact of Personal Loss on Political Aspirations<br />15:03 Running for Governor: Motivations and Timing<br />18:15 The Role of Primaries in Political Growth<br />21:12 Foundations of Freedom and Medical Freedom Advocacy<br />24:18 Constitutional Guardrails and Individual Liberty<br />27:13 Executive Actions and Long-Term Vision<br />28:35 Sponsor – Drill It Inc.<br />30:39 Grassroots Experience and Political Distinction<br />32:37 Grassroots Activism and Party Dynamics<br />40:27 Establishment vs. Grassroots: A Candidate’s Perspective<br />45:23 The Personal Journey: Family and Commitment to Service<br />52:23 COVID-19 and Emergency Powers: A Legislative Perspective<br />57:02 Property Taxes and Transparency in Government Spending<br />1:02:04 International Relations: The Iran Situation and National Security</p><p>Brad Sherman, Iowa Governor Race, Iowa politics, Oliver Bardwell Podcast, grassroots politics, medical freedom, emergency powers, property taxes, Iowa Republican primary, constitutional rights, Iowa governor candidate interview</p><p></p>