Why Is There So Much Cancer In Iowa? A Conversation w Chris Jones, Democratic Ag Candidate & MAHA Supporter Courtney Hunt

As the midterms approach, a distinctive issue is animating races up and down the ballot in Iowa: rising cancer rates and growing concerns about the safety of the state’s drinking water. Iowa has one of the highest cancer rates in the nation, and voters are asking hard questions about the state’s water, soil, and agricultural practices. With Election Day almost here, water has emerged as one of the top issues Iowa voters cite in polling. This week, we’re joined by retired water scientist and Democratic candidate for Iowa agriculture secretary Chris Jones, and Iowa mom and MAHA supporter Courtney Hunt. We explore whether voters are ready to demand change, and what that could mean for Iowa’s farmers, who are already facing mounting economic pressures. Hosts: Brinda Adhikari Tom Johnson Maggie Bartlett Guests: Chris Jones, Democratic candidate for Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa, retired water scientist Courtney Hunt: social worker; Iowa resident; former Kennedy campaign volunteer; MAHA supporter Information about our live taping at WashU Bursky School of Public Health, Oct 27th, 5pET. Live stream link:  https://wustl.zoom.us/j/93933475249?pwd=E9uuw64sJakba6OW3CCCTfPI4ROZ9v.1 More about the event: https://publichealth.washu.edu/event/live-podcast-taping-of-why-should-i-trust-you/ Thanks for listening! If you like us, please leave a review, rate us, and please subscribe!  Got questions? Comments? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]