Steve Deace Show Keep Iowa FREE: Why the Hawkeye State Could Be the Epicenter of the '26 Midterms | 2/5/26
Feb 5, 2026
Bob Vander Plaats, conservative leader and CEO of The Family Leader, explains his endorsement in the Iowa governor race. Sam Sorbo, actress and homeschooling advocate, promotes reclaiming kids' education and her homeschool guide. They discuss Iowa's potential role as the 2026 midterms epicenter, a major gubernatorial shake-up, and practical homeschooling tips and political pressure on home education.
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Iowa As A National Proving Ground
- Iowa's gubernatorial primary has become a national proving ground shaping conservative momentum for 2026 and beyond.
- Recent debates, straw polls, and endorsements show Adam Steen energizing the base and changing the race dynamic.
Consider Homeschooling To Reclaim Education
- Remove children from public schools when parents want to avoid ideological capture and regain educational control.
- Homeschooling is doable, often costs ~ $1,000 per child yearly, and yields stronger parent-child relationships.
Host's Early Homeschooling Doubts
- Steve Deace shares his initial fears about homeschooling social stigma and skill gaps.
- He overcame stereotypes after attending a homeschool convention and seeing broad parental coalitions.
