Catelin Drey

[Note: This interview was made for listening. Transcripts are generated using a combination of speech recognition software and human transcribers, and may contain errors. Please check the corresponding audio before quoting in print.]Following her reelection, Iowa State Senator Catelin Drey joins Mark Munger to discuss the personal connections behind political participation. Drey reflects on a demanding year that included cancer treatment and campaigning, and explains why voters’ experiences cannot be reduced to economic statistics or advertising messages. Their conversation explores political accountability, the influence of money, and concerns about proposed data centers, including environmental impacts, data security and local control. Drey emphasizes listening, finding common ground and staying engaged after election day.

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