Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/a-tale-of-three-trails A Tale of Three Trails follows Eric Armstrong, Benjamin Schauer, and Shawna Anderson as they campaign for public office across Southwest Iowa. Through candid conversations, local issues, community events, and behind-the-scenes stories, three candidates share the challenges, humor, and human side of life on the campaign trail. Loess Hills Media and Podcasts 73b000bb-e1f6-56a4-a960-6a96e2f245c9 yes en Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:13 -0500 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:31:06 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/KR5VmBebcowlN4RxakkkEMXXSIr6r9m7gKXfdI3zoKc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZjkz/NDU4ZWRlNGE3ZTVi/YmQxODc1YTlhZGEx/MDA3MC5wbmc.jpg episodic Eric Armstrong, Benjamin Shauer, Shawna Anderson A Tale of Three Trails follows Eric Armstrong, Benjamin Schauer, and Shawna Anderson as they campaign for public office across Southwest Iowa. Through candid conversations, local issues, community events, and behind-the-scenes stories, three candidates share the challenges, humor, and human side of life on the campaign trail. A Tale of Three Trails follows Eric Armstrong, Benjamin Schauer, and Shawna Anderson as they campaign for public office across Southwest Iowa. southwestiowa, iowalegislature, pottawattamiesupervisors Eric Armstrong, Benjamin Schauer, Shawna Anderson No No 6 6 A Tale of Three Trails Eric Armstrong Benjamin Schauer and Shawna Anderson on Iowa Labor full 040245a1-78ee-4c79-abf9-175da29f21c5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca91b6c2 Eric Armstrong, Benjamin Schauer, and Shawna Anderson discuss what makes a good job, the role of labor unions, collective bargaining, public employee benefits, and Iowa’s minimum wage. They also share a lighthearted round of their favorite Iowa traditions and foods.

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]]> southwestiowa, iowalegislature, pottawattamiesupervisors No 5 5 A Tale of Three Trails Ep 5 Eric Armstrong Benjamin Schauer and Shawna Anderson on Life as Candidates full 426c56b4-3a08-43eb-b069-c04686a25b30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e487391d Eric Armstrong Benjamin Schauer and Shawna Anderson share why they entered public service what voters are telling them and how campaigning affects work family and daily life. They also discuss affordability local control community connections and preparing for Election Day.

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]]> southwestiowa, iowalegislature, pottawattamiesupervisors No 4 4 A Tale of Three Trails Ep 4 Jason Swain on Mental Health full 9474efd2-c92f-4fa7-8223-2d1a46507174 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e98c76a Jason Swain joins Eric Armstrong, Benjamin Schauer, and Shawna Anderson to discuss NAMI Southwest Iowa, mental health access, opioid settlement funding, Project Reconnect, support for people leaving jail, and the importance of protecting community based recovery resources across rural Iowa.

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]]> southwestiowa, iowalegislature, pottawattamiesupervisors No 3 3 A Tale of Three Trails Absentee Voting Economic Development and Affordability full a6d8ead9-cd16-4121-855b-cce02be8587d https://share.transistor.fm/s/43b9de64 Eric Armstrong, Benjamin Schauer, and Shawna Anderson explain absentee voting in Iowa and discuss Western Iowa wages, affordable housing, economic development, public services, and concerns heard while knocking on doors. They also share upcoming candidate forums and community events.

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]]> southwestiowa, iowalegislature, pottawattamiesupervisors No 2 2 A Tale of Three Trails Ep 2 Water Quality in Iowa full da4d27d9-e906-4f8b-8143-1a29a6694a7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a04730f Eric Armstrong, Benjamin Schauer, and Shawna Anderson discuss Iowa water quality, nitrate concerns, rural wells, conservation, family farms, and government responsibility. They also highlight student-built housing in Council Bluffs and finish with a lighter round of campaign questions.

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]]> southwestiowa, iowalegislature, pottawattamiesupervisors No 1 1 A Tale of Three Trails Ep 1 Meet the Candidates full 9da86a4d-b687-4a70-8bb1-7a976714b8bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb4d41db Eric Armstrong, Benjamin Schauer, and Shawna Anderson launch A Tale of Three Trails with Iowa State Fair talk, candid introductions, a discussion about public education, and memorable stories from the campaign trail across Southwest Iowa.  Recorded on location at the Council Bluffs Farmers Market.

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