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The Ticket: From Caucuses to Corn Dogs – A Tour of Iowa

This week on The Ticket: Jay Root and Ben Philpott tell you everything you wanted to know about the Iowa caucuses, but were afraid to ask. That includes a look at the state’s sense of humor and a trip to the state fair.

By Ben Philpott, KUT News, and Jay Root, The Texas Tribune
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This week on The Ticket: From Sioux City to Davenport, Mason City to Ottumwa, and every place in between — this edition is all about Iowa. Jay Root and Ben Philpott give you a taste of the state that holds so much power of how we pick a president. Including the big question: Why Iowa?

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