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Let’s Talk Iowa!Episode 8: The War Room – 2026 Legislative Intelligence
Episode 8: The War Room – 2026 Legislative Intelligence
"Hope is not a strategy." With just three weeks until the gavel drops on January 12, 2026, the halls of the Iowa Capitol are quiet—but the War Room is just heating up. In this high-stakes deep dive, host Chad Benson sits down with Representative Brian Lohse (R-Bondurant), Chair of the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee and a "System Parent" who has lived the nightmare of Iowa’s broken behavioral health system firsthand.
We aren't just playing soundbites; we are analyzing intelligence. From the "Texas Shuffle" that ships Iowa’s children halfway across the country...
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Patriot PunkcastPatriot Punkcast #166 - Van Epps WINS w/ Chad BensonSupport our Sponsors:Turklay Law, PLLC 615-838-5903Estate of Creative: https://Facebook.com/estateofcreative Save $50 when you mention "PUNK"Hosts: Patriot Punk - @RealPatriotPunk on XDaniel Wagner - @UnframeOfMind on XGuest: Chad Benson from the Chad Benson Show. Follow him on YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@ChadBensonShowTags: Matt Van Epps, Aftyn Behn, 997, 997wtn, Nashville Radio, Nashville Politics, District 7, Special Election, Tennessee Politics, Politics, Midterms, MAGA, America First, Republican Party, TN...
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Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film PodcastErotic Melodramas with a Passionate Simp & a Empty Chad: Boxing Helena (1993)/Young Adam (2003)Erotic Melodramas with a Passionate Simp & a Empty Chad: Boxing Helena (1993)/Young Adam (2003)
Top Notch Nonsense Genre Film Podcast Episode 123-Erotic Melodramas with a Passionate Simp & A Empty Chad: Boxing Helena (1993)/Young Adam (2003)
This week we talk about 2 jerkface toxic men trying to control and use the women in their lives. The two films are two of the saddest sexual thrillers we've ever seen. Enjoy!
This is A Film And Comedy Podcast NSFW; DARK AND WEIRD COMEDY ALERT. Don’t take any of the jokes too seriously. Spoilers ALWAYS. Please Watch Movies before lis...
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mental health, Iowa, managed care organizations, MCOs, healthcare, advocacy, family support, bureaucratic challenges, accountability, reform
Summary
In this conversation, Chad shares his personal struggles with the mental health care system in Iowa, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). He discusses the emotional toll of navigating bureaucratic obstacles while seeking care for his son, highlighting the power dynamics and conflicts of interest inherent in the MCO system. Chad emphasizes the need for transparency, accountability, and advocacy to demand better care for families facing similar challenges. He p...
2025-11-1026 minLet’s Talk Iowa!Episode 6: Trapped in the Gap: When the State Forces a Fight, But Denies a VoiceSummary
In this episode of Let's Talk Iowa, Chad shares a raw and unfiltered account of his struggles with the Iowa legal system regarding his son's mental health needs. He discusses the hypocrisy of the system, the burdens of navigating the CINA process, and the lack of legal representation. Chad highlights the emotional and financial toll on foster and adoptive families, the exploitation of compassionate citizens, and the systemic failures that lead to trauma. He calls for action and solidarity among Iowans to demand accountability from the state.
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2025-10-2432 minLet’s Talk Iowa!Episode 5: Building Stronger Communities with Ryan AdamsIn this episode, Chad Benson interviews Ryan Adams about his journey from Norway to San Francisco, his work in residential care, and his efforts to strengthen family resource centers in Iowa. They discuss the challenges of the foster care system, the importance of community-based solutions, and the need for a paradigm shift in policy to support families more effectively.
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2025-09-2656 minLet’s Talk Iowa!Episode 4: The Bigfoot Division: Senator Mike Zimmer on Iowa's Elusive Mental Health ServicesWhat if the state agency responsible for children's mental health had a secret "Bigfoot Division"—specializing in blurry photos and anecdotal evidence of services that are always just out of reach?
For too many Iowa families, this frustrating search for care is a daily reality. Despite a landmark court settlement promising comprehensive mental health services for children, the gap between policy and people seems to be widening. To understand why, we go straight to the state capital.
Host Chad Benson sits down with State Senator Mike Zimmer, a 40-year veteran of public education turned legislator, fo...
2025-09-121h 00Let’s Talk Iowa!Episode 3: Rep. Ken Croken on Broken Promises and Iowa's Path ForwardAfter a long silence, host Chad Benson returns with the deeply personal story of his own family's grueling battle with Iowa's Health and Human Services. In this raw and emotional episode, Chad shares his firsthand experience navigating the state's "ghost network" of care and questions the sincerity of the landmark C.A. v. Garcia settlement. He's then joined by State Representative Ken Croken (D-Davenport), a former healthcare executive and county supervisor, for a candid discussion about the systemic failures plaguing Iowa. They dive deep into the link between inadequate mental health services and the juvenile justice crisis, the state...
2025-09-0958 minLet’s Talk Iowa!Episode 2: Schools Can't Do It All with Rep. Robert HendersonIn this episode, Rep. Robert Henderson joins us to talk about Iowa's growing mental health crisis and the impossible position schools have been placed in. With services lacking, teachers are expected to be mental health providers, disciplinarians, and caregivers- on top of educating. Henderson discusses the urgent need to shift responsibility back to a system of community-based care, holding the state accountable in the wake of the C.A. v. Garcia settlement. He reflects on policy gaps, systemic failures, and what real reform could look like for kids, families, and educators alike.
2025-06-1942 minLet’s Talk Iowa!Episode 1: A Mother’s Fight to Get Help in IowaWhat happens when a parent does everything right—and still hits a wall? In the premiere episode of Let’s Talk, Iowa!, host Chad Benson speaks with Nina Richtman, a mother who was forced to transfer legal custody of her son to the state just to access the mental health care he needed.
Together, they explore the impossible choices Iowa families face, the impact of trauma and attachment issues, and how a system built to protect often leaves parents blamed and alone.
This episode tells the truth about Iowa’s broken mental health and child welfar...
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Leave Your MarkShared Experiences with Chad BensonSend us a textThis EP is a conversation with an old friend and colleague, Chad Benson. Chad is the CEO of the Personal Trainer Academy. He’s been a strength and conditioning coach for almost thirty years now. His influence in the world of fitness and human performance is wide and valued. He's been an innovator in human performance throughout his career and has always desired to share his knowledge and experiences with others.He is a published author, public speaker, and an accomplished trainer of trainers, and has an educational program he su...
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Failing to Success241 | Overcoming Health Challenges | Interpersonal Skills in Entrepreneurship | Vroom Solar's Innovation | Luke Phelps and Katherine Benson from Vroom Solar✅ Overcoming Health Challenges: Luke Phelps, founder of Vroom Solar, shares his journey of transitioning from a chemical ag business, which negatively impacted his health due to a pituitary gland tumor, to pioneering solar power solutions.💡 Interpersonal Skills in Entrepreneurship: Katherine Benson, with a background in higher education, discusses the importance of interpersonal relationships and encouragement in entrepreneurship.🌱 Vroom Solar's Innovation: Luke introduces Vroom Solar's groundbreaking product, an automatic transmission for solar that simplifies solar power generation, making it accessible, reliable, and adaptable.➡️ Book a Call with ChadEpisode Summary:In this epis...
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