Josh Turek

Josh Turek

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Heard in 154 episodes across 44 shows since Aug 2026

Josh Turek is an American Democratic politician and former U.S. Army officer who represents Iowa’s 28th District in the Iowa House of Representatives. He has been discussed as a potential or declared candidate for federal office in Iowa.

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154
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Expert statements

17
8 positive · 8 negative

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What Josh Turek has said on podcasts

13 statements

  1. on Josh TurekPositiveAug 21, 2026· Pod Save America

    Josh Turek was among Iowa’s most effective and bipartisan legislators.

    “I was able to be one of the most effective and one of the most bipartisan members of the Iowa legislature.”

    Listen at 1:07:35

    Open the episode · Total Eclipse of the Harp
  2. on Democratic rural campaigning in IowaPositiveAug 21, 2026· Pod Save America

    Democrats can improve Iowa results by campaigning in rural communities.

    “you will win enough to trim the margins.”

    Listen at 1:11:45

    Open the episode · Total Eclipse of the Harp
  3. on Iowa householdsNegativeAug 21, 2026· Pod Save America

    Iowans are currently struggling with food, housing, and utility costs.

    “Iowans are struggling just to keep food on the table, a roof above their head, pay their electric bill.”

    Listen at 1:13:12

    Open the episode · Total Eclipse of the Harp
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Statements are attributed to the speaker as said on the episode and reflect their view at the time, not PodLume's. They are not advice.

What others have said about Josh Turek

17 statements · 8 positive · 8 negative · 1 mixed

  1. Carl CannonPositiveNov 4, 2026· The Megyn Kelly Show

    Josh Turek’s campaign effort demonstrated admirable public-service commitment.

    “I thought, all right, that's the kind of commitment in a public servant I have to respect.”

    Listen at 1:31:33

    Open the episode · Why Voters Delivered the Blue Tsunami, the Shocking Dem Margins, and the WORST New Senators, with RealClearPolitics | Ep. 1434
  2. Tommy VietorNegativeNov 3, 2026· Pod Save America

    Republicans spent approximately $100 million opposing Josh Turek.

    “The pessimistic case for Josh Turek in that Senate race is the Republicans spent, I think, $100 million against him.”

    Listen at 1:03:08

    Open the episode · Last Call for Takes!
  3. Tommy VietorNegativeNov 3, 2026· Pod Save America

    Republicans spent approximately $100 million opposing Josh Turek.

    “The pessimistic case for Josh Turek in that Senate race is the Republicans spent, I think, $100 million against him.”

    Listen at 1:03:08

    Open the episode · Last Call for Takes!
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Statements are attributed to the speaker as said on the episode and reflect their view at the time, not PodLume's. They are not advice.

Episodes

154 episodes featuring Josh Turek, newest first

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