# Tom Harkin
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Thomas Richard Harkin (born November 19, 1939) is an American politician, lawyer and author who served as a United States Senator from Iowa from 1985 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously was the U.S. Representative for Iowa's 5th congressional district from 1975 to 1985.
Born in Cumming, Iowa, Harkin graduated from Iowa State University and The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law.
Josh Turek Touts Background and Accomplishments in US Senate Run
Josh Turek, Iowa US Senate candidate and State Rep. from Council Bluffs, talks about the reasons for his candidacy, key issues, his appeal to working class voters, the endorsement of his campaign by former Senator Tom Harkin, and much more.
Post Election Analysis With Laura Belin
Laura Belin’s Analysis of Iowa’s Primary Election Results
Laura Belin, editor of Bleeding Heartland and co-host of the Iowa Down Ballot podcast, joined the Iowa Writers’ Collaborative the morning after Iowa’s primary election to help unpack what happened and what it means for November.
Her overall …
Shadow Politics, June 7, 2026
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown
Remembering Barney Frank: Shadow Politics Replays a Conversation on Democracy, DC Statehood, Reform, and Public Service
Michael D. Brown Opens with a Tribute to Barney Frank
In this episode of Shadow Politics, Former Shadow Senator Michael D. Brown o…
Shadow Politics, June 7, 2026
Shadow Politics with Senator Michael D. Brown
Remembering Barney Frank: Shadow Politics Replays a Conversation on Democracy, DC Statehood, Reform, and Public Service
Michael D. Brown Opens with a Tribute to Barney Frank
In this episode of Shadow Politics, Former Shadow Senator Michael D. Brown o…
Rural America Has Been Decimated. Can Dems Break Through? | On the Ground with Joe Trippi & Iowa U.S. Senate Hopeful Josh Turek
Few non-Iowans know Iowa the way Joe Trippi does. He’s worked on campaigns there for decades. For this show, Joe comes to us from the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, where many presidential campaigns have gathered on the night of the Iowa caucuses.
He was joined by a rising star in the Democratic …
Senator Tom Harkin and Dr. Victor Santiago Pineada Celebrate Disability Pride Month and Discuss Current Advocacy
As part of Disability Pride Month, Joyce welcomes former Senator Tom Harkin back to the show. Senator Harkin will reflect on the significance of the 36th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. Senator Harkin will share …
Nothing Without Us! Episode 20 - Andy Imparato
This week we have Andy Imparato on the show! Andy is one of America's most influential disability rights leaders and policy advocates. He serves as Executive Director of Disability Rights California, the nation's largest disability rights organization. Over more than three decades, he has held lead…
Sep 28: An interview with former US Senator Tom Harkin
On this week's Fallon Forum, Ed Fallon discusses:
(01:15) Tom Harkin talks about the Vietnam War “tiger cages”;
(27:03) Tom and Ed discuss the upcoming election;
(38:29) Ed reviews some of the week’s top stories;
(52:14) October garden Q & A, with Kathy Byrnes Fallon, Birds & Bees Urban Farm.
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