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E15 | Students Fighting Hunger | Iowa Stops Hunger

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/10/09

It’s not just the brain fog that comes with skipping breakfast; chronic hunger can take up a lot of mental energy when you’re constantly worrying about where your next meal might come from. And if you’re a student, that can have far-reaching impacts in and outside of class. On the Drake University campus, students are jumping in to help their peers. Business Record staff writer Lisa Rossi speaks with the director of Drake’s Community Engaged Learning office, Mallary Allen, and Drake’s Student Food

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56:58

E46 | Country Maid’s Next Recipe: Smarter...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/10/08

Country Maid began in a farmhouse basement in West Bend and grew into a national food manufacturer whose products have helped organizations raise more than $380 million. In this episode of Made in Iowa, host Leisa Fox talks with President and CEO Darin Massner about how the maker of Butter Braid pastries scaled its reach while protecting the hand craftsmanship, faith-rooted values and people-first culture at the center of the business.Massner explains how fundraising became Country Maid’s growth

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9:04

E48 | MEGA program, Willis Automotive, mining...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/10/07

BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Sept. 30-Oct. 6.Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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56:33

E14 | An uneven US economy: AI growth, inflation and...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/10/06

The U.S. economy continues to show surprising resilience, bolstered by AI-driven investment, but economists Eugenio Alemán and Ben Ayers say the benefits of that growth are far from evenly distributed. In this episode, host Chris Conetzkey discusses persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, soaring fuel costs, and the growing divide between households benefiting from rising wealth and those struggling with higher everyday costs. They also look ahead to 2027 and what could determine whether the

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42:34

E45 | Processes Don’t Fix Companies, People Do: Craig...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/10/01

Craig Shafer’s path to becoming chief operating officer of Stellar Industries began before the position was ever discussed. While working with CEO David Zrostlik to address several people-related challenges, Craig demonstrated an ability to understand both the business and the human dynamics behind it. Dave recognized that Craig was the right person to serve as his number two. Rather than uproot his family from Charlotte, where they have deep roots, Craig committed to commuting to Iowa and helping

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9:22

E47 | Valley West Mall, Lennar homes, steel plant |...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/30

BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Sept. 23-29.Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:47

E44 | Sukup Manufacturing Innovating for the Next...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/24

Sukup Manufacturing is proving that innovation can thrive in rural Iowa. In this episode of Made In Iowa, Leisa Fox sits down with Emily Schmitt, chief administrative officer, general counsel and third-generation member of the Sukup family, to talk about the company’s history, culture and vision for the future.From robotics and automation to child care, health care, engineering and software, Sukup has taken a unique approach to growing a global manufacturing company while keeping Sheffield,

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10:04

E46 | DSM superintendent, Vylor, harvest conditions |...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/23

Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn and Staff Writer Lisa Rossi host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Sept. 16-22.Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:58

E43 | Sheldon Speers on Operational Technology...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/17

Manufacturing is now the most-hacked industry, and the risks extend far beyond office computers. Leisa Fox talks with Sheldon Speers, president and founder of Tenax Solutions, about protecting operational technology, or OT, including the systems and equipment that keep production lines running. With 61 percent of attacks involving a third party such as a vendor, supplier or service provider, manufacturers must consider the security of every organization connected to their operations. Cyber insurance

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41:07

E9 | Beyond Stocks and Bonds | Kent Kramer & Nicole...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/17

On the latest episode of the DSM Wealth Podcast, host Suzanna de Baca welcomes Kent Kramer, chief investment officer at Foster Group, and Nicole Gunderson, partner at ManchesterStory, for a thoughtful discussion on "Beyond Stocks and Bonds: Exploring the World of Alternative Investments." The conversation examines how alternative investments such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge funds, and cryptocurrency can complement traditional portfolios, the role they may play in

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38:36

E13 | Doing the hard thing #2: Major career shifts |...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/16

Sometimes, we have to do hard things that will lead to a more fulfilled, stable life — like making a major shift in our careers. Jessica Youngblood Kirkpatrick joined the Fearless podcast to share the consequential decision to leave the career she’d always known. This is the second of three episodes in a series focused on “Doing the Hard Things.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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E45 | Hy-Vee, university enrollment, UI Health Care |...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/16

Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn and Senior Director of Events Stacey Thompson host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Sept. 9-15. Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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27:54

E14 | Meals from the Heartland | Iowa Stops Hunger

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/11

Host Lisa Rossi chats with local leader Chuck Current about Meals from the Heartland. Current is the executive director of the faith-based nonprofit organization, which works to end childhood hunger in Des Moines and around the world. What started as a food packaging event has grown into a network of service that now includes an entire week of meal packaging during the Annual Hunger Fight. This year’s event will take place the week of Oct. 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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44:53

E42 | You Can’t Automate That! | Made In Iowa

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/10

In this panel discussion, recorded live from the QCBJ Manufacturing Conference, Leisa Fox is joined by Christine Caves of Grow Quad Cities, George Brancato of FANUC and Faisal Mehrban of Motoniq to explore what automation really looks like inside today’s manufacturing operations. The conversation moves beyond robots replacing people to examine workforce pressures, productivity, process variability and the valuable knowledge experienced employees carry in their heads. From traditional robotics to

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10:27

E44 | AI insurance hub, Lincoln Savings Bank, nuclear...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/09

Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn and Staff Writer Lisa Rossi host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Sept. 2-8.Presented by the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University – preparing job-ready talent for businesses and the economy. See why Ivy is ranked the #1 Best College for Business in Iowa: https://www.ivybusiness.iastate.edu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:28

E13 | National debt, local impact: What $40 trillion...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/08

The U.S. national debt recently surpassed $40 trillion, raising questions about what its continued growth means for the economy and for businesses in Iowa. On this episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, host Chris Conetzkey talks with two economists to break down the often abstract-feeling issue of the national debt and the tangible effects Iowa businesses may experience now and in the future as the number continues to rise. On this episode: • How the national debt affects Iowa: Iowa’s diversified

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23:32

Special Episode | Sitting down with HyVee | Iowa...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/04

In this special episode, dsm magazine editor and Iowa Stops Hunger Podcast host Michael Morain introduces Tina Potthoff, senior vice president of communications for Hy-Vee, to tell us more about how Hy-Vee fights hunger in communities across Iowa and why this partnership is important to their mission.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Made In Iowa | E41 | Building Iowa’s Workforce of...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/03

Leisa Fox sits down with Wendy Mihm-Herold of iJAG to talk about how the organization is connecting Iowa students with businesses, careers and real-world experiences while helping employers build the workforce of the future. Wendy shares examples of students learning about skilled trades and leadership, putting their skills to work alongside employers like MidAmerican and participating in iJAG’s Career Development Conference, which brings together more than 600 students from across Iowa for

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9:36

E43 | Soccer stadium, Canada tariffs, Waterloo hotel...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/09/02

BPC President Chris Conetzkey and Business Record Editor Sarah Diehn host the weekly recap of statewide news you may have missed in the last week. Stories shared were first reported between Aug. 26-Sept. 1.Learn more about the public art experiences in downtown Des Moines right now: Interactive domino art installation coming to Cowles Commons- https://www.businessrecord.com/interactive-domino-art-installation-coming-to-cowles-commons/ Art vending machines pop up across downtown Des Moines-

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30:25

E40 | The Iowa-Made Process Behind Fighting Hunger |...

BPC Streaming Network ·

2026/08/27

Debby Hudson with Meals from the Heartland joins the Made in Iowa Podcast to share how the organization turns volunteer power into millions of meals for people in Iowa and around the world. Much of its work mirrors manufacturing: teams of 10 volunteers, carefully selected ingredients, efficient packaging lines, quality standards and distribution partnerships—including Convoy of Hope.These meals are designed to do more than fill a belly. Their nutritional content helps children grow, learn and

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