The Iowa State Fair: Traditions, Tractor Pulls, And President Trump

Republican presidential hopefuls have been hitting the ground in Iowa this week, as they fight to make a name for themselves before the caucus voters this January. The recently released FOX News Power Rankings show former President Donald Trump remains the GOP frontrunner, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott trailing behind him. The Iowa State Fair has long served as a proving ground for presidential candidates to introduce themselves to primary voters and shake up the race. FOX News Sunday Anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to share why voters in Iowa look forward to getting to know their options, Trump's legal woes, and why he continues to dominate the polls.

Last week, disaster struck in Hawaii resulting in the deadliest wildfires in American history. Now, the Maui community of Lahaina has been almost entirely destroyed by the blaze. The emergency response to this crisis from the federal government has been criticized as slow however local Hawaiians are banding together to help take care of their own. Lahaina resident and co-founder of Great Forest Ministry Non-Profit, Ryan Valliere had his home decimated by the wildfires but with the help of his ministry he is working to get those in the community necessary funds to survive. On the podcast, he discusses the harrowing experience, what his organization is doing to help, and his hopes for Lahaina to rise from the ashes.

Plus, commentary by former Congressman Jason Chaffetz, host of the Jason in the House podcast.

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