Sage Against The Machine Podcast

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Husband. Father. Marine. Mechanic. Iowan. Fighting for the Working Class.

THE SAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE PODCAST Politics is broken. Media is broken. Working people deserve better. Starting July 2 at 5 PM CT, join Nathan Sage, Spencer Dirks, and Dr. Bob Leonard for a new podcast on politics, culture, Iowa, and everyday life. First guest: Josh Turek.

While the President held a rally in Des Moines (just one week ago) spewing more lies and hate and offered no real solutions to lower our costs, I joined hundreds of Iowans who are fed up with the actions of this administration to protest the senseless murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE.

Candidate for U.S. Senate Nathan Sage (Far Right) Stands With Two Staff members Outside At The Clive, Iowa Protest Against ICE.Rally Signs Outside At The Clive, Iowa Protest Against ICE.Rally Signs Outside At The Clive, Iowa Protest Against ICE.Rally Signs Outside At The Clive, Iowa Protest Against ICE.

The murder of two U.S. citizens by ICE is unacceptable. It’s time for federal law enforcement to get the f*ck out of Minneapolis and to withhold DHS and ICE funding until the masks come off and we hold those responsible accountable to the full extent of the law.

Enjoyed getting back out to Waterloo last Thursday to participate in the Black Hawk County Democrats’ Chili-Fest. Perfect timing for some comfort food and a little friendly competition. Tried some really great takes on the classic, but don’t blame me if I still think my wife’s was the best.

Photo of U.S. Senate candidate from Iowa Nathan Sage standing behind a table with crock pots on it alongside other local candidates at the Black Hawk County Chili-Fest.Bild

I commend Iowa Democrats for this effort. Paid family leave and a $15 minimum wage shouldn't be controversial - these are the bare minimum of what Iowans need to survive and it's about damn time we have a Senator in Washington who is going to fight to guarantee them.

Screenshot Of Iowa Starting Line Headline And Photo Announcing Iowa Dems Proposing $15 Minimum Wage.

53 years ago, Roe v. Wade became the law of the land and for the first time women had the right to make their own healthcare choices. But now so-called leaders in Iowa like Ashley Hinson celebrate the overturning of Roe, support near total abortion bans without exceptions…

Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Graphic for The Anniversary Of Roe VS Wade.

Nearly 800,000 fewer Americans have signed up for the ACA this year because Ashley Hinson voted NOT to extend the ACA tax credits and premiums are skyrocketing. This isn’t just a failure, it’s a choice by Hinson to price working class people out of lifesaving healthcare.

Screenshot of an NBC News Headline About ACA Sign-Ups Falling Because Of High Prices With A Photo Of A Health Insurance Enrollment Form.

MercyOne closed their Traer Family Medicine Clinic in December, and is now closing their Family and Internal Medicine Clinic in Ottumwa in February. Why? Because our rural hospitals are being decimated by the unprecedented Medicaid cuts in the “Big Bullshit Bill” Ashley Hinson voted for.

Ottumwa Iowa’s MercyOne Clinic Photo And Headline About It Closing In February From The Des Moines Register.

Governor Reynolds might talk a big game about securing federal funding for cancer screening, but under her leadership Iowa has the 2nd highest cancer rate in the country, 41 rural hospitals have closed their maternity wards, and Iowa has become dead last for OB/GYNs.

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Despite all these automation advancements, Americans are still working longer hours today than we did fifty years ago and barely making ends meet. As long as AI goes unchecked and dominated by billionaires like Elon Musk, it will do nothing to improve the lives of working class people.

I had a great time joining the Urbandale Dems. Nothing energizes me more than hearing directly from Iowans about what matters most –rising costs to stagnant wages, affordability will be a defining issue of this election and who better to fight for those issues than someone who lives them every day.

Nathan Sage, Iowa Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate speaks to a crowd at the Urbandale Democrats monthly meeting.
Nathan Sage, Iowa Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate shakes hands at the Urbandale Democrats monthly meeting.
Nathan Sage, Iowa Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate speaks to members at the Urbandale Democrats monthly meeting.

Joni Ernst just endorsed Ashley Hinson – two career politicians. Same failed policies. Same corporate donors. While Iowans struggle, they rip away our healthcare, doing nothing to lower costs. We're running a different campaign, one that doesn’t corporate PAC $ and fights for working class Iowans.

Iowa senator Joni Ernst endorses GOP senate candidate Ashley Hinson.