R U Koalafied? Episode #1 | Iowa's 2nd Congressional District

This is the first episode of R U Koalafied? — a fast-paced series that evaluates candidates for Congress the same way you’d hire for any serious job: by analyzing their experience, track record, and fit against a detailed job description. Using a structured framework called the KoalaScan, each episode breaks down candidates across key competencies like leadership, policy expertise, communication, and character—bringing transparency, rigor, and a bit of humor to the way we think about who should represent us.

In this debut episode, we head to Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, where two candidates go head-to-head in one of the most closely watched primary races in the country. With the June primary approaching, we take a deep dive into their backgrounds, assess their strengths and gaps, and reveal how they score against the standards required for one of the most important public leadership roles in America.

👉 Do they meet the bar—or fall short? Watch to find out and subscribe for episode alerts.