WATCH: A maverick candidate reflects on Iowa’s water woes and his failed bid for Secretary of Agriculture

TNL Editor-in-Chief Carey Gillam talks to Iowa’s Democratic candidate for Secretary of Agriculture Chris Jones the day after his loss to incumbent Mike Naig. Jones discussed the waves he created by spotlighting the state’s persistent water contamination problems, the links between the pollution and Iowa’s industrial agricultural economy, and systemic changes he says are needed.

Editor’s note: The views expressed by guests are their own. The New Lede does not support or oppose any candidate for public office.