{
  "id": 11962987,
  "title": "Transcript: Zach Lahn, Iowa GOP nominee for governor, on \"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,\" Oct. 4, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/transcript-zach-lahn-iowa-gop-nominee-for-governor-on-face-the-nation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T16:41:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/zach-lahn-iowa-gop-nominee-governor-face-the-nation-transcript-10-04-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The transcript from the October 4, 2026, Face the Nation interview with Zach Lahn, the Iowa GOP gubernatorial nominee, covers several key topics. Lahn addresses the impact of President Trump's trade war with Canada and China on Iowa's farmers, who are facing high diesel prices. Lahn asserts that consolidation in the agriculture industry, leading to monopolies, has contributed to the issue. He proposes tax reductions and other priorities to alleviate the financial burden on farmers. Lahn also discusses his campaign's commitment to breaking up big agriculture monopolies and his opposition to certain presidential policies, such as the executive order signed to boost glyphosate-based herbicide production. He explains that he was among the first to criticize this decision and that his campaign focuses on addressing Iowa-specific issues, like cancer rates and water quality. Lahn emphasizes the importance of providing incentives for farmers to adopt practices that reduce the use of harmful substances, ensuring their financial sustainability. He also touches on his alignment with the Kennedy family's political principles, which he believes resonate with voters and share a common goal of improving public health and the environment.",
  "summary": "The following is the transcript of the interview with Zach Lahn, Iowa GOP nominee for governor, that aired on \"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan\" on Oct. 4, 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on \"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,\" Oct. 4, 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/transcript-sen-mark-kelly-on-face-the-nation-with-margaret-brennan",
        "published": "2026-10-04T14:48:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}