River to River

Thirty-six percent of adults could not name all three branches of government, and 95% could not name all five freedoms protected under the First Amendment. On today's show, efforts for better civic education, starting with a new high school requirement.

On this Newbuzz edition of River to River, we hear about Iowa's abortion landscape, community college loan defaults and plenty more.

Starting this October, Iowa's public radio and television stations will operate without the federal support they've had for decades.

On today's Politics Day episode, we take stock of the 2026 governor's race, the Democratic Party's internal debate over its future and more.

The TRACERS mission sends satellites into Earth's orbit to study how the Earth and the sun's magnetic fields interact. Then, a conversation with a legal historian about threats to the First Amendment.

Iowa has one of the highest cancer rates in the U.S., but advancements have led to more survivors.

Today, analysis from political scientists at Iowa State University and Drake University.

As former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin was preparing to retire after serving 40 years in Congress, he founded The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement in 2013 to carry on his legacy and policy work.

The future of Iowa's spot in the presidential nominating calendar is up in the air. What's at stake?

A look at this week's news, including the end of a state mental health program and the potential privatization of the U.S. Postal Service.

Former state Rep. Helen Miller on her memoir I Don't Swim. Then, water safety tips from an Iowa swim instructor.

On this Politics Day episode, analysis from political scientists at Iowa State University.

A conversation with Ted Corrigan, the soon-to-retire CEO of Des Moines Water Works.

Today, how a Drake University program helped Perry bounce back from economic disaster.

On today's Newbuzz, loved ones and activists call on lawmakers to bring back a West Liberty man deported by ICE.

Iowans address how changes to federal food assistance programs will reshape how we address food insecurity issues.

Political scientists analyze how the new tax and policy legislation will affect Iowans and other major headlines.

Exploring the environmental impact of increased use of artificial intelligence, in Iowa and around the country.

The USS Iowa is the first Virginia Class submarine built with accommodations for female crew members.

Political experts discuss Trump's policy and tax bill and the Paramount settlement.

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued decisions concerning gender-affirming care, birthright citizenship, religious charter schools and more. Legal experts discuss the rulings and their implications.

A ban on holding cell phones while driving, removal of gender identity protections in the Iowa Civil Rights Act and a ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are among the new state laws taking effect July 1.

World leaders and top experts in development, agriculture, economic policy, resource management and nutrition gather annually in Iowa for the Norman E. Bourlaug International Dialogue.

On this Politics Day episode of River to River experts discuss a new NYC mayoral candidate, Iowa lawmakers expressing gratitude for Trump's actions in the Middle East and more.

As the top courtroom lawyer for the U.S., Neal Katyal has argued over 50 cases before the Supreme Court.

What can individuals do to combat climate change? Three authors of the Iowa Climate Statement share how people can be a part of the solution.

A look at this week's headlines in Iowa, including a conversation with a Bosnian American for World Refugee Day.

Juneteenth, a federal holiday, honors the emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 — the final group of Americans to be notified they were free.

Iowa political scientists analyze local and global politics, including the assassination of a Minnesota legislator, the 'No Kings' protests and Christina Bohannan launching her third congressional campaign.

A conversation with author Tom Chorneau on his new book "Mrs. Cook & the Klan."

Gender identity as a protected class will soon be removed from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. This hour, how people and communities are responding.

A look at important stories from the week, including Reynolds' controversial veto of a carbon pipeline bill, a look at the changes to a CDC vaccine advisory panel and more.

As the current administration looks to cut Biden-era clean energy tax credits, a grassroots lobbying group will head to D.C. to make a case for keeping them.

Less than a year away from the midterm primaries, new contenders announce their campaigns for governor and Joni Ernst's Senate seat.

An update from a retired Green Beret from Ottumwa on his efforts to help his former Afghan Special Forces counterpart. Then, what the travel ban means for Afghan refugees.

The Trump administration is closing all Job Corps centers in the U.S. by the end of this month, including centers in Denison and Ottumwa. Also, the New World Screwworm could disrupt American agriculture.

Plus, a long-ranging investigative report was recently on the Davenport building collapse that occurred two years ago.

What if the secret to finding life on other planets is right beneath our feet?

Iowa political scientists examine local and global politics, including Sen. Joni Ernst's town hall comments coming under fire and the latest 2026 election contenders.

A new documentary tells how suspicious attempts to claim the 2010 Iowa Hot Lotto Jackpot led to the uncovering of the largest lottery rigging scheme in the United States.

About 1,800 Iowa National Guard soldiers are heading to the Middle East.

A disease prevention specialist shares what you need to know after a measles case was confirmed in Iowa and the U.S. Department of Health changed its guidance on COVID-19 vaccines.