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River to River is a conversation about the news with an Iowa perspective. Together we dig into the story behind the headlines - we talk with newsmakers and a diverse range of experts to find out how the news affects you. We take on challenging topics, explore issues from all sides, and foster conver…

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    Rep. Feenstra says 'Big Beautiful Bill' will grow the economy and help rural America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 38:21


    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.

    A conversation with the former acting solicitor general of the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 37:59


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

    Iowa scientists share how individual actions can impact our climate and state of mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 39:48


    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.

    Former Iowa lawmaker publishes children's book about becoming a refugee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 38:09


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

    Exploring the legacy and future of Juneteenth across the state

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 40:15


    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.

    Political tensions grow following the assassination of Minnesota legislative leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 48:01


    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.

    1925 murder in Vinton was an unsolved mystery until now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 47:45


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

    Transgender Iowans brace for gender identity protects to be removed this July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 48:03


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

    Iowa Republicans react to Reynolds veto on pipeline bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 48:05


    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.

    Finding climate solutions through grassroots action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 48:01


    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.

    Primary battles emerge for Iowa gubernatorial, Senate races

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 47:57


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

    Iowa veteran strives to provide better life for his Afghan counterpart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 48:06


    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.

    Iowa Job Corps centers react to federal cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 48:01


    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.

    Davenport community learns more about deadly building collapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 48:00


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

    From fluorescent cave walls to the frontiers of space exploration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 48:00


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

    Sen. Ernst's town hall controversy spawns 2026 opponent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 47:57


    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.

    America's biggest lottery scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 47:59


    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.

    What Iowa National Guard members will be doing during Middle East deployment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 48:01


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

    Health guidance amid a confirmed measles case and shifting vaccine guidance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 47:12


    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.

    The legacy of Southeast Asian refugees in Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 48:01


    Remembering Iowa's decision to welcome southeast Asian refugees after the Vietnam war, and a look at their legacy in the state.

    The abortion landscape continues to change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 47:57


    Planned Parenthood recently announced the closure of four clinics in Iowa, pointing to funding cuts that could be worsened after a reconciliation that would defund the organization passed the House.

    One year since Greenfield and funding for FEMA, National Weather Service is uncertain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 47:34


    The National Weather Service was crucial in getting people timely information before a tornado decimated the town of Greenfield. A year later, what do the Trump Administration's cuts to the service mean for the service?

    Iowa farmers react to Make America Healthy Again report

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 47:58


    A roundup of the week's headlines, including how Medicaid cuts could impact an Iowa mental health facility

    Political analysis of more campaign announcements

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 48:04


    More Iowa candidates have come forward with campaign runs for state and Congressional races in 2026.

    A look at today's job market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 48:03


    How does current economic uncertainty, stemming from federal budget cuts, tariffs, AI and more, affect the labor market?

    Gaveling out of the 2025 legislative session

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 48:00


    Iowa lawmakers have passed a budget and ended the 2025 legislative session. We take a look at the biggest pieces of legislation that moved through the statehouse this year.

    Which bills passed in the last days of the 2025 legislative session

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 48:04


    The 2025 legislative session is now over, and Gov. Kim Reynolds has requested a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to limit eligible foods for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Iowa.

    Amid federal funding cuts, the Iowa Cancer Registry is addressing local cancer rates across the state

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 48:03


    Federal cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services mean that the Iowa Cancer Registry and Iowa Cancer Consortium could see a budget shortfall July 1.

    Candidate list growing for gubernatorial, congressional races

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 48:01


    The lone statewide-elected Democratic official has thrown his hat in the ring for the race for governor in 2026.

    How cuts to AmeriCorps are impacting Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 47:40


    Cuts to the AmeriCorps program have prompted several lawsuits, and organizations in Iowa are already feeling the impact.

    New contenders announce runs for Congress, State Auditor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 48:00


    An Iowa state senator launches a campaign to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn. Iowa lieutenant governor eyes the only Statewide seat held by a Democrat.

    How can we preserve election integrity?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 48:02


    Election official explains what reforms could best bolster elections in the U.S. and abroad.

    Sen. Chuck Grassley on proposed funding cuts, deportations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 48:06


    Sen. Chuck Grassley responds to recent actions by President Donald Trump's administration and discusses the role of Congress.

    How national economic uncertainty is affecting Iowa consumers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 47:51


    With growing concerns of a recession comes uncertainty about how both producers and consumers will be impacted in Iowa. An economist and others tell us what the future may hold for Iowans.

    Impact of Trump's first 100 days on Iowans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 47:59


    Political analysts discuss the top headlines of the week, including Gov. Reynolds' lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, President Trump's first 100 days in office and more.

    50 years after the Vietnam War, Iowans share personal accounts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 48:02


    Vinh Nguyen has lived in Iowa for decades, but previously, he grew up in Vietnam during the war which ended April 30, 1975.

    Bill could make psychedelics legal for therapeutic use

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 48:01


    As Iowa lawmakers are advancing a bill to establish a state psilocybin program, we take a look at how psychedelic-assisted therapy works and the latest research.

    A busy week for the Board of Regents and state lawmakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 47:20


    The Iowa Board of Regents made a handful of policy changes for its universities ahead of statehouse action this week.

    Iowans face hefty public defender fees even when acquitted

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 47:48


    The right to an attorney doesn't mean that an attorney will be free in states like Iowa.

    Reynolds has reshuffled the 2026 midterms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 48:03


    A handful of GOP hopefuls are reportedly considering a run for Governor, and Democrats are jumping into Congressional races.

    How environmental law took shape

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 47:00


    The Making of Environmental Law is a comprehensive historical account of environmental law in our country.

    A look at legislative action from Iowa's neighboring states

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 48:00


    Strained budgets, tax reform and the trickle down from changing federal policy are a few of the themes surrounding Midwestern state legislatures this year.

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