River to River

Health insurance expert Pete Damiano shares what is at stake for healthcare as it is wrapped up in a Congressional impasse. Also, IPR's Isabella Luu gives the latest on the Ian Roberts case.

Over a century ago, lawyer Clarence Darrow fought battles that sound remarkably similar to present day struggles.

Analysis from political experts Rachel Caufield of Drake University and Dave Peterson from Iowa State University on the latest news.

Alzheimer experts give an inside look at the first Iowa Heartland Cognitive Care Collective Summit.

Des Moines schools face uncertainty after Superintendent Ian Roberts' arrest. Then, expert guidance on COVID-19 and flu vaccines this fall.

Hundreds of Midwest law enforcement agencies are now working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which is raising big questions about civil rights and community trust.

Iowa and other states have recently passed laws that aim to help small, local pharmacies stay open. Also, a University of Iowa professor has launched an app to help first responders communicate with patients who are nonverbal or don't speak English.

Analysts discuss the top political stories of the week, including the looming government shutdown.

Experts talk about changes for old and new student loan borrowers. Then, an interview with the new director of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement.

83 million Americans live in areas without adequate access to primary care physicians, according to the American Medical Association. Iowa ranks 44th in physicians per capita.

Covenants in Iowa and across the country restricted Black Iowans from purchasing homes in response to the Great Migration. Iowa researchers are mapping where these covenants were put in place.

Photojournalist Mariam Abu Dagga hoped to change hearts and minds through her coverage of the war in Gaza. In August, she was among five journalists killed in an Israeli strike.

Charlie Kirk's assassination sparks new debates over free speech in Iowa and across the country.

A conversation with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly and a tour of Sandy Boyd's legendary collection of historical artifacts

The service and sacrifice of Black Americans in defense of the United States is believed to be a driving force in the progress of civil rights over generations.

A resident of the University of Iowa International Writer's Program speakers with Ben Kieffer, plus we unpack the latest headlines with Iowa reporters.

Scott Detrow, host of All Things Considered on NPR, discusses the effects of federal funding cuts to public media. Then, we revisit a conversation with Green Beret John Paluska.

Trump endorses Rep. Ashley Hinson for Senate, Reynolds' trade mission to India and more analysis of U.S. politics.

Running a farm is no easy task. This hour, how that becomes even more challenging when dementia enters the picture.

Former U.S. Senator and Ambassador Jeff Flake on party politics and restoring balance in Washington — plus how nature is shaping the future of vehicle safety.

The City of Ankeny is researching the use of drones as first responders, potentially dispatching them to emergencies ahead of police officers.

We hear from those working to address homelessness and affordable housing needs in Iowa — from a tiny home village for the homeless to youth advisory boards led by those impacted by housing insecurity.

Political scientists discuss recent headlines, including U.S. Rep. Hinson's run for Senate, another potential government shutdown and more.

Hundreds of people came to the Cedar Rapids Immigrations and Customs Enforcement office Tuesday morning as non-U.S. citizens had their immigration check-in appointments.

Important headlines from around the state, including expansion of a drug donation program, UI Health Care budget cuts and more.

Large-scale deportation can leave lasting impacts. At the same time, a workforce without legal status is left vulnerable to unsafe work environments.

Does Iowa's special election results give indication for the 2026 midterms?

A private liberal arts college in Indianola is laying the groundwork for research opportunities between its students and NASA.

Over a century ago, lawyer Clarence Darrow fought battles that sound remarkably similar to present day struggles.

IPR's Natalie Krebs shares how the Iowa's abortion law may be driving some physicians out of the state. Plus, unpacking the latest news on the West Nile virus, worker safety issues, regulatory failures at a pork processing facility and more.

Iowan Mike Rowley shares the detective work that revealed his ancestor's service. Then, we meet the pilot who flew around the world to raise awareness for polio eradication.

Candidates enter and exit the Iowa races for 2026. Today, a look at the shifting primary field with analysis from professor Jim McCormick of Iowa State University.

From household accidents to industrial exposures, we discuss the medical complexities of poison cases and learn about the Iowa Toxicology Clinic.

What you should know about detecting and managing prediabetes

A documentary tells how suspicious attempts to claim the 2019 Iowa Hot Lotto Jackpot led to the uncovering of the largest lottery rigging scheme in the United States.

Analysis from political scientists on the summit between Trump and Putin, Trump's expansion of federal authority over Washington, D.C., and more

It was the most expensive thunderstorm event in U.S. history. On this episode, three perspectives on the monster storm.

A conversation with former Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad, D-Des Moines, about what he's learned from his time in office and years of activism — plus what still needs to change.

On this Newsbuzz edition of River to River, discussion of nitrates in Iowa's rivers and things to know before you go to the Meskwaki Annual Powwow this weekend.

When he's not acting in films and television, Marshalltown native Toby Huss is using his camera. Also in this episode, a conversation with the new executive editor of The Des Moines Register.

Blue states are considering redistricting in response to Texas' special session to redraw its Congressional lines, President Trump is teasing new migrant farm worker policies and more.

In 2022, Iowa signed five opioid settlement agreements, with the state eligible to receive $345 million. Other settlement funds have become available since then. On this episode, how will these funds be used.