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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.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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