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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 conversation and understanding

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Yesterday · 47 min
Should it take a supermajority to raise taxes?
This November, Iowans will decide whether it should take two-thirds of the…
Thursday · 48 min
U.S. trade war with Canada could impact Iowa exports
Canada is Iowa's number one export market — and the trade war with our biggest…
Wednesday · 47 min
PFAS in polar bears and packaging
Companies are voluntarily phasing out the use of so called 'forever chemicals,'…
Tuesday · 47 min
Checking in with Iowa's party chairs ahead of the 2026 election
On this episode, we talk with both of Iowa's major political party chairs.…
August 22 · 48 min
Iowa left off Democrat early primaries list
The Democratic National Convention has finalized its 2028 presidential primary…
August 21 · 48 min
The art of camouflage
An exhibit at the International Spy Museum explores the use of camouflage in…
August 19 · 47 min
Are America's divisions really about red versus blue?
Are America’s divides truly political — or is something else at work? In his…
August 18 · 48 min
Rural areas struggle to attract, maintain lawyers
More than half of rural counties in Iowa are legal deserts. So, what happens…
August 14 · 48 min
How the U.S. has arrived at its most blatant era of oligarchy
On this episode we listen to highlights from a conversation with political…
August 13 · 48 min
Analysis on neighboring states' primary results and latest Iowa campaign ads
On this Politics Day episode, Dani Gehr sits in for host Ben Kieffer. We get…
August 12 · 47 min
How will the SAVE America Act impact Iowa voters?
In this archive episode, host Ben Kieffer speaks with two members of the…
August 11 · 47 min
New book examines ties between 2008 Iowa tragedy and international adoption
How does family's private tragedy relate to 70 years of history? On this…
August 8 · 48 min
The Senate's Farm Bill stalls, along with billions in conservation dollars
The Senate's farm bill has stalled along with billions in conservation money.…
August 7 · 48 min
Record high temperatures put Iowa prisons lacking air conditioning at risk
Iowa's record summer heat isn't just uncomfortable. Inside two of the state's…
August 6 · 47 min
It's almost soapbox time
A progressive won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. Political scientists…
August 5 · 48 min
The country's oldest association for Black attorneys began in Iowa
The Iowa National Bar Association turns 125 this year. We look at the history…
August 4 · 48 min
Recovery program relocates to Des Moines to expand services
On this episode, we learn about Harvest Academy, a recovery program in…
August 1 · 48 min
Retired Iowa State professor wins $2.2 million in landmark equal pay case
A fire at Postville's Agri Star meat plant has left hundreds of workers in…
July 31 · 48 min
Meet the Iowan who has spent decades fighting for your rights online
Cindy Cohn, originally from Newton, Iowa, became one of the country's foremost…
July 30 · 48 min
President Obama plays game of IOWA with U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek
A judge says Iowa's Libertarian candidates for governor will stay off the…

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