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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
Republican super PAC pulls support from Rep. Miller-Meeks' campaign
Twenty days before Election Day, campaigns are making their closing arguments.…
Wednesday · 48 min
Where does religious freedom end?
On this episode, we discuss religious freedom ahead of the Iowa Religious…
Tuesday · 48 min
A conversation with Democratic 2nd District candidate Lindsay James
As early voting begins this week for the November midterm election, we continue…
Saturday · 49 min
Early voting in Iowa begins Oct. 14
On this Newsbuzz episode, we talk with Brianne Pfannenstiel of the 'Des Moines…
October 9 · 48 min
2nd Congressional District candidate Joe Mitchell on affordability, partisanship
On this episode, a conversation with the Republican nominee for Iowa's 2nd…
October 8 · 47 min
Candidates for Iowa governor talk education, economics at contentious first debate
Election Day is less than a month away, and early voting starts in just a week.…
October 7 · 48 min
Identifying how menopause impacts risk of stroke and dementia
On this episode, the science of menopause and the aging brain. Women are more…
October 6 · 48 min
Author Mary Roach explores the strange science of rebuilding the human body
A conversation with best-selling author Mary Roach. Her latest book,…
October 3 · 48 min
Rep. Miller-Meeks on seeking a fourth term in Iowa's 1st Congressional District
Iowa lawmakers are back at the Capitol for one reason: a $15 billion steel…
October 2 · 47 min
Choose Iowa program connects Iowans to local foods
Nearly 360 Iowa farms and food businesses carry the Choose Iowa label. Does…
October 1 · 48 min
Reactions to President Trump's $15 billion Iowa steel mill proposal
President Donald Trump said it will be the biggest steel plant in American…
September 30 · 47 min
A conversation with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Josh Turek
On this episode, a conversation with the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate,…
September 29 · 47 min
Author Priya Parker believes a healthy community needs healthy conflict
Author and conflict facilitator Priya Parker believes most people aren't…
September 26 · 48 min
UI Center for Intellectual Freedom faces mass resignations
All but two of the University of Iowa’s Center for Intellectual Freedom…
September 25 · 48 min
Does a common weed killer play a part in a neurodegenerative disease?
More than 10,000 Iowans are living with Parkinson's disease — and one state…
September 24 · 47 min
Vance supports for Iowa Republicans at Council Bluffs rally
On this Politics Day episode, we hear from political scientists Sara Mitchell…
September 23 · 47 min
A conversation with Iowa's major-party candidates ahead of 2026 gubernatorial election
Iowa will select its new governor in a few weeks. Where do candidates stand on…
September 22 · 48 min
Develop healthy habits to protect the brain against dementia
Dementia can feel like something every family faces alone — but it doesn't have…
September 19 · 47 min
Chinese writer-director shares perspectives on Iowa City campus life
Data centers are driving up Iowa's power demand. On this Newsbuzz episode,…
September 18 · 48 min
Political analyst William Kristol on American democracy, modern conservativism
He spent decades building the modern Republican Party, but has since left the…

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