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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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Saturday · 48 min
How Iowa is protecting the integrity of the vote
On this Newsbuzz episode, we discuss election security and the election…
Friday · 48 min
Des Moines music venue owner seeking to improve the business of live performance royalties
Most independent music venues struggle to stay afloat. On this episode, we talk…
Thursday · 48 min
The final push before the midterms
On this politics day edition of River to River, UNI’s Evan Renfro and ISU’s…
Wednesday · 47 min
Can you engage with the news without getting overwhelmed?
Political scientist Jayme Renfro of the University of Northern Iowa joins the…
October 27 · 47 min
Historian explores propaganda, corruption in 'strongman' rulers
On this episode, we talk with historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat, a leading expert on…
October 24 · 47 min
Medicare plans to end for 87,000 Iowans in 2027
Ben Kieffer speaks with guests about headlines from this week, including…
October 23 · 48 min
What's behind the historic drop in violent crime across the U.S.?
Violent crime in America has fallen dramatically since the 1990s. On this…
October 22 · 48 min
1st Congressional District candidates debate tariffs, war in Iran
On this episode, analysis of the sole 1st District debate between Republican…
October 21 · 48 min
Dutch food safety researcher receives 2026 World Food Prize in Des Moines
A conversation with 2026 World Food Prize Laureate Huub Lelieveld. Lelieveld is…
October 20 · 47 min
A conversation with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Ashley Hinson
On today's episode, a conversation with Rep. Ashley Hinson, Republican…
October 17 · 47 min
Eight states including Iowa sue OpenAI over child safety risks
Eight states, including Iowa, are suing OpenAI. On this Newsbuzz episode, we…
October 16 · 47 min
Checking in with third party and independent candidates in Iowa races
Republicans and Democrats aren't the only choices on Iowa ballots. On this…
October 15 · 47 min
Republican super PAC pulls support from Rep. Miller-Meeks' campaign
Twenty days before Election Day, campaigns are making their closing arguments.…
October 14 · 48 min
Where does religious freedom end?
On this episode, we discuss religious freedom ahead of the Iowa Religious…
October 13 · 48 min
A conversation with Democratic 2nd District candidate Lindsay James
As early voting begins this week for the November midterm election, we continue…
October 10 · 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,…

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