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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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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…
July 29 · 48 min
Bill aims to protect kids online but raises privacy concerns
A bipartisan bill is meant to protect kids online, but privacy experts are…
July 28 · 48 min
Tariffs increase Iowa's average household cost by $600
Tariffs are squeezing Midwest households. On this episode, we talk about what…
July 25 · 47 min
U.S. Department of Justice moves to revoke citizenship of an Iowa man
A new campaign wants to make it harder to raise taxes in Iowa — background on…
July 24 · 47 min
A push to expand dental care access to underserved communities in Iowa
For many disabled, elderly, and low-income Iowans, a simple trip to the dentist…
July 23 · 47 min
Iran war escalates, raising questions on congressional oversight
Congress keeps funding the Iran war with little oversight.Political scientists…
July 22 · 48 min
University of Iowa study finds wildfires have worsened ozone pollution across the U.S.
Our air was getting cleaner. Now, wildfire smoke has reversed that progress. On…
July 21 · 48 min
Environmental group maps livestock operations, manure output in Iowa
A report from the Environmental Working Group claims thousands of feeding…
July 18 · 48 min
Immigrants in Iowa being deported to countries afflicted with war, disease and human rights violations
An Iowa man was nearly deported into a war zone. On this episode, how families…
July 17 · 48 min
'This Vast Enterprise' gives new accounts of the Lewis and Clark expedition
Two years, eight thousand miles, and according to a new book, a lot more heroes…

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