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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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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…
September 17 · 40 min
DHS Secretary Mullin calls Democrats communists at Miller-Meeks fundraiser
President Donald Trump said AI's biggest safety warnings are a conspiracy —…
September 16 · 48 min
A look at Iowa's environment during the nation's founding
Our nation is 250 years old — but 250 years ago, Iowa was a world apart. On…
September 15 · 47 min
A therapist's journey with Alzheimer's
More than seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. On this…
September 12 · 40 min
Former Iowa governor recounts 9/11 attacks and response on 25th anniversary
A quarter of a century later, we're still living with the world September 11th…
September 11 · 48 min
Political strategist David Axelrod on partisanship, midterms and more
On this episode, highlights from a wide-ranging conversation with David Axelrod…
September 10 · 47 min
Iowa GOP pushes back on 90-day plan to waive tariffs on foreign beef imports
Canada retaliates with new tariffs — and Iowa is named a deliberate target. On…
September 9 · 48 min
Iowa native reflects on his 9/11 volunteer experience 25 years later
On this episode, we talk with Iowa native and retired Green Beret John Paluska.…
September 5 · 47 min
Gov. Reynolds calls for total ban of kratom
Kratom is often found at gas stations and convenience stores and is marketed as…

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