River to River
Weekdays at 12 p.m. on IPR News and News/Studio One and 10 p.m. on IPR News
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.
Latest Episodes
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Saturday, October 23rd is the final day to submit a request for an absentee ballot to your county auditor. On this episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer is joined by Iowa Public Radio reporter Katarina Sostaric for a look at key voting stories just 11 days ahead of Election Day. -
On this River to River podcast, Ben Kieffer speaks with two Latino voters about the issues most important to them ahead of election day. IPR's Kassidy Arena also discusses her reporting on Iowa's Latino and Spanish speaking population.
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Dave Loebsack was first elected in the blue wave midterm election of 2006 and has been representing Iowa's 2nd Congressional District ever since. River to River host Ben Kieffer speaks with Loebsack about his career in politics and what the future holds for the congressman.
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On this episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer is joined by professors of political science Donna Hoffman and Wayne Moyer for a look at the week’s top political headlines less than two weeks ahead of Election Day.
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On this episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer continues a series of conversations with voters just two weeks ahead of Election Day. Kieffer is joined by three LGBTQ Iowans for a look at the issues informing their voting decisions.
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The GuideLink Access Center will be coming to Iowa City in February 2021 and Iowa Special Olympics continue virtual programming through the pandemic.
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A political analysis of the Supreme Court confirmation hearings from earlier in the week, and a look back at Pres. Trump's rally at the Des Moines Airport.
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Continuing our conversations with congressional candidates, U.S. Senate Candidate Theresa Greenfield joins the program.
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The Gazette's Adam Sullivan joins River to River host Ben Kieffer to speak with Iowa Republicans, of varying viewpoints, on their feelings about the future of the GOP.
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Continuing our conversations with Iowa candidates, Democrat J.D. Scholten who’s campaigning for Iowa’s 4th Congressional District seat joins the program.
