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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It’s been a historic week for the nation. Joe Biden was sworn in as president on Wednesday after beating single-term incumbent Donald Trump, and Kamala Harris became the first woman, Black American and Asian American to hold the vice presidency. -
River to River host Ben Kieffer is joined by political scientists Rachel Caufield and Chris Larimer to unpack yesterday's inauguration of President Joe Biden.
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University of Iowa research scientist Bill Kurth joins River to River host Ben Kieffer to talk about NASA's Juno spacecraft and his role on the mission.
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Host Ben Kieffer talks with researcher Marissa King about her latest book and research into social connections.
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River to River host Ben Kieffer speaks with political scientists Peter Hanson and Dennis Goldford to discuss the latest political news.
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Statehouses across the nation are bracing for spillover from last week’s violent assault in Washington D.C. On this Newsbuzz edition of River to River, a look at extra security here in Iowa.
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Ben Kieffer and Katarina Sostaric talk with Iowa Statehouse leaders about their legislative priorities for the 2021 session and to get their reactions to last week's news.
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A look at the top stories for the first week of the new year.
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Pro-Trump extremists took control of the U.S. Capitol for several hours yesterday, disrupting Congressional proceedings to certify President-elect Joe Biden's electoral victory. During this special podcast, Iowans reflect on what happened and how we move forward.
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From climate change, medical costs, taxes, the appointment of judges, and updates on coronavirus policy, today's politics day focuses on the points of policy pinned to the election outcome in Georgia.
