River to River is a conversation about the news — from an Iowa perspective. Together, we dig into the story behind the headlines, talking with newsmakers and a diverse range of experts to find out how the news affects you.
Ben Kieffer hosts this national award-winning program, which takes on challenging topics, explores issues from all sides, frames community problems, and fosters conversation and understanding. On Mondays during the legislative session, join in conversations with lawmakers and those impacted by action at the statehouse. Wednesdays, political analysts from around the state help you dissect the week in politics. And Fridays, we buzz through the week’s biggest news stories during Newsbuzz.
River to River is produced by Caitlin Troutman, Danielle Gehr and Samantha McIntosh. Our executive producer is Katherine Perkins. Our theme music is by The River Monks.
Call into the live show weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. at 866-780-9100, or email the show's hosts and producers at rivertoriver@iowapublicradio.org. If you miss the show, download the podcast to listen any time.
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Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, we return to a conversation with a woman whose brother lost his life while serving as a Navy seal in Afghanistan. -
Iowa physician assistants who have practiced medicine for at least two years will no longer need to be supervised by a specific physician under a new law.
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A grave debt crisis may be only a week away.
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With high interest rates and homes being snapped up soon after listing, what is a potential homebuyer to do in the current housing market?
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Submarine veteran Caleb Schneider and Lieutenant Taylor Boosmann discuss what it’s like working and living aboard a nuclear attack submarine ahead of the christening of the soon-to-be USS Iowa.
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Host Ben Kieffer discusses some of the week's headlines, including new funding for renewable energy in rural areas, the closure of Iowa Wesleyan University and more.
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Eighty years wasn't too long a wait for an Iowa native to don the ceremonial cap and gown.
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Political analysts Donna Hoffman and Sara Mitchell talk about recent and upcoming trips to the state by potential GOP presidential contenders and the work to be done by Iowa Democrats.
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Pets can have many positive effects on your well being, except for when it's bedtime.
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Iowa’s pork producers could be facing big changes in their operations following the US Supreme Court’s rejection Thursday of a challenge to a California law mandating more space for pigs.