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 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, hear conversations with lawmakers and those impacted by actions at the statehouse. Wednesdays bring in political analysts from around the state to help you dissect the week in politics. And Fridays, we buzz through the week’s biggest news stories.
River to River is produced by Caitlin Troutman, Danielle Gehr and Samantha McIntosh , and our digital producer is Natalie Dunlap. 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 at any time.
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A look at major headlines from this week, including RFK Jr.'s proposal to address bird flu, the latest at the Iowa Statehouse, an update on the Summit Carbon Pipeline and more. -
President Donald Trump has promised deregulation with hopes to promote industry and has already made cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Iowa political scientists analyze the latest news at home and abroad, including an Iowa bill that would change county supervisor elections and the Trump administration's feud with a federal judge.
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Former USDA secretary Tom Vilsack hopes for bipartisan support to addressing hunger as the new CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation.
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Thousands of able-bodied Iowans could be required to report work hours to maintain their Medicaid eligibility under bills advancing in the Iowa legislature.
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From agriculture funding cuts to a possible shutdown of the Department of Education, changes in the federal government are being felt far and wide.
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Programs like Chat GPT started infiltrating classrooms as the latest tool students use to cheat. However, schools have found that banning these programs isn't the answer.
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The Iowa GOP held onto a House District seat in a special election Tuesday.
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Iowans share how they are trying to reduce pollutants in waterways on this archive episode.
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Major bills cleared a key deadline at the Statehouse, including proposals to restrict medication abortion, loosen firearm requirements and ban cellphones in schools.