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. 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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Discussing headlines from around the state, including the closure of a Tyson plant in Perry, the acquittal of a trans Iowan on charges related to a protest, how Iowans are observing Ramadan and the war in Gaza continues and more.
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An ISU project could bring a resilient energy source with stable prices to the city of Montezuma, which could be replicated across the state.
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Political scientists discuss top headlines of the week, including responses to Biden's State of the Union address and his comments on Israel.
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A Des Moines-area nonprofit has been holding youth town halls, a chance for students to bring their concerns directly to faculty and administrators — and the program has yielded some results.
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On this legislative episode of River to River, we look at some of the bills regarding reproductive health that have advanced at the Iowa Capitol.
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President Joe Biden referenced former president Donald Trump's response to the Perry High School shooting in his State of the Union Thursday night.
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Examining the history behind the Israel-Hamas war and hearing from Iowans who have been affected
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At the end of Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley withdrew from the Presidential Primary without endorsing Former President Donald Trump.
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Iowa has among the fewest number of OB-GYN specialists per capita of any state in the country, according to 2022 data from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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One can find unfounded conspiracy theories throughout U.S. history. On this episode of River to River — how conspiracy theories take root, grow and do real damage.