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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Ben Kieffer dives into major headlines from the week, including higher educations and property taxes at the legislature, new safety recommendations for carbon pipelines, wildfire relief efforts and more. -
The next Trump administration will officially start next week. We take a look back at transitions of power throughout U.S. history.
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Political experts dissect the latest news, including an Iowa bill to acquire parts of Minnesota, Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearings and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
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Lawmakers discuss priorities of both parties and chambers, including property taxes, cell phones in schools and Medicaid work requirements
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Lee Rood, Des Moines Register watchdog columnist, shares her reporting on the Polk County administrator on administrative leave, the latest in a long period of tensions at the county.
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The James Webb Telescope has provided insight into space's most intriguing mysteries — and prompted more questions.
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The 2025 legislative session starts Monday and lawmakers are eyeing measures addressing higher education, taxes, immigration and Medicaid.
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Iowans discuss the difficulties of keeping a business in the family, and a geologist discusses storing carbon
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Residents of the University of Iowa International Writing Program share first-hand accounts of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Floods, tornadoes, bird flu and Caitlin Clark - just a sampling of the biggest stories from Iowa in last year.