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Biden's warning: gas prices will go up more. Discussing some of the costs of stopping a war.

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

President Biden this week announced a ban on all imports of Russian oil. It's another step in cutting Russia off from funding needed to continue the war in Ukraine. Biden warned it will likely mean even higher prices at the gas pump for Americans.

In this episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer talks with political scientists Jim McCormick and Karen Kedrowski from Iowa State University about what the American public will be willing to sacrifice for Ukrainians. They also discuss other top political stories from the week.

Guests:

  • Karen Kedroski, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, ISU
  • Jim McCormick, professor of political science, ISU
Ben Kieffer is the host of "River to River." Since 2007, Kieffer has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Kieffer has a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.
Katherine Perkins is IPR's Executive Producer of Talk Shows and Program Director for News & Talk. Since 2014, Perkins has managed the broadcast schedule and sound of the news and information service of Iowa Public Radio, as well as has directed the long-term planning and oversight for IPR's talk shows, Talk of Iowa and River to River. Perkins has a master's degree from Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois – Springfield).