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University of Iowa study finds distinct brain networks associated with depression

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Ryan Melton, the Democratic candidate running to topple incumbent Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra in Iowa’s 4th District, joins host Ben Kieffer to discuss climate change, education, eminent domain and more.

In the second half of the show, psychiatrist Nicholas Trapp is the lead author of a recent study from the University of Iowa that shows how brain injuries correlate with depression. Trapp joins the program to discuss its findings and treatment-resistant depression.

Guests:

  • Ryan Melton | Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Iowa's 4th district
  • Nicholas Trapp | MD, UI assistant professor of psychiatry and lead author of the study
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.