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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

After a state supreme court ruling, Iowa Democrats brace for special legislative session on abortion and the fetal-heartbeat bill.

Political analysts Bill Reisinger and Adrienne Gathman join this episode of River to River to discuss political affairs at home and abroad.

Reisinger's research in European affairs provides insight into the war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the attempted rebellion in Russia and Putin's response.

Then Gathman joins the episode to talk "Bidenomics" and discuss a potential special session for Iowa republicans to change state laws on abortion. She also offers her analysis on the charges against former President Donald Trump and recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

Guests:

  • Bill Reisinger, political science professor, University of Iowa
  • Adrienne Gathman, assistant professor of political science, Simpson College
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.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.