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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Political scientists discuss state and national issues, including Issue 1 in Ohio, SCOTUS arguments regarding "ghost guns" and more.

On River to River, political analysts Chris Larimer and Karen Kedrowski join host Ben Kieffer to discuss Ohio's vote against Issue 1 Tuesday, which is being seen by many as a win for abortion-rights supporters.

Plus the Iowa law that bans books depicting sexual acts in schools across the state. And the Iowa State Fair is expected to include a lineup of Republican presidential candidates, including Ron Desantis and former president Donald Trump.

Also this hour: SCOTUS voted to temporarily revive Biden's "ghost guns" legislation and Trump's lawyer reacted to his second indictment.

Guests:

  • Chris Larimer, professor of political science, program coordinator with the master of public policy program, University of Northern Iowa
  • Karen Kedrowski, professor of political science, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, Iowa State University
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.