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House Speaker McCarthy launches impeachment inquiry against President Biden

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced an impeachment inquiry this week, citing investigations into President Biden's family that have "uncovered a culture of corruption that demands deeper review."

River to River host Ben Kieffer dissects this week's political news with analysts Jim McCormick and Sara Mitchell, including House Democrats' reaction to the Biden impeachment inquiry, and calls for McCarthy's removal from leadership within his own party.

They also discuss the Biden campaign's recent advertising launch in an effort to assuage voters' concerns about the president's age ahead of the 2024 election, and House Republicans' disagreements over spending that could shut the government down this month.

Guests:

  • Jim McCormick, professor emeritus of political science, Iowa State University
  • Sara Mitchell, F. Wendell Miller Professor of political science, University of Iowa
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.
Samantha McIntosh is an award-winning talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.