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Koch network endorses Nikki Haley for president, disappoints DeSantis

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the Koch network, formally endorsed Nikki Haley's presidential campaign Tuesday.

On this Politics Day edition of River to River, host Ben Kieffer and political analysts Karen Kedrowski and Jim McCormick discuss Haley's growing appeal among Republicans, with less than 50 days until Iowa's Republican presidential caucus.

Discussion includes the cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and military organization Hamas, President Joe Biden's absence from this year's United Nations climate summit and whether the House GOP is interested in testimony offered by Hunter Biden.

They also listen to the latest TV campaign ads from Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and reflect on the life of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died earlier this month.

Guests:

  • Karen Kedrowski, political science professor and director, Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, Iowa State University
  • Jim McCormick, professor emeritus of political science, Iowa State University
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Samantha McIntosh is a 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.