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Jury deliberation begins in Trump hush money trial

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Deliberations have begun in the first criminal trial of an American president. Experts weigh in on that and other important political stories of the week.

The verdict in Trump's hush money trial could come in a matter of days. Political analysts Donna Hoffman and Jonathan Hassid explain how a verdict in the hush money case may shape the presidential race.

Also discussed this hour: an upside down American flag seen outside the residence of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has raised questions about judicial conduct. An Israeli airstrike killed 45 Palestinians in an encampment for displaced people as college students around the country continue to protest the war in Gaza.

Guests:

  • Donna Hoffman, Chuck and Barbara Grassley Professor of political science, University of Northern Iowa
  • Jonathan Hassid, associate professor of political science, Iowa State University
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's <i>River to River</i>.
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.