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Immigration debates in Iowa and at large

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

A potential Iowa immigration law could take effect while the Biden administration considers a proposal that would protect undocumented spouses.

On this Politics Day edition of River to River, political experts Karen Kedrowski and Wayne Moyer react to Hunter Biden's conviction of three felony gun charges. Then, a federal court hearing will help determine whether Iowa’s illegal re-entry immigration law can take effect.

Later in the hour, they discuss a secret recording of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito questioning whether there could be a compromise between the left and the right. Alito also agreed that the U.S. should return to a “place of godliness.”

Guests:

  • Karen Kedrowski, professor of political science, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, Iowa State University
  • Wayne Moyer, professor of political science, chair of policy studies, Grinnell College
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr 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.