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Iowa Libertarians not backing down from Republicans' ballot challenge

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Libertarian candidates defended their right to appear on state congressional ballots during speeches at the Des Moines Register's Political Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.

On this Politics Day edition of River to River, host Ben Kieffer is joined by professors of political science Karen Kedrowski of Iowa State University and Sara Mitchell of the University of Iowa. Ben and his guests discuss how the Harris-Walz ticket may impact congressional races in Iowa.

Mitchell delivers an update on political polls since Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race. Later in the hour, the latest comments from the vice presidential hopefuls Tim Walz and JD Vance. And, a look to next week’s Democratic convention in Chicago.

Guests:

  • Karen Kedrowski, professor of political science, director, Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, Iowa State University
  • Sara Mitchell, professor and collegiate fellow, University of Iowa
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.
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.