Biden strikes hopeful tone at U.N. despite rising tensions abroad

By Ben Kieffer,

Danielle Gehr

Published September 26, 2024 at 7:00 AM CDT

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As John Deere eyes increasing manufacturing in Mexico, former President Donald Trump threatened the company with 200% tariffs.

On this Politics Day, host Ben Kieffer welcomes Iowa State's Kelly Shaw and Grinnell College's Wayne Moyer to weigh in on how Trump's remarks play into his election bid, as well as Biden's farewell speech to the U.N. and attack ads released by Iowa congressional candidates.

Guests:

Kelly Shaw, teaching professor of political science, Iowa State University
Wayne Moyer, professor of political science, Grinnell College

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Ben Kieffer

Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River

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Danielle Gehr

Dani Gehr is a producer for River to River and Talk of Iowa. Dani came to Iowa from her hometown in the northwest suburbs of Chicago to attend Iowa State University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in journalism, international studies and French. Before coming to IPR, Dani covered local government in Story County for the Ames Tribune and Des Moines Register.

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Biden strikes hopeful tone at U.N. despite rising tensions abroad

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