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Baccam and Nunn debate as Iowa's congressional races get closer-knit

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

The non-partisan Cook Political Report has moved two Iowa congressional races from "leaning Republican" to "toss-up."

On this Politics Day episode, political scientists Chris Larimer and Megan Goldberg discuss the tightening match ups for Iowa's 1st and 3rd congressional districts, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris' recent media blitz for her presidential campaign, and claims regarding former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin published in journalist Bob Woodward's latest book.

They also weigh in on the one year anniversary of Hamas' attack on Israel and other conflicts that have since grown in the Middle East.

Guests:

  • Chris Larimer, professor of political science, University of Northern Iowa
  • Megan Goldberg, assistant professor of American politics, Cornell College
Ben Kieffer is the host of "River to River." Since 2007, Kieffer has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Kieffer has a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.
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.