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Is a government shutdown imminent?

By Ben Kieffer,
Caitlin Troutman
Published September 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM CDT
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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

On this politics day episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer and political scientists discuss Charlie Kirk’s memorial, the effects of Trump’s tariffs on agriculture, a potential government shutdown and more.

Guests:

  • Jonathan Hassid, associate professor of political science, Iowa State University
  • Megan Goldberg, associate professor of political science, Cornell College
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Ben Kieffer
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.
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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is an award-winning 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.
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