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SCOTUS backs makers of Roundup weed killer

By Ben Kieffer,

Published June 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM CDT

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On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court handed a major victory to Bayer, maker of Roundup. IPR’s Katarina Sostaric discusses the ruling, and leadership changes at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.

Then The Des Moines Register’s William Morris talks about his reporting on criminal prosecutions for alleged illegal voting. Cami Koons of Iowa Capital Dispatch Cami Koons discusses a report that shows Iowa's school choice program cost taxpayers a quarter billion dollars. Maya Marchel Hoff of the Register discusses a new law concerning mail-order abortion medication. And IPR’s Tressa Glass grooves us into the weekend.

Guests:

Katarina Sostaric, IPR state government reporter
William Morris, courts reporter, The Des Moines Register
Cami Koons, reporter, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Maya Marchel Hoff, rapid response politics reporter, The Des Moines Register
Tressa Glass, Studio One Host

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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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Neve Kelley

Neve Kelley is IPR's talk show production assistant. She recently graduated from Oberlin College, where she studied English, environmental studies, writing and communication. She is originally from Peoria, Illinois. She uses her passion for community-centered storytelling to showcase the people, culture and arts that shape Iowa. Some of her favorite things to do in Iowa include going to shows at Codfish Hollow and the Englert, visiting different coffee shops and taking yoga classes.

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