Politics Day

A discussion of the president’s comments on climate change, a new Middle East peace deal and the political divide on wearing a face mask.

A discussion about how politics have impacted a possible treatment for COVID-19 and if a vaccine could be available just before the general election.

On this "Politics Day" edition of River to River, host Ben Kieffer is joined by political scientists Peter Hanson and Jim McCormick. They dive into President Trump's visit to Wisconsin and discuss the results from the latest Grinnell National Poll.

President Trump and fellow Republicans paint a dire portrait of our country if Democrat Joe Biden wins the White House at the Republican National Convention.

An analysis of the virtual Democratic National Convention.

Kamala Harris is the first Black woman and Asian American to be picked as a Vice President running mate on a major party ticket. This hour, a reaction to Biden’s choice.

Ben Kieffer and political scientists talk about the top political headlines of the week.

According to Orgeon Governor Kate Brown, federal troops will begin to withdraw from Portland, Ore.

Host Ben Kieffer speaks with political scientists about the week’s top headlines.

Host Ben Kieffer speaks with political scientists about the week’s top headlines.