River to River

River to River

River to River is a conversation about the news with an Iowa perspective. Together we dig into the story behind the headlines - we talk with newsmakers and a diverse range of experts to find out how the news affects you. We take on challenging topics, explore issues from all sides, and foster conversation and understanding

Episodes

How national economic uncertainty is affecting Iowa consumers

May 3, 2025 • 47 mins
With growing concerns of a recession comes uncertainty about how both producers and consumers will be impacted in Iowa. An economist and others tell us what the future may hold for Iowans.
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Impact of Trump's first 100 days on Iowans

May 1, 2025 • 47 mins
Political analysts discuss the top headlines of the week, including Gov. Reynolds' lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, President Trump's first 100 days in office and more.
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50 years after the Vietnam War, Iowans share personal accounts

April 30, 2025 • 48 mins
Vinh Nguyen has lived in Iowa for decades, but previously, he grew up in Vietnam during the war which ended April 30, 1975.
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Bill could make psychedelics legal for therapeutic use

April 29, 2025 • 48 mins
As Iowa lawmakers are advancing a bill to establish a state psilocybin program, we take a look at how psychedelic-assisted therapy works and the latest research.
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A busy week for the Board of Regents and state lawmakers

April 26, 2025 • 47 mins
The Iowa Board of Regents made a handful of policy changes for its universities ahead of statehouse action this week.
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Iowans face hefty public defender fees even when acquitted

April 25, 2025 • 47 mins
The right to an attorney doesn't mean that an attorney will be free in states like Iowa.
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Reynolds has reshuffled the 2026 midterms

April 24, 2025 • 48 mins
A handful of GOP hopefuls are reportedly considering a run for Governor, and Democrats are jumping into Congressional races.
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How environmental law took shape

April 23, 2025 • 47 mins
The Making of Environmental Law is a comprehensive historical account of environmental law in our country.
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A look at legislative action from Iowa's neighboring states

April 22, 2025 • 48 mins
Strained budgets, tax reform and the trickle down from changing federal policy are a few of the themes surrounding Midwestern state legislatures this year.
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A Harvard law professor on the university's fight with Trump

April 19, 2025 • 48 mins
Harvard University refused to follow Trump administration demands, risking the loss of federal funds. On a visit to Iowa, a Harvard professor shares his view on the university's position.
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'Board our boat and bring her to life:' commissioning the USS Iowa

April 18, 2025 • 47 mins
The USS Iowa is the first Virginia Class submarine built with accommodations for female crew members.
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The possible successors to Gov. Kim Reynolds

April 17, 2025 • 48 mins
Political scientists discuss the latest headlines, including another heated town hall held by Sen. Chuck Grassley and Gov. Kim Reynolds' decision not to seek reelection in 2026.
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How federal layoffs and funding freezes could impact weather forecasts and flood preparation

April 16, 2025 • 48 mins
A federal hiring freeze and layoffs at the National Weather Service are impacting the accuracy of forecasts and long-range outlooks.
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Relieving the burden of property taxes or harming local services?

April 15, 2025 • 48 mins
High valuations in recent years have increased the burden of property taxes on homeowners. Still, opponents argue that efforts to reform property taxes could harm services citizens rely on and take away local power.
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How Iowa businesses are being impacted by federal funding cuts

April 12, 2025 • 48 mins
Federal funding cuts are hitting several areas here in Iowa. This hour, we learn about two of them.
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Stories of adaptation five years after the pandemic

April 11, 2025 • 48 mins
For better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Iowans to adapt.
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The uncertainty around Trump's tariffs

April 10, 2025 • 48 mins
President Donald Trump's tariffs caused havoc in the stock market, and he later announced a pause on all tariffs, except those against China. Iowa political experts weigh in.
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ISU Criminologist says there’s even more we can learn from DNA evidence

April 9, 2025 • 47 mins
Cold cases are resolved on an almost weekly basis by new investigative techniques and forensic technologies that can process DNA evidence from long dormant crime scenes.
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What's moving forward and what's not after the Legislature's second deadline

April 8, 2025 • 48 mins
Statehouse reporters discuss the bills that did and did not make it through the second 'funnel' deadline — including legislation on DEI, libraries, Medicaid and more.
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NPR correspondent says we're in a slow-motion constitutional crisis

April 4, 2025 • 48 mins
Mara Liasson has worked for NPR for 40 years, covering Congress and the White House.
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