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

July 17, 2025 48 mins
On this Politics Day episode, analysis from political scientists at Iowa State University.
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A conversation with Ted Corrigan, the soon-to-retire CEO of Des Moines Water Works.
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Today, how a Drake University program helped Perry bounce back from economic disaster.
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On today's Newbuzz, loved ones and activists call on lawmakers to bring back a West Liberty man deported by ICE.
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Iowans address how changes to federal food assistance programs will reshape how we address food insecurity issues.
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Political scientists analyze how the new tax and policy legislation will affect Iowans and other major headlines.
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July 8, 2025 47 mins
Exploring the environmental impact of increased use of artificial intelligence, in Iowa and around the country.
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The USS Iowa is the first Virginia Class submarine built with accommodations for female crew members.
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Political experts discuss Trump's policy and tax bill and the Paramount settlement.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has issued decisions concerning gender-affirming care, birthright citizenship, religious charter schools and more. Legal experts discuss the rulings and their implications.
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A ban on holding cell phones while driving, removal of gender identity protections in the Iowa Civil Rights Act and a ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are among the new state laws taking effect July 1.
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World leaders and top experts in development, agriculture, economic policy, resource management and nutrition gather annually in Iowa for the Norman E. Bourlaug International Dialogue.
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On this Politics Day episode of River to River experts discuss a new NYC mayoral candidate, Iowa lawmakers expressing gratitude for Trump's actions in the Middle East and more.
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As the top courtroom lawyer for the U.S., Neal Katyal has argued over 50 cases before the Supreme Court.
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What can individuals do to combat climate change? Three authors of the Iowa Climate Statement share how people can be a part of the solution.
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A look at this week's headlines in Iowa, including a conversation with a Bosnian American for World Refugee Day.
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Juneteenth, a federal holiday, honors the emancipation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 — the final group of Americans to be notified they were free.
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Iowa political scientists analyze local and global politics, including the assassination of a Minnesota legislator, the 'No Kings' protests and Christina Bohannan launching her third congressional campaign.
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A conversation with author Tom Chorneau on his new book "Mrs. Cook & the Klan."
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Gender identity as a protected class will soon be removed from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. This hour, how people and communities are responding.
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