100 episodes
River to River Iowa Public Radio
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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
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Honoring space scientist and Iowa native Ed Stone
Ed Stone, the former director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and longtime project scientist of NASA’s Voyager mission, was known for his steady leadership and enthusiasm for engaging the public in science.
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Memorable moments from presidential debates ahead of the Biden-Trump rematch
A look back at the history of presidential debates, also looking ahead to the 2024 rematch of former President Trump and President Biden.
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The political messaging behind Iowa's new immigration law, now blocked by a federal judge
A federal judge declared Iowa's "illegal re-entry" law unconstitutional. How does blocking the law's enforcement impact GOP candidates' messaging around immigration?
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Bird flu is infecting more dairy herds in Iowa, but pasteurization kills the virus
The bird flu outbreak continues to expand in the U.S. and Iowa, with tens of millions of chickens, thousands of wild birds and dozens of mammal species infected.
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Cornell College instructor returns to Iowa after recovering from stabbing in China
Family and friends of David Zabner — one of the four victims of the stabbing — gathered at the Eastern Iowa Airport for Zabner's emotional return.
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What NPR's Frank Langfitt has learned covering international affairs for two decades
Frank Langfitt spent nearly two decades as an international correspondent reporting from more than 50 countries and territories. Now, he covers threats to democracy at home and abroad.