100 episodes

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

River to River Iowa Public Radio

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    • 4.5 • 46 Ratings

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

    Judge issues limited gag order on Trump ahead of April trial

    Judge issues limited gag order on Trump ahead of April trial

    Political analysts discuss top stories, including FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, the war in Gaza, criminal charges against a former president and more.

    What NPR's Frank Langfitt has learned covering international affairs for two decades

    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.

    Unpacking Gov. Reynolds' mental health bill

    Unpacking Gov. Reynolds' mental health bill

    Reynolds’ 80-page bill, introduced to the legislature in February, lays out a plan to reshape mental health and substance use treatment services offered in Iowa.

    Chaos, violence and the impending famine in Haiti

    Chaos, violence and the impending famine in Haiti

    A Haitian-born University of Iowa professor is working to raise awareness about the Caribbean nation of about 11.9 million people on the brink of famine.

    A journalism legend's pursuit to understand America's division

    A journalism legend's pursuit to understand America's division

    After stepping down as anchor of the PBS Newshour, Judy Woodruff has been traveling the country to better understand what divides Americans in her latest reporting project, America at a Crossroads.

    Grinnell poll shows broad support for protecting kids from social media, no consensus on how to stop school shootings

    Grinnell poll shows broad support for protecting kids from social media, no consensus on how to stop school shootings

    The latest Grinnell College poll shows Americans' attitudes on the Biden/Trump rematch, election integrity, the war in Gaza, children and social media and more

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

hubris1 ,

Invaluable

Providing balanced and insightful political commentary from a local perspective, River to River Politics Wednesday is an invaluable local treasure for those seeking to be well-informed Iowans. For me it answers the question: What is Iowa’s take? With the advent of this podcast I am overjoyed that I will never have to miss one again! Thank you IPR!

@B* ,

Great Content, Okay Host

The reporting is solid, but the host is prone to rambling, presumptive questions.

IA04 ,

Terrible

The host only asks questions and does no push back to get real answers. No worth the time.

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