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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

2 DAYS AGO

Providers navigate a new era for the housing-insecure

A SCOTUS decision gave cities more authority to enforce bans on sleeping outdoors which changed some cities' policies. These are the solutions providers are working on in this new climate.
5 DAYS AGO

A Syrian Iowan says the fall of the Assad regime brought tears to his eyes

Long-time Des Moines resident Dr. Ahmad Yasser Al-Shash recalled the warning signs of authoritarianism as Hafez al-Assad rose to power shortly before Al-Shash immigrated to the U.S.
6 DAYS AGO

Iowa's Batch and Build program to limit runoff has little impact

Instead of regulating fertilizer, Iowa backs a voluntary program that has little impact at reducing nitrate runoff.
DEC 19

Trump sues Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register for Iowa Poll

Political experts help dissect the latest news, including Iowa's new lieutenant governor, President Donald Trump's surprise press conference and how Syria is moving forward after the fall of the Assad regime.
DEC 18

UI Law Dean discusses his tenure and decision to step down

Dean Kevin Washburn of the University of Iowa College of Law looks back at his career in higher education.
DEC 17

Supreme Court to decide on transgender youth care access

Questions involving carbon pipelines, ghost guns, and vaping regulation were put before the Iowa Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court.
DEC 14

Friends recount the life and lessons of former Rep. Jim Leach

Iowan Jim Leach, who served in U.S. Congress for 30 years, passed away Wednesday at the age of 82.
DEC 13

Traveling back in time to America's first eclipse chasers

In this episode we explore how our understanding of eclipses and witches have evolved from centuries ago.

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Invaluable

02/22/2019

hubris1

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!
Great Content, Okay Host

08/04/2022

@B*

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

03/02/2022

IA04

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

01/12/2022

rue883

I listened to IPR for many years, but I have reached my limit of Fake News Enemy of the People. I do not, and will not waste any more time on anything pushing the Woke gospel of Lies, Hate and Division. Maybe once the country returns to sanity, I will try again, and contribute again. But as it stands now, I will not support Woke, and that includes NPR/IPR.

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