River to River

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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

3D AGO

NPR correspondent says we're in a slow-motion constitutional crisis

Mara Liasson has worked for NPR for 40 years, covering Congress and the White House.

48 min
4D AGO

Democrats show signs of life

Iowa political analysts discuss the latest news, including a possible challenge to Sen. Joni Ernst's seat, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture's visit to Iowa and the rollout of Trump's tariffs.

48 min
5D AGO

Natural-cause deaths have increased more in rural areas, especially among women

The natural-cause death rate for those 25-54 years old is 43 percent higher in rural than urban areas, according to a report released from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

47 min
6D AGO

Bills target DEI programs and intellectual diversity

Proposals at the Iowa statehouse could ban Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs at institutions of higher education and in local government.

48 min
MAR 29

McCollom heading to UI as McCaffrey returns to alma mater

Hands-free driving, prairie chickens and college basketball are among the topics on this week's Newsbuzz episode.

48 min
MAR 28

Former Ambassador Crocker says we're at a global hinge point

Retired American diplomat Ryan Crocker was referred by President George W. Bush as "America's Lawrence of Arabia."

48 min
MAR 27

Political scientists dissect Sen. Grassley's raucous town hall

Over 100 people crammed into a Franklin County courtroom for a town hall hosted by Sen. Chuck Grassley last week to voice their concerns about cuts to the federal government.

48 min
MAR 26

COVID forever changed life at home and at work

How the COVID-19 pandemic affected the personal and professional lives of Iowans.

48 min

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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