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River to River Iowa Public Radio
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4.5 • 46 Ratings
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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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Protests of then and now
Parallels have been drawn between protests on college campuses during the Vietnam War and today's unrest in response to the war in Gaza. On this River to River, a presidential historian puts recent protests in a historical context.
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House Democrats vow to back Republican speaker amid possible ousting attempt
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green announced she would call for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson as Republican interparty rifts continue, but House Democrats said they would block the vote.
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Advocacy continues after hands-free driving fails again at the Iowa Statehouse
While the Iowa Senate passed a bill that would ban motorists' handheld use of cell phones behind the wheel in 2023, it failed to advance in this year's session after the proposal was combined with legislation that would ban traffic enforcement cameras.
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A potential TikTok ban, unrest at college campuses and more from Pints & Politics
Over a beer at Big Grove in Cedar Rapids, Iowa commentators discuss the latest headlines, including a recently passed foreign aid package and an Iowa law allowing teachers and school staff to carry guns in school.
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How has vaping evolved over the last decade?
More than one in 10 young adults in the country regularly turn to e-cigarettes.
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Senate approves $95 billion foreign aid package
The bill, passed with the Senate voting 79 to 18, also includes a provision that could lead to a Tik Tok ban.
Customer Reviews
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!
Great Content, Okay Host
The reporting is solid, but the host is prone to rambling, presumptive questions.
Terrible
The host only asks questions and does no push back to get real answers. No worth the time.