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River to River

River to River

By: 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 Political Science Politics & Government
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  • SCOTUS backs makers of Roundup weed killer

    SCOTUS backs makers of Roundup weed killer
    Jun 27 2026
    Headlines from this week, including a Supreme Court ruling related to Roundup weed killer, a new law concerning medication abortion access and more.
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    48 mins
  • Meet three Iowans behind NASA's Artemis II mission

    Meet three Iowans behind NASA's Artemis II mission
    Jun 26 2026
    Ten days, a quarter-million miles from Earth and for the first time since 1972, humans flew around the moon. On this archive episode, we hear from three Iowans who were involved in the historic Artemis II mission that was completed on April 11. Madison Tuttle of West Des Moines, Jack Sieleman of Waukee and Alex Brewer of Council Bluffs share about their love of space exploration — whether lifelong or found on the job — and what their roles were in the preparation for and execution of Artemis II. (This show was originally produced April 2026).
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    40 mins
  • Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, surprising his own party

    Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, surprising his own party
    Jun 25 2026
    President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill Wednesday morning, surprising Republicans and Democrats alike. Trump wrote in a social media post that he would not sign the legislation until Congress passed the Save America Act. Political scientists Rachel Caufield of Drake University and Peter Hanson of Grinnell College offer analysis of this recent about-face and rising tensions between the president and Senate Republicans. They also discuss takeaways for Iowa from Tuesday's New York primary, the U.S. Senate's vote in favor of a war powers resolution concerning Iran and more.
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    48 mins
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