Podcast

River to River

Author: Iowa Public Radio ([email protected])
Feed episode count: 100
Official site: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river
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Summary

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

Episodes

Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

Iran war escalates, raising questions on congressional oversight

Duration seconds: 2879
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-23/iran-war-escalates-raising-questions-on-congressional-oversight

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Jul 22, 2026 · not_requested

University of Iowa study finds wildfires have worsened ozone pollution across the U.S.

Duration seconds: 2888
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-22/university-of-iowa-study-finds-wildfires-have-worsened-ozone-pollution-across-the-u-s

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Jul 21, 2026 · not_requested

Environmental group maps livestock operations, manure output in Iowa

Duration seconds: 2882
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-21/environmental-group-maps-livestock-operations-manure-output-in-iowa

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Jul 18, 2026 · not_requested

Immigrants in Iowa being deported to countries afflicted with war, disease and human rights violations

Duration seconds: 2885
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-18/immigrants-in-iowa-being-deported-to-countries-afflicted-with-war-disease-and-human-rights-violations

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Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested

'This Vast Enterprise' gives new accounts of the Lewis and Clark expedition

Duration seconds: 2883
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-17/this-vast-enterprise-gives-new-accounts-of-the-lewis-and-clark-expedition

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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

Zach Lahn endorsed by President Trump in race for Iowa governor

Duration seconds: 2885
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-16/zach-lahn-endorsed-by-president-trump-in-race-for-iowa-governor

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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

New book uncovers a dark side of Des Moines history

Duration seconds: 2875
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-15/new-book-uncovers-a-dark-side-of-des-moines-history

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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

Why Iowa is seeing a rise in 'deaths of despair'

Duration seconds: 2884
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-14/why-iowa-is-seeing-a-rise-in-deaths-of-despair

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Jul 11, 2026 · not_requested

Iowa's first measles case of 2026 confirmed in Polk County

Duration seconds: 2886
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-11/iowas-first-measles-case-of-2026-confirmed-in-polk-county

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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

What these consequential SCOTUS rulings mean for Iowans

Duration seconds: 2881
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-10/what-these-consequential-scotus-rulings-mean-for-iowans

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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

NATO leaders chart their next moves as global political tensions grow

Duration seconds: 2886
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-09/nato-leaders-chart-their-next-moves-as-global-political-tensions-grow

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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

From historical fiction to horror, author Daniel Kraus infuses Iowa in his work

Duration seconds: 2885
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-08/from-historical-fiction-to-horror-author-daniel-kraus-infuses-iowa-in-his-work

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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

New Iowa law adding abortion restrictions goes into effect

Duration seconds: 2884
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-07/new-iowa-law-adding-abortion-restrictions-goes-into-effect

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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

There may be a source of clean energy under Iowa's surface

Duration seconds: 2870
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-03/there-may-be-a-source-of-clean-energy-under-iowas-surface

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

SCOTUS hands out final decisions of term on birthright citizenship, transgender athletes

Duration seconds: 2884
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-02/scotus-hands-out-final-decisions-of-term-on-birthright-citizenship-transgender-athletes

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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

Lung cancer caused by radon exposure linked to 400 deaths annually in Iowa

Duration seconds: 2910
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-07-01/lung-cancer-caused-by-radon-exposure-linked-to-400-deaths-annually-in-iowa

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

The World Food Prize marks 40 years by traveling across Iowa

Duration seconds: 2864
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-30/the-world-food-prize-marks-40-years-by-traveling-across-iowa

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Jun 27, 2026 · not_requested

SCOTUS backs makers of Roundup weed killer

Duration seconds: 2875
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-27/scotus-backs-makers-of-roundup-weed-killer

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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

Meet three Iowans behind NASA's Artemis II mission

Duration seconds: 2404
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-26/meet-three-iowans-behind-nasas-artemis-ii-mission

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, surprising his own party

Duration seconds: 2856
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-25/trump-cancels-signing-of-bipartisan-housing-bill-surprising-his-own-party

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

Over half of the churches in the Archdiocese of Dubuque to lose weekend mass

Duration seconds: 2882
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-24/over-half-of-the-churches-in-the-archdiocese-of-dubuque-to-lose-weekend-mass

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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

New documentary highlights critical material recovery efforts in Iowa

Duration seconds: 2881
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-23/new-documentary-highlights-critical-material-recovery-efforts-in-iowa

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Jun 20, 2026 · not_requested

Cedar County's Humans for Racial Justice hosts second annual Juneteenth historical tour

Duration seconds: 2884
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-20/cedar-countys-humans-for-racial-justice-hosts-second-annual-juneteenth-historical-tour

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

A look at Iowa's environment during the nation's founding

Duration seconds: 2882
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-19/a-look-at-iowas-history-during-the-nations-founding

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

3 Libertarians off the ballot, party conventions and a tentative deal with Iran

Duration seconds: 2881
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-18/3-libertarians-off-the-ballot-party-conventions-and-a-tentative-deal-with-iran

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Remembering Iowa's first infantry in the Civil War

Duration seconds: 2875
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-17/remembering-iowas-first-infantry-in-the-civil-war

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Why Americans oppose data centers now more than ever

Duration seconds: 2886
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-16/why-americans-oppose-data-centers-now-more-than-ever

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Jun 13, 2026 · not_requested

Half a million central Iowans are under mandatory watering bans

Duration seconds: 2885
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-13/half-a-million-central-iowans-are-under-mandatory-watering-bans

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

Iowa parents are leading a push against technology in the classroom

Duration seconds: 2875
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-12/iowa-parents-are-leading-a-push-against-technology-in-the-classroom

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Lines of attack solidify between Iowa candidates for the general election

Duration seconds: 2880
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-11/lines-of-attack-solidify-between-iowa-candidates-for-the-general-election

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

New book explores the damage of large scale hog operations on one small community

Duration seconds: 2885
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-10/new-book-explores-the-damage-of-large-scale-hog-operations-on-one-small-community

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Jun 6, 2026 · not_requested

Reynolds signs bills into law — likely for the last time

Duration seconds: 2885
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-06/reynolds-signs-bills-into-law-likely-for-the-last-time

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

Muscatine mass shooting raises questions about firearms and domestic violence

Duration seconds: 2875
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-05/muscatine-mass-shooting-raises-questions-about-firearms-and-domestic-violence

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Iowa voters pick their nominees for the 2026 election

Duration seconds: 2872
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-04/iowa-voters-pick-their-nominees-for-the-2026-election

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

Identifying how menopause impacts risks of stroke and Alzheimer's

Duration seconds: 2885
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-03/identifying-how-menopause-impacts-risks-of-stroke-and-alzheimers

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

Why an 800-year-old legal tool is under scrutiny in immigration law

Duration seconds: 2882
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-06-02/why-an-800-year-old-legal-tool-is-under-scrutiny-in-immigration-law

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May 30, 2026 · not_requested

Who has the most funding and the greater sway ahead of the gubernatorial primary?

Duration seconds: 2885
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-30/who-has-the-most-funding-and-the-greater-sway-ahead-of-the-gubernatorial-primary

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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

This biomechanic researcher's achievements stem from someone who pioneered orthopaedic advances

Duration seconds: 2883
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-29/this-biomechanic-researchers-achievements-stem-from-someone-who-pioneered-orthopaedic-advances

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Democratic candidates for open Senate seat focus on electability ahead of primary race

Duration seconds: 2875
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-28/democratic-candidates-for-open-senate-seat-focus-on-electability-ahead-of-primary-race

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

Former Iowa lawmaker and trailblazer shares about growing up amid the civil rights movement

Duration seconds: 2883
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-27/former-iowa-lawmaker-and-trailblazer-shares-about-growing-up-amid-the-civil-rights-movement

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

JD Vance says the war with Iran isn't a 'forever war,' but the end isn't in sight

Duration seconds: 2882
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-21/j-d-vance-says-the-war-with-iran-isnt-a-forever-war

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

How the U.S. has arrived at its most blatant era of oligarchy

Duration seconds: 2884
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-20/how-the-u-s-has-arrived-at-its-most-blatant-era-of-oligarchy

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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

If you are near a crime, should law enforcement be able to access your data?

Duration seconds: 2885
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-19/if-you-are-near-a-crime-should-law-enforcement-be-able-to-access-your-data

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May 16, 2026 · not_requested

U.S. Supreme Court keeps abortion pill available, but state ban is pending

Duration seconds: 2885
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-16/mail-order-abortion-pill-access-survives-with-pending-state-ban

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

How can we preserve election integrity?

Duration seconds: 2865
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-14/how-can-we-preserve-election-integrity

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

Lifestyle changes could stave off dementia

Duration seconds: 2881
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-13/lifestyle-changes-could-stave-off-dementia

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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

Psychologists share latest research on improving criminal procedures

Duration seconds: 2884
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-12/psychologists-share-latest-research-on-improving-criminal-procedures

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May 9, 2026 · not_requested

Water quality in the age of deregulations

Duration seconds: 2884
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-09/water-quality-in-the-age-of-deregulations

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Democratic Senate candidates face off on immigration, electability

Duration seconds: 2879
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-07/democratic-senate-candidates-face-off-on-immigration-electability

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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

The 2026 legislative session has ended. Here's how it will affect Iowans

Duration seconds: 2826
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-06/the-2026-legislative-session-ended-how-it-will-affect-iowans

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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

Judge pens book about the murderer in his hometown, 'A Monster in Mount Pleasant'

Duration seconds: 2876
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-05/judge-pens-book-about-the-murderer-in-his-hometown-a-monster-in-mount-pleasant

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May 2, 2026 · not_requested

Student loan limits tighten as Iowa tuition climbs

Duration seconds: 2750
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-02/student-loan-limits-tighten-as-iowa-tuition-climbs

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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

Political strategist David Axelrod on partisanship, midterms and more

Duration seconds: 3497
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-05-01/political-strategist-david-axelrod-on-partisanship-midterms-and-more

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Key candidates missing from Iowa gubernatorial debate

Duration seconds: 2883
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-30/key-candidates-missing-from-iowa-gubernatorial-debate

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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

The history and future of women in the military

Duration seconds: 2874
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-28/history-future-women-in-military-archive

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Apr 25, 2026 · not_requested

The link between climate change and rising insurance costs

Duration seconds: 2884
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-25/climate-change-rising-insurance-costs-archive

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

Iowa campaigns heat up ahead of June primaries

Duration seconds: 2882
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-23/iowa-campaigns-heat-up-ahead-of-june-primaries

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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

Meet three Iowans behind NASA's Artemis II mission

Duration seconds: 2872
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-22/iowans

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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

The power struggle over the country's water quality

Duration seconds: 2884
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-21/power-struggle-countrys-water-quality-archive

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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

A conversation with the 2025 World Food Prize Laureate

Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-17/a-conversation-with-the-2025-world-food-prize-laureate

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Reactions to President Trump's dispute with Pope Leo

Duration seconds: 2878
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-16/reactions-to-president-trumps-dispute-with-pope-leo

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

The long history between Iowa and China

Duration seconds: 2851
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-15/the-long-history-between-iowa-and-china

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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

Environmental risks at play in Iowa's cancer crisis

Duration seconds: 2876
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-14/environmental-risks-at-play-in-iowas-cancer-crisis

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Apr 11, 2026 · not_requested

Iowa’s hands-free law now in effect

Duration seconds: 2859
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-11/iowas-hands-free-law-now-in-effect

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Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

Meet the Iowan who has spent decades fighting for your rights online

Duration seconds: 2883
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-10/cindy-cohn-iowan-privacy-rights-online

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

How the Iran ceasefire is shaping U.S. political conversations

Duration seconds: 2882
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-09/how-the-iran-ceasefire-is-shaping-u-s-political-conversations

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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

How will the SAVE America Act impact Iowa voters?

Duration seconds: 2880
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-08/how-will-the-save-america-act-impact-iowa-voters

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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

How immigration policies are taking shape across the Midwest

Duration seconds: 2882
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-07/how-immigration-policies-are-taking-shape-across-the-midwest

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Apr 4, 2026 · not_requested

Astronaut reflects on Artemis II Mission

Duration seconds: 2867
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-04/astronaut-reflects-on-artemis-ii-mission

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Apr 3, 2026 · not_requested

What’s shaping Iowa’s farm economy this spring?

Duration seconds: 2883
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-03/whats-shaping-iowas-farm-economy-this-spring

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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Is war with Iran coming to an end?

Duration seconds: 2880
Source: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2026-04-02/is-war-with-iran-coming-to-an-end

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