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River to River

Iowa Public Radio

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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39:26

The legacy of Tai Dam refugees in Iowa

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2025/12/10

Former Iowa Gov. Robert Ray made a decision 50 years ago that echoed beyond Iowa's borders — a bold choice to welcome Tai Dam refugees from Southeast Asia in their hour of need. Matt Walsh, author of The Good Governor: Robert Ray and the Indochinese Refugees of Iowa, joins the show to discuss Ray's history-making decisions post-Vietnam. Then, Vinh Nguyen and Hieu Pham discuss their experiences as refugees who made Iowa home.This show was originally produced in May 2025.

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39:57

The 1925 Vinton murder that went unsolved for decades

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2025/12/09

Veteran journalist Tom Chorneau discusses his book Mrs. Cook & The Klan, which examines an unsolved Iowa murder case from 1925. Chorneau’s true crime investigation also explains the complex social, political and cultural forces at work in 1920s America, where prohibition, the KKK's resurgence and the temperance movement created a volatile mix.This show was originally produced June 17, 2025.

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39:20

Bret Stephens on being the 'conservative wing of the...

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2025/12/06

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bret Stephens is known for his willingness to challenge both the left and the right.

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39:34

More than 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes — and most...

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2025/12/05

Having prediabetes means your body is struggling to manage blood sugar. Without changes, it can develop into full-blown diabetes and put you at risk for other chronic conditions. Host Ben Kieffer is joined by Dr. Cara Drew, a family medicine physician in Sioux City, and Corey Dion Lewis, a health coach based in Des Moines. They discuss the populations most at risk, how to get tested and how to prevent full-blown diabetes.

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40:01

Clock is ticking for Congress to decide on extending...

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2025/12/04

Analysts discuss the top political headlines of the week, including immigration crackdowns and election security.

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39:14

Exploring fluorescent cave walls and the frontiers of...

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2025/12/03

A team of researchers at the University of Northern Iowa is exploring the deepest caves in the U.S. with NASA funding. This could inform the search for life on other planets. UNI associate professor Josh Sebree discusses the research he’s been leading with an interdisciplinary team of UNI students. We also hear from one of those researchers, Jacqueline Heggen, and Cheryl Johnson, president of the state’s chapter of the National Speleological Society.

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48:03

What's at stake for Iowans enrolled in Affordable...

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2025/12/02

Health policy analyst Emma Wager explains how the health care tax credits that are set to expire later this month work. Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen shares what Iowans should know during this ACA open enrollment season and Iowa Farmers Union President Aaron Lehman shares the impact these tax credits have on farmers. Later in the hour, sports columnist and reporter Mike Hlas reflects on his career at The Gazette, after he was informed that he would not be retained on staff effective this

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48:02

Two new lawmakers will be elected this December in...

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2025/11/27

Political scientists preview two statehouse special elections happening this December. Experts Jim McCormick and Rachel Caufield also discuss the latest candidate forums, health care tax credits and former Gov. Terry Branstad's upcoming award on this Politics Day edition of River to River.

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47:59

Are America's divisions really about red versus blue?

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2025/11/26

Historian and bestselling author Colin Woodard argues America's divide isn’t red vs. blue at all — it’s a clash of distinct cultural nations.

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47:25

A therapist's journey with Alzheimer's

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2025/11/25

A retired therapist and professor shares what Alzheimer's has felt like for him. Volker Thomas and Edie Pierce Thomas, his wife and primary caregiver, open up about diagnosis, caregiving and the moments that still bring relief.

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47:55

Former 'Gazette' editor weighs in on end of...

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2025/11/22

Reaction to a newspaper acquisition and a tribute to two philanthropic giants from Iowa in this Newsbuzz episode.

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48:03

Stories of adaptation five years after the pandemic

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2025/11/21

For better or for worse, the COVID-19 pandemic forced Iowans to adapt.

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48:03

Iowa’s Congressional delegation voted to release the...

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2025/11/20

Political analysts Megan Goldberg and Kelly Shaw break down why Iowa’s delegation waited for Trump’s approval before voting to release the Epstein files — plus insight on support for ACA subsidies, Texas redistricting, the farm bill and more.

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48:05

What federal cuts to Medicaid mean for Iowans'...

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2025/11/19

A discussion on how federal cuts to Medicaid will impact Iowans and rural healthcare.

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48:00

How climate change is driving higher insurance costs

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2025/11/18

This year's Iowa Climate Statement warns that extreme weather is already pushing insurance costs higher for homeowners and farmers. We break down what the data means for the state’s future.

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47:48

Iowa’s political shift, ISU’s new leader and auroras...

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2025/11/15

What’s behind Iowa’s rapid move toward the GOP? Hear the latest analysis, meet ISU’s new leader, learn how auroras lit up Iowa skies and get ready for Cranksgiving.

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48:05

COVID forever changed life at home and at work

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2025/11/14

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

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48:03

Analysis of the deal to end the government shutdown

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2025/11/13

The longest government shutdown is nearing an end, but is it a fix or just a time-out?

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48:01

Rural areas struggle to attract, maintain lawyers

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2025/11/12

A study from Iowa State University highlights areas deemed legal deserts, where the number of attorneys do not match the population's needs. Also, a new app warns users if their indoor temperatures reach unsafe levels.

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71:51

Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal talks government shutdown,...

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2025/11/11

In this extended edition of River to River, Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal joins Ben Kieffer for a wide-ranging conversation on the U.S. economy and Ryssdal's career.

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