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Lines of attack solidify between Iowa candidates for the general election
The general election battle has begun in Iowa. On this Politics Day episode of River to River, analysis from political scientists Karen Kedrowski of …
6 hours ago
New book explores the damage of large scale hog operations on one small community
In his first work of nonfiction, 'Wastelands,' author and attorney Corban Addison tells the story of a rural community in North Carolina fighting aga…
1 day, 6 hours ago
Reynolds signs bills into law — likely for the last time
On this Newsbuzz episode, we take a look at the latest bills Gov. Reynolds has signed into law in her final session as governor. We also hear about a…
5 days, 6 hours ago
Muscatine mass shooting raises questions about firearms and domestic violence
On June 1, 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland of Muscatine allegedly fatally shot six family members before taking his own life. On this episode, we g…
6 days, 6 hours ago
Iowa voters pick their nominees for the 2026 election
Iowa Republicans rejected a candidate President Donald Trump endorsed for governor. On this politics day episode, we dive into the primary results. P…
1 week ago
Identifying how menopause impacts risks of stroke and Alzheimer's
Women are more vulnerable to strokes, yet they're historically underreported and underdiagnosed. On this episode, the science of menopause and the ag…
1 week, 1 day ago
Why an 800-year-old legal tool is under scrutiny in immigration law
Habeas corpus is at the center of a constitutional fight over immigration detention playing out in courtrooms across the Midwest, including here in I…
1 week, 2 days ago
Who has the most funding and the greater sway ahead of the gubernatorial primary?
On this Newsbuzz episode, political scientist Kelly Shaw joins to dissect the crowded race for the Republican nomination for governor during the June…
1 week, 5 days ago
This biomechanic researcher's achievements stem from someone who pioneered orthopaedic advances
An internationally-renowned biomechanics researcher had his first job catching mice at six years old. On this episode, we talk with Walter Herzog, th…
1 week, 6 days ago
Democratic candidates for open Senate seat focus on electability ahead of primary race
Political scientists discuss the top stories of the week, including the results of the Texas primary. Then, a deep look at the two state lawmakers wh…
2 weeks ago