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How will the SAVE America Act impact Iowa voters?
Two members of the 'Planet Money' team discuss their new book. Then, a look at how the SAVE America Act could impact elections in Iowa with Dave Pete…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
How immigration policies are taking shape across the Midwest
State legislatures are debating new proposals on immigration policy. On this episode, we take a closer look at immigration bills under consideration …
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Astronaut reflects on Artemis II Mission
On this Newsbuzz edition, we unpack the headlines from the week, including the latest from the Capitol, funding for rural health, returning to the mo…
2 weeks, 5 days ago
What’s shaping Iowa’s farm economy this spring?
With spring planting around the corner, Iowa farmers are facing rising costs, global uncertainty, and shifting market pressures. This episode explore…
2 weeks, 6 days ago
Is war with Iran coming to an end?
Political scientists talk about the top stories of the week, including the historical No Kings protests, Trump's surprise Iran announcement and threa…
3 weeks ago
National Agricultural Health Study featured in 2026 Cancer in Iowa report
The Cancer in Iowa Report published annually by the Iowa Cancer Registry gives an overview of the current burden of cancer in the state. This year's …
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Iowa bills examine visa access and governor's executive powers
A proposal at the Statehouse would put new limits on the governor's emergency authority. Lawmakers for and against the legislation discuss what's beh…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Iowa and Iowa State men's basketball making NCAA tournament history
On this Newsbuzz edition, we break down the latest from the Iowa Statehouse with Marissa Payne of the 'Des Moines Register' and NPR White House corre…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
The experts cultivating rurality
At this year's Obermann Symposium, University of Iowa researchers are tackling the achievement gap for rural students, unequal access to nutritious f…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
What the Iran war means for farmers and rural support
President Trump’s war in Iran is raising questions about U.S. foreign policy and its political consequences closer to home. In rural Iowa and across …
4 weeks ago