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Iowans visit Cuba amid tensions with U.S.
A new nation, a divided country, a lonely fort in a harbor. Bestselling author Erik Larson will be in Iowa to talk about his latest book, The Demon o…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Here's what made it through the second legislative funnel
Iowa’s second funnel deadline has passed. What bills are still alive, and what does it all mean for the rest of the legislative session? Today, state…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Bill could limit higher education hiring of certain nationalities
Jie Li, an Iowa State researcher originally from China, shares the harm a state bill targeting H-1B applicants from "foreign adversary" nations could…
1 month ago
Fostering ethical use of AI in K-12 education
A majority of U.S. teens say they use AI chatbots for school work, according to the Pew Research Center. On this episode we talk with Iowa educators …
1 month ago
Democrat field clears for Rob Sand in Iowa governor's race
After the filing deadline, Auditor Rob Sand is the sole Democrat still in the race for governor. On this Politics Day, Caufield of Drake University a…
1 month ago
National study examines deaths in custody
Iowa’s environment and public health are under stress. IPR’s Natalie Krebs discusses the basics of the new Cancer in Iowa Report, and Jason Clayworth…
1 month ago
If charges are dropped, who should get the bill?
If you're charged with a crime in Iowa and the charges are dropped, should you still get the bill for your public defender? The Iowa Supreme Court re…
1 month ago
The risks of asking artificial intelligence for legal advice
William Morris of the Des Moines Register shares the legal risks of using artificial intelligence in court cases and why attorneys warn it could expo…
1 month, 1 week ago
University of Iowa researchers offer solutions for lead found in ice and water kiosks
Many Midwest residents distrust their tap water, opting to purchase water and ice from standalone kiosks. University of Iowa researchers recently fou…
1 month, 1 week ago
Political implications of the war in Iran
The Iran War is reshaping the Middle East. ISU’s Jonathan Hassid and Kelly Winfrey discuss the war and how it's reshaping the way we talk, think and …
1 month, 1 week ago