River to River

Jun 01 2024 1.5k

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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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Iowa reaction to Donald Trump's conviction

Republican and Democratic officials react to the Manhattan jury's unanimous decision to convict former President Donald Trump of all 34 counts related to falsifying business records.

Iowan writes about corruption in America's food industry

Cedar Rapids native Austin Frerick, published his debut book Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. The book explores the domination that a handful of companies have over America’s food economy.

Jury deliberation begins in Trump hush money trial

Deliberations have begun in the first criminal trial of an American president. Experts weigh in on that and other important political stories of the week.

UI researchers discover delays in ALS diagnoses for rural patients

New research sheds light on people diagnosed with ALS in rural areas, and there are several new rules and regulations concerning cannabis

Hawkeye coach Bluder announces retirement and Caitlin Clark makes WNBA debut

On this week's Newsbuzz, a regional domestic violence intervention program is looking to fill the gap left by the impending closure of the University of Iowa's Rape Victim Advocacy Program.

Bill eliminating human rights commissions awaiting Gov. Reynolds' signature this week

Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to sign a bill into law this week that would merge, eliminate, and change the duties of many state boards and commissions.

Brenna Bird shows support for Trump in hush money trials

Political analysts discuss the week's top headlines, including Blinken's surprise visit to Ukraine, funding for Israel, Trump's hush money trial and more.

How ag is using AI

Scientists discuss some of the latest technology in the world of agriculture

The convergence of mental health and criminal justice in Iowa

The Johnson County civil mental health court program, a first in the state, monitors mental health outpatients and connects them with treatment to help live independently.

Iowa’s attorney general sues over new Title IX protections

The new federal rules aim to protect students across the country from discrimination based on gender identity and/or sexual orientation.