Ben Kieffer
River to River HostBen Kieffer joined Iowa Public Radio in 2000 and is host of IPR’s daily noon talk show, River to River, which he also helps produce.
Prior to joining IPR, Ben lived and worked in Europe for more than a decade. He reported firsthand the fall of the Berlin Wall and covered the Velvet Revolution in Prague. Ben has won numerous awards for his work over more than 30 years in public media.
Ben has taught courses at the University of Iowa on interviewing and radio news. He's a native of Cedar Falls and a graduate of the University of Iowa.
Contact Ben at bkieffer@iowapublicradio.org.
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An Iowa state senator launches a campaign to unseat Rep. Zach Nunn. Iowa lieutenant governor eyes the only Statewide seat held by a Democrat. -
Election official explains what reforms could best bolster elections in the U.S. and abroad.
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Sen. Chuck Grassley responds to recent actions by President Donald Trump's administration and discusses the role of Congress.
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With growing concerns of a recession comes uncertainty about how both producers and consumers will be impacted in Iowa. An economist and others tell us what the future may hold for Iowans.
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Political analysts discuss the top headlines of the week, including Gov. Reynolds' lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, President Trump's first 100 days in office and more.
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Vinh Nguyen has lived in Iowa for decades, but previously, he grew up in Vietnam during the war which ended April 30, 1975.
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As Iowa lawmakers are advancing a bill to establish a state psilocybin program, we take a look at how psychedelic-assisted therapy works and the latest research.
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The Iowa Board of Regents made a handful of policy changes for its universities ahead of statehouse action this week.
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The right to an attorney doesn't mean that an attorney will be free in states like Iowa.
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A handful of GOP hopefuls are reportedly considering a run for Governor, and Democrats are jumping into Congressional races.
