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Hosted by Ben Kieffer
"The Exchange" is Iowa Public Radio's talk program that focuses on the news, issues and events in our state. The list of lofty goals for this national award-winning program includes going beyond the headlines of breaking stories, giving listeners access to elected officials, framing community problems, providing listeners the chance to discuss them as well as offer ideas to solve them.
Each Wednesday Ben Kieffer is joined by political analysts from around the state to dissect the previous week in politics, both at the state level and how national events will impact Iowans.
During the Iowa Legislative Session, Iowa Public Radio Statehouse Reporter Jeneane Beck hosts The Exchange on Mondays, live from the Law Library at the state capitol. This program gives great insight into what's happening at the capitol in the coming week, and lets you call or email your questions direct to lawmakers.
Listen to "The Exchange" on the Iowa Public Radio News network weekdays at 12:00 PM. To ask a question or comment call 866-780-9100 (toll free), or e-mail theexchange@iowapublicradio.org.
Upcoming Broadcasts
Thursday, September 02
Zappos' CEO Tony Hsieh on "Delivering Happiness" & Entrepreneurship in Iowa
In 1999, twenty-four year old Tony Hsieh (pronounced Shay) sold an internet company to Microsoft for $265 million. Now, the CEO of the online shoe retailer, Zappos, Hsieh writes and speaks about delivering happiness through great customer service. Thursday on "The Exchange" Tony Hsieh joins host Ben Kieffer. We'll also talk about entrepreneurial training at the college level in Iowa and we'll speak with one University of Northern Iowa student, Nick Cash, who's a finalist for college entrepreneur of the year.
Recent Shows
09/01/10 filed by The Exchange
Host Ben Kieffer will be joined by Dennis Goldford, Professor of Politics in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Drake University, and Cary Covington, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Iowa. They'll dissect President Barack Obama's address to the nation on Tuesday. Also, the Iowa GOP has announced that Sarah Palin is coming to the state for the party's annual Ronald Reagan dinner later this month. The appearance is fueling speculation that Palin will seek the GOP presidential nomination in 2012. Democratic congressional candidate Matt Campbell is pushing incumbent 5th district Congressman Steve King to a public debate. The Republican congressman has refused, saying the debate over debates is just a distraction from real issues. (
46:30)
The Mother Mosque of America & Pulitzer-prize winning and University of Iowa author Marilynne Robinson
08/31/10 filed by The Exchange
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Imam Taha Tawil, the Imam for the Mother Mosque of America, which has been in Cedar Rapids since 1934. Then, we'll have a conversation with Pulitzer-prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. In her new book, "Absence of Mind," she takes up the religion vs. science debate, challenging those who crusade against religion under the banner of science. (
46:30)
Harvest Public Media, Annie's Project & the 2010 Farm Progress Show
08/30/10 filed by The Exchange
We'll meet Kathleen Masterson, the new agriculture reporter for IPR and hear more about the CPB grant that funds her position. Then, the founder of Annie's Project talks about efforts to empower more women to be part of the decision making process on their farms. Finally, we get a preview of the 2010 Farm Progress Show from Frank Holdmeyer, a former Farm Progress Show manager. (
46:30)
Iraqi Education Initiative & Flooding in Pakistan
08/27/10 filed by The Exchange
The first students to be part of the Iraq Education Initiative at the University of Iowa have arrived on campus. Host Ben Kieffer speaks with Scott King, Assistant Dean of International Programs at University of Iowa, who will tell us more about the effort. We'll also have a conversation with Rauf Arif, a University of Iowa graduate student from Pakistan. As the tremendous flooding in Pakistan continues we’ll talk about how Pakistanis in the U.S. are keeping tabs on what’s happening back home and how they think the U.S. media is doing at covering the catastrophe. (
46:30)
Hostile Takeover Attempt of Casey's General Stores & Business Philanthropy
08/26/10 filed by The Exchange
Host Ben Kieffer talks about a Canadian company's hostile takeover attempt of Casey’s General Stores. Casey’s is based in Ankeny and operates more than fifteen hundred convenience stores. We'll discuss what Casey's is doing to defend itself and how the Canadian company is fighting back. Later in the hour, a conversation about business philanthropy and how businesses decide what to sponsor. (
46:30)
08/25/10 filed by The Exchange
Host Ben Kieffer talks with New Hampshire Political Analyst Arnie Arneson and University of Iowa Professor Emeritus Bruce Gronbeck. Among the topics discussed- a Republican official from Iowa questioning the authenticity of President Obama's faith and Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Terry Branstad's plan to scrap the Iowa Department of Economic Development. (
46:30)
Comedy Central's Aasif Mandvi & Congressman Bruce Braley
08/24/10 filed by The Exchange
Actor and Writer Aasif Mandvi has been a regular on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart since 2007. Known as the shows "Senior Islamic Correspondent", Mandvi often appears in segments satirizing and commenting on Islam and India-related issues. Ben Kieffer talks with Mandvi about his work and his lecture this week at The University of Iowa. Later in the hour, Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley joins the program. He'll discuss the egg recall, the future of the Lake Delhi Dam recreation area, and his U.S. manufacturing tour. (
46:30)
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