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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Discussing stories and headlines from the week, including the GOP debate, hearings on a carbon pipeline and more.

On River to River, Des Moines Register reporter Katie Akin discusses the latest Iowa poll by the Register on abortion and the abortion discussions at the GOP presidential debate. Then, IPR News reporter Grant Gerlock joins the program to discuss his coverage on the proposed carbon pipeline.

Sarah Stewart of Iowa State University discusses her work with NASA gathering data for a mission to Mars. Jamaica native Yashika Graham begins her residency at the International Writers Program at the University of Iowa. And Studio One host Cece Mitchell helps groove into the weekend.

Guests:

  • Katie Akin, statehouse reporter, Des Moines Register
  • Grant Gerlock, reporter, Iowa Public Radio
  • Sarah Stewart, mechanical engineering student, Iowa State University
  • Yashika Grant, resident, International Writing Program
  • Cece Mitchell, Studio One host, Iowa Public Radio
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.