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The Iowa Caucus aftermath

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

It's a Politics Day episode of River to River. Political analysts Wayne Moyer and Rachel Caufield join host Ben Kieffer to discuss the results of the 2024 Iowa Caucuses, where Trump emerged victorious and voter turnout was low.

Later in the hour, they discuss the state of the Iowa Democratic Party, congressional efforts to avoid a government shutdown and foreign policy concerns around the world.

Guests:

  • Wayne Moyer, professor of political science and policy studies, Grinnell College
  • Rachel Caufield, professor and co-chair, department of political science, Drake University
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Katherine Perkins is IPR's Executive Producer of Talk Shows and Program Director for News/Talk. Since 2014, Perkins has managed the broadcast schedule and sound of the news and information service of Iowa Public Radio, as well as has directed the long-term planning and oversight for IPR's talk shows, Talk of Iowa and River to River. Perkins has a masters degree from Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois – Springfield).
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.