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River to River

President Biden promises to shut the border down now, propping up bipartisan deal

By Ben Kieffer,
Samantha McIntosh, Madeleine Willis
Published February 1, 2024 at 7:00 AM CST
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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

On this Politics Day edition of River to River host Ben Kieffer is joined by political analysts Jim McCormick and Megan Goldberg. The two comment on border security and immigration policy amid the advanced impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Later in the hour, foreign policy issues including deals on the Gaza strip and a potential cease-fire. The Biden administration feels pressure to make progress on this front heading into the 2024 election.

Guests:

  • Jim McCormick, professor emeritus of political science, Iowa State University
  • Megan Goldberg, assistant professor of American politics, Cornell College
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Ben Kieffer
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
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Samantha McIntosh
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Madeleine Willis
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.
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