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The start of Donald Trump's first trial

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Political scholars analyze the latest headlines, including the start of the fraud trial against Donald Trump, President Biden campaigning in Pennsylvania and the impeachment of Secretary Mayorkas.

Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial has begun in Manhattan, with jurors currently being selected to serve for the duration of the hush money trial. On this Politics Day edition of River to River, host Ben Kieffer speaks with political scientists Donna Hoffman and Jonathan Hassid.

They discuss the trial, President Joe Biden's campaign efforts in Pennsylvania and recent impeachment articles delivered against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas.

Guests:

  • Donna Hoffman, Chuck and Barbara Grassley professor of political science, University of Northern Iowa
  • Jonathan Hassid, associate professor of political science, Iowa State University
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River