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House Democrats vow to back Republican speaker amid possible ousting attempt

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green announced she would call for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson as Republican interparty rifts continue, but House Democrats said they would block the vote.

On this Politics Day episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer is joined by political analysts Sara Mitchell of the University of Iowa and Chris Larimer of the University of Northern Iowa.

They discuss the escalating protests breaking out on college campuses across the U.S., another possible attempt to oust a U.S. House speaker and the latest from former President Donald Trump's fraud trial.

Guests:

  • Sara Mitchell, professor and collegiate fellow, University of Iowa
  • Chris Larimer, professor of political science, University of Northern Iowa
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
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.
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.