Large parts of our economy have nearly ground to a halt. On this episode of River to River, Ben Kieffer speaks with several Iowans, from a variety of industries, about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their jobs, businesses and lives.

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Iowans Feel Economic Impact of Coronavirus

On this episode of River to River , host Ben Kieffer talks with political scientists Rachel Caufield and Jim McCormick about how the country's leaders are handling the COVID-19 outbreak.

Political Leadership In Crisis

On this segment of River to River , U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne, who represents Iowa's 3rd Congressional District, joins host Ben Kieffer live to address concerns surrounding COVID-19 and its economic impact on Iowans and Iowa businesses.

Rep. Axne Addresses COVID-19 Concerns

Iowa's legislative session will be suspended for at least 30 days as a means to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Katarina Sostaric, IPR's statehouse reporter, speaks with River to River host Ben Kieffer on the latest news from the capitol.

LISTEN: Iowa Lawmakers On Legislative Suspension, COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing lives dramatically, at least temporarily. On this episode of River to River , host Ben Kieffer speaks with Edith Parker, Dean of the University of Iowa College of Public Health, and Mike Pentella, director of the State Hygienic Public Health Laboratory in Coralville, about the quickly emerging public health emergency.

Health Experts Answer COVID-19 Questions

Emergencies can bring out the best, and unfortunately, also the worst in people. On this episode of River to River , host Ben Kieffer talks with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller about price gouging and other scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. IPR’s health reporter Natalie Krebs joins the program to discuss closures of all kinds, hospital restrictions and how suspected cases are being treated. Later on, Rabbi David Kaufman describes the changes he expects to see in his faith community and

COVID-19 Causing Price Gouging, Closures And Lifestyle Changes

On this episode of River to River , host Ben Kieffer is joined by political scientists Wayne Moyer of Grinnell College and Megan Goldberg of Cornell College, for analysis of the latest primary results and the state of the contest between Biden and Sanders. Listeners voice their reasons for supporting certain candidates, and they discuss how COVID-19 is posing political challenges across the world. Guest: Megan Goldberg , assistant professor of American politics at Cornell College Wayne Moyer,

Analyzing March 10th Primary Results

Homo erectus evolved around 2 million years ago, and was the first known human species to walk fully upright. After Homo erectus dispersed from Africa, the species colonized the ancient world. Then, about 400,000 years ago, Homo erectus essentially vanished, with the lone exception of an Indonesian island.

Iowa Scientists Determine Period For Human Ancestor

River to River host Ben Kieffer speaks with Marc Schneider of Iowa State University's Center for Industrial Research and Service to discuss how the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted Iowa's trade economy. Guest: Marc Schneider, project manager at Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service

Iowa Trade And COVID-19

Let’s hop in the time machine, going back, way back, to a time before humans – traveling about three billion years to when Earth was a “water world." On this edition of River to River , host Ben Kieffer is joined by Ben Johnson to discuss his field work on exposed ancient, ocean crust in a remote part of Western Australia.

Early Earth Was A ‘Water World’

On this edition of River to River , host Ben Kieffer and IPR state government reporter Katarina Sostaric talk with Iowa lawmakers about childcare legislation being debated at the statehouse. Michelle Brooke, owner and director of Mrs. Brooke’s Curious Kids Program, shares her experience teaming up with Lee Container to provide childcare for that business and the challenges she sees in the future for childcare in Iowa.

Addressing Childcare Costs From The Iowa Statehouse

Centerville native Simon Estes, known for his acclaimed opera performances and philanthropic work, has toured opera houses across the globe, has sung for kings and queens and has raised more than $220,000 to date in scholarships for Iowans in 54 counties. Estes, who is the F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Artist-in-Residence in Iowa State University’s music and theatre departments, will see his career immortalized further with the renaming of Music Hall at Iowa State University to the Simon Estes

Music Hall At Iowa State Renamed For Simon Estes

When it comes to images in the media, it’s as much about what isn’t said and shown, as it is about what’s depicted. This idea of “invisibility” sets the foundation for much of Barbie Zelizer’s work. Zelizer is the Raymond Williams Professor of Communication and director of the Center for Media at Risk at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also a former journalist.

When What Isn't Shown Speaks Volumes

On this episode of River to River , host Ben Kieffer is joined by political scientists Steffen Schmidt of Iowa State University and Donna Hoffman of the University of Northern Iowa, for a look at what the results from Super Tuesday mean for the rest of the primary season.

With Super Tuesday In The Books, What's Next For The 2020 Race?

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