Iowa has become the first state in the nation to receive a federal education funding waiver, giving state leaders new flexibility in how federal school dollars are spent. IPR’s Sheila Brummer joins the program to break down what that means for schools, st... See more
For years the Iowa State Patrol has set a goal of keeping traffic deaths below 300. In 2025, they not only met that goal, but had the smallest number since 1925 with 259 deaths. On this episode we discuss some of the factors that have led to this decrease... See more
Recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela has ignited debate across the country, not only over the action against Maduro, but more broadly over the President Donald Trump's foreign policy doctrine. Political scientists Kelly Shaw of Iowa State Universit... See more
Surveillance cameras are spreading across Iowa and artificial intelligence makes them far more powerful. IPR's James Kelley shares his investigation into the controversial Flock cameras installed in dozens of Iowa communities. Later in the hour, legal sch... See more
Iowa lawmakers will start convening Jan. 12 for the 2026 legislative session. On today's episode we take a closer look at the processes and people at the statehouse, starting with IPR reporters Katarina Sostaric and Isabella Luu to share their insights on... See more
