Iowa has the second-highest cancer rate in the nation. A recent report points to contaminants in our water, soil and air as key culprits. On this episode, we talk with two of the authors of this report on environmental risk factors including pesticides, P... See more
With spring planting on the horizon, farmers across Iowa are facing a wave of economic uncertainty. From rising input costs to shifting global dynamics, today’s episode takes a closer look at the forces shaping the farm economy right now. We begin with Be... See more
The Cancer in Iowa Report published annually by the Iowa Cancer Registry gives an overview of the current burden of cancer in the state. This year's report features findings from the Agricultural Health Study, one of the world's largest and longest-runnin... See more
A proposal (House File 2694) at the Statehouse would put new limits on the governor's emergency authority. Lawmakers for and against the legislation discuss what's behind this bill. Then — should higher education in Iowa be off-limits for job seekers from... See more
Jie Li, an Iowa State researcher originally from China, was an H1-B holder before becoming a naturalized citizen. But, if a bill at the Statehouse passes, that path to U.S. employment and citizenship could be cut off in Iowa to immigrants from "foreign ad... See more
