The pandemic exacerbated already declining test scores across the country. An Iowa education expert shares what factors are holding students back in the classroom.

Political scientists look ahead to the next legislative session and discuss the Respect for Marriage Act, the political impact of a rail strike, Donald Trump's dinner with Nick Fuentes and more.

A look at recent Alzheimer’s research that will be discussed at an upcoming Dementia Summit, as well as a discussion on the importance of early intervention

Presidential historians discuss how fear of the unknown and apprehension about the future give rise to theories that many believe — and how instances throughout history relate to current conspiracy thinking.

Iowa professors discuss state, national and international news on this week's Politics Day.

Submarine veteran Caleb Schneider and Lieutenant Taylor Boosmann discuss what it’s like working and living aboard a nuclear attack submarine ahead of the christening of the soon-to-be USS Iowa.

A major manufacturer will pay to create a new drinking source for an eastern Iowa town after decades of contaminating their water with "forever chemicals."

Experts join host Ben Kieffer to break down the week's news, including the forever chemicals found in Iowa's water, programs to support housing insecure people in cold weather and Iowans' thoughts on national politics.

The struggles and successes of newspapers in towns like Carroll, Iowa amid recent crises such as the pandemic and declining revenues are chronicled in a new book.

Members of Congress return to Washington following last week's midterm election with a long to-do list for the lame-duck session.