On this episode of River to River, host Ben Kieffer and guests discuss the week's headlines from around Iowa.
This week, Tesla recalled more than two million vehicles over concerns with its autopilot safety. Dan McGeehee of the UI’s Driving Safety Research Institute discusses the recall and the future of fully self-driving cars. Caleb McCullough of the Quad City Times discusses a satanic display at the State Capitol that was recently vandalized. Vanessa Miller of The Gazette explains why faculty at UNI are seeking an end to general fund support for athletics. River to River kicks off a series that takes a Home State View of presidential candidates. And Marc Simmet of IPR’s Studio One grooves us into the weekend with alternative holiday tunes. For some added year-end fun, check out the Studio One music video advent calendar.
Guests:
- Caleb McCullough, Des Moines Bureau Chief with theQuad City Times
- Vanessa Miller, The Gazettehigher education reporter
- Dan McGehee, director of the Driving Safety Research Institute at the University of Iowa
- Matt Arco, politics and Statehouse reporter, New Jersey Star Ledger
- Marc Simmet, IPR Studio One host
