Rick Brewer
Rick came to Iowa Public Radio as a producer for Talk of Iowa and River to River in June 2019. He has worked at WFIU, community radio WFHB, WIUX's American Student Radio and created a couple of podcasts. His work has also been heard on PRX Remix, WAMC, and WFYI. Before his life in audio, he worked at archives and libraries.
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We've all heard the horror stories of angry parents in the stands yelling at the coach, the referee, other parents and even student athletes.
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Some conservationists argue a recent Forest Service report will lead to more logging of old trees. They say federal forests should be left alone to soak up carbon emissions. But the Forest Service says in coming decades older trees will absorb less carbon.
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Exploring how the role of mascots has changed over time and why they are so beloved
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Charity Nebbe speaks with author Richard Louv about his 2019 book, Our Wild Calling.
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As this year marks 50 years since Title IX became law, we listen back to a conversation with one of the female student-athletes granted the opportunity to play in the 1970s because of this decision.
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Smartphone technology gives parents the opportunity to keep track of their kids like never before, but what about when those kids become adults?
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Almost a year after President Herbert Hoover’s death, former Vice President Richard Nixon visits the library on what would be Hoover’s 91st birthday. Four years later, Nixon would be elected President of the United States.
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On the week of Memorial Day, listen back to River to River's conversations about veterans who heeded the call to serve the nation and didn't return.