Video: Assignment Iowa
Assignment Iowa examines the issues and events that shape what it means to be an Iowan. Hosted by Iowa Public Radio's Todd Mundt, the series explores a wide range of timely topics and the ways they affect Iowa and Iowans.
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Assignment Iowa: The State of Immigration
The recent Swift and Company raids in Marshalltown have placed the immigration issue front and center once again. But beyond the headlines, what is immigration’s real impact on the state? In this edition of Assignment Iowa, we hear from those who study ...
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Assignment Iowa: The Digital Horizon
Web sites, blogs, podcasts, vidcasts, HDTV and more - how is the new digital media affecting the way we receive and enjoy entertainment? How is it changing learning styles in Iowa’s classrooms? And 65 years after the first digital computer was built ...
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Outstanding Iowans (Full Program) (#111)
Full Program: In this episode of Assignment Iowa we introduce you to some outstanding Iowans. 27:50
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Maryann Baldwin: Extended Interview (#104)
Maryann Baldwin, Director at Magid Media Futures, a Media Consultation Service, talks about HDTV. 15:58
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Buying a HDTV (#104)
Learn what you need to look for when buying that first HDTV set. 05:56
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James Pence: Extended Interview (#104)
James Pence, Marketing Director of Teacher's Domain, WGBH, Boston talks about advantages and challenges of integrating technology in to classrooms. 15:10
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Technology in Education (#104)
Find out how technology is impacting the way students learn. 04:54
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Robert Paterson: Extended Interview (#104)
Change Consultant who recently counseled National Public Radio (NPR) on how new media would impact its business and its 30 million daily listeners. 33:13
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Sara Linner: Extended Interview (#104)
Executive Producer of New Media at Nebraska's NTV 18:44
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Dennis Haarsager: Extended Interview (#104)
General Manager of Public Radio and Television, Educational and Public Media Services, Washington State University. 28:09
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Michael Bugeja: Extended Interview (#104)
Director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, and author of "Interpersonal Divide" 20:34
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Michael Geoghegan: Extended Interview (#104)
Author of "Podcast Solutions: The Complete Guide to Podcasting" 11:26
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Which Generation are You? (#104)
There are some people who expect technology in their lives. And there are others who think technology is slowly tearing away at the fabric of our society. Who's right? 04:56
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Responsibility (#104)
From copyright issues to open content to ethics, using media and technology responsibly can be an issue for all of us. 07:47
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The Impact (#104)
Digital technology has had a huge impact on entertainment, education and the way we gather information. But some would say there is a downside. 07:10
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The Future (#104)
How will digital technology change our society and our lives in the future? 04:44
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Yucatan (#106)
For nearly 30 years Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines has been donating time and expertise to help children with heart problems from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. 03:19
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Legislative History (#105)
Learn about the history of the Iowa Legislature. 03:12
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Economic Issues (#105)
Learn about the economic challenges facing the new legislature. 04:10
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Energy Issues (#105)
Investing in renewable energy in Iowa. 03:29
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What Your Heart Does for You (#106)
Assignment Iowa talks with doctors at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and a dietician at the Iowa Heart Center about lifestyle factors that play a role in heart disease. 02:12
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Fred Hoiberg (#106)
After doctors found a serious heart defect during a routine insurance physical, Fred Hoiberg now calls himself lucky. 07:46
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