CrossCurrents looks at how our states are doing.  We talk with US News Editor Brian Kelly and learn how Iowa climbed 5 notches to #1 State this year as MA lost its top rank (2017) and fell 7 spots. And media pro Kelly weighs in on US media and gives them an average grade.

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Cross Currents dives into a broad range of national and world topics, with influential guests and thought leaders from media, politics, business, academia, NGOs and beyond. Host Scott Widmeyer has been in the communications field for four decades-- he has advised presidents, governors, CEOs and leaders of major foundations and companies. His show, Cross Currents, is a weekly public affairs and lifestyle program produced by Nantucket's own WNCK 89.5 FM.