
Talk of Iowa is a place for Iowans to connect to our shared culture and what it means to live in Iowa. Host Charity Nebbe brings a mix of regular guests and a range of experts to discuss the arts, history, literature and everything else happening in Iowa. Every day brings something new — even if it's in a recurring segment like Talk of Iowa Book Club or comes from a familiar voice on Horticulture ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 141 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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IPR's new CEO talks about his career, the state of public media today and his vision for the future. Then, a conversation with comedian Ethan Simmons-Patterson. He came to the University of Iowa hoping to play football but found his voice on the stag... more
Money trouble is at the heart of a short story collection from Keith Pilapil Lesmeister, 'Ask Me About the Money.' Later in the hour, we learn about a simple new way to treat tooth decay.
Squirrels are busy building up their winter caches, but humans can also enjoy a nut harvest in Iowa. If you’re willing to put in the time and effort you can grow a variety of nuts.
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In true Iowa fashion, Charity Nebbe welcomes her on-air guests with a tone of genuine intrigue that invites listeners and and guests alike into a space of sharing both educational and personal. Its nonchalant presentation makes this program the perfect companion to bouts of house chores or cooking, long drives, and moments of downtime. As a post-college student who's lived outside Iowa for years, I must thank Ms. Nebbe and the rest of the team for consistently renewing my Iowa pride and offering... more
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Conversations connect Iowa's people, places and shared culture through arts, history, literature, science, gardening and issues affecting communities. Charity Nebbe leads interviews with authors, historians, artists, researchers, public servants and Iowans with personal experience to share. Recurring features include practical horticulture discussions with specialists and listener questions, alongside book-focused segments and coverage of Iowa's cultural life. The range is a defining strength: a conversation about local conservation or accessibility can sit alongside an interview about a film, a national park journey or a major social movement. The approach is informative and approachable, with expert context balanced by personal stories. I... more
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