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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

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David Cohen
Screenwriter known for his work on 'Friday Night Lights'
LD Entertainment
Episode: 'The Miracle Season,' a true story of Iowa high school volleyball, is now streaming
Kathy Bresnahan
Head volleyball coach and author of 'The Miracle Season'
West High School, Iowa City
Episode: 'The Miracle Season,' a true story of Iowa high school volleyball, is now streaming
Olivia Mekies
Teammate of Caroline Found and key player in the championship seasons
Iowa City West High
Episode: 'The Miracle Season,' a true story of Iowa high school volleyball, is now streaming
Dr. Amy Shriver
Des Moines-based pediatrician and president of the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
Episode: What parents should know about the CDC's vaccine recommendation changes
Jen Kates
Senior Vice President and Director of the Global and Public Health Policy Program for KFF
KFF
Episode: What parents should know about the CDC's vaccine recommendation changes
Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant
Professor and Faculty Lead of Team Renfrow
Grinnell College
Episode: Remembering the life of Edith Renfrow Smith
Monique Shore
Author of 'No One is Better Than You, Edith Renfrow Smith and the Power of a Mother's Words'
Grinnell Public Library
Episode: Remembering the life of Edith Renfrow Smith
Edith Renfrow Smith
First black woman to graduate from Grinnell College
Episode: Remembering the life of Edith Renfrow Smith
Makiba Levon
Assistant Professor in English at Grinnell College
Grinnell College
Episode: Reading the 1937 novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' is still a moving experience today

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Charity Nebbe
Host of a show that emphasizes the cultural fabric of Iowa through conversations with local experts and community members.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Maybe one day

    I listened to IPR for many years, but I have reached my limit of Fake News Enemy of the People. I do not, and will not waste any more time on anything pushing the Woke gospel of Lies, Hate and Division. Maybe once the country returns to sanity, I will try again, and contribute again. But as it stands now, I will not support Woke, and that includes NPR/IPR.

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    rue883
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  • Exquisitely informative, unassumingly entertaining

    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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    United States11 years ago

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Docu-series from Art Cullen examines the issues impacting Iowans' health and prosperity
Q: Art, what do you hope this series accomplishes?
That we can re-center the civic conversation back to common sense solutions to nagging problems.
Docu-series from Art Cullen examines the issues impacting Iowans' health and prosperity
Q: Jesse, what are you hoping that this documentary series will do? Who are you hoping it will reach?
We're hoping it reaches voters and encourages conversations about real issues like cancer rates and clean water.
Docu-series from Art Cullen examines the issues impacting Iowans' health and prosperity
Q: Art, how did you narrow it down to these four topics?
Basically, through our conversations with Jesse, we arrived at topics of water quality, cancer, agriculture, and rural consolidation.
Docu-series from Art Cullen examines the issues impacting Iowans' health and prosperity
Q: Jesse, how did you and Art make this connection, and you decide that, you know, working on a documentary series is the direction we should be going in?
Art and I have been talking about Iowa issues for years, with the Teamsters having members in all 99 counties. We started asking tough questions about the issues facing Iowa.
Docu-series from Art Cullen examines the issues impacting Iowans' health and prosperity
Q: Art, I want to start with you. What made you want to make a documentary series?
A friend of mine named Jerry Rishis, who grew up on a farm at Buffalo Center, Iowa, became a cinematographer and did a documentary about our family-owned newspaper in Storm Lake. I always wanted to work on a project on the other side of the camera with him.

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Content is focused on the diverse cultural narrative of Iowa, exploring the arts, local traditions, and community stories that shape the state. Episodes feature interviews with a variety of guests, including authors, artists, educators, and community leaders, discussing their contributions to Iowa's identity and heritage. Unique insights into food culture, local events, and the importance of storytelling in connecting communities are also prevalent. The podcast celebrates the shared experiences of Iowans while offering a platform for voices that highlight both historical and contemporary issues relevant to the state.

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Talk of Iowa launched 13 years ago and published 141 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. David Cohen
2. Kathy Bresnahan
3. Olivia Mekies
4. Dr. Amy Shriver
5. Jen Kates
6. Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant
7. Monique Shore
8. Edith Renfrow Smith

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