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Talk of Iowa

Iowa Public Radio

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 Day.

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48:02

Fiction, families — and bursting into flames

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/12/03

A conversation with author Kevin Wilson about his novel Run for the Hills, recorded at the Des Moines Public Library. Wilson and Charity Nebbe talk about reading out loud, Wilson's writing process and why his book sales spike in December.

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47:50

How to create your own holiday magic this season

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/12/02

If you’re looking for brilliant, beautiful and delicious ideas for the holiday season, influencer and best-selling author Kaleb Wyse is the man to turn to. Wyse shares his favorite seasonal traditions and recipes, plus tips to avoid overwhelm and disregard the pressure to follow the latest trends at the holidays.

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48:02

The best new reads for kids of all ages

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/27

Iowa book lovers Devin Redmond, Molly Roberts and Amanda Lepper share their favorite new titles for kids, ages 0 to young adults.

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47:59

Books to get your hands on this holiday season

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/26

Stephen King once said, “Books are a uniquely portable magic,” and that’s just one of the reasons they make great gifts. Booksellers Jan Weismiller, Tim Budd and Linzi Murray share their recommendations.

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47:54

Life after cancer for young adults

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/25

The six leading corn-producing states have a cancer rate for young adults that is about 5% higher than the rest of the nation. We speak with two women who were diagnosed with cancer in their 30s about how the disease and treatment has effected their lives.

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47:45

Stretch your apple bounty beyond the fall

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/22

Apple harvest season is coming to an end, but there are ways to enjoy their flavor for more than just the fall.

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47:45

The stories of Iowa's Vietnam War veterans

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/21

A new documentary captured the experiences of Vietnam War veterans in Iowa. Then, a theatre started by Grant Wood and his friends turns 100 years old.

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48:05

Dubuque art exhibits reframe Indigenous and Latinx...

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/20

Two new exhibitions at the Dubuque Museum of Art rethink representation through Indigenous, Latinx and community-centered storytelling. Then, two sisters organize an annual Thanksgiving day giveaway of pies, no questions asked.

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47:55

Trauma's impact on childhood memories

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/19

A new development theory out of Iowa State University reshapes how experts understand the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences on our memories and how those memories can change over time.

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47:35

Personal and powerful experiences shared at the Cedar...

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/18

The inaugural Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival, a four-day event created by TellersBridge, showcased stories that span decades, cultures and emotional tones — including a first kiss, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement and a reflection on belonging from a storyteller who immigrated to the United States.

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47:41

Preparing strawberries and brambles for winter

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/15

Fresh, ripe berries right out of the garden are a distant dream at the moment, but there are steps you can take now that will give those berries their best chance to thrive.

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47:54

Hearing from food insecure and homelessness Iowans

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/14

Writers Bob Leonard and Jason Walsmith share stories from their new series Portraits of Hunger in Iowa, documenting Iowans facing food insecurity and homelessness. Also, a conversation with members of the Des Moines Gamer Symphony Orchestra ahead of their first-ever honor orchestra concert.

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48:07

Celebrating 25 years of the Iowa Organic Conference

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/13

We look at how Iowa’s organic movement began, how it’s evolved and what the future holds for the next generation of farmers.

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47:58

'Track Guy Movie' shares an Iowan's love of the sport...

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/12

When Mike Jay isn't announcing track and field meets around the state and country, he's sending running shoes to student athletes as part of the Track Guy Foundation. Also, a conversation about the veteran-led humanitarian organization Team Rubicon.

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48:32

Growers and community partners bring fresh produce to...

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/11

As food insecurity grows, Iowa’s gardeners are stepping up to help feed those in need — plus, how an improv nonprofit is empowering Iowa's youth to grow confident on and off stage.

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47:42

How fallen leaves can benefit your lawn

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/08

We’ve reached peak fall color across the state and leaves are dropping. This hour — fallen leaves, fall cleanup and overwintering tender perennials.

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48:04

The power of art as we age

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/07

UNI gerontology professor Melinda Heinz launched a new course this semester that explores the importance of creative pursuits for older adults. Then, a space that is combating social isolation, particularly for older men.

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47:16

How the Meskwaki People reclaimed their homeland

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/06

The book Red Earth Nation: a History of the Meskwaki Settlement tells that story. On this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe speaks with Meskwaki tribal historian Johnathan Buffalo and author Eric Steven Zimmer.

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47:55

The history of Native American identity unpacked in...

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/11/05

The number of people identifying as Native Americans in the U.S. nearly doubled between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Census.

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47:34

From 'Seinfeld' to 'Hacks,' this Iowan has cultivated...

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2025/11/04

You may not know who Morgan Sackett is, but chances are good that his fingerprints are all over a TV show or a movie that you love. Also, a conversation with an Iowa City-based poet and fiber artist.

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