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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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47:57

Diagnosis and prevention to keep Iowa's trees healthy

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/06/14

What's currently threatening the health of Iowa's trees and forests?

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48:07

Fiction, families — and bursting into flames

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2025/06/13

A conversation with author Kevin Wilson about his new novel Run for the Hills, recorded at the Des Moines Public Library.

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47:38

Iowan shares childhood schemes and dreams in debut novel

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2025/06/12

Today, we listen back to conversations with Iowan artist and author Luke Stoffel and Danish artist Thomas Dambo.

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48:06

Living Native histories in 'Warrior Girl Unearthed'

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2025/06/11

For the Talk of Iowa Book Club, author Angeline Boulley and expert readers discuss Warrior Girl Unearthed.

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47:51

A conversation with gay rights activist and Iowa...

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/06/10

In honor of Pride Month, we're listening back to a conversation with gay rights activist and native Iowan Sean Strub.

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47:42

Spilling the beans on this garden staple

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2025/06/07

Plant experts give their tips on planting and caring for beans and other legumes.

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48:04

How cystic fibrosis has gone from terminal to highly...

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2025/06/06

A look at how cystic fibrosis has become more treatable with a doctor who has studied it for 50 years. And a new folk art museum opens in the Amana Colonies.

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48:04

What does it take to become a citizen?

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2025/06/05

The questions on a civics exam required for Iowa high school students will be much like those on a U.S. Citizenship exam. Then, we learn what it takes for an immigrant to become a citizen of the United States.

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47:59

Some of this summer's best books for young readers

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2025/06/04

Iowa booksellers share their favorite titles for young readers, from picture books to young adult stories.

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47:59

Put together your summer reading list

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2025/06/03

Find new fiction and nonfiction titles to add to your summer reading list with help from Iowa's independent booksellers.

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47:55

How to give your conifers a chance to thrive

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2025/05/31

Find out which conifer species are recommended in Iowa.

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48:01

This Iowa City nonprofit seeks to democratize bicycling

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/05/30

The Iowa City Bike Library is working to broaden who a cyclist is and reduce barriers to biking.

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48:04

These Iowan institutions are working to digitize...

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2025/05/29

How did Iowa become the home to one of the largest publicly held Haitian art collections in the world?

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47:59

The future of national history day in Iowa

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2025/05/28

Author and mindfulness coach Becky Schmooke discusses her new book on leadership and a teacher reflects on the importance of National History Day.

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47:25

Late spring blooms are having their moment

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2025/05/24

It’s been a very good year for spring blossoms, but most of them have faded, and now it’s time for other flowers to step into the spotlight.

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48:04

Take a summer trip to these state historic sites

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2025/05/23

There are many ways to learn about history, but visiting a historic site may be one of the most powerful.

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48:02

'Sandwiched' between care for children and aging parents

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2025/05/22

Caregiving always comes with challenges, but those in the sandwich generation are pulled between the needs of several generations.

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47:57

The complexities of in-law relationships

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2025/05/21

Each family comes with their own culture, humor and traditions, which can complicate marrying into them.

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48:02

The Amana Colonies banned, then embraced, baseball in...

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2025/05/20

Known as America's favorite pastime, the sport of baseball was once believed to be one the Amana Colonies' greatest challenges.

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47:41

How to grow kiwi berries in Iowa

Talk of Iowa ·

2025/05/17

Kiwi berries are a delicious, non-fuzzy fruit that can survive in Iowa's climate.

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