Talk of Iowa

By 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, his... more

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The podcast currently has 2,222 episodes available.

Talk of Iowa episodes:

May 08, 2025 Is laziness the key to success? A Fairfield man says yes
An Iowa transplant has channeled what he calls laziness into forming two successful companies, publishing a memoir and now turning that into a staged musical.
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48min
May 07, 2025 An inside look at the new Ames History Museum
The recently expanded Ames History Museum is full of surprises for all generations.
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49min
May 06, 2025 Joyce Carol Oates believes in happy endings
We revisit a conversation with celebrated author Joyce Carol Oates, recorded live at Des Moines Central Public Library May 30, 2024.
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48min
May 03, 2025 Maximizing your garden this growing season
Now that summer is approaching, succession planting can help your garden grow.
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48min
May 02, 2025 Artistry for students at University of Northern Iowa takes shape
The Public Art Incubator at the University of Northern Iowa connects students with artists who create large sculptures.
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48min
May 01, 2025 Play based on Iowa professor's book makes homecoming
When someone suggested the book The Lifespan of a Fact be adapted for the stage, authors John D'Agata and Jim Fingal thought it was a silly idea. In 2018, it made its Broadway debut.
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49min
April 30, 2025 Beyond the stereotypes of a modern man
Five speakers shared their stories of grappling with gender and masculinity at a live event hosted by Investigate Midwest.
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April 29, 2025 Journalist writes about her facial blindness and other hidden neurodiversities
When Sadie Dingfelder mistook a stranger for her husband at the grocery store it was the beginning of her discovery that she literally sees and processes the world differently than most people do.
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48min
April 26, 2025 Protecting your garden from plant diseases
This time of year, we start to see plant diseases emerge that will give you trouble later in the season.
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49min
April 25, 2025 Iowa art exhibit embodies race, regionalism and representation in the heart of the Midwest
The "It's a fine thing," exhibit at the Stanley Museum explores the Black Midwestern experience.
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48min

FAQs about Talk of Iowa:

How many episodes does Talk of Iowa have?

The podcast currently has 2,222 episodes available.