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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March 08, 2025 The world of plant names
There are so many plant species out there, each with its own scientific and common names. Each of those species has multiple cultivars with their own names, too. That adds up to a whole lot of names.
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March 07, 2025 Curtis Sittenfeld explores middle age in new short story collection
Curtis Sittenfeld's new short story collection captures both the mess and the gifts of aging. And a new play hopes to start conversations about farmers and rural Iowans.
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50min
March 06, 2025 1619 Project creator on this moment in education
Waterloo schools canceled their annual African-American Read-in, fearing loss of funding. The 1619 Freedom School decided to plan their own.
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50min
March 05, 2025 Educator and literacy specialist encourages teachers to get in 'good trouble' for students
Reading proficiency for fourth and eighth graders has been on the decline since before the pandemic.
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March 04, 2025 To John Green, 'Everything is Tuberculosis'
John Green, known for books like "The Fault in Our Stars," has shifted his focus to nonfiction in recent years. His latest book looks into the world's deadliest disease, Tuberculosis.
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March 01, 2025 Getting the dirt on your dirt
Do you know quality when you see it?
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February 28, 2025 The uncertain future of Macbride Nature Recreation Area
The 485-acre area leased by the University of Iowa is home to beloved nature programs. Community members worry a committee may recommend not renewing the lease.
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50min
February 27, 2025 An Iowa veteran thought he didn't deserve a service dog. Now he helps other vets match with their own.
The new Iowa PBS documentary "Dogs of Service" introduces viewers to the training process of service dogs and the work they do for a variety of individuals, including veterans.
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50min
February 26, 2025 How adaptive sports changed the life of a retired Air Force sergeant
Justin Wolfe had to end his Air Force career when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Now he's found camaraderie and a new passion through adaptive sports.
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50min
February 25, 2025 Maintaining your naturalist garden
Des Moines-based planting designer guided readers through launching an ecologically vibrant home garden. His latest book guides you through maintaining this garden.
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50min

FAQs about Talk of Iowa:

How many episodes does Talk of Iowa have?

The podcast currently has 2,183 episodes available.