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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October 18, 2025 Planting fall bulbs for a beautiful spring
Learn how to plant tulips, daffodils and other bulbs this fall for vibrant blooms come spring
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48min
October 17, 2025 Ruth Rabinowitz’s land healing journey
Ruth Rabinowitz talks about moving from California to Iowa for a more present role on her family's farm. Then, Cedar Rapids chef Anthony Leonard on competing in Hell’s Kitchen.
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48min
October 16, 2025 Ruth Harkin shares how she broke ceilings with humor and heart in her memoir
Ruth Harkin reflects on her career and memoir, When My Husband Ran for President and Other Short Stories. Plus, what gravestones can teach us about history ahead of the annual Oakland Cemetery walk.
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48min
October 15, 2025 'Americanness' across two cultures and 70 years
The stories in Carol Roh Spalding's collection Waiting for Mr. Kim span more than 70 years and four generations of a Korean-American family.
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48min
October 14, 2025 The long, slow process of repatriation of Indigenous cultural items continues
Experts discuss the process of repatriating Indigenous cultural items and why it's important.
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48min
October 11, 2025 Time to clean up your garden
Ajay Nair, professor and chair of horticulture at Iowa State University, guides us through his garden's bedtime routine. Then, horticulturist Aaron Steil answers your questions.
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48min
October 10, 2025 The 2026 All Iowa Reads picks are here!
The All Iowa Reads committee reveals the titles for 2026. First, we revisit a conversation with educator Amanda Jones about her book, That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America.
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48min
October 09, 2025 Decorah community and Crown Prince of Norway celebrate 200 years of transatlantic relationship
The City of Decorah was visited by royalty this week.
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49min
October 08, 2025 Nick Offerman says woodworking is a superpower in this digital world
Nick Offerman is coming to Des Moines Oct. 14 to talk about his new book aimed at children, “Little Woodchucks: Offerman’s Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery.”
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49min
October 07, 2025 Remembering Jane Goodall
We honor Jane Goodall’s legacy with a look back at her 2025 conversation and reflect on her impact with wildlife biologist Jim Peases.
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48min

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