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 2,334 episodes available.

Talk of Iowa episodes:

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
October 04, 2025 Why fall leaves change when they do
All you need to know about changing leaves and Autumn color
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48min
October 03, 2025 'We crapped in our nest' a conversation with Art Cullen
The editor and co-owner of the Storm Lake Times Pilot discusses his new book, Dear Marty, We Crapped In Our Nest: Notes from the Edge of the World.
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49min
October 02, 2025 Actor Andrew Lopez is excited to highlight the flyover country on screen
An interview with actor, writer and comedian Andrew Lopez, and a preview of the first Cedar Rapids Storytelling Festival
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48min
October 01, 2025 'Choosing dance over despair' while living with Schizophrenia
Margalea Warner, who has lived with schizophrenia for more than four decades, discusses her about her new memoir. Then, we’ll talk with Iowa native and soprano opera singer Jessica Faselt.
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48min
September 30, 2025 How climate change impacts health in rural America
A sociologist discusses the unique challenges rural communities face concerning climate change and health care. Then, a look at the Midwest Crossword Tournament.
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48min
September 27, 2025 Prevent plant disease this year and next
The best ways to protect your vegetable garden from disease
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48min
September 26, 2025 Academic freedom expert believes threats today are greater than McCarthyism
Legal scholar David Rabban discusses academic freedom during a moment when it is at risk. Also, Gazette reporters share their answers to reader questions as part of their Curious Iowa series.
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48min
September 25, 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
September 24, 2025 Anti-racism as a daily practice
Author Jennifer Harvey joins the program to talk about her new book, Anti-Racism As Daily Practice: Refuse Shame, Change White Communities and Help Create a Just World.
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48min

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