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 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
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

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