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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February 17, 2023 Burnout is bad for employees — and employers
Host Charity Nebbe speaks with business researchers about the causes of burnout and the solutions for organizations and individuals.
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49min
February 16, 2023 A new poetry collection from 'Deej' and a farewell to Greg Brown
An Iowa arts extravaganza: discussing DJ Savarese's new poetry collection, an initiative among educators to break stereotypes and a conversation with musician — and Iowan — Greg Brown.
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49min
February 15, 2023 Let's talk about love songs
A love song can transport you to a different time or place and ignite memories that are beautiful, painful or even both. Listeners share their favorite love songs this Valentine's Day and the stories behind them.
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49min
February 14, 2023 Love in the air and on the page
If you haven't picked up a romance novel in a while, you may be pleasantly surprised by what you find. Two connoisseurs of the genre join the show to discuss public opinion on romance novels and offer recommendations. Then poet Caleb "The Negro Artist" Rainey, discusses love poems and his new album.
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49min
February 11, 2023 Iowa tallgrass prairie restoration project triples in size
An Iowa woman is using art — and TikTok — to spread awareness of endangered and lesser-known species in Iowa.
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49min
February 10, 2023 The waterfowl that prefer an Iowa winter
A wildlife biologist discusses the waterfowl who spend their winters in Iowa and what their presence can tell us about our state.
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49min
February 09, 2023 'The Music Man' was the top of the mountain for Iowa's Meredith Willson
Who do the UI Hawkeye fight song and the holiday classic "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" have in common?
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50min
February 08, 2023 What does it take to rekindle a friendship? And should you?
There are many reasons that friends drift apart. What does it take to reconnect?
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49min
February 07, 2023 How to take part in energy efficiency incentives for homeowners
A home improvement expert shares what tax incentives are available to make homes more energy efficient and answers callers' home maintenance questions.
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50min
February 04, 2023 Think warm thoughts of spring while tending to your African violets
What do you think makes African violets so popular?
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49min

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