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Bonus Episode: Poetry, Race And Understanding

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On the Talk of Iowa Book Club, we read extraordinary books and we also have some extraordinary guests. On this bonus episode, we talk with two-time expert reader Caleb Rainey. Rainey is a poet and spoken word performer who performs under the name, “The Negro Artist.” He published his first poetry collection, “Look, Black Boy” in 2019. His poems are written for two audiences and in many ways, they capture the complications of growing up Black in the Midwest.

Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.