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Iowa man focuses on rural life as a content creator

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

In this episode, we listen to some of our favorite interviews of the year. Host Ben Kieffer explores a study by University of Iowa researchers investigating how children navigate crossing the street in front of self-driving vehicles.

Then, a new project addresses the decline of pollinators by getting Iowa students excited about beekeeping. Kieffer speaks with the project director Duane Bajema and curriculum specialist Melanie Bloom.

Finally, Kaleb Wyse is an Iowa native who turned his love of life on a farm into a full-time job as a content creator. On his blog and social media, Wyse shares tips on gardening and cooking and a glimpse into his rural lifestyle.

Guests:

  • Jodie Plumert, professor and Russell B. Day and Florence D. Day Chair of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Iowa
  • Duane Bajema, professor emeritus of agriculture, Dordt University
  • Melanie Bloom, curriculum specialist, agriculture teacher, Sioux Central High School
  • Kaleb Wyse, content creator, founder of Wyse Guide
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.