Talk of Iowa is a place for Iowans to interact with and learn from each other. Together, we delve into culture, history, art and literature. We want you to come away connected to our culture and what it means to live in Iowa.
Host Charity Nebbe brings a mix of regular guests and a range of experts to the microphone to discuss what’s happening in Iowa and what makes this a special place. Every day brings something new — even if it's in a recurring segment like Talk of Iowa Book Club or comes from a familiar voice on Horticulture Day.
Talk of Iowa is produced by Caitlin Troutman, Danielle Gehr and Samantha McIntosh. Our executive producer is Katherine Perkins. Our theme music is by The River Monks. Call into the live show on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 866-780-9100. Email the show's hosts and producers anytime at talkofiowa@iowapublicradio.org. Or download the latest episode to listen to the conversations you missed.
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The recent mild weather may have you eager to get working in the garden, but experts advise patience for your seedlings.
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The environmental impact of traditional burial techniques and the growing field of green burial options
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Host Charity Nebbe and wildlife biologist Jim Pease observe the prairie chicken mating dance and discuss the species' precarious situation in Iowa on this encore episode.
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To get a larger plant selection conveniently sent to your home, there is an online market of bulbs, seeds and plants. But how do you know you are ordering quality plants?
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We've all heard the horror stories of angry parents in the stands yelling at the coach, the referee, other parents and even student athletes.
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Thirteen years after the release of his internationally bestselling novel, The Book Thief, author Markus Zusak has emerged with a novel he describes as his most personal yet.
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One of the great secrets of Iowa sports history is that the Hawkeye State had a professional basketball team.
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Tipping at service establishments isn't just an American custom, but a codified form of wages for business owners.
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Charity Nebbe speaks with the creator of "The 1619 Project" Nikole Hannah-Jones.