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50 years since Title IX, Iowa women share how the law impacted them

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with University of Iowa American Studies Lecturer Jennifer Sterling, who specializes in women in sports, the history of Title IX and its importance. The rest of the hour features stories from women who received opportunities post-Title IX or for whom the law's passing came too late.

Charity shares clips from her 2012 interview with Christine Grant, the first director of Women's Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Iowa and a strong voice for women's athletics. Grant passed away in December.

Guests

  • Jennifer Sterling, University of Iowa lecturer in American Studies
  • Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson, retired Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy
  • Pam German, retired P.E. teacher
  • Jane Burns, freelance writer and editor
  • Jan Myers, retired teacher
Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. 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.
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.