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ISU student from Iran discusses protests against Iranian government's oppression

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Protests have been ongoing in Iran since the Sept. 21 death of a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, in the custody of the country’s 'morality police.' In the following weeks, protesters around the world have gathered in solidarity with Iranian women, including here in Iowa. Saman Ghazvini is a chemical engineering student at Iowa State University who grew up in Iran. She joined Talk of Iowa to discuss the protests, life in Iran, and how Iowans can help.

But first — Heather Gudenkauf is a bestselling author with a knack for putting her characters in nightmare scenarios with compassion, heart and creativity. She is also the 2022 recipient of the Iowa Author Award for Fiction. Gudenkauf joins the program to discuss her writing, building community with other authors and connecting with her readers.

Guests:

  • Heather Gudenkauf | bestselling author of eight novels, recipient of the 2022 Iowa Author Award for Fiction
  • Saman Ghazvini | ISU graduate student and Iranian woman
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.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.