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A conversation with the legendary Dionne Warwick

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On Saturday, Jan. 21, Hoyt Sherman Place will celebrate its 100th anniversary season in spectacular fashion — by welcoming the legendary Dionne Warwick. The six-time Grammy Award-winner and the best person on Twitter spoke with IPR's Lucius Pham about her incredible career.

Then host Charity Nebbe speaks with Linzi Murray, a book lover and graphic designer who just opened a new bookstore in West Des Moines and who believes in the power of reading to make the world better.

And to celebrate Lunar New Year, two Iowans share some of their favorite memories.

Guests:

  • Dionne Warwick, Grammy Award winning musician
  • Linzi Murray, owner of Reading in Public
  • Suyun Ma Channon, University of Iowa Global External Relations officer of communications and relations
  • Nu Hyunh, executive director of the Iowa Asian Alliance
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.
Lucius Pham is an award-winning videographer, photographer, writer and host for Iowa Public Radio. He holds a bachelor’s of journalism & mass communication from Drake University. Since 2022, Pham has covered news and music stories for IPR News and Studio One, including interviews with music legends, covering breaking news and presidential visits, and capturing the cultural life of Iowa.
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.
Katherine Perkins is IPR's Executive Producer of Talk Shows and Program Director for News/Talk. Since 2014, Perkins has managed the broadcast schedule and sound of the news and information service of Iowa Public Radio, as well as has directed the long-term planning and oversight for IPR's talk shows, Talk of Iowa and River to River. Perkins has a masters degree from Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois – Springfield).