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Let's talk about love songs

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

A love song can transport you to a different time or place and ignite memories that are beautiful, painful or even both. Listeners share their favorite love songs this Valentine's Day and the stories behind them.

Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe celebrates this Valentine's Day by asking listeners for their love stories and cherished love songs, and in return, Steinway artist, pianist and composer Dan Knight plays those songs in studio.

Listener requests include Burt Bacharach, The Beatles, John Denver, and Johannes Brahms.

Guest:

  • Dan Knight, Steinway Artist, jazz pianist, composer, and Iowan
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.
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.