On this episode of Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe is joined by Des Moines Music Coalition executive director Mickey Davis to discuss the future of the 80/35 music festival. Then, Iowa Public Radio Studio One hosts Cece Mitchell, Tony Dehner and Mark Simmet walk listeners through the acts — mainly Iowa artists — that will occupy the free IPR Stage at this year's 80/35.
Later in the hour, we listen to a past interview with Geraldine Brooks, who discusses her book Horse — the story of the extraordinary racehorse Lexington.
A portion of this episode was originally produced on June 16, 2022.
Guests
- Mickey Davis, executive director, Des Moines Music Coalition
- Cece Mitchell, host, Studio One
- Tony Dehner, host, Studio One
- Mark Simmet, senior producer and host, Studio One
- Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
