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Braverman's novel is a story of a reality show gone wrong

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Writer, adventurer and long-distance dog sledder, Blair Braverman has written several non-fiction books about her travels and experiences.

Braverman's first work of fiction centers on a survival reality television show that goes wrong, leaving a group of strangers stranded together deep in the north woods. In this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks with Braverman about writing Small Game, and the real-life experiences that informed it.

Then, Kathleen Johnson talks about bringing William Shakespeare to life in classrooms around the state through Riverside Theatre's Will Power program.

Guests:

  • Blair Braverman, author and adventurer
  • Kathleen Johnson, director of education and outreach, Riverside Theatre

Riverside Theatre is a financial supporter of IPR

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.