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What does it mean to be a woman

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

With the ever-changing roles, rights, and identities of women in society, this episode digs into what it means to be a woman to 10 different Iowans.

What does it really mean to be a woman? There are as many answers to that question as there are women in the world. On this Talk of Iowa episode, different women across the state share what womanhood means to them in the year 2023.

This episode is part of Talk of Iowa's Womanhood series, airing from Oct. 23 - Oct. 27.

Guests:

  • Asha Leena Bhandary, associate professor of philosophy and gender, women’s and sexuality studies, University of Iowa
  • Ann Friedman, author and journalist
  • Joshalyn “Rocki” Johnson, cohost of North End Update
  • Cheryl “Chaveevah” Banks Ferguson, cohost of North End Update
  • Nora J.S. Reichardt, digital journalist, WQAD
  • Ghinwa Alameen, professor of Arabic and Arab culture, Iowa State University
  • Teresa Zilk, founder, Stories To Tell My Daughter
  • Stacy Glascock, former physician assistant and cancer survivor
  • Jackie Arreola, business owner in Washington
  • Tea Ho, instructor of microbiology and immunology, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  • Dasia Taylor, inventor
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).