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The history of collegiate women's basketball

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

A new docuseries, If Not For Them, shines a light on the many women who made this extraordinary moment in collegiate basketball possible.

In the midst of a monumental moment in women’s basketball and women’s sports in general, sports broadcaster Brenda VanLengen’s If Not For Them docuseries is in production and is calling attention to the women who laid the foundation for women's collegiate basketball.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe speaks with VanLengen about the history of women's collegiate basketball, its Iowa ties and how we have gotten to this moment as the sport gains national attention.

Guests:

  • Brenda VanLengen, sports broadcaster and executive producer, “If Not For Them”
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.
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.