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Journalists share 'Inside Scoop'

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, we feature highlights from The Inside Scoop: the Story Behind the Story, an event hosted by Investigate Midwest on April 12 in Iowa City.

Host Charity Nebbe moderated the event, which featured true stories told by Midwestern journalists, such as a personal account of the horrors of war, a chance encounter while canoeing down the Mississippi River, a daughter carrying on her father's legacy and a love affair between man and beast.

Guests:

  • Zachary Oren Smith, IPR eastern Iowa reporter
  • Maudlyne Ihejirika, author and retired columnist, reporter, Chicago Sun-Times
  • Lee Rood, reader's watchdog columnist, Des Moines Register
  • Randy Evans, executive director, Iowa Freedom of Information Council

Investigate Midwest is an underwriter 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.