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Talk of Iowa

Joyce Carol Oates believes in happy endings

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Madeleine Willis
Published June 6, 2024 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

A conversation with celebrated author Joyce Carol Oates, recorded live at Des Moines Central Public Library May 30

This episode of Talk of Iowa features host Charity Nebbe's conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joyce Carol Oates as part of the Des Moines Public Library AViD Series, recorded live at the Central Library location.

The conversation spans across Oates' prolific career as an author, and she discusses her new novel Butcher.

The Des Moines Public Library is an IPR sponsor.

Guests:

  • Joyce Carol Oates, Pulitzer Prize-winning author
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. 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.
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Caitlin Troutman
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.
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Madeleine Willis
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.
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