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Former SNL writer visits her Iowa hometown in documentary 'Will & Harper'

By Charity Nebbe,
Samantha McIntosh, Caitlin Troutman
Published September 5, 2024 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Actor Will Ferrell and writer Harper Steele have been collaborators and friends for 30 years.

After comedy writer Harper Steele transitioned and came out as a trans woman, Ferrell suggested they take a cross-country road trip. The result is the documentary Will & Harper, which will have an exclusive Iowa theatrical run at FilmScene in Iowa City beginning Sept. 13, before its Netflix release on Sept. 27.

Iowa City, where Steele grew up, is one of the locations featured in the documentary. Steele shares about her journey coming out, and her experiences filming the documentary in places where she wouldn't typically feel safe as a trans woman.

Plus, classical music host Barney Sherman recently signed off the air for the last time, marking his retirement after 23 years on IPR's airwaves. Sherman takes a look back at his tenure.

Guests:

  • Harper Steele, Emmy-winning writer and producer
  • Barney Sherman, IPR classical music host
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Charity Nebbe
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.
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Samantha McIntosh
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.
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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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