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Revisiting conversations with Harry Smith and Ta-Nehisi Coates

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Samantha McIntosh
Published December 10, 2024 at 7:00 AM CST
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Beloved journalist Harry Smith is teaching a college course in Iowa, and author Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses his new book, The Message.

Emmy-winning reporter Harry Smith retired from NBC News in spring of 2024, with the announcement that he would teach at his alma mater Central College in Pella the following fall. Host Charity Nebbe talks with Smith about his goals to ignite the curiosity of his students in the same way his curiosity was ignited as an undergrad.

Then, renowned author Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the experiences behind his newest book, The Message.

These segments were originally produced in October 2024.

Guests:

  • Harry Smith, retired television journalist and senior correspondent
  • Ta-Nehisi Coates, author of The Message and Between the World and Me
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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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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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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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