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In 'Small Rain' a hospitalization helps a man find the wonder in the everyday

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

In Garth Greenwell's novel Small Rain, the narrator experiences a terrible health crisis. It's a life changing experience that, for Iowans, takes place in a familiar setting — a large hospital in a college town. It's 2020 at the height of the pandemic and just a few weeks after the Derecho. Greenwell joins the program to discuss the novel and how Iowa City inspired it.

Then, Basi Affia, creator of Iowa's first Black comic book publisher, Sensi’il Studios, has produced sci-fi comics, music videos and even movies. His universe is expanding, and not just within the pages of his comic books.

Guests:

  • Garth Greenwell, author
  • Basi Affia, owner of Sensi’il Studios
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.
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.
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.