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Iowan divulges of his childhood schemes and dreams in debut novel

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

How to Win a Million Dollars and BEEP Glitter, the debut novel/memoir from Dubuque native artist and photographer Luke Stoffel, is a coming-of-age story that blends outrageous schemes, deeply personal moments and sharp cultural critiques in a journey through the 1980s and beyond.

Host Charity Nebbe talks with Stoffel, and later in the episode, the African American Historical & Cultural Museum in Waterloo was founded in 1996, but has largely been inoperable for several years. Ryan Madison and Tawanna Vint are two Iowans who are working to awaken and expand this institution, which plans to open for the season in late March.

Guests:

  • Luke Stoffel, artist and author
  • Ryan Madison, board president, African American Historical & Cultural Museum
  • Tawanna Vint, board member, African American Historical & Cultural Museum
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.