Talk of Iowa
Weekdays at 10 a.m. on IPR News and News/Studio One and 9 p.m. on IPR News
Talk of Iowa brings a mix of regular guests and a range of experts to the microphone to discuss what’s happening in Iowa and what makes this a special place to live. Guests include wildlife expert Jim Pease and the Hort Day crew on Fridays.
You can call into the show while it's live from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekdays at 866-780-9100. Email the show's hosts and producers anytime at talkofiowa@iowapublicradio.org.
Talk of Iowa is hosted by Charity Nebbe. It’s produced by Dennis Reese, Zachary Smith, Matthew Alvarez, and Rick Brewer. Our Executive Producer is Katherine Perkins. Our theme music is by The River Monks.
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Iowa history is Jewish history. We talk about how synagogues created space for Iowans to be Jewish in public and how these communities are changing. Then we hear from a quilter bringing her craft to the streaming platform Twitch. -
Marjorie Nuhn had little recognition of her talents as a watercolorist in life. But a posthumous memoir written by her brother is leading some to take a look back at the Cedar Falls native. We also hear from Rick Garmin, a screenwriter, who was born in Marion, Iowa.
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First we hear the latest on Alden Global Capitol's attempt to buy Lee Enterprises which owns 10 Iowa newspapers. In the past, Alden's purchases have been followed by shrinking newsrooms. How could this impact your local newsroom?
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First some advice on how to let holiday stress fall off your back. Then we spend some time remembering the life and work of Waterloo's Tyler Greene and his work to make the world more accessible.
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A Johnston teacher’s resignation came after a state lawmaker’s personal attack against his inclusive classroom. Then we move on to a conversation about what exactly it means to challenge a book in your local library.
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A psychologist explains how myriad innovations arose from context, consequence and coincidence — not some moment of brilliance. And a preview from the directors bringing "Black Nativity" to the Quad Cities.
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Devin Redmond, Amanda Lepper and Louise White join host Charity Nebbe to talk about their top book choices for kids and young adults this holiday season.
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Books can be a world in and of themselves. But they don't have to cost you the world to be a great gift to yourself or others.
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Charity Nebbe speaks with the creator of ":The 1619 Project," Nikole Hannah-Jones.
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Host Charity Nebbe talks with Gail Nonnecke of Iowa State University about the best ways to successfully protect fruiting plants through the winter.
