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, Katelyn Harrop, Matthew Alvarez, and Rick Brewer. Our Executive Producer is Katherine Perkins. Our theme music is by The River Monks.
Latest Episodes
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The August meeting of the Talk of Iowa Book Club -
On this episode of Talk of Iowa, Charity Nebbe talks with guests about the flowers marking the end of summer
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Mary Beth Tinker had made a difference in a lot of ways during her life in her career as a pediatric nurse, her work as an activist and a free speech activist. She joins the program to share her experience.
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Seventy-five years ago, the United States dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan. We’ll learn about the role that scientists in Ames, Iowa had in developing those weapons.
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At the start of the pandemic, many film makers from New York City, Los Angeles and London were seeking to film to Iowa.
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While parents of all genders are feeling the strain of the pandemic, data shows that women, particularly in heterosexual couples, take on a disproportionate amount of unpaid care work even under normal conditions. With the growing responsibilities brought on by the pandemic and a loss of networks such as school, childcare and social groups that may otherwise offer balance, it is likely that this additional, unpaid work will only increase for mothers.
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Summer is a wonderful time to escape into the worlds and lives created by writers. It’s also a great time to do a little creating of your own.
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No, that's likely not a murder hornet in your backyard. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, we learn about the cicada killer wasp.
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During this Talk of Iowa segment, hypnotist Doug Thompson talks with host Charity Nebbe about life on the road, the power of suggestion, and how hypnosis works.
