Author interviews

Maintaining mobility as we age is critical when it comes to independence and quality of life. Kinesiologist Gregory Welk and research scientist Abbie Coniglio of ISU join the program to talk about what adults of any age can do to maintain or increase mobility as they age. Later in the episode, author and master of flash fiction Grant Faulkner returns to talk about his newest book, 'Something Out There in the Distance.' Faulkner also shares about his newest writing community, Memoir Nation, and a reality show he's executive producing. He will be reading at Beaverdale Books on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Historian and bestselling author Colin Woodard argues America's divide isn’t red vs. blue at all — it’s a clash of distinct cultural nations.

Opera legend Simon Estes and director Steve Schott discuss the making of their new documentary Simon Estes: A Heart and a Voice. Then, author John T. Price joins to discuss his latest work inspired by nature's ability to comfort through times of tragedy.

Ruth Harkin reflects on her career and memoir, When My Husband Ran for President and Other Short Stories. Plus, what gravestones can teach us about history ahead of the annual Oakland Cemetery walk.

Veronica Roth talks about her latest book, To Clutch a Razor, and becoming a bestselling author at 22-years-old.

In her memoir, Lucinda Williams explains how she spent her career making music on her own terms.

Dormitory life and all the complexities of navigating money in college are on display in her latest book Come and Get It.

Meet some of the residents of the Fall 2024 International Writing Program at the University of Iowa.

In her memoir, Lucinda Williams explains how she spent her career making music on her own terms.

Over the past 17 years, Nina Lohman's life has been shaped by chronic pain.