Curtis Sittenfeld's short story collection, 'Show Don't Tell,' captures both the mess and the gifts of aging. Then, Shalika Kindurangala, the owner of a Piece & Freedom Bakery, a Ukrainian bakery in Ames, is creating community amid war at home. (Portions of this episode were originally produced March. 6, 2025 and Jan. 29, 2025)
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bret Stephens is known for his willingness to challenge both the left and the right. -
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bret Stephens is known for his willingness to challenge both the left and the right.
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As negotiations for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia continue without a solid resolution, a different conflict plays out for Ukrainian refugees living in Iowa. Some fear being forced to leave their new and peaceful lives.
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A garage bake sale turned into a farmer’s market fixture. Now, these Ukrainian bakers have opened a store on Main Street. -
Analysts discuss Trump's address to Congress and the Democratic response, plus foreign aid, tariffs, Ukraine, DOGE and more.
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Political analysts discuss the new budget blueprint out of the U.S. House, bills at the Statehouse, Ukraine and more.
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Also on this Politics Day, Governor Kim Reynolds now has a challenger within her party for the next general election.
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The Scattergood Friends School in West Branch served as a hostel from 1939-1943, giving shelter to refugees from Europe fleeing Hitler's regime. -
Residents of the University of Iowa International Writing Program share first-hand accounts of the Russia-Ukraine war.
