Talk of Iowa
Iowa PR
Talk of Iowa is a place for Iowans to connect to our shared culture and what it means to live in Iowa. Host Charity Nebbe brings a mix of regular guests and a range of experts to discuss the arts, history, literature and everything else happening in Iowa. Every day brings something new — even if it's in a recurring segment like Talk of Iowa Book Club or comes from a familiar voice on Horticulture Day.
Location:
Ames, IA
Networks:
Iowa PR
Description:
Talk of Iowa is a place for Iowans to connect to our shared culture and what it means to live in Iowa. Host Charity Nebbe brings a mix of regular guests and a range of experts to discuss the arts, history, literature and everything else happening in Iowa. Every day brings something new — even if it's in a recurring segment like Talk of Iowa Book Club or comes from a familiar voice on Horticulture Day.
Twitter:
@IPRTalk
Language:
English
Contact:
2111 Grand Avenue, Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50312 866 780 9100
Website:
http://iowapublicradio.org/
Episodes
Iowa’s cropland is more precious than gold
9/14/2024
The golden hue of harvest season is among us.
Duration:00:40:49
Kaveh Akbar's novel asks what makes a 'Martyr!'
9/13/2024
Writer Kaveh Akbar discusses his debut novel, "Martyr!" Then wildlife rehabilitators share the persistent problem of lead poisoning in Iowa's birds.
Duration:00:42:10
Which wildlife species are thriving in Iowa?
9/12/2024
Canada geese, white-tailed deer, wild turkey - these are all species that were once rare in Iowa, but now are seemingly everywhere.
Duration:00:41:03
Women of color share wisdom and experience at 'Stories to Tell My Daughter'
9/11/2024
Plus, Bonnie Jo Campbell's novel is a 'Midwestern gothic' story of one family.
Duration:00:43:13
Celebrating 50 years of music and more at The Maintenance Shop
9/10/2024
From Muddy Waters to The Lumineers, a venue located in the basement of Iowa State University's Memorial Union has seen 50 years of music, theatre, comedy and more.
Duration:00:41:22
Falling for apples
9/7/2024
You can't pick a better horticulture podcast, but you can pick better apples.
Duration:00:41:15
In a time of despair, the community of Spencer chose kindness
9/6/2024
Volunteers in Spencer rallied around their community after severe flooding
Duration:00:40:03
Former SNL writer visits her Iowa hometown in documentary 'Will & Harper'
9/5/2024
Actor Will Ferrell and writer Harper Steele have been collaborators and friends for 30 years.
Duration:00:49:13
Ruth Harkin shares how she broke ceilings with humor and heart in new memoir
9/4/2024
Ruth Harkin reflects on her career and how she worked to welcome women prosecutors in her office, as well as the spontaneous adventures of her and her husband.
Duration:00:49:18
Iowa's prairies are in full bloom
8/31/2024
Prairie sunflowers, rattlesnake master, ironweed — late summer is a perfect time to enjoy native plants in bloom.
Duration:00:48:43
Global volunteers in Iowa join together
8/30/2024
The Iowa Global Volunteer Corps hopes to bring volunteers in Iowa together to share knowledge and encourage other Iowans to volunteer.
Duration:00:48:45
Refresh your home with new siding
8/29/2024
It's Home Improvement Day and expert Bill McAnally shares his tips on siding your home.
Duration:00:48:29
Bon voyage to Iowa's 2024 Paralympians
8/28/2024
Athletes compete in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games from Aug. 28-Sept. 8, with over 4,000 athletes competing in 549 medal events.
Duration:00:48:56
Getting to know Iowa's 2024 Paralympians
8/27/2024
The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris start August 28.
Duration:00:49:23
Bees are all the buzz this summer
8/24/2024
This time of year, bees are frequent, uninvited guests to your outdoor activities.
Duration:00:48:56
Hawkeye alum takes Olympic bronze medal in rowing
8/23/2024
Sista Soul Fest is having its fifth annual celebration August 25 at Evelyn K. Davis Park in Des Moines.
Duration:00:48:38
Justin Roberts uses rock influences to craft clever music for kids and their parents
8/22/2024
Justin Roberts didn't set out to be a children's musician, but his tunes and inventive lyrics brought him success and national attention.
Duration:00:48:59
Fruits of her labor: the stories behind Lucinda Williams' iconic songs
8/21/2024
In her memoir, Lucinda Williams explains how she spent her career making music on her own terms.
Duration:00:48:56
Iowa's state parks are in need of over $100 million in repairs
8/20/2024
Iowa's state parks struggle to manage upkeep with constrained budget.
Duration:00:48:32
Preserve your herbs
8/17/2024
If you grow herbs in your garden, abundance might be the key word for this moment in time. But don't fear, you can preserve those herbs for future use!
Duration:00:48:45