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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.
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- Today47 min
Taking care of our oaks
The oak is the state tree of Iowa. It’s a keystone species that provides habitat for many different species of wildlife. Iowa’s oaks are facing significant challenges, but they are still worth planting. On this Horticulture Day episode, Charity Nebbe talks with Iowa DNR District Forester Mark Vitosh about fostering healthy oak trees. Then, Iowa State University Horticulture Specialist Aaron Steil joins the show, and he and Mark answer listener questions about plants and trees.
- Yesterday47 min
A look at lung cancer among non-smokers
Smoking cigarettes is still the primary risk factor for developing lung cancer, but just about 20% of the people in the U.S. who are diagnosed with lung cancer each year have never smoked. On this episode, we learn about the causes of lung cancer, diagnosis, treatment and why many cases are missed until it is too late.
- 2 days ago48 min
How 'American Gothic' became a global phenomenon
'The Couple with the Pitchfork: American Gothic from Easel to Icon,' a new book by historian Wanda Corn, explores how Grant Woods' painting became an international, iconic image. Then, primatologist Jill Pruetz talks about the fascinating Fongoli chimps ahead of the premiere of "HumanLike: The Chimps of Fongoli" on PBS.
- 3 days ago47 min
Meet Peter Clowney, IPR's new CEO
IPR's new CEO talks about his career, the state of public media today and his vision for the future. Then, a conversation with comedian Ethan Simmons-Patterson. He came to the University of Iowa hoping to play football but found his voice on the stage.
- 4 days ago47 min
Money, money, money
Money trouble is at the heart of a short story collection from Keith Pilapil Lesmeister, "Ask Me About the Money." Later in the hour, we learn about a simple new way to treat tooth decay.
- 1 weeks ago47 min
The nuts and bolts of nut trees
Squirrels are busy building up their winter caches, but humans can also enjoy a nut harvest in Iowa. If you’re willing to put in the time and effort you can grow a variety of nuts.
- 1 weeks ago47 min
There is a very effective tool for preventing ovarian cancer
Why ovarian cancer is so difficult to catch early and a very effective new tool for prevention.
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Finding a home for your later years
The house that may have been just right for you and your family at one point in time might not meet your needs as you age. It's another Home Improvement Day, and expert Bill McAnally talks about what to look for in a home when it's time to downsize and you're planning to age in place. Then, Bill answers a wide range of listeners' home improvement questions.
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About Talk of Iowa
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.
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