100 episodes
Talk of Iowa Iowa Public Radio
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- Society & Culture
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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The benefits of interpersonal forgiveness
Forgiveness can be big or small, but even in small things forgiveness can have a powerful effect on mental health, physical health and happiness.
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Author Kiley Reid says the University of Iowa recreation center was one of her favorite places to write
Author Kiley Reid relives dormitory life in her latest book Come and Get It.
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Making Pie and finding peace in the American Gothic house
Grant Wood said that when he painted American Gothic, he depicted the people he “fancied should live in the house.”
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How to turn your yard into a native plant paradise
Some Iowans have decided to ditch the turf lawns and transition their yards and gardens to feature more natural wildlife.
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It's a shrub, not a bush
When we think about adding plants to our landscape we often think big, like trees, but today we’re thinking medium- shrubs.
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Having difficult conversations about death
Making plans about death can be a difficult topic to navigate. This episode explores ways to handle those tough conversations.