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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Start your day with the essentials. Coffee. Breakfast. And the local news you need to know. Host Meghan McKinney rises bright and early to bring you the top news stories from around Iowa in under 10 minutes. Wake up, grab that coffee and get your news Here First. You can support what you hear on this podcast at ipr.org/donate.
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Whether you're a master gardener, just getting started or somewhere in between - there's always something new to learn in your garden and landscape. On each episode we'll talk with horticulturists, foresters and other experts. We'll learn about vegetable gardens, lawns, native plants, trees and more. Garden Variety is the podcast for all the things you'd like to grow or grow better. Garden Variety is a horticulture podcast from Iowa Public Radio and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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River to River is a conversation about the news with an Iowa perspective. Together we dig into the story behind the headlines - we talk with newsmakers and a diverse range of experts to find out how the news affects you. We take on challenging topics, explore issues from all sides, and foster conversation and understanding
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Policymaking can be complicated. Host John Pemble breaks it all down and makes it easier to understand. Under the Golden Dome provides context around the Iowa legislative session and the laws that come out of it. Learn about the elected officials, influencers, issues and bills working their way through the Iowa Statehouse.
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Laura Belin, author of the blog Bleeding Heartland, updates you on developments in Iowa government, hosted by KHOI’s newsman Dennis Hart. An in-depth look at each week’s legislative actions, the governor, public agencies, and important events, as lawmakers act on matters that affect you and your family.
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The Splendid Table has always connected people through the common language of food and eating. Now with award-winning food journalist Francis Lam at the helm, we’re bringing forward even more fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of food, people and culture – covering everything from the global appeal of sesame to the impact of Instagram on everyday eating. It’s a food show where everyone is welcome. Produced by American Public Media. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network
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How one small state got its hands around picking our presidents - and why it won't let go. An investigation into the power and people behind the New Hampshire Primary, and a political story unlike any you've heard before. Learn more at www.strangleholdpodcast.org
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"Newsmakers" is a weekly news and current affairs talk show produced by WPR's La Crosse News Bureau. The program's host/producer is Ezra Wall (pictured above) with La Crosse senior news editor/producer John Davis. Interviews on the program explore politics, education, the environment and other regional issues relevant to southwest Wisconsin and adjacent portions of Minnesota and Iowa.
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SportsJam with Doug Doyle features in-depth interviews with top athletes, coaches, reporters, authors, and fans of the sports world. WBGO News Director Doug Doyle started the award-winning podcast SportsJam in 2008. The Pennsylvania State University graduate is one of the most decorated reporters in New Jersey radio history. SportsJam with Doug Doyle was named one of the top sports podcasts in 2017, and recently claimed the first-place prize for “Best Interview Podcast” at the 2023 Public Me ...
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Vox Populi Radio is a political talk show hosted by Sean Astin. "America has entered a period of uncertainty. The truth is undervalued and anger drives public discourse. Every citizen must choose, engage or tune out. This show means to dig into the issues, respectful but unflinching and with a strong point of view. The foundation of civil discourse is listening. The key to winning with honor is decency and courage." - Sean Astin On Twitter: @seanastin -- #RaiseYourVox Facebook.com/SeanAstinP ...
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Okayest Hunter Deer Hunting Podcast Putting an end to hunter shaming, returning to our roots as deer hunters, and having fun outdoors! Join us each week as we host a LIVE Listener Call-In Deer Hunting podcast every Tuesday, streaming to Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram at 6 PM CSD. We’re the Okayest hunting podcast in the Midwest. We keep it casual and drink bourbon and beer while chatting with known and unknown deer, elk, and other hunters around the country. Wisconsin-based deer hunting po ...
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Ronald Reagan began his broadcasting career as a radio announcer for the Chicago Cubs, WHO Radio, Des Moines, Iowa. The Great Communicator had a wonderful voice that people trusted and made ever radio show an experience. Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was the fortieth President of the United States (1981–1989) and the thirty-third Governor of California (1967–1975). Born in Illinois, Reagan moved to Los Angeles, California in the 1930s, where he was an actor, presiden ...
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Two theologians walk into a bar... No, seriously: This podcast is about the real world of politics and current events, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching and spirituality. Your hosts, Fr. Dan Horan and David Dault, bring you a mix of perspectives, from Abbey Road to Metaphysical Graffiti. Dan is a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest. David is a radio producer and Catholic convert. They both have doctorates in theology. It is the best possible kind of nerdy.
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Iowa public tv/radio cuts, more new candidates, 2Q fundraising
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29:52Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with news from Congress: the bill cutting $9 billion in spending, the potential impact on Iowa public radio and television, frozen federal education funds, Senator Chuck Grassley's handling of the Emil Bove nomination, Grassley's work to help Grinnell College avoid a tax hike, and House votes on the Jeffrey Epste…
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The Iowa attorney general says investigating the University of Iowa over alleged violations of state anti-DEI laws will take a bit. Iowa's child care website is getting positive feedback. And Des Moines hosted the National Senior Games.
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Adorn your landscape with these ornamental grasses
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47:55Ornamental grasses can add color, texture and maybe a bit of sophistication to your yard.By Charity Nebbe, Aaron Steil, Neve Kelley
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Iowa's 'heartbeat' law continues to shape abortion access across the state
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46:50On this Newbuzz edition of River to River, we hear about Iowa's abortion landscape, community college loan defaults and plenty more.By Ben Kieffer, Dani Gehr, Neve Kelley
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Keeping Pace With Mature Whitetails
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1:06:59The Okayest Hunter Podcast is back after a brief hiatus with some exciting updates, including a new studio and a giveaway! Tune in LIVE next week, Tuesday, August 5th, to hear the winners! In this episode, Eric talks about the chaos of moving, technical difficulties (because what would the show be without them?), and the lead-up to Foam Fest and hu…
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Find out which ornamental grasses could thrive in your yard.By Charity Nebbe, Aaron Steil, Neve Kelley
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A temporary director has been appointed for the new Center for Intellectual Freedom at University of Iowa. Southern rust is more widespread in corn this year in the state. And how far does some food have to travel to get to the table?
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Seed Savers Exchange celebrates 50 years of dedication to preserving biodiversity
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48:04A look at the 50 year legacy of Seed Savers, and revisiting a 2015 conversation with Sean Sherman, The Sioux Chef.By Charity Nebbe, Katherine Perkins, Caitlin Troutman, Neve Kelley
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Local public radio and TV stations look to replenish lost federal funding
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48:03Starting this October, Iowa's public radio and television stations will operate without the federal support they've had for decades.By Ben Kieffer, Samantha McIntosh, Neve Kelley
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Iowa GOP chair says watch Rob Sand 'like a hawk'
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47:59On today's Politics Day episode, we take stock of the 2026 governor's race, the Democratic Party's internal debate over its future and more.By Ben Kieffer, Dani Gehr, Neve Kelley
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Young, educated adults leave Iowa at a higher rate than most of the U.S.
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47:53In recent decades, growing numbers of young educated people have been leaving Iowa, with far fewer coming in.By Charity Nebbe, Caitlin Troutman, Neve Kelley
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The Iowa attorney general says she's investigating the University of Iowa. Over 200 meatpacking workers in Ottumwa may be deported. And disputes over a new jail in northwest Iowa are now in court.
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This week we’re sharing an episode from our friends at This Old House Radio: Episode 19: Make Your Home Allergy Free + Fix Squeaky Wood Floors This week on This Old House Radio Hour, we’re talking about something you can’t see but definitely feel: the air inside your home. Kenneth Mendez, president of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, s…
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UI leads NASA project to better understand magnetic activity in space
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48:05The TRACERS mission sends satellites into Earth's orbit to study how the Earth and the sun's magnetic fields interact. Then, a conversation with a legal historian about threats to the First Amendment.By Ben Kieffer, Dani Gehr, Samantha McIntosh
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President Trump is proposing cutting states' funding for investigating abuse against patients with mental illness. The U.S. will be leaving UNESCO. And Iowa has a high rate for brain drain.
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Salvador Dali's visit to Cedar Falls and other unearthed pieces of Iowa history
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48:02Roy Behrens is the author of Dreams of Fields: Memory Traces of Iowa’s Past. Then, a conversation with the founder and owner of Iowa novelty store, RAYGUN.By Charity Nebbe, Dani Gehr, Neve Kelley
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Haitian refugees are losing their jobs soon before legal protections go away. Cuts to SNAP could especially impact fruit and vegetable farmers. And FedEx is laying off over 80 employees in eastern Iowa.
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Iowa campaigns for Congress, Senate, governor; passing an anti-SLAPP law
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29:45Laura Belin and Spencer Dirks began with news from Washington, DC: the Trump administration's retreat on freezing K-12 education funds, U.S. House turmoil over the Epstein files, and work that may cut into the Senate's long summer break. They discussed two new Congressional candidates in IA-04 and one in IA-02; Senate campaign news related to Joni …
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'Nothing But A Winner' director Jimmy Jenkins became an Alabama football fan after working three years on the sports doc
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33:18On this episode of SportsJam with Doug Doyle, "Nothing But A Winner" director Jimmy Jenkins talks about why the film is important to himBy Doug Doyle
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It's been a year since Iowa's fetal heartbeat abortion law took effect. Some hospital associations say the rural health care fund in the Big Beautiful Bill won't outweigh cuts to Medicaid. And a northwest Iowa school district won't allow religious groups to evangelize on its school grounds anymore.
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Using rootstocks to help grow healthy root systems
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47:47Iowa State University horticulture specialists share how rootstocks help produce healthy root systems and answer listener questions.By Charity Nebbe, Aaron Steil
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Iowa State University horticulture specialist shares how rootstocks help grow healthy root systems.By Charity Nebbe, Aaron Steil
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830: Summer Entertaining with Casey Elsass and Peter Som
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50:07This week, we've got a show full of great ideas and terrific recipes for guesting…and hosting! First, Casey Elsass sits down with us to talk about how to guest like a pro, from tips on arriving prepared to great recipe ideas for sides, salads, appetizers, and desserts like his Mosaic Jell-O. Casey is the author of What Can I Bring: Recipes to Help …
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2025 Iowa cancer report finds fewer Iowans are dying from cancer
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47:37Iowa has one of the highest cancer rates in the U.S., but advancements have led to more survivors.By Ben Kieffer, Dani Gehr
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Memory care specialists share resources for caregivers and loved ones with dementia
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48:01Whether you provide daily caregiving, participate in decision making, or simply care about a person with the disease, there are resources available.By Charity Nebbe, Caitlin Troutman, Neve Kelley
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Dozens of unpermitted wells have been discovered at the construction site of a new data center in Cedar Rapids, the high price of beef, a state library book-sharing program is temporarily paused due to budget issues, and the new definition of drought due to climate change concerns.
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A successful takeoff for a satellite mission led by the University of Iowa, poultry experts raise concern about the upcoming bird flu season due to USDA cuts, Iowa's 4th Congressional race heats up, and an Iowa baby sets a world record.
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Pros and cons of do-it-yourself heating and cooling systems
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48:02Home improvement and maintenance expert Bill McAnally gives tips to help you stay cool.By Charity Nebbe, Caitlin Troutman, Neve Kelley
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Postal workers union asks Iowans to oppose U.S. Postal Service privatization
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47:51Today, analysis from political scientists at Iowa State University and Drake University.By Dani Gehr, Katherine Perkins, Neve Kelley
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