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The media we consume — and how we consume it — can intensify division
Major news networks used to regularly present Americans with the same set of facts. Today, it's easy to stay in echo chambers with competing realitie…
5 hours ago
Parallels between the Gilded Age and today's wealth gap
The Center Street Neighborhood — a tight-knit, predominantly Black community — was destroyed by highway construction and city urban renewal projects.…
1 day, 5 hours ago
Loneliness and emotional disconnection in lock step with divided communities
A majority of American adults say that societal division is a significant source of stress in their lives according to the American Psychological Ass…
2 days, 5 hours ago
Your guide to spring yard care this season
The magic of spring has done its work. Iowa is green again, and with lawns waking up across the state, it’s time to start thinking about spring yard …
5 days, 5 hours ago
New Iowa City film festival celebrates global and local communities
On this episode, we talk with the people behind Iowa's two Latino film festivals. The Des Moines Latino Film Festival just held its sixth annual even…
6 days, 5 hours ago
Maria Semple reflects on stoicism and reinvention in her new novel
Maria Semple’s latest novel, 'Go Gentle,' draws on her own experiences with divorce, motherhood and starting over in Manhattan. In this episode, we h…
1 week ago
Trash is treasure for this Danish artist and his new Iowa trolls
Danish artist Thomas Dambo has built giant troll sculptures all over the world. He makes them entirely out of reclaimed materials and hides them in n…
1 week, 1 day ago
What to know before replacing your windows
Home improvement expert Bill McAnally breaks down what’s worth fixing, what’s worth replacing and how to make your home more energy efficient. McAnal…
1 week, 2 days ago
Cure the blues with the berry best advice
Blueberry bushes can be a rewarding addition to any garden, but getting them to thrive takes the right balance of soil, sunlight and care. From choos…
1 week, 5 days ago
How personal diaries can provide an intimate look into the past
Writing in a journal is usually a personal and private act, but there are published diaries that have changed the world. There are scholars who study…
1 week, 6 days ago