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Book examines the intersection of faith, patriotism and performance in Branson
Joanna Dee Das, author of 'Faith, Family and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America,' joins to discuss her new book. Then, Iowa duo Wear…
1 month ago
We could be wrong about the best way to manage anger
Scream into a pillow, punch a punching bag, vent. All these methods to "get anger out" could actually be making us angrier. Researchers Doug Gentile …
1 month ago
Pet sounds: How dogs are communicating with their people
Some pet-owners are talking with their pets using augmentative interspecies communication devices — learning more about what animals want, feel and u…
1 month ago
Uterine cancer is among the few cancers where survivorship is decreasing
As survivorship increases for most cancers, the rate of uterine cancer survivorship is lower than it was in the 1970s. It's also the sixth most commo…
1 month ago
Becoming comfortable with grief
Death is a natural part of life, but our society struggles to support those who are grieving. This hour, host Charity Nebbe speaks with grief counsel…
1 month ago
On the exploding tree hysteria
Oak wilt is a serious disease and the best way to protect your trees is by pruning them only in the dormant season. No one is telling you to go outsi…
1 month, 1 week ago
Iowans celebrate Afrofuturism
Black Future Fest is a month-long celebration focusing on Afrofuturistic art, fashion and community imagination in Iowa City. On this episode, Black …
1 month, 1 week ago
How art collections are part of providing care in a hospital
Though people don't typically go to the University of Iowa hospital and clinics for the artwork, the works can have a large impact on patients and lo…
1 month, 1 week ago
Social media drains hours of our time — how do we take control back from the algorithm?
Social media has rapidly become an unavoidable part of how people socialize, communicate and spend their free time. Experts Jonathan Platt, Gerta Bar…
1 month, 1 week ago
Docu-series from Art Cullen examines the issues impacting Iowans' health and prosperity
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Art Cullen and president of Iowans for Stronger Communities Jesse Case join to discuss the new documentary series, …
1 month, 2 weeks ago