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4 months ago
Iowans share what haunts them
Iowa storytellers share their own haunting stories. Then, we get spooky book recommendations for all ages of readers.
4 months ago
Reggie's Sleepout, a youth homelessness fundraiser, turns 20
Reggie's Sleepout helps participants understand what it means to be without shelter on a cold fall night. Later in the show, remembering the man behi…
4 months ago
The legacy of Iowa lawmaker and conservationist Paul W. Johnson
We Can Do Better, a book of speeches and letters, share's Johnson's messages of our shared responsibility to care for the earth. Then, how Riverside …
4 months ago
What's behind the American obsession with true crime?
One of the most influential criminologists in the world explores why Americans are drawn to the true crime genre. Then, efforts to preserve a wetland…
4 months ago
What to do about fall pests in your home
As it gets colder outside, you may notice some creepy crawly household invaders inside. Here's what you should do
4 months, 1 week ago
Learning about life with autism
A clinician who works with a range of patients with autism helps us understand autism spectrum disorder, and Iowans in the autism community share the…
4 months, 1 week ago
Documentary captures the life of barrier-breaking singer Simon Estes
Opera legend Simon Estes and director Steve Schott discuss the making of their new documentary Simon Estes: A Heart and a Voice. Then, author John T.…
4 months, 1 week ago
The hidden costs of homeownership
When buying a home, a mortgage isn’t the only thing that can weigh down your finances. From repairs to maintenance, the true costs of owning a home c…
4 months, 1 week ago
Johnny Carson and other Iowa late-night connections
We discuss the Midwest origins of the "King of Late Night," plus the time a whole Iowa town came on Letterman's show. Then, we speak to a current pro…
4 months, 1 week ago