Episodes

  • 'The Negotiator' documentary tells the little known — but critical — story of Billy Caldwell

    'The Negotiator' documentary tells the little known — but critical — story of Billy Caldwell
    Feb 20 2025
    A new documentary, premiering in Council Bluffs, tells the story of Billy Caldwell, a chief, diplomat and treaty negotiator during one of the most turbulent periods in Native American history. Then, SNL alum Gary Kroeger discusses the shows 50th anniversary bash.
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  • The history of Native American identity unpacked in Iowan's debut book

    The history of Native American identity unpacked in Iowan's debut book
    Feb 19 2025
    The number of people identifying as Native Americans in the U.S. nearly doubled between 2010 and 2020, according to the U.S. Census.
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  • Historian Leo Landis shares Iowa stories you might not know

    Historian Leo Landis shares Iowa stories you might not know
    Feb 18 2025
    Historian Leo Landis shares some of his favorite Iowa history stories before he leaves the State Historical Society, and the people behind a new play about Alexander Clark discuss the project.
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  • Making your Valentine's flowers last

    Making your Valentine's flowers last
    Feb 15 2025
    We're getting ready for Valentine's Day by hearing how to get the most out of cut flowers — tips that will work any day of the year.
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  • Love stories and Steinway tunes

    Love stories and Steinway tunes
    Feb 14 2025
    Steinway artist Dan Knight treats our ears to favorite love songs in exchange for love stories at this Talk of Iowa event.
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  • Fitness wisdom for people in their 40s, 50s and beyond

    Fitness wisdom for people in their 40s, 50s and beyond
    Feb 13 2025
    For adults 40 and older, exercise comes with unique challenges. In his new book, Aaron Leventhal gives his advice on finding enjoyment in your fitness practice.
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  • 'James' explores a new side of Mark Twain's classic

    'James' explores a new side of Mark Twain's classic
    Feb 12 2025
    James by Percival Everett is a retelling of Mark Twain's seminal novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, an enslaved man on the run.
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  • How Iowans are renegotiating with social media

    How Iowans are renegotiating with social media
    Feb 8 2025
    With the proliferation of misinformation has come a growing desire to change how we interact with social media in our daily lives.
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