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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Start your day with the essentials. Coffee. Breakfast. And the local news you need to know. Our Morning Edition host rises bright and early to bring you the top news stories in under 15 minutes. Wake up, grab that coffee and get your news Here First.
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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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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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We love to read! We know many of you do too. That’s why we created a book club at Iowa Public Radio. Hear about the themes, characters and big picture questions raised by the titles on our reading list. Get a copy of the books, find a comfortable chair, and read or re-read with us.The Talk of Iowa Book Club podcast is sponsored by Western Home Communities and Cultivating Compassion: The Dr. Deming Foundation.
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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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The famed first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses are back. But things are different this time around. In 2024, the power dynamic in Iowa politics has completely shifted. The Democrats have essentially packed up and left. And the Republicans are taking the national stage alone to see what caucusgoers decide with an indicted former president dominating the candidate pack.The new season of Caucus Land looks at the Iowa caucuses through this lens to understand how we got here and why the mission of k ...
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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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Professional unprofessional strategists Stephen Carter, Corey Hogan and Zain Velji dissect the news of the day, pass judgment on strategy choices and lift back the curtain on how decisions are made. Described as "the least deliberate podcast of all time", "shockingly insightful" and "sports talk radio for politics". Not sponsored by Flair Airlines. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon
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Eat Your Heartland Out is a series dedicated to highlighting the rich, yet often overlooked, culinary depth of the American Midwest. Food is the storyteller while host Capri S. Cafaro serves as your audio tour guide through this region spanning 12 states. The show aims to weave a tapestry of cultural diversity, immigration history, migration patterns and agricultural variations in each episode. Expect to gain new insights about Midwestern foodways through compelling interviews with historian ...
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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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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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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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On this week's Newsbuzz, a regional domestic violence intervention program is looking to fill the gap left by the impending closure of the University of Iowa's Rape Victim Advocacy Program.By Ben Kieffer, Samantha McIntosh
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The USDA plant hardiness zone map has been updated. Here's what that means for your garden.By Charity Nebbe, Danielle Gehr, Caitlin Troutman
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The USDA plant hardiness zone map has been updated. Here's what that means for your garden.By Charity Nebbe, Caitlin Troutman, Aaron Steil
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Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to sign a bill into law this week that would merge, eliminate, and change the duties of many state boards and commissions.By Ben Kieffer, Samantha McIntosh
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More and more people are struggling to find affordable, quality housing in rural Iowa.By Charity Nebbe, Caitlin Troutman
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Gov. Kim Reynolds is putting pandemic recovery funds into opioid addiction treatment and recovery after the legislature failed to allocate opioid settlement funds. A new law will review the accessibility of state parks for people with disabilities. And after rebranding under a new name, what is the future of Schwan’s food delivery?…
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Political analysts discuss the week's top headlines, including Blinken's surprise visit to Ukraine, funding for Israel, Trump's hush money trial and more.By Ben Kieffer, Caitlin Troutman
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The Ox Yoke Inn has been a staple of the Amana Colonies since the 1940s, and now, people can try out its recipes at home and read about its history in a new book, Ox Yoke Inn: Our Recipes Our Story.By Charity Nebbe, Danielle Gehr
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Governor Reynolds signs behavioral health system overhaul into law. Participants in the "Uplift Program" call it "life-changing. Food insecurity increases in Iowa. Waterloo turns to urban garden spaces to help immigrant farmers. Jan Jensen is officially named the head coach for the Iowa women's basketball program.…
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On this Talk of Iowa, we hear the wide-ranging views of Jewish Iowans amid the war in Gaza.By Charity Nebbe, Danielle Gehr
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Scientists discuss some of the latest technology in the world of agricultureBy Ben Kieffer, Danielle Gehr, Caitlin Troutman
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A group of Iowans is calling on the state to take strong action against those responsible for a major fertilizer spill in western Iowa. Attorney General Brenna Bird still won't say who paid for her trip to NYC for former President Trump's "hush money" trial. Drake University receives a big gift. Community members say a northwest Iowa community coll…
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In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, Charity talks with University of Iowa biology professor Andrew Forbes about all things cicada.By Charity Nebbe, Samantha McIntosh, Phineas Pope
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Amid the war in Gaza, Iowans with ties to Palestine watch from an ocean away.By Charity Nebbe, Danielle Gehr, Kate Perez
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The Johnson County civil mental health court program, a first in the state, monitors mental health outpatients and connects them with treatment to help live independently.By Ben Kieffer, Samantha McIntosh, Kate Perez
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A lawsuit claims the Black Hawk County Sheriff is abusing a system under which counties collect fees from people serving time in jail. Sen. Chuck Grassley says prospects for a new Farm Bill this year are looking difficult. And U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller Meeks says artificial intelligence could be part of the solution for the state’s health care w…
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Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter discuss the strategy/tactic of "flooding the zone" - how it works, why it seems more common these days, and how it can be resisted by opposition parties - before turning to how to artfully pull out of a debate. Is frequent "flooding the zone" a consequence of more ideological politics? How do you avoid debates when pe…
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U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson is predicting the new Farm Bill will include a provision to override laws in California and Massachusetts that Iowa hog farmers say will cost them millions of dollars to comply with. Caitlin Clark makes her regular season WNBA debut tomorrow when her Indiana Fever open the regular season. And the FDA commissioner says steps …
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Garden centers are currently overflowing with hanging baskets in full bloom and if you bring one home and care for it properly, you can keep those blooms going all summer long.By Charity Nebbe, Samantha McIntosh, Kate Perez
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The new federal rules aim to protect students across the country from discrimination based on gender identity and/or sexual orientation.By Ben Kieffer, Caitlin Troutman, Kate Perez
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How to care for hanging basket blooms.By Charity Nebbe, Samantha McIntosh, Kate Perez
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The African American Museum of Iowa is reopening after an 18-month, $5 million renovationBy Charity Nebbe, Caitlin Troutman
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Police in a Kansas town decided to shield the identity of a sniper who killed a 2-year-old during a standoff. The case has since gained national attention and protesters are calling for the release of the sniper's identity.By Ben Kieffer, Danielle Gehr
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A new Iowa immigration law faces two lawsuits, including one from the U.S. Department of Justice. By next month, a western Iowa facility serving people with severe disabilities will close. And some parts of the Midwest are still very dry. Farmers are adjusting their plans for planting season.
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A recent poll from The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 62% of adults say democracy in the U.S. could be at risk in the 2024 presidential election.By Charity Nebbe, Samantha McIntosh, Kate Perez
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In their 2024 platform, a majority of Iowa's GOP delegates voted to make repealing laws recognizing same-sex marriage a priority at the Iowa Republican state convention last weekend.By Ben Kieffer, Danielle Gehr, Madeleine Willis
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