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Talk of IowaTalk of Iowa is a daily call-in program produced by both public radio WSUI AM910 in Iowa City and WOI AM640 in Ames. The program brings the voices of Iowa to the world. The program is truly eclectic and topics range from politics to the academic world to the arts. Guests range from visiting authors to gardening experts to history professors.

Produced by the staffs of WSUI and WOI, Talk of Iowa has discussed the state budget, free-range chickens, selling your junk on E-Bay, and learning how to play the harp. If it's interesting and enlightening, you'll hear about it on Talk of Iowa.

Listen to Talk of Iowa beginning every weekday at 9 a.m. from WOI in Ames, followed by the WSUI produced segment at 10 a.m. You can participate in the program by calling 466-9100 in Johnson County, or 1-866-780-9100 from anywhere in Iowa or Illinois. You can also e-mail your comments to the program here. The WSUI segment of Talk of Iowa is re-broadcast on WSUI at 10 p.m. on weeknights.

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December 2006
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12/18/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Dec 20
North Korea Policy After the Nuclear Test
This hour, we look at how the world has changed, or hasn't changed, since the Oct. 9 North Korean underground nuclear test.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Michael Schiffer, program officer in Policy Analysis and Dialogue at the Stanley Foundation, Muscatine, IA
12/18/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Dec 18
Iowa Pubic Radio News/Talk Service
On Jan. 1, news/information/talk stations of Iowa Public Radio will debut a new coordinated schedule. We'll hear about the changes and get reactions from listeners.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Cindy Browne, Executive Director; and Todd Mundt, Director of Content and Media, Iowa Public Radio, Des Moines.
11/22/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Dec 14

Sleep Deprivation
New figures show 70 million Americans experience problems getting a good night's sleep. Our "sleep doctor" returns with some suggestions and observations from the Sleep Disorder Center at the Univ. of Iowa.
Host: Ben Kieffer
Guest: Dr. Mark E. Dyken, Prof. of Neurology, Univ. of Iowa
12/11/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Dec 11
Congressman Jim Leach
U.S. Rep. Jim Leach (R-Iowa), who was first elected to congress in 1976 and defeated for re-election in November, discusses his long tenure in the House and his plans for the future.
Host: Al Kern
Guest: Rep. Jim Leach, Iowa City
12/7/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Dec 7

Sen. Tom Harkin
Iowa's Democratic Senator discusses his new assignments in the upcoming Democratic congress, the Iraq Study Report, and presidential politics.
(an interview with Sen. Charles Grassley is available at the WOI website here).
Host: Dean Borg
Guest: Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)
12/6/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Dec 6

Christmas Books
It's our annual Christmas books show--as our experts and listeners offer their suggestions on how to select the right book for the right person.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Paul Ingram and Jan Weismiller, Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City.
12/4/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Dec 4

Politics with Pev Squire
Gov. Tom Vilsack's announcement of a presidential run is a focus of the hour along with the Iraq war and the upcoming confirmation hearings for Robert Gates to be Defense Secretary.
Host: Al Kern
Guest: Prof. Peverill Squire, Dep't of Political Science, Univ. of Iowa.
November 2006
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11/29/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 29
When Illness Goes Public
We speak with the author of a new book which highlights 13 case studies of famous patients, beginning with Lou Gehrig and ending with an ordinary couple who fought the medical establishment.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Dr. Barron H. Lerner, Professor of Medicine, Columbia Univ., and author of: When Illness Goes Public: Celebrity Patients and How We Look at Medicine (Johns Hopkins Univ. Press)
11/22/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 22
Iowa Child Abuse Issues
We follow up Jeneane Beck's documentary on child abuse in Iowa with a call-in program. The hour focuses on what resources individual communities have at their disposal to provide support to families and lessen the risk of child abuse.
Host: Katherine Perkins
Guests: Steve Scott, "Prevent Child Abuse Iowa" and members of the House Human Resources Committee of the state legislature.
11/21/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 21
The Surging Stock Market
What does the economy hold in store for the rest of the year? We discuss the impact of the Dow, consumer confidence, the housing bust and declining mortgage rates.
Host: Al Kern
Guests: Joe Brisben, Ken Wall, BDF Investments, Coralville, IA
11/20/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 20
Controversy over the Presidential Search
We discuss the recent decision of the State Board of Regents to reject the recommended candidates of the Univ. of Iowa Presidential Search Cocmmittee.
Hosts: Jeff Schmidt, Dean Borg
Guests: Robert Downer, Iowa City (Regent); Mary Greer, President of the UI Staff Council and Peter McElligot, President of the UI Student Government.
11/16/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 16
Mountain Climbing
This hour's guests are two mountain climbers. Ed Viesturs is the only American to have reached the summit of all 14 of the world’s highest mountains- without the aid of bottled oxygen. His new book is titled No Shortcuts to the Top, published by Broadway Books. Charlie Wittmack is the only Iowan to summit Everest, a feat that he accomplished in 2003.
Host: Ben Kieffer
11/15/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 15
Injury Prevention Research
Experts are working around the world to reduce injuries in a wide number of areas, such as falls, fires, drowning and motor vehicle accidents. We hear about the Univ. of Iowa's contributions to the research.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Dr. Corinne Peek-Asa and John Lundell, Univ. of Iowa, Univ. of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center.
11/14/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 14

How Free Can Religion Be?
We talk to Univ. of Iowa Law Professor Randy Bezanson about his new book, which looks at a number of Supreme Court decisions that have impacted on the First Amendment guarantee of separation of church and state.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Randy Bezanson, Prof. of Law, Univ. of Iowa, author of How Free Can Religion Be? (Univ. of Illinois Press)
11/13/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 13
Politics with Pev Squire
The focus continues on the mid-term elections and why the Iowa races ended up as they did.
Host: Al Kern
Guest: Prof. Peverill Squire, Dep't of Political Science, Univ. of Iowa
11/09/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 9
Big Brain
This hour is another edition of Big Brain, radio in search of life’s little questions. The special guest in this live broadcast from the Iowa City Public Library was John Morse, President and Publisher of Merriam-Webster Inc.
Host: Ben Kieffer
Guest: John Morse, President and Publisher of Merriam-Webster Inc., and Maeve Clark of the ICPL
11/08/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 8
Dr. David Redlawsk, "Saturday Scholar" Speaker
The last of our conversations with "Saturday Scholars" from the Univ. of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences features Prof. David Redlawsk of the Dep't of Political Science. He discusses the place of emotions in politics and the results of the mid-term elections.
Host: Al Kern
Guest: Dr. David Redlawsk, Univ. of Iowa
11/06/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 6
Election Politics with Pev Squire
The Tuesday mid-term election is the focus of this hour's political conversation.
Host: Al Kern
Guest: Dr. Peverill Squire, Dep't of Political Science, Univ. of Iowa
11/02/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 2

The Fate of the U.S.S. Gudgeon
This hour's guest was Mike Ostland of Iowa City, author of the new book Find 'Em, Chase 'Em, Sink 'Em (The Lyons Press) which explores the fate of the submarine U. S. S. Gudgeon and Ostland’s Uncle Bill who also disappeared along with 78 other crew during WWII. Also joining the discussion, George Seiler, a former torpedo man on the Gudgeon for many of its WWII missions.
Host: Ben Kieffer
11/01/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Nov 1

Univ. of Iowa Health Fair
We broadcast live from the annual Univ. of Iowa Health Fair, from the UI Fieldhouse in Iowa City. Topics include: flu vaccinations; cross training, dynamic stretching and the new dietary guidelines.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Dr. Loreeen Herwaldt, Univ. of Iowa; Jenn Woolston and Tony Lynch, Dieticians, Univ. of Iowa; Erin Litton, Health Coach, Univ. of Iowa; and Mike Shaffer, Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer, Univ. of Iowa.
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10/31/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 31
Secretary of Agriculture Debate
This hour features a live debate from Des Moines with the candidates for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.
Host: Jeneane Beck
Guests: Bill Northey (R) and Denise O'Brien (D)
10/30/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 30
Candidate Dave Loebsack
We talk with Dave Loebsack, a Democrat from Mt. Vernon, who is challenging Rep. Jim Leach (R-IA) in the second congressional district.
Host: Al Kern
Guest: Dave Loebsack, Democratic candidate for Congress
10/26/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 26
Development and Disease
This hour's guest was University of Iowa biologist Diane Slusarski who discussed how her research with zebrafish helps us to understand our cell development as well as human disorders and cancers.
Host: Ben Kieffer
Guest: Diane Slusarski, UI Associate Professor of Biology.
10/24/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 24
Student Health Services
What health services are available to students on Iowa's college campuses? We discuss the availability of sexual health counseling, vaccinations, counseling for gambling addictions, and mental health services.
Host: Jeff Schmidt
Guests: Sarah Hansen, Coordinator of Health Iowa and Lisa James, Associate Director for Student Health Services, Univ. of Iowa.
10/23/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 23

Politics with Pev Squire
As the mid-term elections approach, we discuss the Iowa political scene, especially the close race between Jim Leach and Dave Loebsack in Iowa's second congressional district.
Host: Al Kern
Guest: Dr. Peverill Squire, Dep't of Political Science, Univ. of Iowa
10/12/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 12

Race and Sports
On the opening day of a Univ. of Iowa symposium on the topic, we discuss race, sports and the media, from a global perspective.
Guests: Dr. Colin King, Univ. of London and Dr. Michael Lomax, professor of Health and Sports Studies, Univ. of Iowa
Host: Dennis Reese
10/11/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 11

Candidate Forum: Fourth Congressional District
This hour's forum features the candidates in Iowa's Fourth District, Rep. Tom Latham (R) and challenger, Seldon Spencer (D).
Hosts: Jeneane Beck, Joyce Russell
10/10/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 10

Mary Gilchrist on Hygienic Lab Funding
We hear from the former director of the State Hygienic Lab about her current efforts, despite the loss of her job, to continue fundraising for a new Hygienic Lab building at the Univ. of Iowa
Guest: Dr. Mary Gilchrist
Host: Dean Borg
10/04/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 4

The Facebook Phenomenon
Social networking websites, Facebook and MySpace.com are attracting millions of users daily, but not without controversy especially about matters of privacy. This hour, a discussion of what Facebook users should be wary of.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Prof. Juan Pablo Hourcade, Computer Science, Univ. of Iowa; Prof. Mark Andrejevic, Communication Studies, Univ. of Iowa and Matthew Nelson, Univ. of Iowa student and Facebook user.
10/03/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 3

Fall Book Lineup
This fall's crop of new titles should keep book lovers drooling. We look at new offerings coming from Isabel Allende, Alice Munro, Richard Ford, Ian Frazier, and many others.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Paul Ingram and Jan Weismiller, Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City.
10/02/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Oct 2

Candidate Forum: Iowa's Second District
This hour features the candidates for Congress answering e-mail questions submitted by Iowa Public Radio listeners.
Hosts: Dean Borg, Jeff Schmidt
Guests: Dave Loebsack (D), Mt. Vernon and Rep. Jim Leach (R), Iowa City.
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09/27/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 27
The Center of the Milky Way
The center of our galaxy harbors some of the most unusual and physically extreme astronomical sources known in the universe. This hour, we hear about the congested "downtown" Milky Way.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Dr. Cornelia Lang, Prof. of Physics and Astronomy, Univ. of Iowa
09/26/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 26
Conserving Our Archaeological Heritage
On the 100th anniversary of American Antiquities Act, we discuss the efforts of the Archaeological Conservancy and others in saving prehistoric and historic sites in the U.S.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Lynn Alex, archaeologist, Iowa City; Terence McQuown, Archaeological Conservancy, Columbus, OH; and Kris Hirst, Iowa City, science writer.
09/25/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 25
Politics with Pev Squire
Political ads are coming on fast and furious in Iowa in anticipation of the November mid-term elections. We talk about the competitive race for governor and several congressional districts.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Dr. Peverill Squire, Prof. of Political Science, Univ. of Iowa
09/20/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 20
Math Software Developer Kerri Mead
An Iowa City mother of two felt that families and schools needed help in teaching basis computation skills. We talk to her about her new company "IC Software Interactives," and find out her math software is a hit.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Kerri Mead, Iowa City software designer and Jim Behle, Assoc. Superintendent, Iowa City School District.
09/18/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 18
Fall in the Iowa Outdoors
We talk about Iowa recreational activities and wildlife in the upcoming fall season, hunting and what will be happening in state parks.
Host: Al Kern
Guest: Joe Wilkinson, Iowa Dep't of Natural Resources
09/14/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 14
Big Brain
Another edition of Big Brain, radio in search of life’s little questions.
Host: Ben Kieffer
Guests: Maeve Clarke of the Iowa City Public Library; Paul Ingram of Prairie Lights; Dr. Jose Manaligod, associate professor of Otolaryngology at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
09/13/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 13
Drug Interactions
As many as one-third of all hospitalizations in the U.S. are due to drug interactions or side effects. This hour, we have advice from a pharmacy professor on how to avoid these dangers.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Dr. James Hoehns, Prof. of Clinical Pharmacy, Univ. of Iowa
09/12/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 12
Quality of Care in Nursing Homes
One of the nation's authorities on long-term care discusses how to measure quality of care in the facilities and if improved quality of care guarantees quality of life for residents.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Dr. Rosalie Kane, Prof. of Public Health, Univ. of Minnesota
09/11/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 11
Politics with Dave Redlawsk
Much of the hour focuses on the fifth anniversary of "9-11" and how the nation and especially politics has changed since them.
Host: Al Kern
Guest: Dr. Dave Redlawsk, Prof. of Political Science, Univ. of Iowa
09/07/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 7

Everything you ever wanted to know about chilies
Host: Ben Kieffer
Guests: Jane Butel, author of Real Women Eat Chilis; Dave Burt, vegan chef, co-owner and co-founder of The Red Avocado restaurant.
09/06/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 6

One Room Schools in Iowa
A dedicated group of Iowans are trying to document and preserve Iowa's one room schools, which numbered 2,000 in 1900. Many of the buildings today have become museums or residences.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Bill Sherman, Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance; Margaret Weiting, Johnson County Historical Society; and Prof. Mark Dewalt, Winthrop Univ., author of Amish Education in the United States and Canada.
09/05/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Sept 5

Military Counseling Network
We discuss the work of the M.C.N., formed by the German Mennonite Peace Committee, which includes advising U.S. soldiers on how to apply for conscientious objector status.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: David Stutzman, counselor, Military Counseling Network.
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08/31/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 31
Midwest New Music Review
Host: Ben Kieffer
Guests: Des Moines Register Music Critic Kyle Munson; musician and singer-songwriter Stuart Davis
08/30/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 30
Kinnick, the Play
Kinnick, a new play, opens soon at Iowa City's Hancher Auditorium, co-sponsored by the Univ. of Iowa Athletics Dep't and Riverside Theatre.
It's about the life and career of famed Univ. of Iowa football star, Nile Kinnick.
Host: Al Kern
Guests: Bruce Wheaton, playwright; Jackson Doran, U. of Ia. graduate who portrays Nile Kinnick in the play; and Rick Klatt, Univ. of Iowa Associate Athletic Director.
08/29/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 29
Edible Iowa River Valley
The "Edible" movement comes to Iowa with the publication of a new magazine.
We discuss the Edible Communities movement, which stresses the importance of buying locally produced food, with its two founders.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Tracey Ryder and Carole Topalian, co-founders, Edible Communities; Kurt Friese and Wendy Wasserman, publishers of Edible Iowa River Valley.
08/28/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 28
Economic Update
Our observers of the economy, Joe Brisben and Ken Wall, summarize how the summer U.S. economy fared and where the stock market and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke will take us this fall.
Host: Al Kern
Guests: Joe Brisben, Ken Wall, BDF Investments, Coralville.
08/24/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 24
Big Brain
Another edition of Big Brain, radio in search of life’s little questions.
Host: Ben Kieffer
Guests: Steve McGuire, UI Professor or Art and Art Education; Maeve Clark of the Iowa City Public Library.
08/23/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 23
A Classic Couple
Univ. of Iowa Classics Professors Peter and Carin Green first met in the Mycenium Ruins 37 years ago. Their marriage and their prolific writings continue today.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Carin Green, Prof. of Classics, Univ. of Iowa and Peter Green, emeritus Prof. of Classics, Univ. of Iowa.
08/22/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 22

End of Life Issues
The American Board of Medical Specialties is soon expected to create a new specialty: Hospice and Palliative Medicine. We look at the growth of and issues related to the Hospice movement in the United States.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: Dr. Rick Dobyns, Prof. of Family Practice, Univ. of Iowa and Dr. Norma Hirsch, Medical Staff Affairs Coordinator, Hospice of Central Iowa.
08/17/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 17
Recycling/Cat Chow
In this two-part hour, we look at recycling efforts throughout Iowa and the "Cat Chow, Material Girl" exhibit at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Chow uses unusual everyday materials to make sculptural fashions.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guests: John Ockenfels, CEO of City Carton Recycling, Iowa City and Sean Ulmer, curator of the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
08/16/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 16

Dinosaur Tracks
Dinosaur tracks have been found in over 1000 locations throughout the world.
Compared to body fossils, they can tell us much about the active movement and behaviors of the ancient animals.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Dr. Christopher Brochu, Prof. of Geoscience, Univ. of Iowa.
08/15/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 15

Backdating
Backdating is being called the latest scandal to hit Wall Street. We talk to the Univ. of Iowa professor who uncovered the scandal and find out where it might lead.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Dr. Erik Lie, Prof. of Finance, Univ. of Iowa.
08/10/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 10

Opening Day at the Fair
Dean Borg introduces us to some interesting personalities and a few of the exhibits and activities that are featured at the 2006 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.
Host: Dean Borg
Guests: Laurie Chappell, Iowa State Fair, and representatives from Clear Creek Orchard, Iowa Ostrich Association, Iowa Public Television, and more.
08/09/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 9

The Philosophy of Doublethink
Iowa product safety engineer Rick Weires has written a book on philosophy. He expands George Orwell's concept of "doublethink": the act of holding two contradictory beliefs at the same time and fervently believing both.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Rick Weires of Asbury, IA, author of The Philosophy of Doublethink:
Theory of Contradictory Values.
08/08/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 8

Ed Fallon
State Rep. Ed Fallon, an unsuccessful candidate in the Democratic primary for governor, has remained very active in state politics since June. We talk about his views on the Iowa political scene.
Host: Al Kern
Guest: Rep. Ed Fallon (D-Des Moines).
08/07/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 7

Sports Medicine
High school and college athletes are back on the practice fields, indoor courts and cross country trails. We discuss sports training and injuries and get advice on what athletes should be eating and drinking.
Host: Dean Borg
Guests: Dr. George Phillips, Prof. of Pediatrics, Univ. of Iowa and dietician Kathy Mellen, Univ. of Iowa.
08/03/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 3
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Host: Ben Kieffer
Guests: This hour’s guests are University of Iowa Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Donald Black, author of Bad Boys, Bad Men, and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Martha Stout author of The Sociopath Next Door.
08/02/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 2

Imaginary Weapons
Reporter Sharon Weinberger talks about her investigations into the secret Pentagon-funded "fringe" science of weapons development.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Sharon Weinberger, Iowa native and author of Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pentagon's Scientific Underworld.
08/01/2006 Talk of Iowa Second Hour from WSUI Aug 1

The White Rose: A Lesson in Dissent
The discussion focuses on the new film Sophie Scholl, directed by Marc Rothemund. The movie looks at the passive resistance of three German college students in Hitler's Germany and their arrests and trial.
Host: Dennis Reese
Guest: Alan Nothnagle, Visiting Prof. of History, Univ. of Iowa
July 2006