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November 21, 2009
November 21, 2009
The Exchange from IPR
The Exchange from IPR
The Exchange 11/6/09
Iowa
(2009-11-09)
Ben Kieffer talks with New York Times number one bestselling author David Wroblewsky. Then, a conversation about canines used for therapy.
Iowa
(2009-11-09)
Ben Kieffer talks with New York Times number one bestselling author David Wroblewsky. Then, a conversation about canines used for therapy.
The Exchange 11/5/09
Iowa
(2009-11-05)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Rose Frantzen, Maquoketa native, who set up a storefront last summer and painted portraits of those willing to sit. Her project will be featured in the Smithsonian. In the second half of the show, Kieffer talks with musician Pieta Brown.
Iowa
(2009-11-05)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Rose Frantzen, Maquoketa native, who set up a storefront last summer and painted portraits of those willing to sit. Her project will be featured in the Smithsonian. In the second half of the show, Kieffer talks with musician Pieta Brown.
The Exchange 11/4/09
Iowa
(2009-11-04)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Lt. Dan Choi, a West Point graduate and Iraqi war veteran who faces discharge from the U.S. Army after admitting he is gay. Later in the show, Kieffer talks with University of Northern Iowa Professor Nicholas Pace about his new book "The principal's Challenge-Learning From Gay and Lesbian Students."
Iowa
(2009-11-04)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Lt. Dan Choi, a West Point graduate and Iraqi war veteran who faces discharge from the U.S. Army after admitting he is gay. Later in the show, Kieffer talks with University of Northern Iowa Professor Nicholas Pace about his new book "The principal's Challenge-Learning From Gay and Lesbian Students."
The Exchange 11/3/09
Iowa
(2009-11-03)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Rwandan Paul Rusesabagina, the real life hero depicted in the acclaimed film, "Hotel Rwanda." They focus on the reasons behind Paul's actions and what is needed for Rwanda to make progress. Then Kieffer talks with Perry Beeman, a Des Moines Register reporter who recently returned from Rwanda.
Iowa
(2009-11-03)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Rwandan Paul Rusesabagina, the real life hero depicted in the acclaimed film, "Hotel Rwanda." They focus on the reasons behind Paul's actions and what is needed for Rwanda to make progress. Then Kieffer talks with Perry Beeman, a Des Moines Register reporter who recently returned from Rwanda.
The Exchange 11/2/09
Iowa
(2009-11-02)
Ben Kieffer talks with David Nichols, the internationally recognized expert on LSD and other substances. Nichols is featured in the National Geographic Channel special, EXPLORER: INSIDE LSD premiering this week. Later in the hour- a conversation with White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske. Kerlikowske is in Des Moines to conduct a roundtable discussion with Iowa officials to help him shape President Obama's first National Drug Control Strategy.
Iowa
(2009-11-02)
Ben Kieffer talks with David Nichols, the internationally recognized expert on LSD and other substances. Nichols is featured in the National Geographic Channel special, EXPLORER: INSIDE LSD premiering this week. Later in the hour- a conversation with White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske. Kerlikowske is in Des Moines to conduct a roundtable discussion with Iowa officials to help him shape President Obama's first National Drug Control Strategy.
The Exchange 10/30/09
Iowa
(2009-10-30)
Host Ben Kieffer's Eve of Halloween special features an interview with Chad Lewis, author of the "Iowa Road Guide to Haunted Locations." Learn about haunted places that may be in your neighborhood.
Iowa
(2009-10-30)
Host Ben Kieffer's Eve of Halloween special features an interview with Chad Lewis, author of the "Iowa Road Guide to Haunted Locations." Learn about haunted places that may be in your neighborhood.
Talk of Iowa 10/29/09
Iowa
(2009-10-29)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Director of Capitol News Connection, Melinda Wittstock, Press Secretary for Senator Charles Grassley, Beth Pellett Levine and partner in Link Strategies, Matt Paul about elected officials using digital media to connect with constituents.
Iowa
(2009-10-29)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Director of Capitol News Connection, Melinda Wittstock, Press Secretary for Senator Charles Grassley, Beth Pellett Levine and partner in Link Strategies, Matt Paul about elected officials using digital media to connect with constituents.
The Exchange 10/28/09
Iowa
(2009-10-28)
Ben Kieffer talks with Al Letson, creator of the State of the Re:Union audio project. The project aims to show listeners how American communities are more alike than different and the many ways differences are celebrated across the country. The project recently produced a piece on Des Moines. Then a conversation with Senator Charles Grassley.
Iowa
(2009-10-28)
Ben Kieffer talks with Al Letson, creator of the State of the Re:Union audio project. The project aims to show listeners how American communities are more alike than different and the many ways differences are celebrated across the country. The project recently produced a piece on Des Moines. Then a conversation with Senator Charles Grassley.
The Exchange 10/27/09
Iowa
(2009-10-27)
Author of THE LOOTING OF AMERICA, Les Leopold, talks with host Ben Kieffer about the bailout of financial institutions. Kieffer also talks with the president of the Iowa Bankers Association, John Sorenson, and Des Moines resident Ferol Wegner who protested at a recent banker's conference in Chicago.
Iowa
(2009-10-27)
Author of THE LOOTING OF AMERICA, Les Leopold, talks with host Ben Kieffer about the bailout of financial institutions. Kieffer also talks with the president of the Iowa Bankers Association, John Sorenson, and Des Moines resident Ferol Wegner who protested at a recent banker's conference in Chicago.
The Exchange 10/26/09
Iowa
(2009-10-26)
Ben Kieffer talks with University of Iowa graduate Monique Nazareth about her work as a producer on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
Iowa
(2009-10-26)
Ben Kieffer talks with University of Iowa graduate Monique Nazareth about her work as a producer on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
The Exchange 10/23/09
Iowa
(2009-10-23)
Ben Kieffer talks with United Nations Foundation Senior Advisor Gillian Sorensen. Sorensen is in Iowa as a guest of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council and the Iowa United Nations Association. She'll discuss the changing role of U.N. in foreign affairs and the organizations relationship with the Obama administration.
Iowa
(2009-10-23)
Ben Kieffer talks with United Nations Foundation Senior Advisor Gillian Sorensen. Sorensen is in Iowa as a guest of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council and the Iowa United Nations Association. She'll discuss the changing role of U.N. in foreign affairs and the organizations relationship with the Obama administration.
The Exchange 10/22/09
Iowa
(2009-10-23)
As a part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, host Ben Kieffer talks with Colleen Sell about her collection of personal essays by women whose lives were changed by their fight with and triumph over cancer. The program originally aired in October of last year.
Iowa
(2009-10-23)
As a part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, host Ben Kieffer talks with Colleen Sell about her collection of personal essays by women whose lives were changed by their fight with and triumph over cancer. The program originally aired in October of last year.
The Exchange 10/21/09
Iowa
(2009-10-21)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Criminal Defense Attorney Bill Kutmus about how competency is determined. Then, a conversation with Judge Thomas Bower about mental health court cases.
Iowa
(2009-10-21)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Criminal Defense Attorney Bill Kutmus about how competency is determined. Then, a conversation with Judge Thomas Bower about mental health court cases.
The Exchange 10/20/09
Iowa
(2009-10-20)
Encore Edition: Host Ben Kieffer talks with author Loree Rackstraw about her memoir detailing her relationship with Kurt Vonnegut.
Iowa
(2009-10-20)
Encore Edition: Host Ben Kieffer talks with author Loree Rackstraw about her memoir detailing her relationship with Kurt Vonnegut.
The Exchange 10/16/09
Iowa
(2009-10-16)
Host Ben Kieffer focuses on mothers who suffer an addiction to methamphetamine and how it affects their lives. His guests include Judy Murphy, the Substance Abuse Coordinator for First Resources Corporation in Ottumwa, Iowa and Mary Buhman, a co-facilitator of Cherokee, Iowa's Moms Off Meth program.
Iowa
(2009-10-16)
Host Ben Kieffer focuses on mothers who suffer an addiction to methamphetamine and how it affects their lives. His guests include Judy Murphy, the Substance Abuse Coordinator for First Resources Corporation in Ottumwa, Iowa and Mary Buhman, a co-facilitator of Cherokee, Iowa's Moms Off Meth program.
The Exchange 10/15/09
Iowa
(2009-10-15)
Today on the Exchange, we listen back to a 2007 interview with host Ben Kieffer and award-winning author Barbara Robinette Moss, who died of lung cancer this past Friday. She was 54-years-old.
Iowa
(2009-10-15)
Today on the Exchange, we listen back to a 2007 interview with host Ben Kieffer and award-winning author Barbara Robinette Moss, who died of lung cancer this past Friday. She was 54-years-old.
The Exchange 10/13/09
Iowa
(2009-10-13)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Registered Dietician and Food and Society Policy Fellow Angie Tagtow about hunger in Iowa. Then, Kieffer talks with the 2009 Food Prize Laureate Gubisa Ejeta.
Iowa
(2009-10-13)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Registered Dietician and Food and Society Policy Fellow Angie Tagtow about hunger in Iowa. Then, Kieffer talks with the 2009 Food Prize Laureate Gubisa Ejeta.
The Exchange 10/14/09
Iowa
(2009-10-14)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with the former editor of "The Nation" magazine Victor Navasky. They'll explore the changing landscape of news magazine publications and discuss the future of journalism. Navasky is the Ida Beam Visiting Professor at the University of Iowa.
Iowa
(2009-10-14)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with the former editor of "The Nation" magazine Victor Navasky. They'll explore the changing landscape of news magazine publications and discuss the future of journalism. Navasky is the Ida Beam Visiting Professor at the University of Iowa.
The Exchange 10/12/09
Iowa
(2009-10-12)
A look back at Pope John Paul II visit to Iowa 30 years ago. Host Ben Kieffer talks with Joe Hays, the Iowa farmer who drafted a letter urging the Pope to come to Iowa. Plus a conversation with Father Bud Grant who was an acolyte at the Pope's side during the 1979 ceremony. Later in the hour, Ben talks with Northwestern University Professor of Religion Robert Orsi about his lecture at the University of Northern Iowa examining the challenges facing the Catholic Church.
Iowa
(2009-10-12)
A look back at Pope John Paul II visit to Iowa 30 years ago. Host Ben Kieffer talks with Joe Hays, the Iowa farmer who drafted a letter urging the Pope to come to Iowa. Plus a conversation with Father Bud Grant who was an acolyte at the Pope's side during the 1979 ceremony. Later in the hour, Ben talks with Northwestern University Professor of Religion Robert Orsi about his lecture at the University of Northern Iowa examining the challenges facing the Catholic Church.
The Exchange 10/09/09
Iowa
(2009-10-09)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Zach Brandon from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and Lisa Strout from the New Mexico Film Office about their states' experience with film tax credits. Then, he asks Iowa filmmakers Jon Hazell, Kim Busbee and John Busbee about how the suspension of Iowa's film tax credit program is impacting them and their business.
Iowa
(2009-10-09)
Host Ben Kieffer talks with Zach Brandon from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and Lisa Strout from the New Mexico Film Office about their states' experience with film tax credits. Then, he asks Iowa filmmakers Jon Hazell, Kim Busbee and John Busbee about how the suspension of Iowa's film tax credit program is impacting them and their business.
