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Prance and romance: an Iowa author discusses her new novel, set in the world of professional dance

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

In 2021, journalist Chloe Angyal published Turning Pointe: How a New Generation of Dancers is Saving Ballet from Itself. It’s an in-depth exploration of ballet, particularly professional ballet, and the institutional and cultural problems that plague it.

Now Angyal has published a steamy romance novel. It's called Pas de Don’t, and it takes place in New York City and Sydney — and the world of professional ballet.

And later in the program, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Art Cullen discusses his new short documentary Last Man Standing: A Cross Country Quest to Understand Climate Change.

Guests:

  • Chloe Angyal, author of Pas de Don't and Turning Pointe
  • Art Cullen, editor and publisher of The Storm Lake Times Pilot; winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.