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A puppeteer traces work and play, loss and recovery in published memoir

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with Cathleen Kaveny of Boston College about call-out culture and political discourse in the United States, ahead of her lecture on October 19 at Iowa State University.

Also, the West Liberty-based Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre company has toured in 31 states and four countries, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Its founder Monica Leo recently published her memoir on the theatre's origins and her childhood growing up the daughter of World War II refugees. Nebbe talks with Leo, about the book and the artistic and cultural influence Eulenspiegel has made on West Liberty and beyond.

Guests:

  • Monica Leo, managing director and lead puppeteer, Eulenspiegel Theatre Company
  • Cathleen Kaveny, Darald and Juliet Libby Professor of Law and Theology, Boston College
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.
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.