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Best-selling author Roxane Gay talks about abortion rights, book bans

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Dani Gehr
Published February 2, 2024 at 7:00 AM CST
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Roxane Gay's collection of essays "Bad Feminist" became a New York Times best-seller after its 2014 release, and her voice has since become an important part of our social discourse.

Warning: This episode contains mentions of rape.

On this Talk of Iowa, Roxane Gay joins host Charity Nebbe to discuss her work and how she views feminism, reproductive rights, and the power of literature.

Guests:

  • Roxane Gay, writer, social commentator
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Charity Nebbe
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.
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Caitlin Troutman
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.
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Dani Gehr
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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