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Expert in leisure makes it his full-time job

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

University of Iowa professor of sport and recreation management Benjamin Hunnicutt has spent his career trying to understand how we became such a work-obsessed culture and helping people strike a better work-life balance. He'll be retiring this year, and on this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe speaks with Hunnicut about his career and asks him to share his advice for balancing work and leisure to live a happier life.

Then, professor and associate director of the basic sciences division at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Harmit Malik speaks with Nebbe about his upcoming talk on ancient viruses at the Iowa City Darwin Day Celebration.

Guests:

  • Benjamin Hunnicutt, professor of sport and recreation management, University of Iowa
  • Harmit Malik, professor and associate director of basic sciences division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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.
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.
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.