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Joe Geha explores the power of story and food in his memoir

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman
Published December 18, 2024 at 7:00 AM CST
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

In 1946 Joseph Geha moved with his family from Lebanon to Toledo, Ohio. He grew up on his family’s stories and delicious Lebanese food, and brings them together in the book Kitchen Arabic. On the Talk of Iowa book club, Geha discusses the book with host Charity Nebbe and expert readers.

Guests:

  • Joseph Geha, author of Kitchen Arabic and former ISU professor
  • Fern Kupfer, writer and retired ISU creative writing professor
  • Khaled Rajeh, PhD student at the University of Iowa
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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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