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Daniel Knowles, Midwest Correspondent for The Economist magazine, talks about the multiple identities of the Midwest, the declining relationship between the farm and rural economy, the chances of a manufacturing revival in the region, America’s resilience, and his new book called Carmageddon.

Erin Murphy, state government and politics reporter for The Gazette, talks about the current legislative session in Des Moines, explores the Governor’s school choice program, the presidential caucuses, new state Dem Chair and any stirrings among GOP presidential candidates in the state.

Rebecca and Don talk with Paul Olsen, who presented on "Sophie's Choice" at this year's Frieze Lecture Series.

Teresa Labella talks love, loss, writing books, and living in Canada.

Rebecca Wee and Don Wooten discuss the Karpeles Manuscript Library with Margie Cain.

Rebecca Wee and Don Wooten discuss the art of writing program notes on Scribble.

Mindy Heusel talks with Jacob Bancks about his most recent composition commissioned for the inauguration of Augustana College's new president Andrea Talentino.

- the Iowa House limits the use of eminent domain,- film and tv revenue set a record in Illinois last year,- and the last former Illinois prison guard is sentenced to prison.