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5Q Interview: UI Press Author Edward Ziff
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Sad Me of the Past // Episode 7: Melissa Mogollon
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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From struggling artist to Tony triumph: Iowa Playwrights Workshop alum David Adjmi
Monday, August 12, 2024
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Sad Me of the Past // Episode 6: Joe Fassler
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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5Q Interview: UI Press Author Peter Mishler
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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Sad Me of the Past // Episode 5: Nam Le
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
5Q Interview: UI Press Author Lucas Mann
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Writing Matters // Episode 5: Interview with Bennett Sims
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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5Q Interview: UI Press Author Nina Lohman
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
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Sad Me of the Past // Episode 4: Dan Beachy-Quick
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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