Al Schares
Rust on the Dial HostAl Schares is the host of Studio One's Rust on the Dial Americana and roots program, which airs Sundays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m.
Schares served as Iowa Public Radio's Music Program Director from Feb. 2009 to his retirement in May 2025. Prior to that, Schares served as music director and program host for KUNI for over 20 years.
Schares has a bachelor’s degree in English and teaching certification from the University of Northern Iowa.
Contact Al at aschares@iowapublicradio.org.
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Wednesday was a heavy day for our country. Here are our favorite songs to put on when we're just looking to sit back and tune out for a moment.
