Iowa musicians

Jinnouchi Power, Des Moines’ musical electric company, returns with their third album, ‘Home.,’ They’ll debut the album at xBk Live Feb. 21, with openers Clip Clop and Spectral Serpent.

Central Iowa duo Beggars Bargain has arrived with a soulful indie-rock style and an album fueled by relentless positivity.

Joanna Dee Das, author of 'Faith, Family and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America,' joins to discuss her new book. Then, Iowa duo Weary Ramblers share how they found each other, built their Americana sound and what’s next after a major Blues competition win.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced changes to vaccine recommendations for children and infants — raising questions and concerns for parents and pediatricians alike. We talk with pediatrician Dr. Amy Shriver about what’s changed in the childhood immunization schedule, as well as the overturning of policy on the hepatitis B vaccine for infants. Health policy expert Jen Kates of KFF joins to explain what the changes mean for insurance coverage, how states are responding and why vaccines remain available for families. Later, husband-and-wife musicians Annie and Dave Ducharme-Jones join to discuss their latest album, 'Lumina.'

Paul Lasley has repaired and donated 18 used violins in the last year for students in need. Also in this episode, ISU psychology professor Doug Gentile shares how acts of kindness towards others can help us take better care of ourselves, too.

EUFÓRQUESTRA, a worldbeat band formerly of Iowa City, will return to its home state to play shows benefitting food banks in Des Moines and Iowa City this weekend.

The Freeman Band is Des Moines latest offering in the psychedelic rock genre. Find out how they got started.

Singer-Songwriter, Patresa Hartman, calls her style "soul-folk." For several reasons, her latest record was an uphill battle.

Looking back on 2025, William Elliott Whitmore talks about the "trippy" subject matter of his most recent record, fatherhood and the things we all have in common.

The Halloween Episode is a talent-rich Des Moines emo band that’s been playing shows around Iowa since 2020. Their much-anticipated debut full-length record, Feels Like Hell to Me, premieres this Halloween with a listening party at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines.