Ukraine

Former Ambassador George Kent spent 33 years in the foreign service, serving twice in diplomatic roles in Ukraine, and most recently as the ambassador to Estonia. He notably gave testimony in the 2019 House impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Host Ben Kieffer spoke with the diplomat while he visited Des Moines this week, speaking to the Greater Des Moines Committee on Foreign Relations. They spoke on several topics, including his cross-country bicycle ride, his termination from the federal government and what he calls the "decimation" of the United States' professional foreign service being carried out by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bret Stephens is known for his willingness to challenge both the left and the right.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bret Stephens is known for his willingness to challenge both the left and the right.

As negotiations for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia continue without a solid resolution, a different conflict plays out for Ukrainian refugees living in Iowa. Some fear being forced to leave their new and peaceful lives.

A garage bake sale turned into a farmer’s market fixture. Now, these Ukrainian bakers have opened a store on Main Street.

Analysts discuss Trump's address to Congress and the Democratic response, plus foreign aid, tariffs, Ukraine, DOGE and more.

Political analysts discuss the new budget blueprint out of the U.S. House, bills at the Statehouse, Ukraine and more.

Also on this Politics Day, Governor Kim Reynolds now has a challenger within her party for the next general election.

The Scattergood Friends School in West Branch served as a hostel from 1939-1943, giving shelter to refugees from Europe fleeing Hitler's regime.

Residents of the University of Iowa International Writing Program share first-hand accounts of the Russia-Ukraine war.