For more than two decades, NPR's "Morning Edition" has prepared listeners for the day ahead with two hours of up-to-the-minute news, background analysis, commentary, and coverage of arts and sports. With nearly 13 million listeners, "Morning Edition" draws public radio's largest audience. With Iowa Public Radio host Al Kern.

A hybrid of a talk program and a news-magazine, "On Point" puts each day's news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion and debate. Topics chosen for the program are often taken from the biggest news stories of the day while others have a direct connection to issues that are at the core of what is urgent and important in the world at the moment. Interwoven are programs containing interviews with personalities, politicians, musicians, writers, and journalists.

"Talk of Iowa" offers a mix of regular guests, newsmakers and interesting Iowans to talk about the arts, culture and lifestyle of our state. This IPR original brings a range of experts to the microphone to discuss art and culture, offers practical advice on home improvement and provides insightful analysis of politics. Guests include Jim Pease for the Wildlife Program and of course, the Hort Gang on Fridays. Join us for smart, friendly conversation about what’s happening in Iowa and what makes this a special place to live.

The Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. The one-hour program features Terry's in-depth interviews with prominent cultural and entertainment figures, as well as distinguished experts on current affairs and news.

"The Exchange" is the name of Iowa Public Radio's news/talk program. The list of lofty goals for the new show includes: going beyond the headlines of breaking stories, giving listeners access to elected officials, framing community problems, providing listeners the chance to discuss them as well as offer ideas to solve them. Our definition of news is anything that is significant and/or interesting to a large portion of our statewide audience. One day host Ben Kieffer might focus on an elected official the next day he might aim his spotlight on an Iowa author or artist.

"Talk of the Nation" links the headlines with what's on people's minds, providing a springboard for listeners and experts to exchange ideas and pose critical questions about major events in the news and the world around them. Each day, "Talk of the Nation" combines the award-winning resources of NPR News with the vital participation of listeners. The result is a spirited and productive exchange of knowledge and insight that delves deeply into the news and ideas of the day.

"BBC Newshour" provides breaking news, incisive commentary, and keen analysis from the world's largest news organization. Launched in 1988, the mission of Newshour is to provide world news headlines in a global context from the BBC's most experienced correspondents, including Owen Bennett-Jones, Claire Bolderson, Alex Brodie, Lyse Doucet, Robin Lustig, Julian Marshall, and Judy Swallow.

Every weekday, "All Things Considered" hosts Robert Siegel, Michele Norris and Melissa Block present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews and offbeat features. With Iowa Public Radio host Pat Blank.

"Marketplace" — it's the fresh sound of business and economic news. This smart, hip and literate program is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world—and what it all means to us.

"The Story" brings the news home - through passionate points of view and personal experiences. The program brings together ordinary and extraordinary people to provide perspective on the issues which affect us all. Our goal is to inspire conversation, thought and understanding.

Listening to "As It Happens" is like taking a trip around the world five nights a week. For more than 35 years, using the simplest of tools - the telephone - this current affairs program has explored the heart of a story, whether it's happening in the streets of Belgrade, the dockyards of Vancouver, the boardrooms of Bay Street, or the kitchens of Paris.

For more than 25 years, "The Diane Rehm Show" has offered listeners thoughtful and lively conversations on an array of topics with many of the most distinguished people of our times. Diane’s guests include many of the nation’s top newsmakers, journalists, and authors, from former president Bill Clinton, to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, to Julie Andrews. Each show includes dialogue with listeners who call to take part in an exchange of ideas.