In Conversation with Oliver Weilein

February 27, 2025

Meet Iowa City Council District C Special Election candidate Oliver Weilein, in conversation about his policies and values with KRUI staff.

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Show Preview: urika’s bedroom at Gabe’s

February 20, 2025

By John Glab

urika’s bedroom has a constructed sense of intrigue to their image and presentation. Not much information is given, but something will reveal itself at the free show their playing presented by SCOPE and KRUI on February 25th.

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Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Fascism and the Modern MAGA Movement

January 31, 2025

By Julia Anderson

Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat sits down with KRUI’s Julia Anderson to talk about authoritarianism. She talks about the rise of authoritarianism with Donald Trump, compares what’s going on in America to Europe, and suggests ways to curb its rise.

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Interview: Zookraught on the Power of Dance Punk and Imaginary Friends

November 15, 2024

By Jillian Abreu

Seattle based dance punk band Zookraught talks about their new album “VIDA VIOLET”, touring, and the importance of the DIY community in punk.

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Interview: Matt Farley on the Freedom of Being Prolific

August 17, 2024

By Harry Westergaard

Prolific songwriter Matt Farley sits down to talk about his No Jokes albums ahead of his annual five hour concert.

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Fuck the Patriarchy: An Interview with The Crane Wives

July 31, 2024

By Harry Epstein

The Crane Wives sat down to talk about their inspiration, their process, their community of fans, and how far they’ve come together ahead of their performance at The Englert Theater in Iowa City.

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Interview: Joe Pera Goes to Shows with You

June 11, 2024

By John Glab

Joe Pera talks about the bands he likes, along with how music can connect with a comedy show ahead of his performance at The Englert Theater.

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“pack your bags the sun is growing” from bedbug has granted immortality

April 14, 2024

By John Glab

On “pack your bags the sun is growing” bedbug shows the remanence of the past linger with a person for eternity. Dylan Gamez Citron gives insight into their new album, along with their thoughts and feelings behind it.

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Interview: Laura Bergus on Authoritarianism in Iowa

March 12, 2024

By John Glab

Lawyer and Iowa City city council member Laura Bergus talks about the alarming recent trend of authoritarianism in Iowa. She also elaborates on why the government is targeting trans people, and the purpose of the Back the Blue laws.

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Interview: Your Arms Are My Cocoon and Continuous Metamorphosis

February 14, 2024

By Anika Maculangan

KRUI interviewed Your Arms Are My Cocoon’s Tyler Odom over Zoom. We asked them questions about their life and music, and how these two go hand-in-hand.

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12:00 AM	12:00 AM 2:00 AM STAIN TRAIN: YOUR OLDER SIBLING'S PUNK & EMO
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12:00 PM	12:00 PM 1:00 PM Mueller Time
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STAIN TRAIN: YOUR OLDER SIBLING'S PUNK & EMO
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
KRUI Spins
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Mueller Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Press Box Banter
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Save The Vibes
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
KRUI Spins
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Lonely Cloud FM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Light in the Black
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
No Clue
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mind Mischief
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Velvet Horizons
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Your Weekly Fics
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Music →

Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

In the crowded gallery of rising bands, few make as bold a splash as Iowa’s own prog pop-punks Spin Art, performing live at Lefty’s in Des Moines this weekend.

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Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Father John Misty returns to Iowa tonight on October 1st at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for the first time since performing at 80/35 festival in 2022, a show I was not only at, but also vaguely remember.

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News →

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

Iowa education’s system has embraced the arrival of artificial cal intelligence with no signs of slowing down. However, some have raised concerns that it may lead to its downfall while others see it as a successor to the internet and printing press.

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Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Cartels have increasingly looked to social media to move counterfeit medications made to resemble authentic prescriptions, often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl.

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Sports →

Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.

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Heartland Domination: All Iowa as the Hawkeyes shutout Wisconsin, 37-0

Iowa silenced Camp Randall with a statement 37-0 shutout over Wisconsin, reclaiming the Heartland Trophy for a fourth straight year and notching their first road shutout against the Badgers since 1929. Behind Kamari Moulton’s breakout performance and a smothering defense that snagged two interceptions from defensive linemen, the Hawkeyes looked every bit like Big Ten contenders.

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Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Father John Misty played “I Love You, Honeybear” for the 602nd time in Des Moines at Val Air Ballroom, October 1.

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

When We Were Young in Las Vegas, 2025 Festival Preview

October 4th: White Reaper, World’s Worst & Lip Critic at Gabe’s. Lip Critic’s Hex Dealer Album & Show Review.

KRUI Big Room Show & Concert Preview: Night Moves at Gabe’s this Wednesday, Oct. 15th!

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Interview: World’s Worst on their past, present, and the Real Housewives of SLC

Interview: Iona Zajac on The Pogues, “Bang”, and the Lash

In Conversation with Ross Nusser

In Conversation with Oliver Weilein

Show Preview: urika’s bedroom at Gabe’s

Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Fascism and the Modern MAGA Movement

Interview: Zookraught on the Power of Dance Punk and Imaginary Friends

Interview: Matt Farley on the Freedom of Being Prolific

Fuck the Patriarchy: An Interview with The Crane Wives

Interview: Joe Pera Goes to Shows with You

“pack your bags the sun is growing” from bedbug has granted immortality

Interview: Laura Bergus on Authoritarianism in Iowa

Interview: Your Arms Are My Cocoon and Continuous Metamorphosis

Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Heartland Domination: All Iowa as the Hawkeyes shutout Wisconsin, 37-0

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