Des Moines Radio: iHM Names Gregg Hanson To PD Slot At N/T WHO

iHeartMedia has appointed Gregg Henson as the new Program Director for News/Talk 1040 WHO in Des Moines, a key heritage station known as "The Voice of Iowa" for its trusted news, talk, traffic, and severe weather coverage.

The announcement, made Monday, positions Henson to lead programming at one of Iowa's most respected news/talk outlets, building on its strong foundation of local voices and high-quality content that listeners depend on daily.

Henson expressed enthusiasm about the role, stating, “I’m incredibly excited to return to iHeartMedia and work with the legendary staff at NewsRadio 1040 WHO.”

Gregg Henson

iHeartMedia executives welcomed the hire. EVP/Programming Steve Geoffries noted that Henson’s experience and leadership will support the station’s team in maintaining its reputation for reliable programming. Nebraska/Iowa Area President Jen Stocker added that Henson’s passion, strategic vision, and commitment to strong local content align perfectly with the company’s mission to deliver top-tier service to Des Moines and surrounding communities.

Henson brings extensive experience in news/talk radio, along with on-air and programming roles across formats. He most recently served as morning show host at Cumulus Media’s Classic Rock 97 WLAV in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he co-hosted until last fall.

Prior to that, he held programming leadership positions at heritage news/talk stations, including Audacy’s WRVA in Richmond, Virginia (where he oversaw both WRVA news/talk and sports sister station WRNL), and earlier roles at WOWO in Fort Wayne, Indiana—a well-known news/talk heritage brand.

His career also includes stops in major and mid-sized markets such as Detroit (WDFN, WXYT), Pittsburgh (WPGB, WBGG), Philadelphia (WPEN), Dallas (KRLD-FM), Austin (KVET), and others, spanning news/talk, sports talk, and music formats.

This move marks a return to iHeartMedia for Henson, who previously programmed stations within the company, and positions him to guide 1040 WHO’s continued focus on local engagement, news, and talk in the Des Moines market.