Simon Conway

MATT KITTLE fills in for SIMON while he travels back to Iowa after a day spent interviewing several Trump Administration cabinet members. MATT talks to HANS von SPAKOVSKY about election integrity, voter eligibility, honesty and what the Kansas League of Women Voters has done. And later, you don't want to miss the conversation between MATT & MRS. C about a recent poll that says "2/3 of Dem women say men are to blame for most of society's problems" (source: New York Post)

MATT KITTLE fills in for SIMON as he travels back from a special assignment in Washington DC. Today, MATT discusses the newest information released about the steel plant that's coming to SE Iowa. And later, when will all this rain end & how will Iowa's Ag industry be affected? MATT asks these questions and more!

It's not just gas prices that are going up these days, medical & healthcare costs are skyrocketing too. Why? In many cases the Obama Administration era's subsidies are starting to run out and come to an end so families aren't just feeling "the pinch at the pump" but now it feels like a "dropkick at the Doctor's office"! Filling in for SIMON is South Carolina morning drive host, KELLY NASH, who discusses all this and more!

It's the topic that we all agree needs a solution but we don't all agree on what the best solution may be...gas prices! South Carolina morning radio host, KELLY NASH, tackles this topic & takes your calls as he fills in for SIMON today!

Filling in for SIMON today is South Carolina morning drive radio host KELLY NASH. KELLY kicks off the show talking to PETER NAVARRO, a Senior White House Advisor and key negotiator in yesterday's announced steel plant in SE Iowa.

***WARNING! TRIGGER WARNING - NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG LISTENERS. PLEASE USE CAUTION. TOPICS INCLUDE SEXUAL ASSAULT & GANG RAPE*** After a serious conversation of a sensitive topic with legal expert ALAN OSTERGREN, SIMON brings some lightheartedness to this hour with NEWSMAN DAVE and MRS. C with some fun news stories for a much needed mental health break.

*** WARNING NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG LISTENERS - SENSATIVE SUBJECT MATTER. TOPICS INCLUDE SEXUAL ASSAULT/GANG RAPE. PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN LISTENING. *** SIMON talks to legal expert ALAN OSTERGREN about "the Cornell 7"; a current civil lawsuit by a young woman that has led to reopening a criminal investigation & potential prosecution of 7 fraternity members at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York from allegations of sexual assault and gang rape.

SIMON brings you two good news stories and interviews this hour. First, a story that touched our heart about doing the right thing when things just don't look right. Later, a story that will touch many of our wallets and bank accounts in 2027 and all the information you'll need to take advantage of an upcoming benefit.

In an unprecedented move, the 2027 federal tax code will offer a new 1:1, dollar for dollar tax credit that can be applied to K-12 scholarships for both public and private school families. SIMON gets all the details from PATRICK GRAFF, Senior Fellow for Government Affairs at the American Federation for Children and how families can take advantage of this never-before-offered tax credit. federationforchildren.orgresearch

"If you see something, say something" became real-life in the U.K. over weekend when a local farmer saw something suspicious outside the perimeter of a RAF (Royal Air Force) base used by the US military. 5 Iranian men were arrested under the suspicion of having explosives in 3 vehicles. SIMON talks to former FBI agent, RICHARD KOLKO, about the most recent developments, their suspected plans & motivation, and what to expect under the English judicial system.

Our state got some great news this morning! President Trump held a press conference today selecting Iowa as the location for a new $17 billion dollar steel plant bringing 1,750 new jobs to the area! SIMON has all the details plus reactions from Governor KIM REYNOLDS, Senator JONI ERNEST, Congresswoman MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS and Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON.

Watch your receipts & guard your wallets because there are some sneaky checkout changes coming to 4,600 Walmart stores across the country! SIMON talks to "The Patent Professor", JOHN RIZVI, about the 'dynamic pricing patents' recently filed by Walmart and what this means for future shopping. Is this the "personalized shopping experience" you had in mind?

According to a recent Gallop Poll, 42% of Americans have a positive view of socialism. That's a shocking number! SIMON talks to co-author of 'Democratic Murder of America', retired Sheriff RICHARD MACK. Together, they discuss why that number is so high and SIMON asks "Are we living in a real life '1984'?"

SIMON asks Congresswoman MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS her thoughts on recalling Congress back to session with only 39 days left until election day.

Curator for the Iowa Gold Star Museum, MIKE VOGT, is in studio with SIMON to share all the details of the WWII Living History event followed by a WWII USO dance. It's going to be a great night of fun going back in time!

Are we dividing ourselves as a nation or are we being driving apart by the mainstream media? SIMON and MAUREEN STEELE dive into the conversation and more!

We're in a new kind of space race...from infinity and beyond. SIMON gets all the details from Senior Director for Counterterrorism, SEBASTIAN GORKA

Senator BEN NELSON (NE-D) is taking issue with the wealth tax. He tells SIMON why but also shares some even more shocking numbers and facts! Listen to find out what it's all about.

It was supposed to be a conversation - not a football game - but there sure were a lot of defensive lines and answer punting. You don't want to miss this conversation between SIMON and CNN Correspondent DANA BASH & DAVID FISHER, co-authors of new book, 'The Elections That Changed the World: Fifteen Pivotal Moments That Shaped How We Live'

Q: What do you get when you ask an Iowa Congressperson to do something specific? A: You get Immediate action if that Congressperson is ASHLEY HINSON! SIMON made a request of Congresswoman HINSON and she had done it before their on-air conversation ended. Listen to find out what it was all about.

SIMON has fascinating conversations with Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON, CNN's Chief Political Correspondent DANA BASH, and New York Times Best-Selling Author DAVID FISHER this hour. You don't want to miss this. Trust us!!!

Tis the season.....it's the first day of Fall AND prime political time! What will fall first - the leaves or the political promises?

Iowa native and current U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, MATT WHITAKER, is in Des Moines today. SIMON talks to him to find out why and asks him some in-depth questions about our U.N. interactions.

This hour SIMON discusses some worrisome issues involving children & young people these days

Finland has released a study, conducted over 25 years, of children who transitioned to their sexuality identity. Were their lives more fulfilled and happier than before their transition? SIMON talks to teacher & author MARIA KEFFLER to find out.

The tragic loss of 2 college students at Ole Miss today is shining a light on an important topic that parents should discuss with their young adult children. KRATOM, a dangerous synthetic drug, often sold in gas stations & vape stores, is causing the deaths of young people at an alarming growth rate. SIMON talks to Iowa Attorney General BRENNA BIRD about what can be done on a state level to keep Iowans safe.

Will AI eventually kill us all or is this just fearmongering by the media? DENNIS KNEALE and SIMON discuss this and more.

Doom, gloom & the end of the world as we know it? Or are we just living in a real-life Hollywood script?

From "your home ever after" to homecoming to home buying, SIMON discusses it all this hour

Do you know your 'vantage score'? PAUL OSTER explains to SIMON why it might be to your ad-vantage to know your score.

GANESH GANPAT explains to SIMON the process of cemetery clean-up here in Des Moines, including what happens when people leave unconventional, yet sentimental items on headstones.

SIMON gives an update to last week's Pinky Swear Radiothon and shares how he & MRS. C celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary. Later, CHRIS MCGOWAN is live in-studio.

CHRIS MCGOWAN is live in studio with SIMON to give an update on his 4th District Congressional campaign, what he's hearing from voters and what he pledges to do once in Washington D.C.

ERIC BUNTENBACH shares the story of his daughter REESE, her childhood cancer diagnosis, and how Pinky Swear helped their family when they needed it most.

Mom, MIKAYLA DORMAN, shares the story of her daughter LYDIA and how Pinky Swear helper her family as they dealt with a childhood cancer diagnosis.

Mom, ASHLEE, shares the story of her son GRYFFIN who has been diagnosed twice with cancer and how Pinky Swear stepped in to help their family.

LAURA shares the story of her son BEAU's childhood cancer diagnosis and how Pinky Swear helped in her family's time of need

Dad MATT shares the story of his daughter CAIDENCE and how their family was helped by Pinky Swear when she was diagnosed with childhood cancer

Mom BETSEY shares the story of her son SAGE and how their family was helped by Pinky Swear as they navigated a childhood cancer diagnosis

DENISE shares the story of her son JAKAI and how Pinky Swear helped them when he was diagnosed with childhood cancer

ASHLEY shares the story of her daughter MADISON and how Pinky Swear helped their family during her childhood cancer battle

Pinky Swear Founders, STEVE & BECKY CHEPOKAS, share the story of their son MITCH who is the inspiration for the work they do to carry on in his memory.

Dad KENNY shares the story of GRYFFIN and how he is doing today

Mom ASHLEY and her daughter ELIZABETH share their journey through childhood cancer and how Pinky Swear walked beside them when they needed it most

Dad JUSTIN shares the story of his son JOSS who is currently battling childhood cancer and how Pinky Swear is helping them

Mom BOBBI shares the story of the day her daughter, OPHALIA, was diagnosed with childhood cancer and how Pinky Swear has helped their family

Mom JEANET shares the story of her daughter GRACIE's childhood cancer diagnosis. how she is doing today what it meant for Pinky Swear to help their family when they needed it most

Pinky Swear began because of a little boy named Mitch. His Mom Becky shares her heartfelt story.

Little KAYLA and her parents share their journey

Mom of twins, TARYN, shares what it was like when one of them, BRIXTON, was diagnosed with childhood cancer, how Pinky Swear helped her family and how he is doing today.

Mom DEVIN shares her family's journey with Pinky Swear when her son WILSON was diagnosed with childhood cancer. And we hear from WILSON too!!!