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SIMON has a fascinating conversation with MAY PANG, the Yoko-approved girlfriend of John Lennon. The private photos she took from what is now famously referred to as "The Lost Weekend" go on exhibit today in Florida. May shares the story of what was and what came to be.

The Iowa Hawkeye men's basketball team are on the 'March to Madness' in the NCAA tournament so it's a short show but but filling in a long history! SIMON has a fascinating conversation with MAY PANG, the Yoko-approved girlfriend of John Lennon. The private photos she took from what is now famously referred to as "The Lost Weekend" go on exhibit today in Florida. May shares the story of what was and what came to be.

"Hunting, striking, and delivering death from above" - PETE HEGSETH, Secretary of War. COL WILLIAM 'BURNER' DUNN, retired Marine Corps Cobra pilot and current President of Strategic Resilience Group, LLC, tells SIMON how the current situation in Iran was not a decision made lightly by President Trump and his administration but a well planned mission.

He's been there, done that and now he's sharing his insight. COL WILLIAM 'BURNER' DUNN, retired Marine Corps Cobra pilot and current President of Strategic Resilience Group, LLC, tells SIMON how the current situation in Iran was not a 'fly-by-night' idea but a well-planned, long thought out strategy by President Trump and his administration.

SIMON talks to our "oil & gas guy", REY 'RT' TREVINO, who updates us on the oil & gas situation now that we are entering week 4 of Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

There's another community funeral coming up soon, provided by nonprofit group The Final Salute. This time there will be over 200 unclaimed remains honored. SIMON gets all of the details from Final Salute founder, LANAE STROVERS, including how the public can participate. Later, our "oil & gas guy", REY 'RT' TREVINO updates us on the oil & gas situation now that we are entering week 4 of Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

There's another community funeral coming up soon, provided by nonprofit group The Final Salute. This time there will be over 200 unclaimed remains honored. SIMON gets all of the details from Final Salute founder, LANAE STROVERS, including how the public can participate.

Senator KEN ROZENBOOM explains the latest amendment proposal to legislation that will restrict the powers of the Governor.

Today is all about POWER. Iowans showed the power of love, honor and respect today as they came together to line the streets of the metro as our recently fallen Iowa Reserve soldiers, Major JEFFERY O'BRIEN and Sgt DECLAN COADY, were returned home. Later, Senator KEN ROZENBOOM explains the latest amendment proposal to legislation that will restrict the powers of the Governor.

"When you scratch the surface, you find more fraud!". Is this talking about banking? A private business? Random scammers? NO - we're talking about FRAUD FOUND IN HEALTHCARE, specifically MEDICARE and MEDICAID!! SIMON talks about all this and more with the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, DR. MEHMET OZ. Yep, THAT Dr Oz!

Texas Veteran and author, JARED KNOTT, has a new book out called 'Many tiny mistakes that changed the world forever'. He tells SIMON what it's about. Are we about to make a few tiny mistakes that will become big problems later? Listen and find out!

There's a new study out that looks to the past to predict the future. DEBBIE ZENNEY from agencyworks.org breaks down what life for Gen Z will look like 10+ years after graduation.

Iowa Rep. JEFF SHIPLEY explains HF2694 that addresses the power held by a sitting Governor, why this is welcome and necessary and what happens next.

There was an incredible development yesterday in the 15 year Ashley Okland cold case! SIMON updates you on what happened yesterday, what happened today and what her family has publicly said. Then, Iowa Rep. JEFF SHIPLEY shares what's happening this week at the Iowa Capitol, specifically HF2694 that addresses the power held by a sitting Governor.

SIMON talks to STEVEN HIBBS from Fathers for Faith and Freedom about the controversy over a book at the Bondurant Library. There's a lot of people upset over it. What's it about? Listen to find out!

MAE DEHGHANIAN, an Iranian studying here in Iowa is back to share with SIMON what she's heard from her country and shares her appreciation for the U.S. intervention so her country can one day be free. Then, SIMON talks to STEVEN HIBBS from Fathers for Faith and Freedom about the controversy over a book at the Bondurant Library. There's a lot of people upset over it. What's it about? Listen to find out!

MAE DEHGHANIAN, an Iranian young woman studying her in Iowa talks to SIMON again about the latest that's happening in her country and the support she is sharing with other Iranian students.

The Family Leader did something they don't often do in political races - they endorse one candidate for Iowa Governor today. Who is it and what moved them to do it? BOB VANDER PLAATS tells SIMON why the FL board decided to make this unusual move.

Who is in? Who is out? Are the Iowa races set? SIMON gets all of the latest from SoS PAUL PATE now that the filing deadline has passed. And later, BOB VANDER PLAATS, from The Family Leader tell SIMON why his organization decided to uncharacteristically endorse one candidate for Iowa Governor. Who is it and what moved them to do it?

The filings for races across the state of Iowa have been turned into the Iowa Secretary of State and now signatures are being counted and verified. Who is in? Who is out? SIMON gets all of the latest from SoS PAUL PATE.

Will Congress follow the will of over 60% of the American people that want to see the SAVE Act passed? SIMON talks to Pulitzer Prize winner DENNIS KNEALE about what to expect and who to expect it from.

The SAVE Act is currently being debated in the U.S. Senate and it looks to be a long drawn out "talking filibuster". Do they have the votes? Will they follow the will of over 60% of the American people that want to see this passed? SIMON talks for journalist CHADWICK MOORE and Pulitzer Prize winner DENNIS KNEALE about what to expect and who to expect it from. Also, what's happening with NATO, the UN and who ARE our allies right now?

We are on the cusp of a potential hours to days long 'talking filibuster' in the U.S. Senate over the SAVE Act. For the latest information on what to expect SIMON talks to journalist CHADWICK MOORE who has been watching this development closely.

Senator John Thune says he does NOT have the required 60 votes to get the SAVE Act passed despite the majority of Americans supporting it. SIMON talks to Kyle Bosnan from the Oversight Project about who is yay, who is nay, and the chances of a 'talking filibuster'.

A little bit silly and a whole lot of serious...as in the SAVE Act. Does it have the votes to pass? Senator John Thune says "NO". SIMON talks to Kyle Bosnan from the Oversight Project about who is yay, who is nay, and the chances of a 'talking filibuster'.

It's Alpaca VS We Packin' in Winterset going on right now! There's a gun range looking to expand by building an outdoor range but the potential neighbors aren't excited at all. Now everyone is going to face off at this week's zoning meeting. SIMON talks to AARON SCHULTZ, owner of Rusty Star Alpacas, about how he feels and what he wants to see happen.

SIMON talks to MICHAEL WARE from the Iowa Firearms Coalition about the need to exercise your 2nd Amendment right and to train and arm for their safety as domestic attacks increase. It's Alpaca VS We Packin' in Winterset going on right now! There's a gun range looking to expand by building an outdoor range but the potential neighbors aren't excited at all. Now everyone is going to face off at this week's zoning meeting.

With the rise of attacks on certain community groups the call to embrace self-protection is growing. SIMON talks to MICHAEL WARE from the Iowa Firearms Coalition about the need to exercise your 2nd Amendment right and to train and arm for their safety as domestic attacks increase.

SIMON talks to Air Force Colonel Josh McConkey about the most recent developments in Iran including our most recent troop losses.

After yesterday's blizzard, the roads are finally opened. Know what's not opened? The government...STILL. SIMON talks weather, shutdown and hypocrisy. Later, he talks to Air Force Colonel Josh McConkey about the most recent developments in Iran including our most recent troop losses.

A little serious, a little fun, because we all need it sometimes!

There's a new outdoor gun range coming to central Iowa, hopefully. The owners of Black Flag Arsenal in Waukee have plans for an outdoor range. SIMON gets the details from one of the owners, GABE LANZ.

From the Golden Dome to Iowa's hearts of gold. SIMON gets the weekly update from Rep. MEGAN JONES about what's happening in the Iowa legislature. Then he talks to JOHN THOMPSON from Salute the Fallen about how they are helping to send several dozen veterans to California to attend CWO3 Robert Marzan who was killed in action during the Iranian attacks.

Iowa Representative MEGAN JONES gives SIMON our Friday update on what's going on under the golden domes.

SIMON talks to JOE MITCHELL, former Chair of the Real Estate Developers Association and current Congressional candidate for Iowa's 2nd district talks about the current property tax standstill and what he suggests as well as an update on his campaign.

From Iowa to Washington D.C., SIMON brings you news and people that impact YOU! Don't miss his discussion to Congressman JIM JORDAN and 2nd District congressional candidate Joe Mitchell.

U.S. Congressman JIM JONES is live in studio with SIMON discussing the shutdown, immigration, Iran, the SAVE Act and more!

Iowa Senator ADRIAN DICKEY tells SIMON about SF2284 that passed the Senate today and then he talks to MIKE STONE of Michigan who attends the Temple Israel synagogue that was attacked by an armed man while filled with preschool children.

Iowa Senator ADRIAN DICKEY tells SIMON about SF2284 that passed the Senate today and will now head to the Iowa House. This legislation will hopefully, FINALLY, put an end to the traffic cameras in Iowa, also called scam cams.

SIMON talks to CONNOR KUEHL who served with, and was mentored by, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan who was killed in action during the recent attack in Kuwait. He is trying to raise money and sponsorships for 26 service member and veterans who served with CWO3 Marzan to attend his funeral in California. Donations can be made to 501c3 SALUTE THE FALLEN to help ensure they can pay their respects to a man they all admired.

Near or far, there's lots going on! SIMON checks in with ELAD STROHMEYER, the Israeli Consul General to the Midwest after the first full week of the conflict with Iran. Later, he talks to CONNOR KUEHL who served with and was mentored by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan who was killed in action during the recent attack in Kuwait. He is trying to raise money and sponsorships for 26 service member and veterans who served with CWO3 Marzan to attend his funeral in California.

SIMON checks in with ELAD STROHMEYER, the Israeli Consul General to the Midwest after the first full week of the conflict with Iran. He updates on Israel's position of strength as well as the most recent targeted attack against a U.S. temple full of Jewish children and teachers.

As gas prices go up, Americans for Prosperity are going to bring them down to prove a point to the Iowa legislature. Where will they be offering a $0.49 discount. TYLER RAYGOR tells SIMON when and where.

So many things are up and down right now in Iowa! Today, Iowa National Guard soldiers were up in the air and then down on the ground across the state hugging their loved ones as several hundred more of our deployed troops returned home. SIMON and MRS. C were at a Welcome Home ceremony and they have some good news to share! And as gas prices go up, Americans for Prosperity are going to bring them down to prove a point to the Iowa legislature. Where will they be offering a $0.49 discount. Listen and find out!!

'Astro-Clay', CLAY ANDERSON explains to SIMON what the new changes to the Artemis program means for NASA and the upcoming Artemis II launch as well as the Artemis III launch planned for 2027.

There are lots of changes on the horizon; in Texas, in the Trump administration and in NASA! Jasmine Crockett is out. James Talarico is in. Kristi Noem is out. MarkWayne Mullins is in. Artemis II moon mission is out. A new Artemis II moon mission is in.

SIMON's anger and outrage is palpable after Congress voted 357-65 block the release of sexual misconduct reports and the $17M taxpayer slush fund used to pay victims of sexual harassment & assault by members of Congress. He also gives the latest update on Iran and OPERATION EPIC FURY.

Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON gives SIMON an update from D.C. as well as paying her respects to the service members killed in action last weekend in Iran.

There were several contentious moments in the White House briefing room between Karoline Levitt and members of the press corp. SIMON tells you all about it and later, Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON gives Simon an update from D.C. as well as paying her respects to the service members killed in action last weekend in Iran.

SEN. JONI ERNST gives insight into today's congressional vote affirming President Trump's war powers over the situation in Iran, the status of the S.A.V.E. Act and most importantly, the recent losses of 6 Iowa Army Reserve members.

SIMON talks about truth in politics, campaigns, commercial ads and humanity in general. Later, SEN. JONI ERNST gives insight into today's congressional vote affirming President Trump's war powers over the situation in Iran, the status of the S.A.V.E. Act and most importantly, the recent losses of 6 Iowa Army Reserve members.