Simon Conway

Comedian, actress and all around funny lady, WHITNEY CUMMINGS, is coming to Des Moines' Hoyt Sherman Place this Saturday and SIMON is very excited! He talks to her about her current tour, cancel culture, motherhood, her upcoming wedding and more!

Today is a big day for Iowa Hawkeye and Nebraska Huskers basketball fans! The men of #4 Nebraska take on #9 Hawkeye in the NCAA's Sweet 16. Who will be victorious and make it to the Elite 8 and who will be headed home? Funny lady, WHITNEY CUMMINGS, is coming to Hoyt Sherman this weekend and SIMON is very excited! He talks to her about her current tour, cancel culture, motherhood and her upcoming wedding. Then, the 'Voice of Drake' football, good friend of the show, and a man of insight, CHUCK REED, weighs in on tonight's NCAA match up between the the Hawkeyes and Huskers men's basketball teams.

The world is changing...and it's also lost it's mind! SIMON talks to JOHN FERGUSON from Saxon Aerospace (saxonunmanned.com) about how drones are changing the way wars are fought, won and strategized. Then, he talks about the heartbreaking news that there is another name being added to the growing list of Angel Families, this time it's because of the murder of a young woman who was a student at Loyola University. As if that wasn't horrible enough, now the student newspaper at her school has apologized...NOT TO HER OR ABOUT HER MURDER....they have apologized TO HER MURDERER FOR CALLING HIM ILLEGAL!! Just when you think you've heard it all, something happens in Chicago.

This ain't your Daddy's war! Modern times have brought modern warfare and what was cutting edge only 20 years ago is now considered old and useless. Today, drones are the latest and greatest - not just in technology but in safety, allowing our service members to fight up close while being relatively far away. JOHN FERGUSON, from saxonunmanned.com tells SIMON how drones are changing warfare and shaping the future of military combat.

TYLER RAYGOR, State Director at Americans For Prosperity, talks to SIMON about how rising gas prices and proposed SF2472 in the Iowa Senate that, if passed, will be an automatic tax increase may be the perfect storm of bad ideas and bad timing. But he also tells us how AFP is helping everyday Iowans - they are GIVING AWAY GAS!!! On Thursday, 3/26/26, from 11:30a-1:30p at the Otter Creek Country Store in ROBBINS, Iowa they are providing $1.00 OFF of every gallon of gas for anyone that comes by. On Friday, 3/27/26, from 11:30a-1:30p at the Fast Break Philips 66 in IOWA CITY, Iowa they are providing $1.00 OFF of every gallon of gas for anyone that comes by, For more information you can visit their website at novotenotax.com

Now that we know there are Marines and certain specialized Army units that have arrived in the region, SIMON asks GENERAL BOB DEES what we can expect with a 'Boots on the Ground' situation. What is the Trump Administration's plan and how long should we expect to have our military there?

The situation with Iran is having lots of effects in lots of different ways on lots of different people. During this hour SIMON discusses at least 2 of these effects with two different guests. GENERAL BOB DEES tells us what to expect with a 'Boots on the Ground' situation now that we know there are certain specialized units in the region and how that will effect the coming days, weeks, months and years. Then, TYLER RAYGOR, State Director at Americans For Prosperity, tells us how the increased gas prices and a potential bill in the Iowa Senate may be the perfect storm of timing and have lasting effects on us all.

Iowa Attorney General BRENNA BIRD made a promise during her campaign for office to create an exclusive Cold Case team to help bring justice to victims and families in Iowa. She followed through on that campaign promise and now we are seeing the results in several cold cases, including recent arrests and upcoming prosecutions. IF YOU HAVE A TIP FOR AN IOWA COLD CASE you can call the TIP LINE at 800-242-5100 or submit what you know online at coldcase@ag.iowa.gov

It's all a mystery! There's something hinky happening in the world of high-level U.S. researchers and U.S. Rep Tim Burchett wants to know what it is. For the past 5 years, but especially the last 12 months, there have been several suspicious deaths and disappearances involving researchers in sensitive fields that are oddly similar. The science community wants answers and now Congress does too! SIMON tells you all about and then he talks to Iowa Attorney General BRENNA BIRD about her newly developed Cold Case team and recent success in several high-profile Iowa cold cases.

A challenge has been filed with the Iowa Secretary of State questioning REP. EDDIE ANDREWS signature filings to be on the ballot for the Governor's race. Is this a valid challenge? Who made the challenge? What's next? And most importantly - what does Eddie think about this?

SIMON once got pulled over by ISP and was fined for his car window tint being too dark. Now, Iowa wants to change the current 70% tint restriction to 50% tint restriction. He paid the fine and now he & Mrs C laugh about it. Today, they laughed again sharing the story... and then they found several other news stories to laugh about! Florida Sheriff, Grady Judd, wants to recruit TSA and ICE agents that are not getting paid during the current shutdown. He's promised them a guaranteed paycheck in the FUTURE. - Delta Airlines has announce that it "will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta" for

Today is all about the FUTURE! - The state of Iowa wants to change the allowed window tints on your car in the near FUTURE, dropping it from the current 70% to 50% tint darkening. Florida Sheriff, Grady Judd, wants to recruit TSA and ICE agents that are not getting paid during the current shutdown. He's promised them a guaranteed paycheck in the FUTURE. - Delta Airlines has announce that it "will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta" for the foreseeable FUTURE until the government shutdown is over. - And finally, what does the FUTURE hold for gubernatorial candidate REP. EDDIE ANDREWS after today's challenge against his signature filing to be on the ballot? All THIS and MORE!!

Help. Hope. Honor. HELP Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa by reporting what you know - anonymously - via their tip line, website or app. HOPE for the endless lines at airports and some relief for unpaid TSA employees is coming as President Trump sent ICE agents to airports across the country today to help ease the burden while the current government shutdown continues. HONOR was shown over the weekend for the lives of our two most recent military losses. SIMON and MRS. C attended the visitations and funeral services for Major Jeff O'brien and Sgt Declan Coady who were killed in action during the explosion on March 1st in Kuwait by Iranian drone attacks. They share their thoughts after witnessing the community coming together in support of the families of these fallen heroes.

In light of the incredible development of an arrest last week in the 15yr old cold case of local realtor Ashley Okland, who was murdered in 2011 at a West Des Moines Open House. SIMON talks to GREG WILEY from Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa about how citizens can help solve crimes while staying anonymous. Tipsters can remain COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS and can be submitted via 3 ways - calling the tip line, submitting tips online or by using their app. *DETAILS FOR EACH BELOW* 1) Anonymously CALL THE TIP LINE - (515) 223-1400 OR 800-452-1111 2.) ONLINE TIP SUBMISSIONS at Crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com OR p3tips.com 3.) DOWNLOAD & SUBMIT via their APP - P3TIPS Cash rewards, up to $5,000, are provided via an assigned number system that is given to the anonymous tipster, when that number is given/verified at the bank they simply hand over the cash reward in an envelope and walk away. SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. EVEN ANONYMOUSLY. IT'S JUST THAT SIMPLE.

NCAA March Madness has taken over all across Iowa and with good reason - we have incredible student athletes who are absolutely crushing their competition! SIMON talks to 'Voice of the Hawkeyes' GARY DOLPHIN about the incredible win by the University of Iowa men's team over the Florida Gators, today's double overtime loss by the Iowa women and the potential of a National Championship between both major state universities - Iowa and Iowa State!

Cheers are being heard all across the state of Iowa for Hawkeye and Cyclone men & women's basketball teams who have been playing their hearts out and making US ALL PROUD as they continue their marches in the NCAA March Madness tournaments. SIMON talks to 'Voice of the Hawkeyes' GARY DOLPHIN about the incredible win by the University of Iowa men's team over the Florida Gators. But first, there are also tentative cheers over the Iowa Capitol for progress over something we have been watching and talking about for a long while now - Property Taxes! SIMON talks to House Majority Leader, REP BOBBY KAUFMANN, on what's planned and what to watch for.

One of the most watched and most discussed topics in Iowa this year is property taxes. SIMON talks to Iowa House Majority Leader REP. BOBBY KAUFMANN about what's happening, what's coming, what to expect and when.

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.