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Simon talks to Rich Marianos, former Assistant Director of ATF in Florida about a recent story of a father who's 15yr old was sold a vape illegally so he did what Dads do and tried to catch the person himself by setting up his own "drug bust". Then it all went horribly wrong!! Hear what happened, what should have happened and what needs to happen so nothing like this ever happens again!
Harvard Professor of Science and Astronomer, Dr Avi Loeb, talks to Simon about one of his most favorite topics - SPACE - specifically the anomalies of the 3I/ATLAS comet. It's the size of Manhattan, has anomalies unlike anything we've seen before and has scientist across the globe puzzled. What could it possibly be??? Later, Simon talks to David Fischer from Landmark Capital for his snapshot of today's financials and the economy, including the revaluing of gold and silver. How will this affect your pockets; will they become lighter or heavy enough to hold you down???
Harvard Professor of Science and Astronomer, Dr Avi Loeb, talks to Simon about one of his most favorite topics - SPACE - specifically the anomalies of the 3I/ATLAS comet. It's the size of Manhattan, has anomalies unlike anything we've seen before and has scientist across the globe puzzled. What could it possibly be???
Another day, another Epstein excuse-maker; this time it's Delegate Stacy Plaskett, representing the U.S. Virgin Isles in Washington DC. She was caught directly texting Epstein during a hearing and now she wants us to believe we live in the Land of Oz and "ignore the man behind the curtain" Later in the show, "Ivy from HyVee", Ivy Sprague, Director of Strategic Communications shares exciting news - the first ever HYVEE HOLIDAY PARADE on Nov 29th! She tells us all about the phenomenal things HyVee has planned this holiday season, including their new Holiday Meal Packs to make life a little easier for all of us this busy time of year!
Simon has a fascinating conversation with Bill Jasper, President of The John Birch Society, about the most recent challenge from a Democratic Socialist. After the recent election win in New York by Zohran Mamdani who are they targeting this time? Hakeem Jefferies!
Simon talks to former Florida Asst State Attorney, Keith Gross, about the discovery of (thus far!) 186,000 deceased Americans that are STILL RECEIVING SNAP BENEFITS. So, how exactly are the dearly departed still receiving and using welfare benefits??? How many more will be discovered? What are the plans to stop this fraud in it's tracks? All this and listener calls!
Simon talks to Iowa Attorney General. Brenna Bird, about multiple actions she's taking on behalf of Iowans. Today, Iowa won and injunction on behalf of 25 state to stop California from implementing yet another "green" regulatory tax. She also shares with Simon about the new addition to her staff of a nurse that specializes in sexual assault and will be able to focus on resources and special care for victims as well as walk with them through the legal process after trauma.
Both the U.S. House and Senate voted to release 'the Epstein files' tonight and that bill is now on it's way to President Trump's desk for his signature. What will we learn? Who will be named? Simon discusses this and more, plus listener calls on the topic!
Simon talks to his friend and psychologist, John Hubner, on how to survive the holidays with family, friends, work & stress.
What are 2 things we all hate about the holidays? Holiday travel & Holiday weight gain! Simon covers both when he talks to AAA's Brian Ortner and chef Nicolette Pace. What's good, what's bad and what should you avoid on both topics?
Simon celebrates care packages sent by the Iowa Blue Star Mothers starting to arrive overseas before he digs into the release of the Epstein files being completely released tomorrow. In the 2nd half of the hour Simon talks to Iowa Senate candidate Lucas Loftin who is running to fill the vacancy in District 16 by the passing of Sen Clair Celsi.
Simon talks to Leslie Corbly, an attorney and author of "Progressive Prejudice" about the current charges of mortgage fraud against some elected officials that should really know better!
MaryBeth Meyer is back...with her whole family, including Simon's birthday twin James...with the total raised from the Pinky Swear Foundation Radiothon. $237,973!!!!!!
Day 2 of the faces and families that Pinky Swear Foundation has helped!
Day 1 of 2 for the Pinky Swear Foundation Radiothon. Meet the families Pinky Swear has helped and hear their stories.
To close out our appreciation for this Veterans Day, Simon talks to Navy SEAL, Jason Redmon, about his service in uniform and how he's serving his fellow veterans now and then Lanae Strovers is back to tell the incredible news that's happened regarding the Civil War veteran that was buried with honors last year by The Final Salute. It's an incredible story!
Veterans Day continues on the Simon Conway show as he talks to actor Brian Lloyd who portrays Lt Col Matthew Lomeyer in the new film "Irritable Revolution". Then Simon catches up with Lanae Strovers from The Final Salute who gives the date for next year's honor service.
It's Veterans Day! Simon talks to his friend Howard McDonald, a 102yr old WW2 veteran and thanks him for his service. Later, Simon talks to Director of Public Relations for the Iowa National Guard, Jackie Schmeilin about how the community is coming together to help service member's families during shutdown.
Simon talks to his personal travel agent, Dean Burch from Allied Travel, about the ongoing government shutdown and the chaos it's causing for air travel. Later, Simon gets the latest info on the MLB gambling scandal from sports guru Heather Burnside from our iHeart sister station The Bus.
Simon continues to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps with VFW leader Michael Young and 5 more Marines who close out the hour with a live rendition of the Marine Corps hymn.
It's the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps! Simon spends hour 1 talking to his friend, Iowa House Rep and Marine Corps veteran Steven Holt.
Simon has Iowa Hawkeye legend, former legal expert of the Simon Conway Show and now US Ambassador to NATO on the show! *(short 1hr show due to Iowa Mens Basketball)
AI is becoming more prevalent in daily life so Simon talks to 2 experts in Artificial Intelligence. John Rizvi, aka The Patent Protector, talks about the legality of someone using your AI image in videos. Who really owns your likeness? Dr Sal Giorgianni tells us how AI and smartwatches are being used medicine to detect heart disease.
Simon talks to Iowa House Rep Taylor Collins on the recent behavior by a student on campus towards a student organization, TPA. He also tells us about the upcoming bill being introduced that requires all college students to take 1 history class and 1 civics class in order to graduate from a Board of Regents governed Iowa College. Later, Simon talks to MaryBeth Meyer from Pinky Swear Foundation about this year's upcoming radiothon on WHO 1040am.
For the full last hour and a half Congresswoman Miller-Meeks takes listener calls live on air
Simon starts hour 1 talking to National Talk Host and author, Clay Travis, about his newest book "Balls", identity politics and the current state of the nation. In the second half hour he discusses the current race for Iowa Governor with candidate Adam Steen. Will Adam debate his fellow Republican candidates? Is there anyone he won't debate? He answers all this and more.
Doug discusses EVERYTHING during Hour 2 - politics, elections, pharmaceuticals, Halloween, basketball, football and weather!
Simon's 'brother from another mother', Doug Wagner (WMT mornings) fills in and kicks off November by talking to Travis Mansfied, He's the new owner of Southridge Mall and shares with Doug the new stores that are confirmed coming soon but the REALLY exciting news is what's planned for the southside of Southridge Mall! Listen to the podcast them tell us what you think - does it make you want to head to the Southside?
Simon talks to attorney Jeremy Rosenthal about the federal court in Rhode Island that ruled the Trump Administration must use a specific 'emergency fund' to offset the SNAP benefits that millions of Americans rely on. The funding of SNAP benefits ends tomorrow due to DAY 31 of the Government Shutdown. There's a lot of confusion on what court has jurisdiction, what funding pocket this will come from and is it even allocated by Congress towards something already!
Q: What do you call a dentist that hands our full-size candy bars on Halloween? A: Simon's dentist! Dr. David Davidson from Davidson Family Dentistry chats with Simon about kids, candy and Halloween. Later, Simon gets serious with the truly scary topic - foiled terroristic attacks, like those the FBI announced today. Our Law & Order expert, Michael Letts fills us in on the thwarted attacks planned in Michigan that would have injured and/or killed many of innocent people celebrating Halloween at local festivals.
Simon talks with Brad Sherman who is running for Iowa Governor
It's HALLOWEEN and this is no TRICK - The Iowa Democratic Party listens to Simon! Today they issued a press release linking yesterday's interview with Congressman Randy Feenstra, who officially announced his gubernatorial campaign this week. It sure would be a TREAT if the IDP Chairwoman, Rita Hart, would be brave enough, (like Rob Sand) to come on the show. One person who isn't SPOOKED to be on the show is Brad Sherman who is also running for Iowa Governor. Today he talks to Simon about the 70 of 99 counties he's already visited in his bid to become Governor.
Simon starts the hour with good news for Iowa soybean farmers as he talks to Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association about the agreement between Pres Trump and China to purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. This includes the 550-600 million bushels produced by Iowa farmers. Later, Simon talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the discovery of spying on 9 Republican Senators by Jack Smith. 'Operation: Artic Frost' weaponized the FBI against 9 sitting Senators, all Republicans, by bugging their phones and subpoenaing their phone records in this "mind blowing" discovery.
Simon talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the unbelievable and outrageous news that the FBI was weaponized against 9 Republican Senators by Jack Smith in 'OPERATION: ARTIC FROST'. Senator Cruz explains how he and others had their phones bugged and phone records subpoenaed by a judge at the directive of Smith.
It's good news for Iowa soybean farmers as Simon talks to Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association about the new trade agreement between the US and China. After President Trump's visit to China they have agreed to purchase 12 million metric tons of soybeans, including the 550-600 million bushels produced by Iowa farmers every year.
Simon talks to IA Congressman Randy Feenstra who officially announced his candidacy for IA Governor this week. Congressman Feenstra has been a City Administrator, County Treasurer, State Senator and is currently representing Iowa's 4th District in Congress. He and Simon discuss his race, property tax, eminent domain and his desire to "take this state to new heights".
Sen. Grassley has called for an investigation into the wedding company theknot.com for false advertising after several whistleblower complaints. It's Day 30 of the government shutdown and the eve of SNAP benefits not being funded. Gov. Reynolds announced support for IA food banks is coming from the IA Dept of Health & Human Services and the National Guard on standby to help with food distribution. And then Simon talks to newest announced candidate for IA Governor, Congressman Randy Feenstra who wants to "take this state to new heights".
Scarlett Johnson talks to Simon about her nightmare over being sued for defamation after calling some one in her local school district 'WOKE'! Is this becoming our new norm? Are feelings and fears being given priority over rights and amendments? You be the judge!
Simon talks to Democratic candidate for Governor and current Iowa State Auditor, Rob Sand, live in studio. He hates D.C. and the 2-party system, he wants to be Iowa's biggest cheerleader and a "cheerleader for truth'. He wants voting reform and likes an approval voting system over ranked choice voting. Later, Simon gets the latest in financial info from David Fischer with Landmark Capital including gold and silver markets.
Simon talks to Democratic candidate for Governor and current Iowa State Auditor, Rob Sand, live in studio. He hates D.C. and the 2-party system, he wants to be Iowa's biggest cheerleader and a "cheerleader for truth'. He wants voting reform and likes an approval voting system over ranked choice voting.
SHUTDOWN DAY 29! While there's no end in sight for the government to re-open, Iowa isn't waiting around....because Iowa Nice is a real thing. The Iowa Port Producers and Iowa pig farmers have come together to donate 37,000 servings of ground pork to Iowa food pantries. Simon talks to Kevin Hall, Communications Director of Iowa Pork Producers.
SHUTDOWN DAY 29! While there's no end in sight for the government to re-open, Iowa isn't waiting around....because Iowa Nice is a real thing. The Iowa Port Producers and Iowa pig farmers have come together to donate 37,000 servings of ground pork to Iowa food pantries. Simon talks to Kevin Hall, Communications Director of Iowa Pork Producers.
Halloween is this weekend and the Conways are stepping out of their comfort zone - and into their boots, & heels - to play dress up at their very first costume party! The plan is to channel their inner icons...Kenny Rogers and Dolly Pardon! But how authentic is Simon willing to go: Polyester pants & Western jacket? Absolutely! Boots and beard? Definitely! Kenny's baby blue eyes? Ummmm. Simon invites his own eye doctor, Dr Michael Locke, on the show to talk new eye trends. What's all in good fun, What's riding the line and what is definately an occular NO-GO?
Four more cartel drug boats were eliminated today in International waters. Several people are more focused on the thoughts and feelings of drug dealers than on American National Security or the poison coming into our country. Colonel (Ret.) Rob Maness shares his expert opinion with Simon on the topic and what he thinks about President Trump's no-nonsense, take no prisoners approach. Following that Simon and the show's Legal Expert, Alan Ostergren ask the question - Autopen or magic wand? What happens when there is no PRECIDENT or a PRESIDENT that was hardly PRESENT/
Loaded 1rst hour of the show - Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds updates Simon on her statewide roundtable tour listening & talking to Iowans about property tax, DOGE, IPERS and more! Next, Simon gets 'THE RUNDOWN FROM THE SHUTDOWN' from U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on what is now DAY 28! Who is next to be affected? Who is holding the government hostage? Who crossed party lines today and will CR vote #14 be successful? Listen to find our!
Simon talks to U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on DAY 28 of the government shutdown and what that now means for WIC recipients, military members, and government employees like air traffic controllers and TSA.
Simon talks one on one with Governor Kim Reynolds for an update on her statewide roundtable tour, DOGE, property taxes, IPERS and much more.
Hour 3 begins with Simon talking to Linda Little, Child & Neighborhood Safety Expert from Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO.org) about ways to keep your children safe in the neighborhood this Halloween. She also shares some shocking statistics from the #DontTouchMe campaign - 90% of offenders are known to the victim, 70% are usually family members and only 20% are ever prosecuted. And later, Simon and Mrs C discuss the unbelievable misfortune on the USS NIMITZ over the weekend when they lost not 1 but 2 aircraft overboard in 30mins. The only worse luck than that was the sailor that had to repot it to the Captain!
Child and Neighborhood Safety Expert from Neighborhood Services Organization (NSO.org) discusses protecting your children from sexual predators during Halloween
Food Insecurity Expert, Chonnie Richey from IndependenceGardens.org
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