Simon Conway

It's National Bring Your Cat to Work Day! Did anyone tell NEWS DAVE??? It's also Tractor Ride Day so SIMON and MRS. C do their best to sound like farm experts, thankfully a much smarter listener calls in and saves their bacon. And finally, have our plates gotten bigger or has our self-control shrunk since the 1970s? SIMON tells you why this question is important and discusses so much more!

Local Des Moines author, A.R. WESTON. is live in-studio with SIMON to discuss his new book, "The Last Candlemaker; A Flicker of Hope in the Age of Artificial Illumination". His book is a fascinating comparison and conundrum of how, over the decades, new inventions are often celebrated by the very people that will be negatively impacted by the thing they are praising.

Freedom of Speech and real, live human interaction; 2 things we are at risk of losing...quickly! SIMON talks about this and more this hour!

Imagine a world where a college student could be expelled for "harassment" simply by saying something someone doesn't like? The University of Minnesota has approved a new policy that will make this a reality but a Senior student is pushing back. JACKSON BARRICK has filed a lawsuit claiming this new policy violates his 1rst Amendment rights. SIMON talks to JACKSON and his attorney, KIM HERMAN, about this insanity spreading across campuses everywhere.

As SIMON says, "we have news coming out of a fire hose" as if the world were burning down and he brings you all the major topics of the day, including the bold move TULSI GABBARD made on her last day as DNI to expose the very clear & intentional lies made by former Presidential Advisor, DR. ANTHONY FAUCI.

From serious to silly, SIMON and MRS C discuss it all on this Fun Friday Juneteenth;

Former FBI agent, ERIC WOJTKUN, talks to SIMON about the recent call by ISIS for lone wolf attacks. Are we safe? What about the World Cup and Olympics? Listen and find out.

There's a women's tackle football team & they're really good! How good? They're in the playoffs!!! SIMON talks to COACH QUE about his team and what he expects in the next game.

Give and Ta-ckle. SIMON talks organ donation, the women's tackle football team, the Cedar Raptors and the Iowa State Fair!

JULIE SCHNEIDER from the Iowa Donor Network shares with SIMON the need for organ, tissue, bone and tendon donors for those in need. She shares how to become a donor, including the newest and easiest way possible. iowadonornetwork.org

Today is Juneteenth. Do you know what that is and why it's celebrated? SIMON and MELANIE COLLETTE discuss Juneteenth's significance and how to celebrate it.

GOOOOOAAAALLLLL!!! It's all about the celebration in America today - Team USA in the World Cup, unveiling the new Air Force One and Juneteenth!

Flag poles, Florida Supreme Court ruling, gas prices & HANK! SIMON and MRS C talk about it all this hour.

There is a new flag pole being dedicated this weekend in Truro, Iowa. SIMON talks to MARK MEASE about why it's needed, how it came about and how you can attend the dedication.

DANA PERINO, books, space, bad ideas, SIMON and MRS. C. That's what you call a fun hour!

National news journalist and author, DANA PERINO, talks all the current topics happening and her new novel, 'PURPLE STATE'.

SIMON and Congresswoman MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS discuss why U.S. Transportation Secretary SEAN DUFFY was in Iowa today & where they went. They also discuss the recent military losses, including an Iowan, and the incredible thwarting of the terror plot against the White House.

The President signed the MOU while at the G7 Summit that is the first step to an official peace deal with Iran. SIMON brings you all the latest information about what this means, including audio from today's White House press briefing. And Congresswoman MILLER-MEEKS joins SIMON to discuss who was in Iowa today and what's happening in Iowa.

From super serious to yelling in the studio "The British Are Coming, The British Are Coming!!!" - you just gotta listen to find out.

After this past weekend's foiled terror plot there's lots of questions SIMON has about it. Law enforcement expert, MICHAEL LETTS, joins the show and shares the most updated information. investusa.org

HAMILTON COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION invite the public to participate in the 15th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the family of Major Jeffrey O'Brien (KIA, Kuwait 2026). For questions or more information please contact iowahcpoa@gmail.com

All good things this hour! LEE HABEEB gives a sneak peak of a new story on OUR AMERICAN STORIES and later ROD HICOK & DENNY SCHATHORST from the HAMILTON COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION invite the public to participate in the 15th Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the family of Major Jeffrey O'Brien (KIA, Kuwait 2026)

Our friend, LEE HABEEB, from OUR AMERICAN STORIES is back and this time he's sharing with SIMON the new story that's coming up. You can support OAS with your financial donation of $17.76/mo or one time gift of $176 at ouramericanstories.com

SIMON and Senator JONI ERNST discuss this week's military losses in California, including Iowan Major Brad Hovey, the thwarted plot to attack the White House and members of the Administration as well as Sen. Ernst's 4th Annual Small Business Expo in Ames, Iowa. ernst.senate.govexpo

America was almost under attack days ago but it didn't happen thanks to one Mom that called the FBI to turn in her son. SIMON tells you and talks to Senator JONI ERNST all about what *almost* happened, what actually did happen and so much more!

Imagine driving on the interstate and seeing semitrucks with NO DRIVER? It's already happening across the country! SIMON and MRS C talk about all this and more!

Former Vice President MIKE PENCE and SIMON catch up and discuss American pride service and his new book, "What Conservatives Believe".

It's all about the future this hour. ZACH LAHN wants to be Iowa's future Governor and JEFF DORNICK wans about the newest developments in AI now. SIMON talks to them both and more!

After a successful primary night, GOP winner & official candidate, ZACH LAHN, talks to SIMON in his first major interview since his win. Ironically, the one question surrounding LAHN isn't about policy or issue; it's about where he lives. SIMON asks him all about it and more!

SIMON talks to for Apache fighter pilot, COL. WILLIAM 'BURNER' DUNN about the last 24hrs and what to expect in the next 24hrs now that the U.S. is hitting targets in Iran as retaliation for their drone attack on an Apache helicopter attack

Things are heating up and a storm is coming...literally and figuratively. Summer storm season is here in Iowa and we are watching the weather while bringing you the other news you need. The President has announced today that the U.S. will be 'hitting' Iran tonight to force them to the table to complete peace talks but also in retaliation for an attack on an American Apache helicopter by an Iranian drown. SIMON talks to for Apache fighter pilot, COL. WILLIAM 'BURNER' DUNN about the last 24hrs and what to expect in the next 24hrs.

From parenting & 90s nostaligia to James Bond to what or when can a transplant consider & call themselves an Iowan? SIMON and MRS C discuss all this and more this hour!

There's a new trend called "I'm a 90s kid raising 90s kids" that lots of middle age parents are trying. SIMON asks Pediatrician & Child Expert, DR. ISHA what the trend is all about, will it help or hurt and why parents are looking for the nostalgia of their own childhoods to pass on to their kids.

SIMON and guests discuss two moments in history this hour and how they're being remembered and shared today. Producer and Director, MICHAEL PACK, shares how his documentary 'LOCKDOWN DISSIDENTS' exposes the true censorship, discrediting and black-listing many prominent scientists endured by speaking against the government during Covid-19 lockdown. Then, Creator, Producer and real-life friend, LEE HABEEB, gives SIMON a sneak peak into tonight's episode of 'OUR AMERICAN STORIES' that revisits & recounts the greatness of RITCHIE VALENS, including his tragic death here in Iowa after a performance at the historic Surf Ballroom.

LEE HABEEB is back on the show with a tease of tonight's episode of 'OUR AMERICAN STORIES' when they spotlight the late, great Ritchie Valens who met his untimely death here in Iowa after preforming at the Surf Ballroom.

Producer and Director, MICHAEL PACK, and SIMON discuss his new documentary 'LOCKDOWN DISSIDENTS' that looks back on the Covid-19 pandemic when a group of prominent scientists challenged government's lockdown approach. What they were met with was censorship, sidelining and blacklisting with long-lasting effects. wsj/lockdowndissidents.com

Secretary of State PAUL PATE and the CEO of Iowa Better Business Bureau, CHRIS COLEMAN are in studio with SIMON to warn Iowans of the many ways criminals are trying to defraud us, including the most recent scam discovered in West Des Moines and how you can protect yourself & loved ones from fraud. BBB.org

There's a lot to talk about today and sadly it's not all great news. Texas teenager, Karmelo Anthony, was found guilty of murder for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a high school track meet. Sides are now blaming race and racism for today's verdict. Later, SIMON is joined in studio by Secretary of State PAUL PATE and the CEO of Iowa Better Business Bureau, CHRIS COLEMAN to share the most recent way criminals are trying to defraud Iowans and how you can protect yourself. Also, SIMON and MRS C. offer their sympathies and condolences to the friends, family & citizens of Warren County over the passing of Iowa Senator Julian Garrett from prostate cancer.

Small business dreams and international headline nightmares! SIMON talks to SBA KELLY LOEFFLER about how your Patriot Pitch could win a small business owner up to $1M this year! And later, SIMON makes MRS C and NEWS DAVE'S skin crawl with a news story that literally made their skin crawl!

The Small Business Administration is celebrating America 250 by giving away a cash prize pool total of a $1 million dollars to winning small businesses & entrepreneurs. SB Administrator, KELLY LOEFFLER, tells SIMON how small business innovators can submit their "Patriot Pitch" by 12:00am EST on JUNE 10TH for the chance to become a semi-finalist and hopefully a Top 5 finalist that will then be flown to Washington DC in September to make your Patriot Pitch in person. More information can be found at SBA.gov

Timing is everything and every outcome in history is the result of timing. This hour SIMON talks to Hollywood film director ANTHONY MARAS about his new movie 'PRESSURE' and how the success of D-Day all came down to timing of weather. And later, SIMON talks to Sioux City native, & 4th Congressional District candidate, CHRIS MCGOWAN, about how the timing is just right for his anticipated win this fall to hold the seat for the GOP that is currently held by Congressman RANDY FEENSTRA.

As a lifelong Iowan and Veteran of the Air National Guard with a 22 year background in economic development, GOP candidate, CHRIS MCGOWAN, is live in-studio to share with SIMON his plan, his vision and his commitment to the constituents Iowa's 4th Congressional District

SIMON and MRS. C went to the movies to see the new film 'Pressure', that tells the story behind the story of June 6, 1944. The incredible truth about the day that was, then it wasn't, then it was again... kinda, then it wasn't... again, and then it was but "it's gotta be now!" - the day known as D-Day. SIMON and MRS C loved the movie so much that today he talks to ANTHONY MARAS, the Director of 'Pressure'.

Former Republican State Representative, JOE MITCHELL, won his primary race and will now face off against current Democratic State Representative, LINDSAY JAMES, in this November's general election for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. SIMON and JOE discuss how his past experience as the youngest legislator ever in the Iowa House, as a regional director for HUD and as Chief of Staff at Federal Housing Financial Agency will help him if he wins & goes to Washington, DC. joemitchell.com

Lots of news shaking things up today...figuratively & literally. One of the two candidates running to be Iowa's next Governor has made his decision on a running mate. ROB SAND announced today that he's chosen DAVE MUHLBAUER, a 5th generation cattle farmer & current Crawford Co. Supervisor, to be his Lt. Governor if he wins. Now that JOE MITCHELL is the official GOP candidate for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District he's live in-studio with SIMON to lay out his plan between now and November's election day and beyond. Also, there was an ACTUAL earthquake off the coast of Key West Florida today & felt by Floridians as far north as Tampa Bay! All this and more this hour!

After a great conversation with the National VFW Commander to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of D-Day, SIMON, MRS C, and News DAVE have a little mental health break with some fun Friday topics.

Not only is National Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., CAROL WHITMORE, the first Iowan to hold the position but she is also the very first woman to be elected to the position. She just returned from Normandy, France in recognition of the 83rd anniversary of D-Day and she tells SIMON all about her trip and shares some of the unknown stories of the incredible unsung WOMEN that were vital to the success of D-Day. Did you know there were women spies who parachuted in behind enemy lines days before D-Day to prepare for the landing & invasion??? Well, now you do!!

We've got problems with a capital P! From problems on a local county level that are so bad it makes the State Auditor shake his head in shock & disbelief. To problems nationally that seem to make us all shake our heads in disbelief every time we need to fill our gas tank. We've got problems, man!

Oil and gas prices are the roller coaster none of us asked to be on but here we are with a ticket to ride. SIMON asks energy expert, RAY 'RT' TREVINO, when we can all expect for the market to stop doing all the 'loopty loops' so we can get off this coaster of unpredictability pecosoperations.com thecrudetruth.com

You know it's a bad situation when the State Auditor says he can't make head nor tail of the mess in Madison County. His office has released their *twice qualified* audits from 2023 & 2024 and boy, oh boy, do they have a problem there! Auditor ROB SAND tells SIMON all about the laundry list of problems his office has uncovered.

83 years ago our brave men stormed the beaches of Normandy. One of those heroes, 104 year old HOWARD MCDONALD, is on the show today so SIMON can tell him 1 very important and heartfelt thing. Sadly, despite the actions of 'the greatest generation' that liberated millions of Jews and oppressed people in 1944, there is still hatred for them. Will Israel ever live in peace with their neighbors? SIMON and Rabbi MICHAEL BARCLAY discuss what's happening today.