Simon Conway

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.

Will Israel and Lebanon ever agree to peace outside of the Abraham Accord? SIMON asks Rabbi MICHAEL BARCLAY that question and more!

Tomorrow is the 83rd anniversary of D-Day and there's no better way to mark the occasion than talking to our friend and WW2 Utah Beach veteran, 104 yr old HOWARD MCDONALD. SIMON and MRS C have traveled with HOWARD to Normandy, France for both the 75th and the 80th anniversaries of "the longest day", June 6, 1944. It is because of Howard and 'the greatest generation' that evil was stopped, family names continue on today and millions were liberated.

Raising kids is hard. Taking care of your parents is hard. But what's it mean if you're doing BOTH at the same time? Well, make a 'sandwich' and pull up a chair, because there's an actual label for what you're doing, let's talk about it this hour! And MRS C can't let the show end without sharing today's news and bragging on her husband! Today, Talkers Magazine released their 2026 list of the 100 MOST IMPORTANT RADIO TALK SHOW HOSTS IN AMERICA and guess who is #46 in the list of 'Heavy Hundred'?!?! That's right - SIMON CONWAY IS #46 IN AMERICA!! Congratulations!!

What happens when you do everything right, follow the rules and abide by the requirements of the government for a tax payer funded program and then a massive fraud sandal changes everything for everyone? SIMON talks to mom and author, KATIE ASHER who shares her firsthand experience and the effects it's had on the services her autistic son, Houston, needs.

Are you part of the 'Sandwich Generation'? Financial and investment expert, BILL DENDY, explains to SIMON who's in the Sandwich Generation and what this means for them. bill.dendy@raymondjames.com

Congressman ZACH NUNN is seeking reelection in the 3rd District. He gives SIMON his thoughts about this week's primary wins, losses and strength of the Republican ticket this fall. He also discusses bills he's recently voted on and what he's hoping to see pass. Later, SIMON talks to KATIE ASHER for a personal perspective of what it's been like to be a person or organization affected from changes made by the government in the wake of the MN fraud scandle.

Congressman Col. ZACH NUNN took a moment in between House votes to talk to SIMON about tomorrow's 83rd Anniversary of D-Day, the upcoming election for his currently held 3rd District Congressional seat, recent bills passing the House and the super important & closely watched Veteran bill he has cosponsored, 'The Major Richard Star Act'.

Will we ever see the day when Cuba is open for tourism and their citizens are flourishing? Author JARED KNOTT and SIMON talk about it and more, including the current sanctions and oil blockade we have placed on Cuba.

This hour SIMON discusses 3 things happening outside of our borders that will or may an impact within our borders. With 1.24 million visitors expected will the USA be affected by the international Ebola outbreak when we host the World Cup in 2 weeks? Will we have a "100 year hurricane" in 2026 like the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926? What's happening in Cuba after the oil blockade and sanctions imposed on the country & the indictment against Raul Castro? All this and more this hour!

The World Cup games start in 2 weeks and that means travelers will be coming to the U.S. from all around the world, including countries with current Ebola outbreaks. Should we be worried? What plans are in place to keep every attendees and our country safe? SIMON asks Air Force Col. JOSH MCCONKEY, MD all these questions and more.

Getting mental health support from AI chatbots? It's a growing trend in young people ages 12-21. SIMON asks psychologist JOHN HUBER what he thinks. Later, SIMON, MRS C and newsman DAVE take a little mental health break of their own as they debate the attraction of the 'dirty soda' craze. And SIMON discovers something called 'Sprite Tea'.

Young people, ages 12-21, are turning to an unexpected source for mental health help. Is it safe? Does it help? Should parents be worried? SIMON asks psychologist & show regular, JOHN HUBER all these questions and more!

Get your motors running....and buffed & polished! The Iowa Blue Star Moms are hosting their 6th Annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show in September and they was YOU to come!!! SIMON and MRS C share all the details you need to know for a great day to support these amazing Moms. They are looking for people with cars, people who like cars, people who don't care about cars but just want to support & enjoy the day and vendors of all types!!

The good, the bad, and the not so bright this hour. A crowd in Florida started booing and walked out after being chastised for chanting 'USA, USA, USA'....but MRS C won't chastise you for celebrating the USA at this year's Iowa Blue Star Mom's 2026 Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show...and finally, you'll want to slap your head when you hear why a young woman's car was hot and then you'll want to slap your head again when you realize she actually made a video about it. Like we said - it's the good, the bad and the not so bright this hour.

There was controversy last week at The Black Crows concert in Florida that caused a lot of booing and many people even walked out! SIMON and patriotic rocker ANDY ROSS talk all about it and the line between entertainment & political preaching.

STEVE KING, former Iowa Congressman and long time friend of the show, gives SIMON his analysis of last night's surprising win by political newcomer, ZACH LAHN, over Trump-endorsed and expected frontrunner, Congressman RANDY FEENSTRA.

Election results are in and there were a few surprises in Iowa last night. SIMON talks about the wins, the losses and the shockers this hour, including listener calls and a chat with an old friend that knows a thing or two about campaigns, elections and the work that no one sees.

The clock is ticking down to polls closing tonight so SIMON checks in with Iowa's Secretary of State, PAUL PATE to see how voting has gone today all across Iowa. Later, SIMON proposes a question to his audience - will Marco Rubio or JD Vance run for President next OR will they run against each other in a primary? And just for fun SIMON gives news department DAVE a 'what if' question.

Voting day can either make or break a Secretary of State's day. So how is Iowa's Sec. of State, PAUL PATE, doing with only 2 hours left until Iowa polling locations close? SIMON asks him and also gets an update how voter turnout numbers are looking.

This hour SIMON talks about a legendary race & an outright Legend! Can a conservative reality star actually win the Mayor's race in L.A.? SIMON and DR. CAROL LIEBERMAN discuss the growing potential that it might happen. Later, LEE HABEEB and SIMON talk about Iowa Legend & American Hero, Nile Kinnick, before his incredible life story airs tonight on 'Our American Stories'.

Incredibly talented storyteller, radio host & creator of 'Our American Stories' podcast, LEE HABEEB, gives SIMON a sneak peek into tonight's broadcast with Iowa roots. Beloved University of Iowa stadium is named after more than just a Heisman Trophy winning, legendary football player. Nile Kinnick Stadium is named for an amazing athlete who also became a WWII American Hero, giving his life as a Navy fighter pilot. Tonight, LEE shares the awe-inspiring story of Iowa's own NILE KINNICK

Campaigns, candidates and elections can get a little nutty but at least we aren't California! Los Angelino voter & psychiatrist, DR. CAROL LIEBERMAN, shares with SIMON the insanity that's currently happening in the 'City of Angels' mayoral race between current Mayor Karen Bass and insurgent mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt.

It's Primary Day across Iowa! Did you vote???? As the day winds down & polling locations enter their final hours, SIMON checks in two people who will be watching the poll numbers & election results closely tonight - current Congresswoman, & U.S. Senate hopeful, ASHLEY HINSON, and Iowa GOP Chairman JEFF KAUFMANN.

Iowa GOP Chairman JEFF KAUFMANN checks in with SIMON on this Primary Day to discuss how voter turnout is looking and his overall confidence in races all across Iowa. Primary Day has low overall turnout historically in Iowa but how do the absentee ballot numbers look this year? How much focus on November's voter turnout is being discussed & devoted by the Republican Party? Will unity be a thing after today's winners are announced? They discuss all this and more!

Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON is running for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat, currently held by Sen. Joni Ernst who announced her retirement at the end of this term. As the final hours of Primary Voting Day countdown she talks to SIMON about why's she's running for this seat, what she's heard from voters on the campaign trail, what her immediate focus will be in the Senate. ashleyhinson.com