Fifty Plus

Fifty Plus

Doug Pike hosts Fifty+ weekdays at noon on KPRC AM 950, Houston. As you move into your older and wiser years, you're going to have questions on many different topics. This show is dedicated to you.

Episodes

Texas Farming, Senate Politics and the AI Robocall Debate

October 9, 2026 • 40 mins
Doug Pike reflects on Texas rice farming and his days guiding hunts on the Katy Prairie, then weighs in on the Texas Senate race, political robocalls powered by AI and the debate over women’s sports. He also shares memories of the Cayman Islands, a surprising softball reunion and an unusual bird-smuggling story.
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Grocery Store Gripes, Food Labels and Common Sense

October 8, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike takes on confusing Houston freeway signs, grocery-store grazing and the cost of shoplifting. He also shares a recent skin-health scare, questions how familiar foods have changed, and makes the case for enjoying favorite treats in moderation. Plus, Doug weighs in on the midterms, a Miami police chase, a diverted airline flight and an e-bike built for family outings.
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Compassion, Spiritual Care and the End of Life

October 7, 2026 • 13 mins
Doug welcomes Marianne Florian, a postdoctoral fellow in religion and medicine working with UTHealth’s McGovern Medical School and the Institute for Spirituality and Health, to discuss compassion, spiritual support and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care. Marianne previews the 33rd Annual Spirituality in Nursing Conference on October 9, with sessions on advance directives, palliative care, grief support and accompanyi...
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Health Care, Hospice and the Promise of AI

October 6, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug shares his family’s experience with hospice care and discusses how AI could help detect heart disease earlier. He also offers his take on Texas politics, health care access, media coverage and education, along with lighter stories about National Taco Day, whiskey in space and 3D-printed salmon. Plus, an update on the upcoming St. Jude golf tournament.
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Port Houston Careers and Helping Kids Unplug

October 2, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug talks with Port Houston workforce development manager Jackie Young about the October 9 career fair, opportunities for job seekers and veterans, and the Houston Ship Channel’s Project 11 expansion. Elizabeth Gaines, founder of Children’s Funding Project and leader of Fund IRL, discusses using social media settlement dollars for youth mental health, after-school programs and real-world connections. Plus, Doug shares ...
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Uninsured Drivers, St. Jude and the Astros’ Season

October 1, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike welcomes attorney Rusty Reynolds of Reynolds & Reynolds to discuss accidents involving uninsured drivers, documenting a crash, dealing with insurance companies and choosing legal representation. Doug also highlights the upcoming St. Jude golf tournament, reflects on the Astros’ season and shares his take on Texas politics, mosquito troubles and baseball in national parks.
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Making the Most of Life After 50

September 30, 2026 • 38 mins
Doug Pike welcomes John Sesma to preview the free Fifty Plus Expo, coming to Stafford Center October 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They discuss resources for health care, financial planning, wills and home improvement, plus what visitors can expect from the vendors and seminars. Doug also weighs in on Texas weather, the Lindsay Clancy case, staged social media videos and the classic TV comedies he still misses.
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Health Care, Houston Safety and Texas Politics

September 29, 2026 • 39 mins
On Fifty Plus, Doug shares his views on socialism and health care, discusses recent shootings in Houston and a James Talarico fundraiser, and looks at a DoorDash settlement for delivery workers. He also checks the forecast and weighs in on when it’s too early for Halloween decorations.
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Cooler Weather, Texas Politics and a Raccoon Boot Camp

September 25, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike welcomes a hint of fall to Houston, then weighs in on Texas politics, international news and stories that caught his eye this week. He also shares a feel-good story about a generous landlord and finds time for park-crawl birthday parties, valuable Goldfish crackers and a raccoon boot camp.
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From the Surfside Jetty to the Great Outdoors

September 24, 2026 • 41 mins
Doug Pike talks Astros baseball, finally finding speckled trout at the Surfside Jetty, the impact of technology and social media, and some of the stranger stories making headlines. Plus, a look at wildlife crossings, migrating birds and a little good news from the outdoors.
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Service Dogs Giving Veterans a New Start

September 23, 2026 • 40 mins
Doug Pike talks with veteran Clint Jordan about the cost and training of service dogs, and how they can help fellow veterans reconnect with everyday life. Plus, Doug shares a few unusual stories, including a $30 estate-sale painting that could be worth a quarter of a million dollars.
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Keeping Kids Healthy, Safe and in the Classroom

September 22, 2026 • 40 mins
Doug Pike visits with elementary school nurse Christine Gannon about what really sends kids to the nurse’s office, from headaches and stomachaches to cuts, scrapes and broken bones. She shares what parents and grandparents should keep in a basic first-aid kit, when a child should stay home or see a doctor, and why healthy habits like hydration and sleep can make a big difference. Doug also weighs in on the day’s headlin...
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Property Taxes, a Viking Treasure and Some Good News

September 18, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike discusses Harris County’s property tax increase, then shifts to a few stories that caught his eye: a Viking silver discovery in Finland, Christian Bale’s foster care village designed to keep siblings together, and a tiny fossil feather found in dinosaur dung. He also weighs in on the National Toy Hall of Fame finalists, shares how he introduced his son to fishing, and looks at a possible change to water bottle...
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Supporting Texas Rice Farmers with Pam West

September 17, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug talks with Pam West of Honestly Texas Rice about the history of rice farming on the Katy Prairie, the challenges facing local farmers and how buying Texas-grown rice helps preserve agriculture and protect our food supply.
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Hands-Free Trucks, Vanishing Pennies and Life Beyond Earth

September 16, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug weighs in on hands-free towing, the end of the penny and whether caffeine can slow aging. Plus, thoughts on politics, the future of AI and the possibility of life beyond Earth.
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Red Tide, Whispering Pines and Texas-Sized Noise

September 15, 2026 • 40 mins
Doug discusses the red tide affecting parts of the Texas coast, his latest round at Whispering Pines and the upcoming Spirit International. He also weighs in on political division, strange headlines, whether Texas really is America’s loudest state and Zachary Levi’s plans for a new film studio outside Austin.
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New Cars, Used Cars and Getting the Most for Your Money

September 11, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 before speaking with Sean Tucker of Kelley Blue Book and AutoTrader about rising car prices, affordable new and used vehicles, electric cars and what buyers should know before making a purchase.
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Children, Crime & a Country Losing Common Sense

September 10, 2026 • 40 mins
Doug covers a Virginia mother punished for allowing her five-year-old to walk through her gated community, the mistreatment of a 12-year-old autistic student, and the sharp contrast in Labor Day shootings between Chicago and Houston. He also weighs in on sanctuary-state immigration policies, the Carmelo Anthony case, Nike’s dramatic decline, Iran’s latest missile attack, the Lindsay Clancy trial, Texas politics and more...
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Remembering 9/11, Texas Classrooms and Black Bears on the Move

September 9, 2026 • 40 mins
Doug reflects on the approaching anniversary of 9/11, changes to Texas’ social studies curriculum and the Lindsay Clancy case. He also covers black bears expanding their range into Texas, a disruptive airline passenger, Lake Mead’s receding shoreline and more stories from around the country.
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The Clancy Case, Flock Cameras & Political Fallout

September 8, 2026 • 40 mins
Doug Pike discusses the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, the Strait of Hormuz, Democrats turning against Senator John Fetterman and privacy concerns surrounding Flock cameras. He also covers a nationwide egg recall, California’s sanctuary laws, the upcoming Republican midterm convention in Dallas, changes at the WNBA and more stories from around the country.
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