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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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September 4, 2026 • 40 mins
Doug checks the Labor Day weekend forecast and the quiet Gulf before discussing the Lindsay Clancy jury deliberations and controversial gender policies in schools. Dr. Shalsee Vigeant, Medical Director at Veterinary Emergency Group in Sugar Land, joins Doug with advice on choosing a healthy pet, spotting adoption red flags and safely introducing a new animal at home. Plus, National Wildlife Day, alligator and rattlesnake encounters...
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September 3, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug tracks the remnants of Edouard and Houston’s rain chances before discussing mounting tensions with Iran, illegal immigration, California’s legal battle over boys competing in girls’ sports and America’s growing tax burden. Plus, a naked DoorDash delivery, men and dieting, an unlikely lightning-strike survivor, the Astros, Labor Day confusion and more strange stories from around the country.
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September 2, 2026 • 40 mins
Doug Pike looks back at Tropical Storm Edouard’s uneven impact across Southeast Texas and weighs in on Iran, government spending, welfare abuse, the search for life beyond Earth and a staggering HOA assessment facing California retirees. He also covers a deadly bank robbery attempt, Hollywood headlines, public-safety concerns involving unqualified truck drivers and James Talarico’s past comments about capitalism and Tex...
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September 1, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike takes a practical look at Tropical Storm Eduardo and what the Houston area can expect as it moves ashore near the Texas-Louisiana border. John Wesley Downey, host of The Movie Show, joins Doug to remember Dolly Parton and revisit her memorable film career, including 9 to 5, Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Plus, Doug discusses the debate over socialism in Congress, rising COVID cases, illegal immig...
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August 28, 2026 • 40 mins
Doug Pike discusses the difference between loneliness and social isolation with Dr. Cindy Wolverton, a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor at UTHealth Houston’s McGovern Medical School. They explore why older adults may become disconnected and the small steps they can take to rebuild meaningful relationships. Doug also covers food recalls in Texas, the benefits of slow jogging, the best and worst states for...
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August 27, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike looks at a potential Atlantic storm, the latest market and oil updates, and renewed concerns about toilet paper tariffs between the United States and Canada. He also discusses a lawsuit involving a California school trip to a mosque, the state’s costly new tire regulations, fraud tied to Minnesota’s Feeding Our Future program, the health risks of recreational cannabis, AI-generated text messages, a groundbreak...
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August 26, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike reflects on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton before weighing in on taxpayer-funded political campaigns, repeat offenders cycling through the justice system, the rise of socialism and government bureaucracy. He also checks conditions in the Atlantic, discusses the challenges of staying active in Houston’s heat, and shares stories about Burning Man, Target’s controversial Halloween costume, a Missouri grandmo...
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August 25, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike talks with Dr. Brandi McKelvey of UTHealth Houston about how sleep changes with age and simple ways to improve it. Doug also covers the tropical weather outlook, food recalls, financial literacy in schools, Hollywood’s potential move to Austin, a fisherman’s incredible survival story and more news from around the country.
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