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

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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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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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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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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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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Doug Pike discusses the brutal Texas heat, the quiet tropics and how to protect your pets during dangerously hot weather. He also weighs in on the Carmelo Anthony case, a teacher who resigned after being forced to change a student’s failing grade, James Talarico’s political messaging, a cocaine operation involving Penn State fraternities and Seattle’s approach to drug paraphernalia. Plus, Doug covers the latest sc...
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Doug Pike discusses concerns surrounding election integrity and voter ID laws ahead of the midterms, Iran’s increasing economic isolation, and the latest questions surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era records. He also weighs in on Jake Tapper’s admission that the media failed to properly cover President Biden’s decline, Nike’s financial struggles, immigration concerns in Europe and the United S...
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Doug Pike looks at why so many Americans find retirement intimidating and questions whether some people will ever be able to afford to stop working. He also discusses reports that IRS refunds have increased following President Trump’s tax cuts, Senator John Cornyn’s defense of keeping Texas Republican primaries open and a polling firm that admitted publishing fake polls as part of a “social experiment.” Plus...
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Doug Pike talks with David Roddenberry, co-founder and attorney at Mama Bear Law, about how the firm helps families navigate serious medical malpractice, birth injury and personal injury cases—and how new technology is making legal help more accessible. Doug is also joined by John Wesley Downey, filmmaker and host of The Movie Show on KPRC, to discuss a new movie release, what audiences can expect and whether it’s worth...
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Doug Pike checks the forecast and what’s happening in the Gulf of America, breaks down the latest Wall Street news, and asks what led to a Spring man’s arrest. Doug also talks with Katherine (Kate) Henderson, Associate Attorney with Lever & Ecker, PLLC, about keeping our kids safe, and Nicole Howell, Director of Direct Care Workforce Development at the National Council on Aging, about choosing the right home care ag...
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Doug Pike dives into the latest developments in the Gulf and what they could mean for the Gulf Coast. He also shares entertaining stories from the golf course, takes a hard look at whether today’s education system is failing students, discusses liberal judges and the impact of lenient sentencing, provides an update on the spread of socialist policies, and rounds out the show with interesting stories making headlines from arou...
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Doug covers the latest weather threats in the Atlantic and what could still develop during hurricane season, plus a look back at his trip to Arkansas with his son for college. Other topics include an Air Canada flight incident involving a child, a Marine released from Russian custody, Trump’s reported Air Force One escape, more on Fauci, the latest election news, Talarico vs. Paxton, men and women competing on opposite-sex sp...
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August 7, 2026 39 mins
Doug Pike dives into another packed hour of news and opinion, breaking down the return of Lina Hidalgo's free childcare proposal, why movie theaters continue to struggle for audiences, and the biggest frustrations Boomers face at the grocery store. He also looks at San Francisco's latest tax, what Zohran Mamdani's policies could mean for New York City, whether the summer heat is making people lose their cool, and why the media seem...
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August 6, 2026 40 mins
Doug Pike weighs in on another week of news and commentary, discussing the rise of divisive political rhetoric and why voters should pay close attention to the candidates they elect as socialism continues to gain traction in some circles. He also settles the age-old Texas debate—is it the heat or the humidity? Plus, Doug covers the massive fire in Galveston, the seemingly never-ending I-45 construction, concerns about transge...
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August 5, 2026 38 mins
Doug Pike covers a wide range of stories from across the country, beginning with a heartwarming display of patriotism at a baseball game. He also takes a closer look at the growing problem of fraud, with a special focus on scams targeting older Americans and what can be done to stop them. Plus, Doug discusses shifting smoking trends as tobacco use declines while marijuana use continues to rise, the case of a British woman living in...
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Doug Pike tackles a wide range of headlines, starting with the dangers of reckless driving and why it's becoming an even bigger problem on our roads. He also discusses reports of City of Houston employees being caught sleeping, fishing, and otherwise not working on the job. Plus, Doug weighs in on the latest dangerous TikTok "blackout challenge" putting kids at risk, and the debate unfolding in a Muslim-majority Michigan city where...
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Doug Pike covers the latest local headlines, weather updates, and the stories shaping the day. He shares highlights from a recent visit to Quail Valley Golf Course, dives into new statistics on gang violence in America's largest cities, and discusses the possibility of Wisconsin electing a new Democratic governor and what that could mean for law enforcement. Plus, plenty of other news, opinions, and conversation from around Texas a...
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On today's Fifty+, Doug Pike breaks down the latest from Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony, including his repeated invocation of the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times. Then, Dr. Zack Gassoumis joins the show to discuss the growing problem of elder abuse, the warning signs families should know, and the sobering statistics behind it. Doug also wonders who's responsible for all the trash littering our roads—is it really younger dr...
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