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.
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October 26, 2026 • 14 mins
Doug Pike talks with Dr. Randy Hays, chief medical officer of New Promise Neuropathy, about peripheral neuropathy and its impact on everyday life. They discuss pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, common causes including diabetes, chemotherapy and injuries, and the challenges neuropathy can create for balance, walking and staying active.
Dr. Hays explains the clinic’s treatment approach, including electrical ...
Dr. Hays explains the clinic’s treatment approach, including electrical ...
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October 23, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike shares his take on election integrity, criminal justice, alleged SNAP fraud and the cost of California’s high-speed rail project. He also weighs in on Seattle’s approach to homelessness and the debate over New York City’s horse-drawn carriages.
On the lighter side, Doug looks at a study on brief daily strength training for older adults, recounts a near hole-in-one at Top of the Rock during his trip to...
On the lighter side, Doug looks at a study on brief daily strength training for older adults, recounts a near hole-in-one at Top of the Rock during his trip to...
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October 22, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike welcomes personal injury attorney David Lever, founder and senior partner of Lever & Ecker, for a conversation about the first steps after a car accident. They discuss documenting the scene, exchanging information, police reports, hit-and-run crashes, insurance claims and why injuries may not be obvious right away. David also explains when speaking with an attorney can help protect your interests.
Doug shares his v...
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October 21, 2026 • 39 mins
Doug Pike reflects on appreciating each day, staying active and treating people with kindness. He also explores the idea of flying cars, shares phone-battery tips and weighs in on Texas politics, immigration enforcement and government spending. Plus, a look at grandparents setting boundaries around childcare and a reminder to get out and vote.
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October 20, 2026 • 38 mins
Doug returns from Big Cedar Lodge near Branson with airport mishaps, two near holes-in-one and a new appreciation for Snickers ice cream bars. Then he shares his take on early voting, the midterm election, health care, immigration and the cost of groceries, gas and coffee. Plus, an HOA’s Halloween candy rules, information overload and the WNBA national anthem controversy.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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