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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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