Simon Conway
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October 31, 2025 • 32 mins
Simon talks to attorney Jeremy Rosenthal about the federal court in Rhode Island that ruled the Trump Administration must use a specific 'emergency fund' to offset the SNAP benefits that millions of Americans rely on. The funding of SNAP benefits ends tomorrow due to DAY 31 of the Government Shutdown. There's a lot of confusion on what court has jurisdiction, what funding pocket this will come from and is it even allocated by Congr...
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October 31, 2025 • 29 mins
Q: What do you call a dentist that hands our full-size candy bars on Halloween?
A: Simon's dentist!
Dr. David Davidson from Davidson Family Dentistry chats with Simon about kids, candy and Halloween.
Later, Simon gets serious with the truly scary topic - foiled terroristic attacks, like those the FBI announced today. Our Law & Order expert, Michael Letts fills us in on the thwarted attacks planned in Michigan that would have inju...
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October 31, 2025 • 12 mins
Simon talks with Brad Sherman who is running for Iowa Governor
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October 31, 2025 • 32 mins
It's HALLOWEEN and this is no TRICK - The Iowa Democratic Party listens to Simon! Today they issued a press release linking yesterday's interview with Congressman Randy Feenstra, who officially announced his gubernatorial campaign this week. It sure would be a TREAT if the IDP Chairwoman, Rita Hart, would be brave enough, (like Rob Sand) to come on the show.
One person who isn't SPOOKED to be on the show is Brad Sherman who is also...
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October 30, 2025 • 31 mins
Simon starts the hour with good news for Iowa soybean farmers as he talks to Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association about the agreement between Pres Trump and China to purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. This includes the 550-600 million bushels produced by Iowa farmers.
Later, Simon talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the discovery of spying on 9 Republican Senators by Jack Smith. 'Operation: Artic Frost' weaponize...
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October 30, 2025 • 9 mins
Simon talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the unbelievable and outrageous news that the FBI was weaponized against 9 Republican Senators by Jack Smith in 'OPERATION: ARTIC FROST'. Senator Cruz explains how he and others had their phones bugged and phone records subpoenaed by a judge at the directive of Smith.
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October 30, 2025 • 9 mins
It's good news for Iowa soybean farmers as Simon talks to Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association about the new trade agreement between the US and China. After President Trump's visit to China they have agreed to purchase 12 million metric tons of soybeans, including the 550-600 million bushels produced by Iowa farmers every year.
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October 30, 2025 • 10 mins
Simon talks to IA Congressman Randy Feenstra who officially announced his candidacy for IA Governor this week.
Congressman Feenstra has been a City Administrator, County Treasurer, State Senator and is currently representing Iowa's 4th District in Congress. He and Simon discuss his race, property tax, eminent domain and his desire to "take this state to new heights".
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October 30, 2025 • 31 mins
Sen. Grassley has called for an investigation into the wedding company theknot.com for false advertising after several whistleblower complaints.
It's Day 30 of the government shutdown and the eve of SNAP benefits not being funded. Gov. Reynolds announced support for IA food banks is coming from the IA Dept of Health & Human Services and the National Guard on standby to help with food distribution.
And then Simon talks to newest ann...
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October 29, 2025 • 16 mins
Scarlett Johnson talks to Simon about her nightmare over being sued for defamation after calling some one in her local school district 'WOKE'! Is this becoming our new norm? Are feelings and fears being given priority over rights and amendments? You be the judge!
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October 29, 2025 • 31 mins
Simon talks to Democratic candidate for Governor and current Iowa State Auditor, Rob Sand, live in studio.
He hates D.C. and the 2-party system, he wants to be Iowa's biggest cheerleader and a "cheerleader for truth'. He wants voting reform and likes an approval voting system over ranked choice voting.
Later, Simon gets the latest in financial info from David Fischer with Landmark Capital including gold and silver markets.
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October 29, 2025 • 13 mins
Simon talks to Democratic candidate for Governor and current Iowa State Auditor, Rob Sand, live in studio.
He hates D.C. and the 2-party system, he wants to be Iowa's biggest cheerleader and a "cheerleader for truth'. He wants voting reform and likes an approval voting system over ranked choice voting.
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October 29, 2025 • 31 mins
SHUTDOWN DAY 29! While there's no end in sight for the government to re-open, Iowa isn't waiting around....because Iowa Nice is a real thing. The Iowa Port Producers and Iowa pig farmers have come together to donate 37,000 servings of ground pork to Iowa food pantries. Simon talks to Kevin Hall, Communications Director of Iowa Pork Producers.
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October 29, 2025 • 9 mins
SHUTDOWN DAY 29! While there's no end in sight for the government to re-open, Iowa isn't waiting around....because Iowa Nice is a real thing. The Iowa Port Producers and Iowa pig farmers have come together to donate 37,000 servings of ground pork to Iowa food pantries. Simon talks to Kevin Hall, Communications Director of Iowa Pork Producers.
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October 28, 2025 • 40 mins
Halloween is this weekend and the Conways are stepping out of their comfort zone - and into their boots, & heels - to play dress up at their very first costume party! The plan is to channel their inner icons...Kenny Rogers and Dolly Pardon! But how authentic is Simon willing to go: Polyester pants & Western jacket? Absolutely! Boots and beard? Definitely! Kenny's baby blue eyes? Ummmm. Simon invites his own eye doctor, Dr Michael...
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October 28, 2025 • 30 mins
Four more cartel drug boats were eliminated today in International waters. Several people are more focused on the thoughts and feelings of drug dealers than on American National Security or the poison coming into our country. Colonel (Ret.) Rob Maness shares his expert opinion with Simon on the topic and what he thinks about President Trump's no-nonsense, take no prisoners approach.
Following that Simon and the show's Legal Expert...
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October 28, 2025 • 31 mins
Loaded 1rst hour of the show - Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds updates Simon on her statewide roundtable tour listening & talking to Iowans about property tax, DOGE, IPERS and more!
Next, Simon gets 'THE RUNDOWN FROM THE SHUTDOWN' from U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on what is now DAY 28! Who is next to be affected? Who is holding the government hostage? Who crossed party lines today and will CR vote #14 be successful? Listen to find our!
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October 28, 2025 • 11 mins
Simon talks to U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on DAY 28 of the government shutdown and what that now means for WIC recipients, military members, and government employees like air traffic controllers and TSA.
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October 28, 2025 • 11 mins
Simon talks one on one with Governor Kim Reynolds for an update on her statewide roundtable tour, DOGE, property taxes, IPERS and much more.
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October 27, 2025 • 35 mins
Hour 3 begins with Simon talking to Linda Little, Child & Neighborhood Safety Expert from Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO.org) about ways to keep your children safe in the neighborhood this Halloween. She also shares some shocking statistics from the #DontTouchMe campaign - 90% of offenders are known to the victim, 70% are usually family members and only 20% are ever prosecuted.
And later, Simon and Mrs C discuss the unbel...
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