Voice Of Iowa Morning Show

Voice Of Iowa Morning Show

Weekday Mornings 5 to 9

Episodes

August 12, 2025 7 mins
Frances Largeman-Roth has a new book, “Everyday Snack Tray,” and has also lent her expertise as a judge for Food Network Challenge and The James Beard Awards. She is available to share some of her recipes, tips and hacks for making sure your whole family is fueled for back to school. www.TipsOnTV.com. Also, follow Frances on the IG!
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Roughly 14 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, a lung disease that can make it tough to breathe. Many people live with relentless worry about their next flare-up, which can sometimes lead to hospitalization. Joining Doug, today, to talk about helping patients better manage their disease and potentially reduce the number of flare-ups was pulmonologist Dr. Alexis Smith.
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As families prepare for the 2025-26 school year, many are still navigating important changes in how and where they can enroll their children. Doug spoke with Alissa Jacques is the Manager of Navigation Partnerships at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF), where she leads partnerships with organizations nationwide to help families understand and access their K–12 education options. https://myschoolchoice.com/
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August 12, 2025 4 mins
What used to be called “food stamps” is now called SNAP, the government’s “Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.” The program is designed to provide nutritious food to those who can’t afford it – but does that include candy and soda? Many Republican-led states are leading the charge to ban certain items. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O’Neill joined Doug to take a look at where some junk food is no longer availab...
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August 12, 2025 4 mins
Accuracy In Media a new video of an Iowa State University employee, Dr. Susan Harper explaining how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts are continuing despite state restrictions.  https://x.com/AccuracyInMedia/status/1954642545893396490
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As Back to School shopping heats up, Doug spoke with Richard Hunt, Executive Chairman, Electronic Payments Coalition, about the importance of using your credit card rewards to reduce your out of pocket expense.
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August 11, 2025 11 mins
Doug spoke with local musician, Carol Montag, about her upcoming August 23rd concert (www.csps.org) . Plus, she’s released a new CD, “Strange Ballet,” based on the 2020 derecho. (www.CarolMontag.com)  The award winning video can be viewed on YouTube Strange Ballet Music Video.
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On Thursday, the Iowa Lottery will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the most people simultaneously scratching a lottery ticket. Yes, there is a record for that! Iowa Lottery CEO, Matt Strawn, joined Doug with details! www.IALottery.com 
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As families get back into the school routine, parents should be preparing to prevent or manage cold and flu symptoms in their kids. Doug spoke with Dr. Gabriella Dauer, who had some helpful tips. www.Mucinex.com+
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Artificial intelligence is taking over the hiring process at many companies, but employers and applicants have their doubts. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O’Neill joined Doug to talk about how it’s even infiltrating schools.
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Roy Behrens is Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Northern Iowa and the author of “Dreams of Fields: Memory Traces Of Iowa’s Past.” Doug spoke with Behrens about Iowan Grant Wood, architect Frank Lloyd Wright and Salvador Dali’s visit to Cedar Falls. Dreams of Fields - Ice Cube
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August 11, 2025 4 mins
Chatbots are always improving, and this week, OpenAI officially released the long-awaited GPT-5. The company's next-generation model is being hailed as its fastest, smartest, and most capable yet. ZDNet’s Sabrina Ortiz joined Doug to talk about it.     https://www.zdnet.com/article/gpt-5-is-finally-here-and-you-can-access-it-for-free-today-no-subscription-needed/ 
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August 8, 2025 6 mins
In 2023, Peter Teahen and John Ockenfels flew a single engine plane around the world to raise funds to end polio. Beginning August 30, he and Ed Galkin will Circle the Atlantic: Flight To End Polio. www.FlightToEndPolio.com
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Shopping for back-to-school is underway and with consumers still feeling inflationary pressures and tariffs driving up imported goods, consumers need strategies for saving. Doug spoke with Amazon contributor, Trisha Hershberger for her best ways to Beat The Tariffs! www.DailyLounge.com
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New UNI students from the six states bordering Iowa will pay the same in-state tuition rate as Iowa residents. Doug spoke with Northern Iowa’s Pete Moris about the reason behind the program. www.UNI.edu
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Mainstream media outlets like CBS and NBC are demonstrating a clear bias in their coverage of Texas lawmakers who fled the state, presenting the Democrats' narrative uncritically while ignoring their hypocritical actions. CNN & MSNBC have rewarded Democrats with 37 friendly interviews compared with 2 for Republicans. Doug spoke with Bill D’Agostino of the Media Research Center. www.MRC.org
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Doug spoke with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey, combat-deployed military physician and author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book, Be the Weight Behind the Spear, who applauded the recent executive order signed by President Trump. According to the order, the Presidential Fitness Test will be reinstated in public schools.
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Suzanne Felton of the 50th Annual St. Jude Sweet Corn Festival joined Doug to talk about this weekend’s event. $5 admission ages 11-59years. Others get in free!    https://judes5.wixsite.com/judesweetcornfest
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Doug spoke with lifestyle expert, Bahar Tahktehchian about making back-to-school shopping stress-free, time-saving, and easier on your wallet, with a solution families can count on all school year long. www.Shipt.com
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August 7, 2025 4 mins
NBC News Radio National Correspondent RORY O’NEILL joined Doug with the latest on the shooting at Fort Stewart, Georgia that left several soldiers wounded.
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