Voice Of Iowa Morning Show

Voice Of Iowa Morning Show

Weekday Mornings 5 to 9

Episodes

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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Doug spoke with Iowa Auditor, Rob Sand, about his experience at the Hinterland Festival that caught much social media attention. Auditor Sand also described what the Auditor’s Office will be up to at the Iowa State Fair. www.Auditor.Iowa.gov And, they talked about his Gubernatorial campaign’s town hall meetings.  www.RobSand.com
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August 6, 2025 8 mins
WCW with Nate Whited and their new line of bake/cookware, Hesten Cookware-NanoBond  www.TheBrickKitchenStore.com
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August 6, 2025 6 mins
Doug spoke with Iowa Attorney General, Brenna Bird, about what’s happening with DEI at the University of Iowa and how the problem might be resolved. They also discussed how you can avoid getting scammed by contractors as you either have to repair after storm damage or it’s just standard renovations.
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August 6, 2025 4 mins
Wallethub Analyst, Chip Lupo, joined Doug to talk about the states with the most and least underprivileged children. Where does Iowa rank? Very well, actually. https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-underprivileged-children/5403
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Will A.I. really create new jobs? Meanwhile, there are indications that the public is frustrated with emerging technology and a backlash is brewing. NBC News Radio National Correspondent RORY O’NEILL joined Doug with the latest on how the world is dealing with the fast-paced race to create artificial intelligence.
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Your home’s insulation doesn’t just fight against the cold, but also the extreme heat we’ve been feeling! Doug spoke with Patrik Kiker, Vice President of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association about a little known tax credit that you can take advantage of, which will disappear at the end of the year.  www.InsulationInstitute.org
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