Voice Of Iowa Morning Show

Voice Of Iowa Morning Show

Weekday Mornings 5 to 9

Episodes

June 15, 2025 8 mins
Doug spoke with Russell Kyncl, author of “Thrive in Your 3rd Third: Stories of Those Who’ve Led the Way.” The book is composed of 30 stories of individuals, some famous, some unknown, who are thriving in their final 3rd of life. The stories include well known lives like Jimmy Carter, Peter Drucker, and Warren Buffett—all working into their 90s, as well as everyday people. https://www.amazon.com/Thrive-Your-3rd-Third-Stories/dp/B0BZ...
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How do you say “Happy Father’s Day” to a dad who has lost their child? What are the right and wrong things to say to a grieving parent? Richard Battle lost his 9-month-old son, John. His book, “The Unopened Present,” features the life lessons he wanted to share with his boy — and also the lessons he learned from his short time with John.
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June 15, 2025 4 mins
The Common Sense Institute (CSI) released their study of the cumulative effects of Bidenflation in Iowa. CSI’s Ben Murrey joined Doug with specifics. Inflation in the Midwest - May 2025
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Doug checked in with NBC News Radio National Correspondent, Rory O’Neill to discuss Father’s Day weekend and the 250th Birthday of the US Army being celebrated in Washington, DC with a huge parade!
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June 15, 2025 4 mins
Recently, Wallethub released a study of the cities with the highest and lowest credit card debt per citizen. Doug spoke with Wallethub’s Chip Lupo who said Cedar Rapids and Des Moines are exemplary! Main Findings
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June 15, 2025 4 mins
Following a great inflation measurement, Doug spoke with Job Creator’s Network Communications Director, Elaine Parker, about what this means for the overall economy. Job Creators Network
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Imagine that you’re living an active, normal life, and over the course of a couple of years, your eyes mysteriously start to droop and you lose the ability to hold your head up or talk. Doug spoke with that patient, Shanaz, and Dr. Said Beydoun about this auto-immune disease and its treatment. www.RYSTIGGO.COM
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June 12, 2025 4 mins
Recently, a third Chinese national was arrested on agroterrorism charges. These people are connected to the Chinese Communist Party and signal a significant threat to the United States and, particularly, Iowa agriculture. Doug spoke with  Michael Lucci, the CEO and founder of State Armor, has been at the forefront in defending the homeland against these daily threats from the CCP.
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Doug spoke with NBC News Radio National Correspondent, Rory O’Neill, about the merging of the pro-illegal alien riots with the  “No Kings” movement.
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Recently, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation designed to grow the number of medical professionals who want to call the state home. Rural areas do suffer from a comparative lack of health care, and Doug spoke with Dr. Janet N. Nwaukoni, a family medicine physician. www.AAFP.org
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June 12, 2025 4 mins
Yesterday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds released a veto statement allowing for eminent domain to be used in the use of carbon capture pipeline creation. Legislative Republicans have indicated they may attempt to override the veto. Doug spoke with local farmer, Lance Lillibridge, about what the veto may mean for farmers and ag production.
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President Trump deployed the California National Guard in Los Angeles, an unusual move. Doug spoke with Dr. Josh McConkey, a 9-year veterans of the Guard, about the circumstances behind this move. Dr. McConkey is the author of the book, ‘Be The Weight Behind The Spear’.
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Yesterday on Truth Social, President Trump announced that there is a trade deal with China. To get to the bottom of what this means for Iowa’s ag economy, Doug spoke with Chris Johnson, a GOP Energy and Environment strategist that’s been making the case for President Trump’s tariff strategy, especially as it relates to China.
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June 11, 2025 4 mins
It’s summertime and time to care better for your skin, your first line of defense! Doug spoke with Dr. Alexis Stephens about how to best take care of your skin from both the inside and the outside! www.Olay.com
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June 11, 2025 10 mins
It’s What’s Cookin’ Wednesday and Doug spoke with Nate Whited from The Brick Kitchen in downtown Independence! Father’s Day is this weekend! www.TheBrickKitchenStore.com
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June 11, 2025 5 mins
Doug spoke with Tori Mistick about what she calls Canine Enrichment. This means getting them outside of their heads and into the world around them. This includes mealtime. Find out more at MAKEMEALTIMEMAGICAL.COM  
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June 11, 2025 4 mins
Former Bachelor, Bob Guiney, joined Doug to talk about the hottest Father’s Day gifts, including a weather center that DWags went nuts over! www.DailyLounge.com
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It’s the 250th birthday of the United States Army. Doug spoke with 1st Lt. Nathan Mapes, the soldier in charge of all ceremonies and special events for the U.S. Army's oldest and active-duty Infantry Unit, The Old Guard. www.GoArmy.com
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June 10, 2025 9 mins
With Father’s Day around the corner, Doug spoke with Dr. Jane Wilcox, Associate Chief of Cardiology, Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, about talking to your dad about his heart health. Both her and Doug shared the stories of their fathers’ heart health. https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/heart-and-vascular
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Travel writer Laura Begley Bloom joined Doug to talk about top summer destinations and how travel is changing in the US. traveltexas.com, Mews.com www.LauraBegleyBloom.com
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