Simon Conway

Simon Conway

Trusted analysis of the top Iowa and national stories

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June 29, 2026 34 mins
After a serious discussion with legal expert, ALAN OSTERGREN, things get a little silly with SIMON, MRS. C and NEWS DAVE. Would you eat a 500 year old potato? Find out if the afternoon team would by listening now!
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After all of the rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court today, what does that mean going forward for elections and the use of executive power? SIMON asks all this and more to legal expert ALAN OSTERGREN.
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With the death tole rising and thousands still missing, U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesperson, MIGNON HOUSTON, tells SIMON how Americans can notify the State Department of missing friends and loved ones as well as how help is being offered to those in the southern country.
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LEE HABEEB shares this week's Our American Stories celebrating America's Independence Day and U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesperson, MIGNON HOUSTON talks to SIMON about the tragic situation in Venezuela after the massive earthquake days ago.
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LEE HABEEB and SIMON share "true stories" of the 4th of July as we lead up the the 250th birthday of our nation this week!
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Iowa Attorney General BRENNA BIRD and Iowa State Auditor ROB SAND are both live in-studio with SIMON
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State Auditor, ROB SAND, is the Democratic candidate for November's gubernatorial race. He's live in-studio with SIMON to discuss his position on several topics of interest to Iowa voters, including immigration, school choice & vouchers and legalization of marijuana use through state regulation.
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Iowa Attorney General, BRENNA BIRD, is live in studio to share with SIMON about today's meeting with FBI Director KASH PATEL who was in Iowa to talk to state law enforcement and legal professionals about improving partnerships between state and federal government to stop human trafficking, illegal drug trade, scammers and more!
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We've seen gas and oil prices drop over the last few days but will today's U.S. bombing, in retaliation from an Iranian drone attack, cause a new or significant jump at the pump? SIMON and RT TREVINO talk all about it!
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Right before the start of the show national news broke that the U.S. was bombing Iran in response to a drone attack. SIMON brings you the most up-to-date information on what's happening in the Middle East and what we might be expecting over the weekend. And how will this sudden development affect the gas & oil price drops we've been seeing this week? SIMON asks our expert, RT TREVINO, what he thinks.
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It's America's 250th Birthday and there are celebrations all across the country, including in Washington DC where each state has been invited to participate. Unfortunately, because of political differences and division, elected officials in some states are refusing to participate. SIMON talks to DR. MATTHEW MEHAN, an Associate Dean & Associate Professor of Government at Hillsdale College about the love of country VS love of hat...
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The largest takedown of fraud in our history just happened involving 45 states, $6.1 Billion and 450 arrests. CEO of Open The Books, JOHN HART, and SIMON tell you all about it!
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Friend and gifted storyteller, LEE HABEEB, shares with SIMON an incredible (and little known) story about the estrangement of Benjamin Franklin and his son. Don't miss a single 'hidden gem' story on OUR AMERICAN STORIES with LEE HABEEB here on iHeart! ouramericanstories.com
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Two New Jersey minors and one Orlando youth have died this week from injuries sustained in e-bike accidents. SIMON talks to Des Moines trauma surgeon, DR. RICK SIDWELL, about the uptick in serious injuries he is seeing in local Iowa emergency rooms. SIMON asks, Is it time to regulate e-bikes?
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The President held a long press conference today covering a plethora of topics, from missing "allies" during the conflict with Iran to the vandalism in Washington DC of the reflecting pool. SIMON brings it all to you!
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Evidence is beginning to show that overuse of AI is causing employees to stop using their critical thinking skills. SIMON talks to AI technology expert, MATT ROSEN, about what this means and what to expect now.
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