Simon Conway

Simon Conway

Trusted analysis of the top Iowa and national stories

Episodes

March 5, 2026 8 mins
'Astro-Clay', CLAY ANDERSON explains to SIMON what the new changes to the Artemis program means for NASA and the upcoming Artemis II launch as well as the Artemis III launch planned for 2027.
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There are lots of changes on the horizon; in Texas, in the Trump administration and in NASA! Jasmine Crockett is out. James Talarico is in. Kristi Noem is out. MarkWayne Mullins is in. Artemis II moon mission is out. A new Artemis II moon mission is in.
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SIMON's anger and outrage is palpable after Congress voted 357-65 block the release of sexual misconduct reports and the $17M taxpayer slush fund used to pay victims of sexual harassment & assault by members of Congress. He also gives the latest update on Iran and OPERATION EPIC FURY.
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Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON gives SIMON an update from D.C. as well as paying her respects to the service members killed in action last weekend in Iran.
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There were several contentious moments in the White House briefing room between Karoline Levitt and members of the press corp. SIMON tells you all about it and later, Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON gives Simon an update from D.C. as well as paying her respects to the service members killed in action last weekend in Iran.
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SEN. JONI ERNST gives insight into today's congressional vote affirming President Trump's war powers over the situation in Iran, the status of the S.A.V.E. Act and most importantly, the recent losses of 6 Iowa Army Reserve members.
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SIMON talks about truth in politics, campaigns, commercial ads and humanity in general. Later, SEN. JONI ERNST gives insight into today's congressional vote affirming President Trump's war powers over the situation in Iran, the status of the S.A.V.E. Act and most importantly, the recent losses of 6 Iowa Army Reserve members.
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A dark cloud has again settled over the state of Iowa with today's announcement that the 6 service members killed in a Kuwait by an Iranian drone attack are from Iowa's 103rd Sustainment Command. Of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice was central Iowan, Sgt Declan Coady of West Des Moines. CONGRESSMAN ZACH NUNN tells SIMON the latest that he knows regarding these losses and what is to come in the next few days.
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In November 2007 AMANDA KNOX was wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher and sentenced to 26 years in an Italian prison. After a years-long fight to prove her innocence, Amanda's conviction was overturned and she was released in 2011. Now she is a podcaster and is examining the case of nurse Lucy Letby, convicted of murdering at-risk babies in the hospital. Amanda tells SIMON all about her podcast, he...
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An INCREDIBLY PROFOUND & INSIGHTFUL interview with a young Iranian woman currently at ISU. MAE DEBGHANIAN shares with SIMON how the death of the Iranian Ayatollah is seen by Iranians, what this means for her people and how this has possibly changed her plans for the future.
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March 2, 2026 29 mins
Lots to cover in the world and the state!. SIMON discusses everything that's happening in Iran as well as right here in Iowa with the class action lawsuit against GMC by our Attorney General.
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Following today's announcement by CENTCOM confirming 6 military casualties, 4 critically injured and multiple minor injuries SIMON talks to Air Force combat physician, COL. JOSH MCCONKEY about his experiences and what our troops are most likely experiencing during this conflict with Iran.
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February 27, 2026 32 mins
Rep. MEGAN JONES gives SIMON our Friday update to what's happened this week in the Iowa House. Later, TOM COLVIN from the ARL explains why SF2099, a bill that would make animal torture a felony in the state of Iowa, needs to be passed, especially since Iowa is the ONLY state that does not hold these crimes to felony-level prosecution.
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Rep. MEGAN JONES gives SIMON our Friday update to what's happened this week in the Iowa House. Pennies, Kratom, cancer, attorney metal health, animals and human trafficking - all this and more! Oh, and a triple birthday party for little people was mentioned too!
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SIMON talks to Senate Majority Leader, SEN. MIKE KLIMESH, about what's going on in the Senate now that the first funnel has passed. Simon and Sen. Klimesh discuss several bills that have survived that voters should be aware of - especially SF2099 that would make torture of a domestic pet a felony. Iowa is currently the ONLY state in the Union that does not make these heinous acts a felony! Simon definitely wants to see that change!
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February 27, 2026 32 mins
Iowans stood up and stood in for veteran Jack Hayes who had no family to attend his funeral. Today, 300 people showed up to ensure Jack was not laid to rest alone. LANAE STROVERS and SIMON discuss what an incredible sight and moment it was. Later, SIMON talks to IA Senate Majority Leader, SEN. MIKE KLIMESH, about what's happening in the Senate now that funnel week is over, what the Senate is working on & what bills people need to ...
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A few days ago SIMON and MRS. C learned about an Iowa veteran that had passed away and would have no family at his funeral. We were asked to spread the word so the first call we made was to our friend LANAE STROVERS, founder of The Final Salute, and then we put the call out to our listeners all across the state for people to attend Jack's service. Well, today Jack Hayes was laid to rest and 300 Iowans showed up! SIMON and LANAE ta...
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SIMON talks to Rep. DR. MEGAN SRINIVAS, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee about HF705 - a bill that is personally important to MRS C to help future victims of intimate assault. As a DV & SA survivor, Mrs C knows how important this legislation is to get passed. If she had access to a place & plan like what this legislation will provide it would have helped save her from the additional trauma she experienced after ...
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SIMON talks to Iowa Representative MARK THOMPSON about an incredibly important and needed bill that is making it's way through our legislative process. HF2565 will create a human trafficking investigative task force in all 4 quadrants in our state that will hopefully save countless lives and put their evil perpetrators exactly where they need to be - behind bars!
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February 27, 2026 10 mins
Beef, it's what's for dinner! There's a cattle crisis across the country and that's a big deal here in Iowa. Nationwide, we are experiencing the smallest herd numbers in history. SIMON talks to CRAIG MOSS, President of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association to find out what this means for our farmers, our wallets and our plates.
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