Simon Conway

Simon Conway

Trusted analysis of the top Iowa and national stories

Episodes

01/14/2026 Gov. Kim Reynolds

January 14, 2026 • 16 mins
It's the 'morning after the night before' when Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds gave her 9th and final State of the State address and as always, she gives Simon her first interview the day after to recap everything in her plan!
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01/12/2026 Dr. Leonard Kerr

January 12, 2026 • 8 mins
Stay healthy this flu season, Doctor's orders! Simon talks to Dr. Leonard Kerr, Des Moines Emergency Room Physician, about this year's nasty flu season.
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01/12/2026 Hour 2

January 12, 2026 • 32 mins
Food, Flu and Facts, Simon talks to TWO physicians! Are you confused about the new recommended nutrition guidelines released last week? Simon talks to Dr. Amit Khera from the American Heart Association to explain what's what, why and how much. And later, we get a local update and info about staying healthy this flu season when Simon talks to Des Moines physician, Dr Leonard Kerr.
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01/12/2026 Dr. Amit Khera, American Heart Association

January 12, 2026 • 11 mins
Confused about the new recommended nutrition guidelines released last week? Simon talks to Dr. Amit Khera from the American Heart Association to explain what's what and why.
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01/12/2026 Mike Howell, Oversight Project

January 12, 2026 • 10 mins
Simon talks to Mike Howell from the Oversight Project about the childcare sandal that's lead to a federal fraud investigation.
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01/12/2026 HOUR 1

January 12, 2026 • 33 mins
Lots of news out of Minnesota!, from the state suing DHS to the childcare scandal that's led to a fraud probe. Simon talks headlines, breaking news and to the President of the Oversight Project, Mike Howell about all of this and more.
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01/09/2026 Hour 3

January 9, 2026 • 35 mins
Past, Present and Puny? Historian and Author, Jarred Knott, talks to Simon about how the past is effecting the present. And later, Simon and Mrs C talk fun, funny and puny headlines as they head into the weekend.
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01/09/2026 Jarred Knott

January 9, 2026 • 14 mins
Fascinating conversation with Historian and Author, Jarred Knott talks to Simon about history and it's reflection on what's happening in the world right now!
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01/09/2026 Calen Lehman

January 9, 2026 • 11 mins
Des Moines native, Calen Lehman, and his buddy Casey Miller, were on a motorcycle trip across Mexico to Baja when a terrible accident happened with another vehicle head on. It's taken them 3 days to get a medical flight back to the US and now the long journey begins...healing.
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01/09/2026 Hour 2

January 9, 2026 • 32 mins
Food and Fright this hour! Simon talks to our favorite friend from HyVee, Ivy Sprague, about the addition to their app as a way to help customers make better choices with their purchases. Later, Simon talks to Calen Lehman, a Des Moines native who was on a motorcycle trip with a friend when an almost deadly accident happened. He and his buddy are back in the US now but it'll be a long road to healing.
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01/09/2025 Ivy Sprague from HyVee

January 9, 2026 • 8 mins
Ivy from HyVee tells Simon all about the new addition to the Hyvee app to help customers...and Simon!...make healthier choices.
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01/09/2025 Eddie Andrews

January 9, 2026 • 15 mins
Simon talks to Iowa House Rep and Gubernatorial candidate, Eddie Andrews about the upcoming legislative session and the current race for Governor.
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01/09/2026 Hour 1

January 9, 2026 • 32 mins
From the White House to the Iowa House, Simon has it all this hour! He begins the show with breaking down the news from today's White House press conference regarding the coming plans for Venezuela and rebuilding their oil destitution. Later, he talks to Iowa House Rep and Gubernatorial candidate, Eddie Andrews about the upcoming legislative session and the current race for Governor.
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01/08/2026 Hour 3

January 8, 2026 • 31 mins
Simon talks gas prices, oil and gas with expert and Texan, Ray 'RT' Trevino then headlines across the country.
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Ray 'RT' Trevino

January 8, 2026 • 12 mins
Simon talks gas prices, oil and gas with expert and Texan, Ray 'RT' Trevino.
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"Astro Clay" Clayton Anderson

January 8, 2026 • 11 mins
NASA astronaut and friend of the show, 'Astro Clay' Clayton Anderson gives his expert insight into the announcement today that NASA is bringing back our astronauts in space right now due to "a medical emergency.
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01/08/2025 Hour 2

January 8, 2026 • 32 mins
Simon gets a first hand look into life in Iran from Dr Kazem Kazerounian who wants Iranians to know they have the Right to Resist this regime. Then NASA astronaut and friend of the show, 'Astro Clay' Clayton Anderson gives his expert insight into the announcement today that NASA is bringing back our astronauts in space right now due to "a medical emergency.
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Dr; Kazem Kazerounlan

January 8, 2026 • 11 mins
Simon gets a first hand look into life in Iran from Dr Kazem Kazerounlan who wants Iranians to know they have the Right to Resist this regime.
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Sec. of Education, Linda McMahon

January 8, 2026 • 10 mins
talks to Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, about yesterday's news that Iowa is the first in the nation to receive the "Returning Education to the State" Waiver.
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01/08/2026 Hour 1

January 8, 2026 • 31 mins
White House & Waivers, that's just Hour 1! Simon dissects the news and White House press conference today regarding the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, MN yesterday and then talks to Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, about yesterday's news that Iowa is the first in the nation to receive the "Returning Education to the State" Waiver.
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