Simon Conway

Simon Conway

Trusted analysis of the top Iowa and national stories

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April 2, 2026 32 mins
SIMON and Rep. JEFF SHIPLEY discuss overuse of pesticides and their correlation to Iowa's high cancer rates. Later, SIMON and MRS C talk about the shocking theft of over 12 TONS of chocolate and how the makers of KitKat have launched an official "stolen KitKat tracker" as they as the public to help them locate the chocolate capers!
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Rep. JEFF SHIPLEY tells SIMON there are too many pesticides being used in Iowa. Given that our state has such high cancer rates, Rep Shipley suggests Iowans get tested for pesticides levels in their bodies.
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Do we stay or do we go? Is it worth it to the U.S.A. to remain in the NATO alliance? SIMON asks NATO Ambassador & Iowa Hawkeye MATT WHITAKER on where we stand with our allies and what happens if we leave.
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April 2, 2026 31 mins
Your money & savings matter. Science & human history matters. World alliances matter, but fairness matters too! Today we discuss the recent IPERS investigations, NASA's Artemis II pilot Victor Glover's remarks over history being made and the SECDEF's 'forced' early retirement of a top Army General. SIMON also talks to NATO Ambassador & Iowan MATT WHITAKER on where we stand with our allies.
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The Final Salute is known for providing burial services for unclaimed veterans and children but they will soon provide a public funeral service for over 200 unclaimed Iowa citizens! TFS Founder, LANAE STROVERS, tells SIMON how this came to be, why it's necessary and how YOU can be involved in this incredible community service to show these unclaimed Iowans their final respects.
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One of Governor Kim Reynolds priorities this year has been to make improvements to Iowa's 520 plans. These savings plans have always been for educational uses but now they are expanding! Iowa Treasurer ROBY SMITH explains it all to SIMON and how beneficial this will be for Iowa's future generations. Isave529.com
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April 1, 2026 32 mins
Artemis II made a historical launch today during the show and SIMON covered it all beginning with talking to a guy who really knows what goes into successful days like today. Astronaut CLAY ANDERSON, (Astro Clay) breaks down everything that led up to the launch, everything about today and everything to come as Artemis II goes deeper into space that anyone ever before and truly sees "the dark side of the moon". Something else BIG i...
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History was made at Cape Canaveral today during the show and we had it LIVE!!! Artemis II launched today at 5:35:12 CST but right before the countdown and launch SIMON spoke to astronaut CLAYTON ANDERSON, a.k.a. 'ASTROCLAY', about what today has been like for the flight crew in the build-up to the launch, what the earlier 'NO-GO/GO' issue was and what this mission to the moon hopes to achieve.
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April 1, 2026 31 mins
There is SOOOO MUCH happening today!!!! POTUS and SCOTUS were in the same room today for oral arguments over birthright citizenship. Will they be in agreement when the official dissent is release? Tonight, President Trump will address the nation. Speculation is across the map on what he will be discussing. Will it be Iran? Will it be NATO? Will it be something entirely different? There's a big launch happening at Cape Canaveral to...
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March 31, 2026 34 mins
All the headlines of Hour 3 and all the opinions!
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Attorney & Legal Expert, ALAN OSTERGREN shares his insight with SIMON about tomorrow's Supreme Court oral arguments over birthright citizenship. Today, President Trump announced he will be attending the high court's proceedings tomorrow, marking only the 2nd time a sitting POTUS has attended SCOTUS proceedings. The first time was when he himself attended another oral argument a few months ago. His attendance may raise constitution...
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JAMI HABERL, from Iowa Healthy State Initiative tells SIMON about this year's 2026 HEALTHIEST STATE ANNUAL AWARDS and how YOU can nominate someone working to improve health in your school, workplace or community. Nominations close MAY 8, 2026 and can be submitted to localhealthieststate.com/awards
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March 31, 2026 30 mins
A healthy election system makes a healthy voting foundation just as healthy physical choices makes for a healthy mental foundation. Healthy foundations are what this hour is all about! SIMON talks to MADELINE MALISA from The Foundation for Government Accountability (fga.org) about healthy baseline election integrity protections to keep federal elections secure and preventing abuse on the state level. And later, JAMI HABERL, from...
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Election integrity matters! It's also at the heart of debate in multiple states right now where battle lines are being drawn. The battleground? The proposed H.R. 7300 legislation (aka The MEGA Act) versus Single Public Primary voting. SIMON talks to MADELINE MALISA from The Foundation for Government Accountability (fga.org) about baseline election integrity protections to keep federal elections secure and preventing abuse on the st...
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March 31, 2026 31 mins
We have now surpassed 30 days since the start of OPERATION EPIC FURY. SIMON discusses today's press conference by General DAN 'RAISIN' CAINE and Secretary of War, PETE HEGSETH, who made a surprise visit to members of Special Forces in the Middle East over the weekend. Later, SIMON talks to gubernatorial candidate ADAM STEEN about last week's filing drama - including an EXCLUSIVE announcement - how the campaign is going, his focus...
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The filing deadline for candidates running in races all across Iowa was last week. Unfortunately, drama unfolded in the race for Governor, specifically between 2 of the 5 Republican candidates. SIMON talks to one of them, ADAM STEEN, about the elephant in the room. Adam gives an update on what's happened since - including an EXCLUSIVE announcement - as well as what he's hearing from voters on the campaign trail, his focus on pres...
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March 27, 2026 34 mins
After a long week of serious topics and crazy headlines SIMON and MRS. C enjoy a little bit of Fun Friday facts, trivia and random information. For example, do you know how little woodpeckers protect their little woodpecker brains when they spend hours tap, tap, tapping on trees, decks, houses and street poles? LISTEN & FIND OUT!
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Regular season...Divisional Playoffs...Sweet 16....Elite 8....GARY DOLPHIN, the voice of the Hawkeyes, has been there through it all, bringing us play by play every step of the journey. Today, he recaps last night's win and tells SIMON what the Hawkeyes need to do for tomorrow's game as they aim to make it into the FINAL 4.
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March 27, 2026 33 mins
Friday in Iowa always brings us a weekly legislative update from Rep. MEGAN JONES but this week she CALLS SIMON FROM A TRACTOR!!! You gotta love Iowa! And later GARY DOLPHIN, the voice of the Hawkeyes, gives SIMON some inside...basketball. He recaps last night's win and tells us what the Hawkeyes need to do for tomorrow's game as they continue their dance in this March Madness.
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Rep. MEGAN JONES gives SIMON this week's legislative update of things happening in the Iowa Statehouse, including the gas tax, a fleet plate bill and how law makers want to hear from YOU.
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