Simon Conway

After President Trump's announcement today regarding imported beef, SIMON talks to the CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, BRIAN WHALEY, to get his expert insight into the cattle industry and what this means for Iowa's beef producers.

After setting an all-time record, the 2026 Iowa State Fair has come to a successful end! SIMON is back in the WHO1040am studio bringing to light the headlines that matter, topics that affect you and discussions that matter.

Our Ambassador of Trade, JAMIESON GREER, was at the Iowa State Fair and live in the Crystal Studio with SIMON.

Fair Day #2 is packed with people and things here at the fairgrounds, including Iowa's Governor, Kim Reynolds, and Ambassador of Trade, Jamieson Greer. Also, IA Treasurer Roby Smith, Destination Grill, Daughters of the American Revolution, Superintendent of Doll Houses and Miniature Rooms and the guys that amaze us at the end of every night with the incredible drone show! All this and more!!!

It's the first day of the 2026 Iowa State Fair and SIMON & MRS. C bring you all things fair live from the Crystal Studio on the Grand Concourse, including the "King of the Fair", CEO Jeremy Parsons and "Mr. Iowa", Matt Whitaker, who is our current Ambassador to NATO.

First day of the 2026 Iowa State Fair! United States ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker joins us in the Crystal Studio We talk Little Hands on the Farm What's going on with JRs South Pork Ranch

First day of the 2026 Iowa State Fair! Trying Dirty Sodas from the Depot Talking black boots at the fair Talking Fair time Clydesdales come to the studio Governor Candidates need to sort it out

First day of the 2026 Iowa State Fair! CEO of the Iowa State Fair Jeremy Parsons joins the show. Talking State Fair Talking Blue Star Moms Simon gets interviewed by fan.

The ARL received a dog in horrible condition this week, weighing less than 10 pounds! SIMON talks to DR CATES from the Animal Rescue League to see how Blossom is doing and what the road ahead looks like for her.

What comes next? That's the question SIMON's asking both of his guests but for two completely different reasons. Listen to find out the who, the why and of course, the what!

Columnist for The American Conservative, SCOTT GREER. and SIMON discuss who the next "heir apparent" will be after President Trump's term is over. Who do you think will be christened to come next?

SIMON and MRS. C are hosting a blood drive on August 20th at the Iowa State Fair! Today he talks to TIM PALUCH from LifeServe on how easy donating is and why it's so important.

Blood bathe, blood giving, and bloody ridiculous - 3 stories, 1 central theme. SIMON covers it all!

Abdul El-Sayed won the Democrat Primary in Michigan last night. Is the tone and expectations of the Democratic party changing? SIMON and MARK MIX, President of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, talk all about it.

As SIMON continues the conversation about flock cameras, he talks to Rep. STEVEN HOLT, Chairman of the Iowa House Judiciary Committee, about the discussions in the legislature last session and what considerations will be taken this coming session.

See and be seen this hour! SIMON is excited to go see the new Buccee's that will be built in Urbandale soon but how many flock cameras will be watching him as he gets there? All this and more this hour.

This hour it's all about Family, Food., Fair, and Fear! Listen to find out what's on Simon's mind.

With schools soon back in session families are preparing for changes in routines. SIMON talks to Child Psychologist, Dr. JOHN HUBER, about ways you can help ease the anxiety of the new school year no matter their grade and help set them up for success.

Even as we look forward to fair food this week, there's still nothing better than delicious farm to table family meals. SIMON enjoys a chat with MIKE WHALEN, the owner of his favorite family restaurant, The Iowa Machine Shed, about how they are celebrating the fair and the new things to try.

The 2026 Iowa State Fair starts this week and SIMON is so excited that he's getting the inside early scoop from MINDY WILLIAMSON about what's new this year and what to expect for the 250th celebration of America!

SIMON gets fired up over Fauci at the top of the hour but mellows with MINDY WILLIAMSON from the Iowa State Fair as we are on the final countdown to opening day of the 2026 Iowa State Fair to celebrate America's 205th!

It's Monday and SIMON is fired up! Straight out the gate he hits the ground running bringing you the latest with the WNBA's gender identification drama and more on the debate over flock cameras.

Flock cameras were back in the news again over the weekend and the debate in Iowa seems equally divided. The City of Des Moines have 3 flock cameras. Des Moines Police Sergeant PAUL PARIZEK in in the studio to talk to SIMON about DSMPD's policies and how long information is stored.

Over the weekend ANOTHER former men's NBA player has officially declared his intention for the WNBA after their recent blurring of the gender roles in sports. Legal expert, ALAN OSTERGREN and SIMON discuss what comes next and how the WNBA can walk this situation back.

Oh boy,. SIMON got his 1st jury duty summons in the mail yesterday! Now he's formulating a plan and MRS. C is rolling her eyes. Hear the plan, their take on some wacky headlines and one of the #1 things they differ on in their marriage...and it involves a screwdriver vs. a wallet. All this and more this hour.