Simon Conway

SIMON and MRS. C went to the movies to see the new film 'Pressure', that tells the story behind the story of June 6, 1944. The incredible truth about the day that was, then it wasn't, then it was again... kinda, then it wasn't... again, and then it was but "it's gotta be now!" - the day known as D-Day. SIMON and MRS C loved the movie so much that today he talks to ANTHONY MARAS, the Director of 'P...

Former Republican State Representative, JOE MITCHELL, won his primary race and will now face off against current Democratic State Representative, LINDSAY JAMES, in this November's general election for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. SIMON and JOE discuss how his past experience as the youngest legislator ever in the Iowa House, as a regional director for HUD and as Chief of Staff at Federal Hou...

Lots of news shaking things up today...figuratively & literally. One of the two candidates running to be Iowa's next Governor has made his decision on a running mate. ROB SAND announced today that he's chosen DAVE MUHLBAUER, a 5th generation cattle farmer & current Crawford Co. Supervisor, to be his Lt. Governor if he wins. Now that JOE MITCHELL is the official GOP candidate for Iowa's 2nd Congres...

After a great conversation with the National VFW Commander to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of D-Day, SIMON, MRS C, and News DAVE have a little mental health break with some fun Friday topics.

Not only is National Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., CAROL WHITMORE, the first Iowan to hold the position but she is also the very first woman to be elected to the position. She just returned from Normandy, France in recognition of the 83rd anniversary of D-Day and she tells SIMON all about her trip and shares some of the unknown stories of the incredible unsung WOM...

We've got problems with a capital P! From problems on a local county level that are so bad it makes the State Auditor shake his head in shock & disbelief. To problems nationally that seem to make us all shake our heads in disbelief every time we need to fill our gas tank. We've got problems, man!

Oil and gas prices are the roller coaster none of us asked to be on but here we are with a ticket to ride. SIMON asks energy expert, RAY 'RT' TREVINO, when we can all expect for the market to stop doing all the 'loopty loops' so we can get off this coaster of unpredictability pecosoperations.com thecrudetruth.com

You know it's a bad situation when the State Auditor says he can't make head nor tail of the mess in Madison County. His office has released their *twice qualified* audits from 2023 & 2024 and boy, oh boy, do they have a problem there! Auditor ROB SAND tells SIMON all about the laundry list of problems his office has uncovered.

83 years ago our brave men stormed the beaches of Normandy. One of those heroes, 104 year old HOWARD MCDONALD, is on the show today so SIMON can tell him 1 very important and heartfelt thing. Sadly, despite the actions of 'the greatest generation' that liberated millions of Jews and oppressed people in 1944, there is still hatred for them. Will Israel ever live in peace with their neighbors? SIMON...

Will Israel and Lebanon ever agree to peace outside of the Abraham Accord? SIMON asks Rabbi MICHAEL BARCLAY that question and more!

Tomorrow is the 83rd anniversary of D-Day and there's no better way to mark the occasion than talking to our friend and WW2 Utah Beach veteran, 104 yr old HOWARD MCDONALD. SIMON and MRS C have traveled with HOWARD to Normandy, France for both the 75th and the 80th anniversaries of "the longest day", June 6, 1944. It is because of Howard and 'the greatest generation' that evil was stopped, family n...

Raising kids is hard. Taking care of your parents is hard. But what's it mean if you're doing BOTH at the same time? Well, make a 'sandwich' and pull up a chair, because there's an actual label for what you're doing, let's talk about it this hour! And MRS C can't let the show end without sharing today's news and bragging on her husband! Today, Talkers Magazine released their 2026 list of the 100 M...

What happens when you do everything right, follow the rules and abide by the requirements of the government for a tax payer funded program and then a massive fraud sandal changes everything for everyone? SIMON talks to mom and author, KATIE ASHER who shares her firsthand experience and the effects it's had on the services her autistic son, Houston, needs.

Are you part of the 'Sandwich Generation'? Financial and investment expert, BILL DENDY, explains to SIMON who's in the Sandwich Generation and what this means for them. bill.dendy@raymondjames.com

Congressman ZACH NUNN is seeking reelection in the 3rd District. He gives SIMON his thoughts about this week's primary wins, losses and strength of the Republican ticket this fall. He also discusses bills he's recently voted on and what he's hoping to see pass. Later, SIMON talks to KATIE ASHER for a personal perspective of what it's been like to be a person or organization affected from changes m...

Congressman Col. ZACH NUNN took a moment in between House votes to talk to SIMON about tomorrow's 83rd Anniversary of D-Day, the upcoming election for his currently held 3rd District Congressional seat, recent bills passing the House and the super important & closely watched Veteran bill he has cosponsored, 'The Major Richard Star Act'.

Will we ever see the day when Cuba is open for tourism and their citizens are flourishing? Author JARED KNOTT and SIMON talk about it and more, including the current sanctions and oil blockade we have placed on Cuba.

This hour SIMON discusses 3 things happening outside of our borders that will or may an impact within our borders. With 1.24 million visitors expected will the USA be affected by the international Ebola outbreak when we host the World Cup in 2 weeks? Will we have a "100 year hurricane" in 2026 like the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926? What's happening in Cuba after the oil blockade and sanctions imp...

The World Cup games start in 2 weeks and that means travelers will be coming to the U.S. from all around the world, including countries with current Ebola outbreaks. Should we be worried? What plans are in place to keep every attendees and our country safe? SIMON asks Air Force Col. JOSH MCCONKEY, MD all these questions and more.

Getting mental health support from AI chatbots? It's a growing trend in young people ages 12-21. SIMON asks psychologist JOHN HUBER what he thinks. Later, SIMON, MRS C and newsman DAVE take a little mental health break of their own as they debate the attraction of the 'dirty soda' craze. And SIMON discovers something called 'Sprite Tea'.

Young people, ages 12-21, are turning to an unexpected source for mental health help. Is it safe? Does it help? Should parents be worried? SIMON asks psychologist & show regular, JOHN HUBER all these questions and more!

Get your motors running....and buffed & polished! The Iowa Blue Star Moms are hosting their 6th Annual Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show in September and they was YOU to come!!! SIMON and MRS C share all the details you need to know for a great day to support these amazing Moms. They are looking for people with cars, people who like cars, people who don't care about cars but just want to support & enjo...

The good, the bad, and the not so bright this hour. A crowd in Florida started booing and walked out after being chastised for chanting 'USA, USA, USA'....but MRS C won't chastise you for celebrating the USA at this year's Iowa Blue Star Mom's 2026 Hot Rods for Heroes Car Show...and finally, you'll want to slap your head when you hear why a young woman's car was hot and then you'll want to slap yo...

There was controversy last week at The Black Crows concert in Florida that caused a lot of booing and many people even walked out! SIMON and patriotic rocker ANDY ROSS talk all about it and the line between entertainment & political preaching.

STEVE KING, former Iowa Congressman and long time friend of the show, gives SIMON his analysis of last night's surprising win by political newcomer, ZACH LAHN, over Trump-endorsed and expected frontrunner, Congressman RANDY FEENSTRA.