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Iowa Attorney General, BRENNA BIRD, is live in studio to share with SIMON about today's meeting with FBI Director KASH PATEL who was in Iowa to talk to state law enforcement and legal professionals about improving partnerships between state and federal government to stop human trafficking, illegal drug trade, scammers and more!

We've seen gas and oil prices drop over the last few days but will today's U.S. bombing, in retaliation from an Iranian drone attack, cause a new or significant jump at the pump? SIMON and RT TREVINO talk all about it!

Right before the start of the show national news broke that the U.S. was bombing Iran in response to a drone attack. SIMON brings you the most up-to-date information on what's happening in the Middle East and what we might be expecting over the weekend. And how will this sudden development affect the gas & oil price drops we've been seeing this week? SIMON asks our expert, RT TREVINO, what he thin...

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It's America's 250th Birthday and there are celebrations all across the country, including in Washington DC where each state has been invited to participate. Unfortunately, because of political differences and division, elected officials in some states are refusing to participate. SIMON talks to DR. MATTHEW MEHAN, an Associate Dean & Associate Professor of Government at Hillsdale College about the...

The largest takedown of fraud in our history just happened involving 45 states, $6.1 Billion and 450 arrests. CEO of Open The Books, JOHN HART, and SIMON tell you all about it!

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Friend and gifted storyteller, LEE HABEEB, shares with SIMON an incredible (and little known) story about the estrangement of Benjamin Franklin and his son. Don't miss a single 'hidden gem' story on OUR AMERICAN STORIES with LEE HABEEB here on iHeart! ouramericanstories.com

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Two New Jersey minors and one Orlando youth have died this week from injuries sustained in e-bike accidents. SIMON talks to Des Moines trauma surgeon, DR. RICK SIDWELL, about the uptick in serious injuries he is seeing in local Iowa emergency rooms. SIMON asks, Is it time to regulate e-bikes?

The President held a long press conference today covering a plethora of topics, from missing "allies" during the conflict with Iran to the vandalism in Washington DC of the reflecting pool. SIMON brings it all to you!

Evidence is beginning to show that overuse of AI is causing employees to stop using their critical thinking skills. SIMON talks to AI technology expert, MATT ROSEN, about what this means and what to expect now.

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There are thousands of people from other countries visiting the United States right now for the World Cup and they are experiencing a lot of 1st time American moments. SIMON talks to marketing strategist SHEILA RONDEAU about how lots of myths are being disproven about Americans right now and how these games might be the start to an uptick of tourism in our country. mogxp.com

SIMON is a big supporter of the incredible charity SHEEPGATE and their mission to help young people turn their lives around. President of Sheepgate, MICHAEL HUNSBERGER, shares with SIMON how others can help them help others in many ways, including from junky cars! mysheepgate.org

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In celebration of America 250, HYVEE and THE FREEDOM ROCK are partnering this year! To learn more SIMON talks to artist RAY 'BUBBA' SORENSEN and IVY SPRAGUE from HYVEE.

Iowa's AG, BRENNA BIRD, sued the state of California today! She tells SIMON all the reasons why she file the lawsuit, what she's seeking on behalf of Iowa citizens and why. She also toured a nuclear facility in Palo, Iowa today. Listen to find out why!

Inexperience + Minors + Ebikes = A serious problem that appears to only be getting worse! Today in central Iowa a young boy was seriously injured in a car VS ebike accident. SIMON think it's time to regulate them and wants the Iowa legislature recalled for a day to pass a safety bill before someone loses their life!

It's National Bring Your Cat to Work Day! Did anyone tell NEWS DAVE??? It's also Tractor Ride Day so SIMON and MRS. C do their best to sound like farm experts, thankfully a much smarter listener calls in and saves their bacon. And finally, have our plates gotten bigger or has our self-control shrunk since the 1970s? SIMON tells you why this question is important and discusses so much more!

Local Des Moines author, A.R. WESTON. is live in-studio with SIMON to discuss his new book, "The Last Candlemaker; A Flicker of Hope in the Age of Artificial Illumination". His book is a fascinating comparison and conundrum of how, over the decades, new inventions are often celebrated by the very people that will be negatively impacted by the thing they are praising.

Freedom of Speech and real, live human interaction; 2 things we are at risk of losing...quickly! SIMON talks about this and more this hour!

Imagine a world where a college student could be expelled for "harassment" simply by saying something someone doesn't like? The University of Minnesota has approved a new policy that will make this a reality but a Senior student is pushing back. JACKSON BARRICK has filed a lawsuit claiming this new policy violates his 1rst Amendment rights. SIMON talks to JACKSON and his attorney, KIM HERMAN, abou...

As SIMON says, "we have news coming out of a fire hose" as if the world were burning down and he brings you all the major topics of the day, including the bold move TULSI GABBARD made on her last day as DNI to expose the very clear & intentional lies made by former Presidential Advisor, DR. ANTHONY FAUCI.