Simon Conway

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.

Not only is AI frightening, now it's lying to us! Also, Flock cameras are making double the news today with 2 headlines. SIMON and JEFF MONOSSO discuss the uses and abuses of flock cams and later, we meet child advocate, MARIA KEFFLER who shares the story of what happened in 2019 that changed her calling in how she works with children.

A flock camera was used to locate and rescue an abducted girl recently. Is this enough to justify the increasing numbers popping up across the country? SIMON and JEFF MONOSSO discuss the pros, the cons, the legalities and more!

Former Jr and High School teacher turned child advocate, MARIA KEFFLER, shares with SIMON how she went from educator to advocate after attending a meeting in 2019 where school administration dictated policies on student transgender identity without input or discussion from parents. From that meeting her course of action and focus changed, becoming what it is today. advocatesprotectingchildren.org

CHRIS CONOYER's term as Iowa's Lieutenant Governor comes to an end soon but she wants to continue serving Iowan's by being elected as our next State Auditor. She calls into the show today to chat with SIMON about why she's running, how her campaign is going and what she's looking forward to next week at the Iowa State Fair.

It's Friday so SIMON brings you some of the weird, the wacky and the wild headlines today from around the world, including a former NBA player declaring his intention to play in the WNBA and the unconventional place a Council member decided to attend her Council meeting in New Zealand. Also, Iowa's Lt. Governor CHRIS CONOYER calls into the show with the latest from her campaign to be our next Iowa...

LETTUCE PRAY! SIMON and COL. MCCONKEY kick of the hour with some tummy-turning talk about tainted lettuce and the spreading cyclospora-induced illness that's making thousands across the country sick. Later. SIMON, NEWSROOM DAVE and MRS.C have a few laughs over mental health headlines and a listener calls in about one of SIMON'S favorite people... George Noory!

There are now 2 reported deaths in the U.S. from lettuce tainted with cyclospora. SIMON asks COL. JOSH ,MCCONKEY, MD all the questions you need answered to stay healthy.

It's an ALLEN/ALAN hour and we are all-in. SIMON talks to education expert JEANNE ALLEN discusses Iowa's new education rating and legal expert ALAN OSTERGREN explains what all the Fauci fuss is about.

What the Fauci??!?! The United States Senate voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress today and referred the matter to the Department of Justice for investigation. Legal expert ALAN OSTERGREN and SIMON discuss how rare of a situation this is and what to expect if the DOJ chooses to investigate.

Iowa's education rating has improved significantly in the last 4 years, going from 'F' to our 'B' rating today. JEANNE ALLEN from Center for Education Reform tells SIMON what's behind this impressive jump and how to keep it's momentum moving forward.

SIMON covers several heavy topics this hour, including "birthright tourism", antisemitism, antizionism and the heaviest of all...the NFL.

With antisemitism and antizionism growing louder on campuses, in cities and countries around the world, many are asking what to do and how to speak out against such hatred. SIMON and DR. NAYA LEKHT, a scholar, educator and Jewish historian discuss this growing propaganda of hatred and how to combat it.

As November draws closer, candidates are busy attending as many events as they can to speak to as many voters as possible. JOE MITCHELL is trying to do that in Iowa's 2nd District as he seeks the seat currently held by Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON. He calls into the show from the road to tell SIMON what he's hearing on the campaign trail and what he's focusing on to win his race. joemitchell.com