Simon Conway

Enes Kantor Freedom has been banned indefinitely from all WNBA Chicago Sky home games at the Wintrust Arena after last night's game. This might make his declaration to play for the WNBA as a woman a lot more challenging. SIMON talks to attorney JEREMY ROSENTHAL about all of this and more!

Sometimes the daily headlines are so insane they give us a headache or cause us to hold so much tension that it causes pain. For an excellent example look no further than the WNBA game in Chicago last night. SIMON tells you all about it but later he also has JASON MILDENBERGER from QC Kinetix live in studio with a potential solution for your pain.

Sadness swept our studio when it was announced that Dolly Parton passed away today. SIMON honors her legacy on the show while bringing you the news of the day.

School is back in session and local administrators are noticing a change in enrollment. Have parents actually made a choice in school choice? SIMON and COREY DI'ANGELIS talk all about it.

It's a sad day in the music world with the passing of musical legend and country icon, Dolly Parton, today. SIMON talks to Iowa's own country star, JASON BROWN, about the life, legacy and loss of Nashville's leading lady.

Becoming a Mother is beautiful and exciting for a woman but sometimes it can be harder than normal, especially when post partum depression overshadows the joyfulness emotions of bonding with a new baby. And then there are the ultra rare situations that go beyond depression and turn into tragedy, often at the hands of the baby's own mother. SIMON talks to DR. JOHN HUBER about the trial of Lindsey C...

Children are a gift. This hour SIMON talks about multiple headlines where children weren't thought of, valued or protected by their parents. SIMON discusses a wide scale of stories, from "please don't name your baby that" to "I can't believe they did that", including a conversation with DR. JOHN HUBER about a current headline that's so awful & sad that it registers off the charts of horrendous.

California Governor Gavin Newsom quietly signed Assembly Bill 2624, nicknamed the "Stop Nick Shirley Act", over the weekend. SIMON and DAN PERKINS discuss what this bill is all about, why it's been given such an odd nickname and by by who.

Nothing makes SIMON happier about his decision to live in Iowa than when he hears about all the wacky and outrageous things other state's governments are doing. Today he brings you two stories from two different states that makes him say "Thank God for common sense in Iowa!"

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.