Simon Conway

Election season is at it's peak and campaign trails are heating up across Iowa. Today, SIMON talks to Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON who is currently serving Iowa's 1st Congressional District while also running for Sen. Joni Ernst's seat upon her retirement. Later,. he talks to ROB O'NEILL, former SEAL Team 6 member and the man who fired the shot that killed Bin Laden. Listen to find out who he's her...

Congresswoman ASHLEY HINSON is currently serving in the U.S. House but is hoping to win soon-to-retire Senator Joni Ernst's seat in the other chamber. She talks to SIMON about her Senate campaign as well as the upcoming votes she will be making this week in the House.

CHRIS MCGOWEN is on the campaign trail to be the next Congressman representing Iowa's 4th District. He was live in-studio with SIMON to give an update on how his race is going, what he's hearing from voters and his plans in DC after the election.

It's day 4 of jury deliberations in the Lindsey Clancy murder trial and there is still no verdict. All signs are starting to point to a mistrial ruling. SIMON asks the question "has society reached the point where we are willing to forgive certain mental health conditions and hold them to a different standard of punishment?" Later, CHRIS MCGOWEN joins SIMON live in-studio to discuss his campaign a...

Failures and successes are the focus this hour. SIMON and DENNIS KNEAL discuss the failures of state governments but later he celebrates the successes of the animals at the ARL's Second Chance Ranch that he visited today where he met Baby, the thoroughbred race horse. And NO, he did not put Baby in a corner!

Over half of state's governments are documented failures. No, REALLY! Because of this we are seeing mass exodus' from these states to successful, thriving states, like Florida. Journalist and Author, DENNIS KNEAL, explains to SIMON why certain states are failures and the chances that these "new neighbors" will bring thier failures with them to spread.

SIMON's very own 'Rocketman', retired astronaut and friend, CLAYTON ANDERSON shares his thoughts and insight on the President's announcement of the soon-coming Space Force Academy.

Michelle Obama was happy to send her daughters off to college and that has some people very angry. Why? As parents with a kid in college right now, SIMON and MRS. C explain why they agree with her. And later, our favorite astronaut is back on the show to talk about the announcement of the new Space Force academy.

The City of Waukee is having continuous problems with children playing in the streets of some neighborhoods. In an effort to keep kids and drivers safe, Waukee parents are about to start digging deep in their pockets from city fines. Waukee Mayor COURTNEY CLARK explains to SIMON why the city is taking it this far and how soon parents can expect fines to arrive in the mail.

SIMON is back, feeling better and ready to tackle the news of the day! After 3 days, the jury in the Lindsey Clancy murder trial still hasn't reached a verdict. Why? And later, why are Waukee parents being fined for their kids playing outside? SIMON asks all these questions and more this hour!

It's Friday and the weekend is almost here! Guest host MATT KITTLE helps MRS. C wrap up the week while SIMON is out and they discuss today's headlines, music and events around Iowa.

Guest host MATT KITTLE has been following the Lindsey Clancy murder trial and as we await the verdict he asks, "Is empathy a bad thing? Is it possible to be TOO empathetic?". And later he talks to REP. ZACH NUNN, who was just named the 3rd most Bipartisan Legislator in the House of Representatives.

Summer is quickly coming to an end and 'Friday Night Lights' will soon be be burning bright across Iowa. In addition to homework, bed time routines & packing lunches, parents also have school safety on their minds. Guest host, MATT KITTLE, talks to school safety expert MATT OSBORNE about how to keep kids and schools safe. And for a bit of Friday Fun, MATT asks what your favorite song of summer is...

MATT KITTLE fills in for SIMON and this hour brings you stories from across the globe, including the horrible outcome from 2 air traffic controllers kicking off work early and absolute insanity from the Canadian Broadcasting Company in their pursuit to not offend anyone. Ironically, they've offended almost the whole of the United States in the process! What do you think - do you agree or are you o...

MATT KITTLE fills in for SIMON and this hour discusses election integrity with guest Hans von Spakovsky as well as the latest from the Lindsey Clancy murder trial, tonight's anticipated eclipse and his thoughts on Meta's Facebook settlement with the state of Iowa.

MATT KITTLE fills in for SIMON while he's under the weather and MRS. C is behind the glass as normal. MATT brings you the latest on the passing of Nashville royalty, Dolly Parton, including the horribly distasteful - and lazy - move by CNN on a story about her death.

The State of Iowa is taking their lawsuit against Meta to the Supreme Court over the online safety of children. Will our Attorney General be successful? Will Meta admit their safety measures weren't safe after all? The Pro Bowl is now the No-Mo Bowl and SIMON & MRS. C want to tell you about what happened in their bedroom last night! Is it scandalous? TMI? Listen and find out!

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a multi-state antitrust lawsuit in an attempt to stop the $110 billion Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Legal expert, ROBERT BORK, offers SIMON his insight and opinion on their filing and chances of success.

One of Iowa's most famous landmarks needs financial help. Maybe the compensation the state of Iowa just won against Meta can be used to help. SIMON tells you all about both this hour!

Iowa has had two major legal wins recently, one case against Meta and the other win against California. SIMON gets all of the details on both from Iowa's Attorney General, BRENNA BIRD.

The Bridges of Madison County are iconic and beautiful. It's where SIMON and MRS. C got engaged and married. It's where Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep filmed the romantic Hollywood hit of the same name. Now, Madison County needs our help to save and restore these famous Iowa landmarks. SIMON talks to Madison County officials DIANE FITCH and MIKE HACKETT about how we can all help.

The Major Richard Star Act was first introduced to Congress 6 years ago and it still hasn't been passed. SIMON talks to MARK LUCAS from VeteranAction.org about what is taking so long, what the controversy is and what needs to be done to get it passed.

Changes to the TSA program are coming to airports across the country, including Des Moines. Will this make your flying experience easier in the future? SIMON has the latest details for you on today's show. Also, after 6 years sitting in Congress, the Major Richard Star Act still hasn't been passed. SIMON asks why and what Iowans can do to help ensure our veterans get the benefits they earned.

From basketball news on the WNBA court to the NCAA gridiron, SIMON covers them both this hour!

Football season is back and the excitement is building for kickoff under the lights! SIMON talks to Drake University's head coach, MATT WALKER, on how he and his team are feeling as they head into the season.