Fifty Plus

Doug welcomes HumanGood CEO John Cochrane to explain the difference between lifespan and healthspan—and how movement, better sleep, good nutrition and real social connections can help us enjoy more healthy years. They discuss simple ways to get started, improve balance and encourage aging loved ones to stay active. Plus, Doug shares his thoughts on the election aftermath, campaign promises and the economy, looks ahead to hunting season, and wraps up with a few Friday conversation starters.

Doug welcomes Heather Herman from Explore Branson to talk about the city’s golf courses, live entertainment, Silver Dollar City, Ozark Mountain Christmas and places to stay for a family getaway. Doug also shares his thoughts on the election, a Houston student-run auto shop, daylight saving time and a few common health myths.

Doug shares his thoughts on the election results and what comes next, then turns to stories of people making a difference. He talks about a longtime Texas school custodian honored with a school in her name, scholarships recognizing young people who step up to help, and students who rebuilt a car for a veteran. Plus, the Rockets’ strong start and another eligibility debate in college basketball.

Doug shares his Election Day thoughts and a reminder to get out and vote, then looks at cybersecurity concerns involving grocery store refrigeration and the technology we rely on every day. Plus, his recent Texas rice harvest ride-along, the debate over Cooper Flagg, cold showers, a weather app for dogs and a few old sayings that are fading away.

Doug shares a funny phone mix-up from Larry Dierker’s Cy-Hope golf tournament, talks Halloween weather and the upcoming time change, and weighs in on markets, taxes, and the midterm elections. Plus, college football coaching buyouts, a baseball team that refuses to quit, and efforts to keep Houston-area students in school and out of the juvenile justice system.

Doug Pike shares his first ride on a rice-harvesting combine near Brookshire with Rodney Peterson and Doug Riggins, reflecting on the work behind Honestly Texas Rice. He also weighs in on the midterm elections, energy policy and everyday costs before turning to lighter stories about robotic surgery, resealable cereal bags, an exceptionally talented young soccer player, the World Series and the latest AI oddities.

Doug talks midterm elections, Harris County’s ankle monitor upgrades and AI’s growing role in everyday life. Plus, sports and politics, staying strong after 50, a school bus rescue and why a simple hello still matters.

Doug Pike talks with Dr. Randy Hays, chief medical officer of New Promise Neuropathy, about peripheral neuropathy and its impact on everyday life. They discuss pain, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, common causes including diabetes, chemotherapy and injuries, and the challenges neuropathy can create for balance, walking and staying active.
Dr. Hays explains the clinic’s treatment approach, including electrical stimulation and injections, the time commitment involved, and how patients’ progress is evaluated. Doug also asks about interruptions in treatment, insurance coverage, common misconceptions, and New Promise’s clinics in Spring and Missouri City.

Doug Pike shares his take on election integrity, criminal justice, alleged SNAP fraud and the cost of California’s high-speed rail project. He also weighs in on Seattle’s approach to homelessness and the debate over New York City’s horse-drawn carriages.
On the lighter side, Doug looks at a study on brief daily strength training for older adults, recounts a near hole-in-one at Top of the Rock during his trip to Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, and explains how a TSA mishap led to his first eBay purchase. Plus, an unlikely rental-car mileage charge, a Topgolf settlement and a little science news to close out the week.

Doug Pike welcomes personal injury attorney David Lever, founder and senior partner of Lever & Ecker, for a conversation about the first steps after a car accident. They discuss documenting the scene, exchanging information, police reports, hit-and-run crashes, insurance claims and why injuries may not be obvious right away. David also explains when speaking with an attorney can help protect your interests.
Doug shares his views on early voting, Texas candidates, polling credibility and the mystery mailers reaching Texas households. He also explores the growing difficulty of spotting AI-generated images and videos, concerns about voice-cloning scams, the Rockets’ season-opening win and the debate over wearing pajamas in public. Plus, a dine-and-dash story raises questions about personal responsibility.