SIMON has live in-studio ELAD STROHMEYER, Israeli Consul General. Together they discuss the partnership and support between Iowa and Israel and the highlights of what's to come after his visit to the state.

Cancer, apricots and fair foods?

SIMON discusses how apricots helped RICK HILL on his cancer journey as he gives story in his book, "Too Young To Die" at his website rncstore.com

Then SIMON, MRS C and Newsroom DAVE talk Florida State Fair Foods we would love to see at the Iowa State Fair.

Fascinating conversation with RICK HILL about his cancer journey 50 years ago. He talks to SIMON about defying the odds and what he credits with his survival and recovery...apricot seed derivative? He gives his full story in his book, "Too Young To Die" at his website rncstore.com

SIMON has Gubernatorial candidate ADAM STEEN live in studio and discusses his recent endorsement from Bob VanderPlatts and today's news that Gov Reynolds signed her 18th EO regarding the state's cyber and economic security against foreign attacks.

The mystery deepens in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy. Today the FBI released located video footage of a masked intruder the night she disappeared.

Later, SIMON has Gubernatorial candidate ADAM STEEN live in studio and discusses his recent endorsement from Bob VanderPlatts and today's news that Gov Reynolds signed her 18th EO regarding the state's cyber and economic security against foreign attacks.

Survivor to survivor?

SIMON begins by talking to Ruby Ridge survivor, SARA WEAVER, about her survival on that day and since.

Later, SIMON talks to law enforcement expert, MICHAEL LETTS, about the incredibly sad and frightening situation for the Guthrie family over mom NANCY GUTHRIE's kidnapping and ransom demands. We hope and pray she is found safe soon and the people responsible are found and held accountable.

SIMON talks to SARA WEAVER, survivor of 1992's Ruby Ridge live in studio. Sara shares her story of loss, survival, guilt and salvation from the days and moments that changed her life and family forever.

Beef and Battleships. It's all in Hour 1.

SIMON talks beef and today's announcement that President Trump is allowing the import of beef from Argentina. He also takes calls from Iowa beef producers on their thoughts.

Later, SIMON talks to our friend and the CEO of the USS IOWA BB61 on how "our ship" is doing and what she needs to be able to continue her legacy of preserving history and educating future generations.

Our friend and CEO of the USS IOWA BB-61 battleship, JONATHAN WILLIAMS gives SIMON an update on how "Iowa's girl" is doing and what we can do to help keep the USS IOWA in tip top shape so new generations can visit her and learn of her amazing history.

SIMON chews the fat with the Common Sense Cowboy, PATRICK DORINSON, author of the book "COMMON SENSE COWBOY'S GUIDE TO LIFE; STORIES FROM THE OLD GUY AT THE END OF THE BAR" shares what today's youth needs more of...PURPOSE, CHARACTER AND TRUST. Then he covers a few headlines and has a little fun with Mrs C.