A little bit serious, a little bit silly but a whole lot of SIMON!

Hour 1 covers Don Lemon's arrest and upcoming appearance in federal court for his participation in the storming of a church in MN recently. Then Simon talks to Iowa Gubernatorial candidate, BRAD SHERMAN to follow up with some questions and issues after this week's Moms for Liberty debate. And of course, it's Fun Friday so Simon and Mrs C have fun with some headlines.

Historical Hero & Headlines

SIMON talks to one of his bucket list interviewees, famed Egyptologist, DR. ZAHI HAWASS, who was also the inspiration for 'Indiana Jones'! After 2 years of being followed by a film crew a new documentary about Dr. Hawass' life is being released called "The Man In The Hat". Then Simon and Mrs. C talk headlines of all types and topics.

SIMON talks to one of his bucket list interviewees, famed Egyptologist, DR. ZAHI HAWASS, who was also the inspiration for 'Indiana Jones'! After 2 years of being followed by a film crew a new documentary about Dr. Hawass' life is being released called "The Man In The Hat". Simon controlled his inner fanboy long enough to ask his history-hero about new discoveries and the recent debate from Italian scientists that claim there is a network of large tunnels deep under the pyramids connecting them all together.

Simon talks to BOB VANDER PLAATS, President and CEO of The Family Leader and sponsor of the Moms of Liberty debate. Bob gives his debate analysis, thoughts on the candidates and his insight on the race overall as a former candidate for the Governorship himself years ago.

As we get closer to November all eyes are turning to the Iowa Governor's race!

After this week's Moms for Liberty debate with 4 of the 5 candidates, Simon still had a few questions he didn't get to ask so he's invited all 5 back to the studio! Today, ADAM STEEN, former Director of the Department of Administration, is back to answer questions about topics like mental healthcare, Iowa cancer rates, his plans for his administration and to share more of his personal "Iowa Grit" story.

Later, Simon talks to BOB VANDER PLAATS, President and CEO of The Family Leader and sponsor of the Moms of Liberty debate. Bob gives his debate analysis, thoughts on the candidates and his insight on the race overall as a former candidate himself.

SIMON has ADAM STEEN, candidate for Iowa Governor, live in-studio. There were a few questions Simon didn't get to ask during the Moms for Liberty debate days ago so he is inviting all 5 candidates back to the show so Iowans can get to know them even better.

Adam Steen, former Director of the Department of Administration, shares more of his vision for Iowa and answers Simon's questions about mental health, property tax, and cancer rates in IA. Adam is proud of his "Iowa Grit" and Iowa roots and he shares why...LISTEN NOW!

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, MIKE NAIG is live in studio with SIMON to announce his re-election campaign and how he plans to continue to help and promote Iowa Ag and Iowa farmers.

From Washington DC to Minneapolis, MN to all of Iowa, Simon covers it in today's 1st hour beginning with President Trump's NEW plan to de-escalate the atmosphere in MN. His first big step was sending 'Border Tzar' Tom Homan there who gave a press conference today.

Later, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig is live in studio to announce his re-election campaign and how he plans to continue to help and promote Iowa Ag and Iowa farmers.

President Trump was in here in Clive, Iowa yesterday where he made a surprise visit to THE IOWA MACHINE SHED. Last time he visited he purchased 9 of their freshly made pies to take back to the White House staff. What did he buy to take back to Washington DC this time? Simon talks to MIKE WHALEN, owner of the Machine Shed, about the honor of hosting the President at his restaurant, the surprising initial phone call from the White House about his visit and the answer to what satisfied the President's sweet tooth this time!

It's the day after the gubernatorial debate, hosted by Iowa Moms for Liberty, and Simon has the rundown of who was there, who wasn't, who did well, who exceeded expectations and who over delivered. Who did Simon think won overall? He tells us as well as opening up the phone calls for listener's opinions.

Also, President Trump was in here in Central Iowa yesterday. Before his rally he made a surprise visit to THE IOWA MACHINE SHED. Simon talks to MIKE WHALEN, owner of the Machine Shed, about the honor of hosting the President at his restaurant, including the surprising initial phone call from the White House.