Simon Conway

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 and his plans for office if he wins.

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.