Doug discusses EVERYTHING during Hour 2 - politics, elections, pharmaceuticals, Halloween, basketball, football and weather!

Simon's 'brother from another mother', Doug Wagner (WMT mornings) fills in and kicks off November by talking to Travis Mansfied, He's the new owner of Southridge Mall and shares with Doug the new stores that are confirmed coming soon but the REALLY exciting news is what's planned for the southside of Southridge Mall! Listen to the podcast them tell us what you think - does it make you want to head to the Southside?

Simon talks to attorney Jeremy Rosenthal about the federal court in Rhode Island that ruled the Trump Administration must use a specific 'emergency fund' to offset the SNAP benefits that millions of Americans rely on. The funding of SNAP benefits ends tomorrow due to DAY 31 of the Government Shutdown. There's a lot of confusion on what court has jurisdiction, what funding pocket this will come from and is it even allocated by Congress towards something already!

Q: What do you call a dentist that hands our full-size candy bars on Halloween? A: Simon's dentist! Dr. David Davidson from Davidson Family Dentistry chats with Simon about kids, candy and Halloween. Later, Simon gets serious with the truly scary topic - foiled terroristic attacks, like those the FBI announced today. Our Law & Order expert, Michael Letts fills us in on the thwarted attacks planned in Michigan that would have injured and/or killed many of innocent people celebrating Halloween at local festivals.

Simon talks with Brad Sherman who is running for Iowa Governor

It's HALLOWEEN and this is no TRICK - The Iowa Democratic Party listens to Simon! Today they issued a press release linking yesterday's interview with Congressman Randy Feenstra, who officially announced his gubernatorial campaign this week. It sure would be a TREAT if the IDP Chairwoman, Rita Hart, would be brave enough, (like Rob Sand) to come on the show. One person who isn't SPOOKED to be on the show is Brad Sherman who is also running for Iowa Governor. Today he talks to Simon about the 70 of 99 counties he's already visited in his bid to become Governor.

Simon starts the hour with good news for Iowa soybean farmers as he talks to Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association about the agreement between Pres Trump and China to purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. This includes the 550-600 million bushels produced by Iowa farmers. Later, Simon talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the discovery of spying on 9 Republican Senators by Jack Smith. 'Operation: Artic Frost' weaponized the FBI against 9 sitting Senators, all Republicans, by bugging their phones and subpoenaing their phone records in this "mind blowing" discovery.

Simon talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the unbelievable and outrageous news that the FBI was weaponized against 9 Republican Senators by Jack Smith in 'OPERATION: ARTIC FROST'. Senator Cruz explains how he and others had their phones bugged and phone records subpoenaed by a judge at the directive of Smith.

It's good news for Iowa soybean farmers as Simon talks to Kirk Leeds, CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association about the new trade agreement between the US and China. After President Trump's visit to China they have agreed to purchase 12 million metric tons of soybeans, including the 550-600 million bushels produced by Iowa farmers every year.

Simon talks to IA Congressman Randy Feenstra who officially announced his candidacy for IA Governor this week. Congressman Feenstra has been a City Administrator, County Treasurer, State Senator and is currently representing Iowa's 4th District in Congress. He and Simon discuss his race, property tax, eminent domain and his desire to "take this state to new heights".

Sen. Grassley has called for an investigation into the wedding company theknot.com for false advertising after several whistleblower complaints. It's Day 30 of the government shutdown and the eve of SNAP benefits not being funded. Gov. Reynolds announced support for IA food banks is coming from the IA Dept of Health & Human Services and the National Guard on standby to help with food distribution. And then Simon talks to newest announced candidate for IA Governor, Congressman Randy Feenstra who wants to "take this state to new heights".

Scarlett Johnson talks to Simon about her nightmare over being sued for defamation after calling some one in her local school district 'WOKE'! Is this becoming our new norm? Are feelings and fears being given priority over rights and amendments? You be the judge!

Simon talks to Democratic candidate for Governor and current Iowa State Auditor, Rob Sand, live in studio. He hates D.C. and the 2-party system, he wants to be Iowa's biggest cheerleader and a "cheerleader for truth'. He wants voting reform and likes an approval voting system over ranked choice voting. Later, Simon gets the latest in financial info from David Fischer with Landmark Capital including gold and silver markets.

Simon talks to Democratic candidate for Governor and current Iowa State Auditor, Rob Sand, live in studio. He hates D.C. and the 2-party system, he wants to be Iowa's biggest cheerleader and a "cheerleader for truth'. He wants voting reform and likes an approval voting system over ranked choice voting.

SHUTDOWN DAY 29! While there's no end in sight for the government to re-open, Iowa isn't waiting around....because Iowa Nice is a real thing. The Iowa Port Producers and Iowa pig farmers have come together to donate 37,000 servings of ground pork to Iowa food pantries. Simon talks to Kevin Hall, Communications Director of Iowa Pork Producers.

SHUTDOWN DAY 29! While there's no end in sight for the government to re-open, Iowa isn't waiting around....because Iowa Nice is a real thing. The Iowa Port Producers and Iowa pig farmers have come together to donate 37,000 servings of ground pork to Iowa food pantries. Simon talks to Kevin Hall, Communications Director of Iowa Pork Producers.

Halloween is this weekend and the Conways are stepping out of their comfort zone - and into their boots, & heels - to play dress up at their very first costume party! The plan is to channel their inner icons...Kenny Rogers and Dolly Pardon! But how authentic is Simon willing to go: Polyester pants & Western jacket? Absolutely! Boots and beard? Definitely! Kenny's baby blue eyes? Ummmm. Simon invites his own eye doctor, Dr Michael Locke, on the show to talk new eye trends. What's all in good fun, What's riding the line and what is definately an occular NO-GO?

Four more cartel drug boats were eliminated today in International waters. Several people are more focused on the thoughts and feelings of drug dealers than on American National Security or the poison coming into our country. Colonel (Ret.) Rob Maness shares his expert opinion with Simon on the topic and what he thinks about President Trump's no-nonsense, take no prisoners approach. Following that Simon and the show's Legal Expert, Alan Ostergren ask the question - Autopen or magic wand? What happens when there is no PRECIDENT or a PRESIDENT that was hardly PRESENT/

Loaded 1rst hour of the show - Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds updates Simon on her statewide roundtable tour listening & talking to Iowans about property tax, DOGE, IPERS and more! Next, Simon gets 'THE RUNDOWN FROM THE SHUTDOWN' from U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on what is now DAY 28! Who is next to be affected? Who is holding the government hostage? Who crossed party lines today and will CR vote #14 be successful? Listen to find our!

Simon talks to U.S. Senator Joni Ernst on DAY 28 of the government shutdown and what that now means for WIC recipients, military members, and government employees like air traffic controllers and TSA.