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An Iowan Checks In From Mexico Amidst Cartel Violence
WHO's Doug Wagner calls in from Mexico as violence erupts after the Mexican military kills a cartel leader; Wendy, Simon, and Jeff listen to Representative Ocasio-Cortez's fiancé snore through her foreign policy remarks; Dan Varroney predicts how the economy will fare following a Supreme Court decision tossing out some of President Trump's tariffs; Dr. Asaf Romirowsky tells Jeff that US military strikes against Iran seem inevitable.
The Impact Of Cancer On Iowa
For Jeff's friend, Mike Schreurs, the talk about Iowa's high cancer rates is personal. He discusses the importance of early testing and how Iowans can get more information.
Here's How Iowans Are Getting Scammed
Attorney General Brenna Bird join to discuss the top scams being perpetuated on Iowans and she urges listeners to call her office for help.
Aliens! Freebird! Scams!
Wendy Wilde, Simon Conway, and Jeff discuss the aliens controversy that's erupted after comments by Presidents Obama and Trump; Jeff and Simon debate whether Bohemian Rhapsody is a rock song or not; Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird shares winter memories and warns Iowa about the most prevalent scams in the state.
Former Prince Andrew Arrested! Who's Next?
Jeff thinks the arrest of former Prince Andrew over his relationship with Jeff Epstein is just the beginning of the arrests; Rhyen Staley of Defending Education tells Jeff that schools are teaching kids to be anti-ICE; Jose Ramos explains why Wounded Warrior Project rallied in Iowa in favor of federal legislation dealing with veterans benefits; podcasters Drake Bennett and Jordan Robertson detail how espionage...like that experienced in Iowa...plays a big role in the Chinese economy.
Has The Nancy Guthrie Case Gone Cold?
Jeff is discouraged after a glove found near Nancy Guthrie's house does not produce a DNA match in a national database; an arrest by ICE that sparked protests in Iowa City results in a conviction; Jeff discusses the far-reaching implications of AI entertainment with Wendy; Rory O'Neill reports on a lawsuit alleging social media giants are addicting kids; those blinking lights on Iowa wind turbines are going away; the Legislature considers a tuition freeze as Iowa public universities consider a tuition hike.
Jesse Jackson And Iowa PLUS Rock Stars And Jeff Epstein
Jeff marks the passing of Jesse Jackson with discussion of his time in Iowa. PLUS: Rock stars and Jeffrey Epstein; Dan Bongino is frustrated by the Nancy Guthrie investigation; the partial government shutdown we're not noticing (yet); the FCC investigation into Bad Bunny; Kristen Zitani of Playstation looks forward to some hot gaming releases.
Welcoming Our Iowa Heroes Home PLUS The Nancy Guthrie Investigation Is Being Botched
Jeff talks to the head of the Iowa National Guard, Stephen E. Osborn, and Jackie Schmillen of the Guard, after an emotional welcome home for soldiers from the Middle East. Also: Nancy Grace is furious about the Nancy Guthrie investigation; Jeff calls out Coralville for spying on residents while protecting illegal aliens, calls the government shutdown "insanity," examines the "Charlie Kirk" bill which would yank Iowa teachers' licenses, details an anti-semitism bill proposed by Governor Kim Reynolds, and provides the receipts proving the American ice dancing duo was robbed of a gold medal.
The Minnesota Surge Is Ending PLUS A Statewide Dress Code Proposed For Iowa Schools
Border Czar Tom Homan announces that the immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is over: Iowa legislators debate a statewide dress code and immigration law while voter ID passes in Congress; Iowa's House members vote to uphold Trump's tariffs; Jeff speculates on the Nancy Guthrie case and decries Olympic judged sports; Jessica Rosenthal reports on the fiery Pam Bondi hearing; Jeff is moved by James Van Der Beek's final message.
Luring The Chicago Bears To Iowa PLUS Who Is Nancy Guthrie?
Iowa legislators want to lure the Chicago Bears to Iowa; Two people targeted by law enforcement say they don't know either who Savannah or Nancy Guthrie are; a Congresswoman questions if an immigration official is going to hell; an Olympian confesses he's fooled around on his girlfriend in an awkward post-event interview.