Iowa Soybean Association President Tom Adam reacts to news that China will resume buying soybeans from the US and takes a look at the challenges ahead.

Jeff reviews the good economic news of the day and notes that President Trump is predicting $2-a-gallon gas. He checks in with Texas oilman R.T. Trevino to see if that's a real possibility.

Gerard Daniel Scimeca of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy explains why the government shutdown is backfiring on Democrats and offers a solution to reopen the government.

The controversy over the hiring of the Des Moines Community Schools superintendent has been a boost to school choice advocates. Jeff asks Ed Tarnowski of EdChoice if the movement is thriving or languishing in Iowa and across the country.

Tim Minella of the podcast, "Dismantling DEI" joins Jeff. The podcast explores the escalating threats to free speech in higher education, including how DEI policies adapt and survive even when the public thinks they’re fading.

Jeff updates Monday listeners on the top headlines from the weekend: traffic delays and a pending food stamp crisis due to the government shutdown; a trade deal between the US and China; a penny shortage is striking some areas; the Department Of War continues to go after drug-trafficking boats aggressively; Rory O'Neill provides an update on Hurricane Melissa while Ryan Schmelz reports from DC on the (lack of) government shutdown negotiations.

Pop culture queen Tonya J Powers and Jeff discuss all things Halloween: costumes, candy, and Netflix.

Futurist Kevin Cirilli and Jeff agree: the next big tech trend will be AI-powered glasses with augmented reality.

Jeff asks Senator Joni Ernst to respond to comments by Senator John Fetterman urging Republicans to break the filibuster rule to end the government shutdown.