DAVID PAUTSCH is running for office in Iowa's 2nd District against incumbant Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. He was live in-studio with SIMON to discuss his motivation for running, his vision for Iowa and the beliefs that will guide him in Washington, DC.

Almost 31 years after the downing of two civilian airplanes at the alleged direction of former Cuban President Raul Castro, the U.S. DOJ has issued an indictment for the 94 year old for murder and conspiracy. SIMON talks to former FBI Special Agent, RICHARD KOLKO about what's next. Later, SIMON talks to DAVID PAUTSCH who is running for Congress against incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa's 2nd District.

Former FBI Special Agent, RICHARD 'RICK' KOLKO and SIMON discuss the unexpected development today over Cuban Dictator, Raul Castro. Although it's been called for for over 3 decades, the U.S. Government has finally issued an indictment on murder and conspiracy charges for the former Cuban president.

An Iowa Democratic Senator has an issue with a new bill headed to the Governor's desk that will require Iowa college and university students to take....*gasp*….American history and American government classes before graduation. REP. TAYLOR COLLINS talks to SIMON about this wild, wacky and...COMMON SENSE BILL!

SIMON discusses history and....history. There's a new movie coming out SIMON wants to see called 'Lucky Strike' about the Battle of the Bulge. It's hailed as having the same level of realism as 'Saving Private Ryan' did and brings WW2 to the forefront for a new generation. And speaking of history and a new generation, there's a lot of hubbub from an Iowa Democrat Senator over a new bill headed to the Governor's desk that will require Iowa college and university students to learn....*gasp*….American history and American government!

AI...NCAA...NIL....SIMON talks about all sorts of topics that seem to be full of initials this hour. Also, he and MRS C shares some things coming up this Memorial Day weekend and remind you to remember the meaning of the day and to teach your children while also enjoying the weekend together.

Is AI something to embrace or something to fear? SIMON has started to explore using it and MRS C. is still avoiding it at all costs! AI expert, MATT ROSEN, says employees are split over AI in the workplace too. What do YOU think about AI?

KATIE STOUT from OPERATION BARNABAS tells SIMON how Iowans can help some very special people via a very simple thing - COFFEE - this coming Memorial Day.

There was a Gubernatorial debate last night on KCCI and it didn't exactly go as expected...for anyone. Candidate and IA House Rep EDDIE ANDREWS shares with SIMON what happened, what didn't and why. Later, SIMON talks to KATIE STOUT from OPERATION BARNABAS about how YOU can help some very special people via a very simple thing: COFFEE!