David Wendell is a local historian, and he regularly puts on events highlighting Iowans making the national stage. At 1pm, Saturday, David’s next engagement will be at the Marion Heritage Center, 590 10th Street, Marion, focusing on the Mercury 13.

Between increases in the price of oil per barrel and gas per gallon…and TSA officers working without pay, who is traveling and how? NBC News Radio National Correspondent, Rory O’Neill, joined Doug, who is trying to figure out why Democrats are more interested in leaving America vulnerable than in doing their job.

With $12-$15 BILLION in data centers and other tech infrastructure projected to be built in the next 7-10 years in Eastern Iowa, there are concerns about electric prices, the stability of the grid and even water consumption. Doug spoke with Doug Kelly, CEO of American Edge Project, who says we’re concerned about this because we’ve been ignoring the need to build these things in the past. American Edge Project says the global race to power AI is now a $7 trillion competition

Preschool and early childhood education are critical for not only educational development, but for social development and more. Doug spoke with Dr. Lauren Loquasto, SVP, Chief Academic Officer, The Goddard School about inquiry-based learning and how it’s critical for development. GoddardSchool.com

WCW! Nate Whited from The Brick Kitchen in Downtown Independence joined Doug to talk about instant deals knife sets and pan sets when you mention The Morning Show on WMT! www.TheBrickKitchenStore.com

Diabetes Alert Day is a time for us to check ourselves and see if we’re slowly creeping toward diabetes. Doug spoke with Pamela Nisevich Bede, a certified specialist in sports dietetics and an expert in nutrition communications. www.HelloLingo.com/Prediabetes

Dr. Paul Young joined Doug to talk about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and choosing life over abortion. Find out more at The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists webpage (AAPLOG).

Doug talked about getting your garden ready for Spring and Summer! Where can you send soil samples? https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/soil-testing-resources-home-gardeners

Since the Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak started in 2022, more than 197 million birds have been affected—including chickens, turkeys, ducks, pheasants, and geese—posing a serious threat to poultry and producers’ livelihoods. Doug spoke with Dr. Alan Huddleston of the USDA about the Defend the Flock campaign.