Chef Jamie Gwen is serving up sunshine this summer with fresh flavors, festive inspiration, and clever ideas. She joined Doug with ideas to make every gathering unforgettable. www.DailyLounge.com

Summertime can be fun for both us and our pets. But, it can also be dangerous. Doug spoke with DVM, Dr. Alexandra Meyer, who offered great ideas to keep your pets safe and healthy!

NTT INDYCAR Series driver, Scott McLaughlin, joined Doug to talk about testing at the Iowa Speedway ahead of Sukup INDYCAR Race Weekend July 11-13

Doug spoke with NBC News Radio National Correspondent, Rory O’Neill, about the latest on the Big, Beautiful Bill and the July 4th deadline.

Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index has climbed above growth neutral for the first time in quite some time! Doug spoke with Economics Professor, Dr. Ernie Goss, about the Iowa and Midwest results. 

Doug spoke with Wallethub’s Chip Lupo about their study of the best states for a summer road trip. Iowa’s neighbor to the north got top spot! Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips in 2025

As we approach the Dobbs anniversary on June 24, abortion activists still refuse to acknowledge - three full years later - the overwhelmingly positive impact the decision is having on women and children. Doug spoke with OB-GYN Dr. Sudheer Jayapprabhu to help set the record straight.

How is Iran responding to the weekend attacks? What is the reaction on Capitol Hill? Doug spoke with NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory ONeill for the latest.

A Senate bill could reduce the workforce that keeps national parks across the country protected and operational. The proposal would also make it easier to sell millions of acres of public lands to the highest bidder, without environmental review or a public process. Doug spoke with Kristen Brengel, the National Parks Conservation Association SVP of Government Affairs about what this could mean for the National Parks system and the visitor experience.