Episodes

  • Jonathan Connors - Teams Preparing for Hurricanes

    Jonathan Connors - Teams Preparing for Hurricanes
    Jun 9 2026
    Weeks before the first major storm of the season takes shape, the volunteer-led disaster response community is already in motion. Plans are being stress-tested, teams deployed and Emergency Operations Centers activated, all in response to a hurricane that does not yet exist. Doug spoke with Jonathan Connors, Director of Communications at Team Rubicon and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, who said they’re planning, right now, for hurricane season and much, much more. teamrubiconusa.org
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    7 mins
  • Rory O’Neill - NASA's Next Artemis II Mission

    Rory O’Neill - NASA's Next Artemis II Mission
    Jun 9 2026
    As NASA announces the crew for the next Artemis II mission, NBC News Radio National Correspondent, Rory O’Neill, joined Doug with a look at the future of the space program and what the next mission is scheduled to accomplish.
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    4 mins
  • Jason Issac - Federal Loans to Boost Coal Energy Production

    Jason Issac - Federal Loans to Boost Coal Energy Production
    Jun 9 2026
    Last week, President Donald Trump announced his administration is using emergency powers to release $700 million in loans and funding to energy companies to develop/re-develop coal power to boost the baseline electric power generated. Doug spoke with Jason Issac CEO of the American Energy Institute, about what this means for us in Iowa and Illinois. https://americanenergyinstitute.com/
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    4 mins
  • Nancy Lieberman and Lori Tessel - Prostate Cancer Awareness

    Nancy Lieberman and Lori Tessel - Prostate Cancer Awareness
    Jun 9 2026
    Prostate cancer is a real threat and Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, Nancy Lieberman, and Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Chief Philanthropy Officer, Lori Tessel. www.pcf.org/check-the-box
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    4 mins
  • Dr. Paul R. Lawrence - Federal Electronic Health Record Ph.D, -

    Dr. Paul R. Lawrence - Federal Electronic Health Record Ph.D, -
    Jun 9 2026
    The VA continues to transform health care for veterans with the Federal Electronic Health Record modernization. Doug spoke with Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D, to find out the latest on this important project and what it means, on the ground, for America’s Veterans. https://digital.va.gov/ehr-modernization/
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    4 mins
  • Dr. Ben Wyant - Surgery Is Not the Only Option

    Dr. Ben Wyant - Surgery Is Not the Only Option
    Jun 8 2026
    Dr. Ben Wyant, InMotion Pain Solutions, joined Doug to talk about Osteoarthritis and how surgery and joint replacement is NOT a foregone conclusion. A free, no-obligation consultation by making your appointment at www.IowaPainSolver.com or calling 319-295-1495!
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    7 mins
  • Veterinarian Shawna Varichak - Nutrition Key in Stomach and Skin Sensitivity

    Veterinarian Shawna Varichak - Nutrition Key in Stomach and Skin Sensitivity
    Jun 8 2026
    Veterinarians say millions of healthy dogs and cats may be quietly dealing with occasional stomach and skin sensitivities — and many owners don’t realize how nutrition could play a key. Doug spoke with Shawna Varichak, Veterinarian, about what you need to know about your dog’s allergies, gut health, and their overall health, as well. www.HillsPet.com
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    5 mins
  • Rory O’Neill - California Ballot Dump

    Rory O’Neill - California Ballot Dump
    Jun 8 2026
    Over the weekend there was a huge dump of ballots from last week’s election in California and it could change the results for the runoff statewide. What does that mean for the rest of the United States. NBC News Radio National Correspondent, Rory O’Neill, joined Doug with the latest.
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    5 mins