Congressman ZACH NUNN had a long-awaited win this week when his bill banning members of Congress from trading stocks passed the House. He and SIMON talk all about it and more!

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It's been said music brings people together and a perfect example of 2 unlikely people forever linked because of a song is Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston. SIMON and LEE HABEEB, creator & host of 'Our American Stories' talk about the story behind the song.

ALEX LUNDRY (AmericaServiceProject.org) and SIMON discuss and debate the pros, cons and possibility of mandatory "volunteer" service for young people starting at age 18.

SIMON and MRS. C are hosting a blood drive at the 2026 Iowa State Fair again! Life Serve Blood Center's KATHRYN KUCKLEMAN is in studio to explain how YOU can help make a difference in the lives of 3 Iowans by making just 1 donation on THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th any time between 10am-5pm! LifeServeBloodCenter.org

Congresswoman MARIANNETTE MILLER-MEEKS has introduced a bill called "Prices on the Wall Act of 2026" (H.R. 9390) that will require physical posting of pricing for commonly shoppable services directly on facility walls in plain sight, rather than hidden in hard to locate places online. She tells SIMON why this is important and why it hasn't happened before now.

CHRIS HAGENOW, President of Iowans for Tax Relief, is in studio with SIMON to announce ITR'S awareness & education campaign for Amendment 1 on this November's ballot. Voters will be asked if they support an amendment to the Iowa Constitution making tax increases in the state more difficult to implement by requiring approval from a 2/3 majority of the Iowa Legislature, rather than a simple majority.

AI...EB-5...and OMG...all the abbreviations and all the shock on the show today!!! What does it all stand for? Artificial Intelligence, Employment-Based 5th visa category and OH MY GOODNESS DID SHE JUST SAY THAT??? Listen to find out what "THAT" was.

SEAN SPICER is back! SIMON talks to the former White House Press Secretary about EB-5, the immigrant investment program that Senator Chuck Grassley is aiming to ensure foreign investments and investors create true & verifiable jobs for Americans instead of relying on economic "estimates.