Freedom Festival is coming! Doug welcomed U of Iowa intern Mya and board member Tori to the Morning Show to preview the event, which starts June 25th with Dock Dogs and a Drone Show and ends July 4th with a HUGE downtown Fireworks spectacular! www.FreedomFestival com

Oil prices are sliding at the same time the Federal Reserve met to set interest rates. What is ahead for the economy? NBC News Radio National Correspondent, Rory O’Neill, joined Doug to recap the latest news and how it could affect your personal spending.

Achondroplasia is the most common type of short limbed dwarfism. Doug spoke with Dr. Chaya Murali, a pediatric geneticist at the Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX. She explained what achondroplasia is—and why it’s more than height.

About 1 in 5 women diagnosed with lung cancer today are never-smokers, and 6 in 10 newly diagnosed patients either never smoked or quit years ago - highlighting why awareness and early detection are critical. Doug spoke with Julie R. Brahmer, M.D., M.Sc., Medical Oncologist, at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, and Colette Smith, who is living with lung cancer. LCFAmerica.org

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Doug has had a lot of listeners reach out about this issue when it comes up, so it was good to have Dr. Wade Cooper, a headache specialist and neurologist, and Brandi English, who suffers from migraine headaches. www.vyepti.com

As one of the world’s most unifying cultural moments, the FIFA World Cup draws millions of people worldwide, including fans traveling to host cities, residents and workers near venues, and audiences engaging through national sports coverage, streaming, and social media. Doug spoke with US Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign Acting Unit Chief Brandi Bynum about the realities of human trafficking, what to look for and how to respond safely and effectively. Human Trafficking Quick Facts

Nate Whited joined Doug from The Brick Kitchen in downtown Independence to talk Father’s Day, World Cup Soccer specials and more! Now open 7 days a week! www.TheBrickKitchenStore.com

Summer sleep can get uncomfortable fast. Rising nighttime temperatures can disrupt sleep quality and leave people dealing with overheating, night sweats and restless nights. Doug spoke with Lifestyle Contributor Justine Santaniello to find out her tops tips for great summer sleep! She said to head to Amazon and check out BedSure!

Beginning in January 2027, adults ages 19 to 64 will be required to work at least 80 hours per month to maintain Medicaid coverage unless they qualify for an exemption under federal legislation signed into law last July as part of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Doug spoke with Dr. Sakeer Hussain, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist with Heartland Oncology & Hematology. The bottom line: make sure your professional medical team and patient advocates are working for you if you need to prove an exemption. www.asco.org/Medicaid