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Wednesday, June 10, 202006/10/2020

Nothing Can Top “Calling Dibs”

What Happened between Erin and Matt…and how did “calling dibs” become the biggest part of the relationship?

Tuesday, June 9, 202006/09/2020

Phone v. Water…Who Will Reign Supreme?

Sometimes it seems like one tiny drop of water results in an instant trip to a bowl filled with rice…but other times, a phone can survive 6 hours in a lake?

Tuesday, June 9, 202006/09/2020

Are You Walkin’ on Sunshine In Your Dreams?

For whatever reason, perhaps the stress, the changes in life…but dreams have been getting weirder and weirder. Now, they’re coming with a soundtrack?

Friday, June 5, 202006/05/2020

Des Moines Police Sergeant Paul Parizek

Des Moines Police Sergeant Paul Parizek joins us on the show…and we ask him what message does DMPD want to make sure they’re getting out there.

Friday, June 5, 202006/05/2020

The Sights, Sounds, and Experience of the Black Lives Matter March

Last night, Ken was at the Black Lives Matter March, and captured some of the sights, sounds, and experiences of the evening.

Thursday, June 4, 202006/04/2020

When the Sweats Go On…So Do the Rest of the Clothes

What’s the #1 sign that your spouse isn’t feeling up to some sexy time tonight? For Kurt, it’s whenever he hears “Next…on Forensic Files” coming from the TV. He knows his wife has gone into crimefighter mode…and, the stories are never good foreplay.

Thursday, June 4, 202006/04/2020

Don’t Knock On My Plexiglass!

Many of us are now working behind panes of plexiglass. It should be a given that no one should really ever have to touch the plexiglass…and it’s definitely not the new bell! 

Monday, June 1, 202006/01/2020

Broken Hearts & Windows on Court Avenue

Johnny’s Hall of Fame & RoCa Owner Todd Millang joined us this morning to tell us what he woke up to, and what steps can be done moving forward.

Monday, June 1, 202006/01/2020

Participating in the Peaceful Protest

The protests started peaceful, and Lina from Clive called in this morning to tell us about what she saw while participating in those protests. 

Friday, May 29, 202005/29/2020

Grae Drake is Streaming of “Summer Vacations”

Even though she’s 30 minutes from the beach, Grae Drake is dreaming of summer vacations…but since she’s stuck inside, her only outlet is her streaming services.

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