Ken & Tawinee

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Friday, May 22, 202005/22/2020

Delta Dental Smile Power Salutes CISS

Iowans know a smile goes a long way in difficult times. We can assure one another that when one of us needs help, we’ll stand with you — and share a smile. It’s what Iowans do.

Thursday, May 21, 202005/21/2020

Is There Any Worse Name to Have than Karen?

If you’re named Karen…the world is against you right now…but Karen from Des Moines called us to tell us that it shouldn’t be “Karen”…it should be someone else.

Tuesday, May 19, 202005/19/2020

Ken and a Listener Try to Whistle “Happy Birthday”

Ken has never been able to whistle, and when he tried it on air, it inspired Kim from Jefferson to call in to let Ken know she’s in the same boat.

Tuesday, May 19, 202005/19/2020

Delta Dental’s Smile Power Salutes EveryStep

Iowans know a smile goes a long way in difficult times. We can assure one another that when one of us needs help, we’ll stand with you — and share a smile. It’s what Iowans do.

Monday, May 18, 202005/18/2020

When Hallmark Isn’t Hallmark-y Enough…

On a card you’ve bought for someone, do you add your own emphasis to what’s already written on the card? Underlining…bolding…crossing out things? Were you like Ken and really only ended up with an envelope?

Monday, May 18, 202005/18/2020

Listener Requested Hang Up or Hang Out: Lauren’s Bombshell Revelation

Emma from Ames requested this Hang Up or Hang Out between Lauren & Paul. Or, as Emma’s tweet said … “The one where they already knew each other”. Yes, it was a jaw-dropping moment.

Friday, May 15, 202005/15/2020

Movies So Bad…They’re Great?

These are the movies that are so bad…they’re great! Grae Drake joins us to talk about 4 of her favs…one of which Kurt has seen over 75 times…and another that Kurt went into a midnight showing…and snuck in powdered donuts. What a rebel.

Friday, May 15, 202005/15/2020

Delta Dental’s Smile Power Salutes EMBARC

Iowans know a smile goes a long way in difficult times…and Delta Dental of Iowa is recognizing those non-profits that are keeping Iowans healthy. Thank you to Dalia Kyi of Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center for joining us on the program.

Thursday, May 14, 202005/14/2020

Messing Up Her Name Could Happen…But Her Parents’ Names Too?

Since her name is so hard to pronounce, she just goes by Molly. So, we can understand the graduation speaker stumbling over her name…but her parents’ names? There’s no excuse for that. To get both of those names wrong…that badly? 

Thursday, May 14, 202005/14/2020

West Des Moines Man Seeks Unattractive Dental Hygienist

Have you been on the search for “The One”…and we’re not even talking about a future spouse. Are you on the eternal search to find the perfect hairstylist? Masseur? 

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