Bo Bonner and Alexia Baker open Monday's show on the memorial of St. Henry II with headlines, sports, and weather before Iowa State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons previews the 2026 fair's America 250 celebration one month out. Fr. Nick Smith offers a gospel reflection, Joe Stopulus previews the Man Up Show, and author Allan Smith closes the hour with a look at meditation, Fulton Sheen, and his new book The Soul of a Disciple.
Saint of the Day & Reflection: The hosts open on the memorial of St. Henry II, discussing his path from considering the priesthood to becoming King of Germany, and how his life points to trusting God's call in every vocation.
Headlines with Alexia Baker: International tensions in the Gulf, the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening July 27, and the Archdiocese of Dubuque's reorganization of 160 parishes into 24 regional pastorates.
Sports & Weather: Mark Amadeo covers the Iowa Cubs, MLB scoreboard, and Dowling Catholic's substate baseball semifinal at Ankeny. Sunny, warming conditions are expected through the week, with highs climbing into the mid-90s by Wednesday.
Interview: Jeremy Parsons, CEO, Iowa State Fair — One month from opening day (August 13–23, 2026), Parsons previews new America 250 programming, expanded shade and seating, new park-and-ride options, and what makes this year's fair special. Full details: iowastatefair.org
Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith: A meditation on today's Gospel and the cost of discipleship, drawing on the words of Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
Man Up Show Preview with Joe Stopulus: A preview of today's 9 a.m. episode reflecting on lessons learned from fatherhood, part of a series honoring his late father.
Interview: Allan Smith, Author of The Soul of a Disciple — A conversation on meditation, Fulton Sheen's Holy Hour, and Sheen's upcoming beatification. Learn more about the book: sophiainstitute.com
Diocese of Des Moines News with Anne Marie Cox: Victim assistance advocate contact information and an update on the upcoming Christ Our Life Conference.
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