Jeff's review of the biggest stories of the weekend: Record warmth expected for Christmas Day; President Trump strikes Syria as two wounded Iowa soldiers come home; Rory O'Neill reports bipartisan outrage over the release of the Epstein Files.

Iowa Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer is on a task force overseeing how Iowa will celebrate America's 250th birthday. She joins Jeff with an update.

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has surveyed its members and President Nicole Crain says Iowa businesses are optimistic heading into 2026.

Senator Joni Ernst, a veteran, accompanied the bodies of two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria back to this country. She pays tribute to the the fallen heroes and their familes in an emotional conversation with Jeff.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joins Jeff to explain her decision to sue Roblox.

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks explains the Republican health care bill in the US House, but Jeff wonders if health insurance companies will REALLY lower their health care premiums as a result.

Jonathan Savage has the latest on the murders at Bondi Beach and discusses the startling theory that the shooters attended a training camp for terrorists.

Business strategist Dan Varroney looks at this week's jobs report and says: we need to cut interest rates MORE.

Jeff and Simon Conway honor the sacrifices of the members of the Iowa National Guard killed in Syria and honor their families, as well.