Yael Eckstein calls in from Northern Israel to describe what life under constant attack is like; Farm reporter Duane Murley, who has a daughter living in the Middle East, reacts to the emotional conversation; Jonathan Savage reports that Iran's new supreme leader has released a statement continuing Iran's commitment to attacks in the Strait Of Hormuz.

Patrick DeHaan of Gas Buddy joins Jeff and is pessimistic about gas prices dropping anytime soon; Rory O'Neill explains why there is still talk of American boots on the ground in Iran; Brooks Reynolds announces that the annual Blue Ribbon Bacon Fest is going back to its roots.

Jeff talks to Representative Brooke Boden about the need for Iowa to improve its social studies curriculum; PLUS: Drake University salutes a fallen student-soldier; Jeff thinks the world MUST be impressed with our military; and Jonathan Savage reports on Iran's new leader and President Trump's reaction to the announcement.

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks attended the dignified transfer of two Iowa soldiers killed in Operation Epic Fury and, as a veteran, discusses asking our service members to make the ultimate sacrifice; Jeff looks at the war's impact on diesel prices; Shannon Bream pf Fox News discusses overcoming obstaclee and her new book, "Nothing Is Impossible with God."

US Representative Zach Nunn joins Jeff in advance of attending a dignified transfer ceremony for soldiers killed in Kuwait; Iowa Representative Samantha Fett explains how Charlie Kirk's death inspired a bill protecting religious expression in schools; Jeff says a Dallas-Center Grimes sophomore may have the greatest 20-second stretch in Girls High School Basketball tournament history and explains why flags are at half-staff in Iowa.

Senator Chuck Grassley explains to Jeff why Operation Epic Fury Is Necessary; Jonathan Savage reports on efforts to rescue trapped Americans in the Middle East; Senator Dan Dawson discusses the Iowa Senate's property tax plan, a county supervisor voices concerns, and a full-fledged property tax debate breaks out among listeners.

Jeff honors an Iowa soldier killed during Operation Epic Fury; Jonathan Savage reports on what to expect next: Jeff and Simon Conway react to Secretary Of War Pete Hegseth's Wednesday morning briefing.

Jeff contrasts downtown protestors with Iranian protestors and rants about a teacher who posted an offensive comment about Charlie Kirk and is now going to get paid; ALSO: Jeff asks Jonathan Savage who is continuing to make military decisions on behalf of Iran; Middle East historian Dr. Asaf Romirowsky tells Jeff that military action in Iran is justifiable.

Senator Joni Ernst tells Jeff that she supports Operation Epic Fury; also weighing in with updates and analysis: Simon Conway, WHO White House Correspondent Jon Decker, Retired Major General Bob Dees, and oil and gas insider Jay Young, who fears big spikes in gas prices.