Thursday marks five years since much of America began shutting down over what was then the new Coronavirus. How has our work and homelife changed over the past five years – and are Americans now homebodies? NBC News Radio National Correspondent RORY O’NEILL joined Doug to talk about it.

Doug spoke with CNET Consumer Insights Editor, Dashia Milden, about a recent survey they conducted, and she said nearly half of Americans suffer from “taxiety.” That’s exactly what it sounds like. What’s their go-to tax preparation software? http://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/tax-survey-2025

Doug spoke with Scott Miller, a U.S. Postal Service Occupational Safety and Health Safety Awareness Specialist. He’s talking safety around any of the nearly quarter of a million strong fleet of USPS vehicles. #USPSVehicleAwareness

“The Commish,” Randy Krejci, joined Doug with an update from the Boys’ State Basketball Championships.

Nate Whited talks to Doug Wagner about whats new at the Brick Kitchen Store. 330 1st Street East, Independence Iowa TheBrickKitchenStore.com East Side of Downtown Independence across from City Hall in Kings Hall Open Tuesday through Friday from 10am-5:30pm Saturday 9am-4pm Find The Brick Kitchen Store On Facebook and Instagram Not a restaurant

Doug visited with his high school classmate, Tricia Miller, and her sister, Jeannie, about their new card game, Burum. Actually, it’s SORT of a new game, designed for 3-12 people to play at a time. A very social game, it’s perfect for friends, families and fun. www.BurumCardGame.com

Two American astronauts who have been on an extended mission on the International Space Station will be on their way home soon. A replacement crew is scheduled to be launched Wednesday night. Why did a mission of only a few days turn into nine months? Doug spoke with NBC News Radio National Correspondent, RORY O’NEILL, who is in Florida and will have the latest on the scheduled launch of Elon Musk’s “SpaceX 10” crew.

Doug spoke with Jason Wright and AJ Plummer, who are bringing the Cabaret experience to you at the Opus Concert Café space at The Paramount Theatre. Tickets available at https://www.artsiowa.com/tickets/concerts/in-my-imagination/

Doug spoke with myeloma survivor, Alice Little Caldwell, who has been in remission for 26 years (!!!!) after having been given 2-4 years to live. Find out how SHE’S fighting myeloma and other blood cancers at www.LLS.org