Join "Fifty+" host Doug Pike each Sunday at 11 a.m. on AM 950 KPRC and again at 4 p.m. on NewsRadio 740 KTRH for in-depth interviews that cover everything of importance to those of us who’ve earned our seniority.
On "Fifty+," Doug enlists expert guests for frank conversations about health, sports, travel, finances, senior discounts, and entertainment. The information is serious when it should be, humorous when it can be, and always entertaining.
Topics include everything that matters to the 1.8 million people around Houston who have put their 50th birthdays behind them and aren't looking back.
Port Houston Careers and Helping Kids Unplug
Uninsured Drivers, St. Jude and the Astros’ Season
Doug Pike welcomes attorney Rusty Reynolds of Reynolds & Reynolds to discuss accidents involving uninsured drivers, documenting a crash, dealing with insurance companies and choosing legal representation. Doug also highlights the upcoming St. Jude golf tournament, reflects on the Astros’ season and shares his take on Texas politics, mosquito troubles and baseball in national parks.
Making the Most of Life After 50
Doug Pike welcomes John Sesma to preview the free Fifty Plus Expo, coming to Stafford Center October 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They discuss resources for health care, financial planning, wills and home improvement, plus what visitors can expect from the vendors and seminars. Doug also weighs in on Texas weather, the Lindsay Clancy case, staged social media videos and the classic TV comedies he still misses.
Health Care, Houston Safety and Texas Politics
On Fifty Plus, Doug shares his views on socialism and health care, discusses recent shootings in Houston and a James Talarico fundraiser, and looks at a DoorDash settlement for delivery workers. He also checks the forecast and weighs in on when it’s too early for Halloween decorations.
Cooler Weather, Texas Politics and a Raccoon Boot Camp
Doug Pike welcomes a hint of fall to Houston, then weighs in on Texas politics, international news and stories that caught his eye this week. He also shares a feel-good story about a generous landlord and finds time for park-crawl birthday parties, valuable Goldfish crackers and a raccoon boot camp.
From the Surfside Jetty to the Great Outdoors
Doug Pike talks Astros baseball, finally finding speckled trout at the Surfside Jetty, the impact of technology and social media, and some of the stranger stories making headlines. Plus, a look at wildlife crossings, migrating birds and a little good news from the outdoors.
Service Dogs Giving Veterans a New Start
Doug Pike talks with veteran Clint Jordan about the cost and training of service dogs, and how they can help fellow veterans reconnect with everyday life. Plus, Doug shares a few unusual stories, including a $30 estate-sale painting that could be worth a quarter of a million dollars.
Keeping Kids Healthy, Safe and in the Classroom
Doug Pike visits with elementary school nurse Christine Gannon about what really sends kids to the nurse’s office, from headaches and stomachaches to cuts, scrapes and broken bones. She shares what parents and grandparents should keep in a basic first-aid kit, when a child should stay home or see a doctor, and why healthy habits like hydration and sleep can make a big difference. Doug also weighs in on the day’s headlines, cooler and wetter weather ahead, airport security, and some of the stranger stories making news.
Property Taxes, a Viking Treasure and Some Good News
Doug Pike discusses Harris County’s property tax increase, then shifts to a few stories that caught his eye: a Viking silver discovery in Finland, Christian Bale’s foster care village designed to keep siblings together, and a tiny fossil feather found in dinosaur dung. He also weighs in on the National Toy Hall of Fame finalists, shares how he introduced his son to fishing, and looks at a possible change to water bottle rules in TSA PreCheck lanes.
Supporting Texas Rice Farmers with Pam West
Doug talks with Pam West of Honestly Texas Rice about the history of rice farming on the Katy Prairie, the challenges facing local farmers and how buying Texas-grown rice helps preserve agriculture and protect our food supply.