This past weekend’s devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country has left families across the state grieving, recovering, and trying to make sense of the tragedy... and While adults may struggle with the emotional weight of these events, it can be especially difficult for children to process. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Katherine Magnuson, a pediatric psychologist with Children’s Health, joined KRLD to help parents navigate how to talk to their kids about tragic events like this and support their e...
Jul 08, 2025•11 min
Every year in the United States, thousands of animals are injured or lost due to fireworks displays, particularly around the July 4th holiday. Maura Davies joined KRLD. She is with the SPCA of Texas.
Jul 04, 2025•7 min
The Fourth of July can be challenging for some of our neighbors, specifically for veterans who might have PTSD. Many veterans report feeling blindsided by unexpected fireworks, which can shatter their sense of safety and control. Some veterans even seek out remote locations to avoid the holiday, but may still encounter fireworks. On Ask the Expert, Dr. LaKeita Carter joined us. She is a licensed psychologist and shares with us how we can celebrate Independence Day respectfully around veterans wi...
Jul 03, 2025•8 min
We are smack dab in the middle of summer-- and for anyone who has lived here a long time- you know this is really when the REAL heat starts to kick in. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Troy Smurawa, joins us. He is a Sport Medicine Physician at Children’s Health Andrews Institute to discuss heat exhaustion/illness.
Jul 01, 2025•9 min
Starting Tuesday, there's a major change in what happens when you buy a new or used car. It used to be that you'd get those paper temporary tags to put on the car until you get your official license plates from the state. Those are going away for good. On Ask The Expert, we're joined by The Car Pro Jerry Reynolds to explain why.
Jun 30, 2025•7 min
With immigration enforcement actions making headlines again, it’s important for both employers and immigrant communities to know their rights. Whether it’s a workplace audit or an unexpected ICE raid, understanding the law can make all the difference. On Ask the Expert, immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch joins us in the KRLD zoom room. She’s here to break down what employers should be aware of--and what immigrants need to know to protect themselves and their families.
Jun 16, 2025•13 min
We've been following very closely the demonstrations in Los Angeles over the ICE raids, and the possibility of more protests on Saturday all over the country with the No Kings Rallies. Police are normally supposed to handle these kinds of protests, but the federal government called out the National Guard to help protect federal assets. Now, the Marines are on the ground in California. On Ask the Expert, we're joined by Dr. Alex Del Carmen from Tarleton State.
Jun 14, 2025•13 min
The President announced today that he's reached an early deal with China on new trade agreements that could knock down those 145 percent tariffs on Chinese goods and bring more essential items here to the US. His negotiators have been hard at work for the last few days. On Ask The Expert, we get reaction from our business expert, David Johnson.
Jun 12, 2025•7 min
Schools out... the sun is hot...kids are out at camps, maybe playing summer sports or even cooling off in the water. With all of this summer fun comes a new set of safety concerns. On Ask the Expert, David Aguilar, a Senior Injury Prevention Coordinator at Children's Health, joined KRLD to share some simple steps to keep our kids safe.
Jun 06, 2025•9 min
The restaurant business in Texas has taken a bunch of punches to the face lately, ever since the pandemic hit five years ago. We saw 18 percent of restaurants close in north Texas in just the first year, during COVID. Things recovered nicely over the last couple of years in Texas, but there could be another road block in the way. That's the tariffs. On Ask The Expert, we get the word on those impacts from Emily Williams-Knight. She's the President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association....
Jun 04, 2025•11 min
Americans seem to still have the need to get out of town for summer vacations this year, although it might be a little bit different for them. You can blame the current state of the economy for those doubts. What can we expect? When is too late to get down to the real planning? On Ask The Expert, we're joined by our travel expert, Johnny Jet from Johnny Jet.com.
Jun 03, 2025•11 min
North Texas has seen a red-hot housing market in recent years, but could we be seeing signs that are emerging that things may be starting to cool? Could rising interest rates, increased inventory, and affordability challenges be contributing factors to a potential slowdown in the DFW housing market? On Ask the Expert, we are joined by Cliff Freeman, a DFW Real Estate Expert to help us understand what buyers and sellers need to know right now.
Jun 02, 2025•12 min
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With more people heading outside to enjoy the warmer weather, it might be a good time to remember the importance of protecting yourself from the sun. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Walton Taylor joined us. He’s a general surgeon who specializes in melanoma and is with Texas Health Surgical Specialists and works out of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.
May 30, 2025•7 min
One New Jersey man thought he was taking supplements to boost his health... until they nearly shut down his liver. With more people turning to herbal and dietary supplements, doctors are seeing a rise in liver injuries. On Ask the Expert, we are joined by Dr. Joseph Galati a liver specialist, to talk about what you need to know before you reach for that next "natural" remedy.
May 29, 2025•13 min
Would you believe more Americans fear running out of money than dying? According to CNBC, 64% say they’re more worried about outliving their savings than their own mortality. So, how can you catch up if you’ve started late--or just want to be smarter about retirement? On Ask the Expert, joining us is Chris Carosa, Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor, senior contributor to Forbes, and author.
May 29, 2025•10 min
Unemployment in this is officially at low levels of around 4 percent, but when you break down the numbers a little further, the picture isn't as good for some people. A new report from the Federal Reserve of New York finds recent college graduates are looking at an a jobless number that's a lot higher at 5 point 8 percent. That's the highest in four years. What's happening right now? On Ask The Expert, we're joined by Julie Bauke from The Bauke Group.
May 27, 2025•11 min
A study last week showed that more than half of the country has no idea what Memorial Day is, or what we're remembering. Only 48 percent know it's to memorialize the people that died serving our country. That number drops to 27 percent for Gen Z and 38 percent for millennials. On Ask The Expert, we're joined by Jim Blythe. He's the host of the Veterans Impact Show.
May 26, 2025•9 min
This Memorial Day weekend, we spotlight a powerful way North Texans are turning their passion for golf into meaningful impact. In this episode, veteran golf professional Mark Cote, Head Golf Pro at Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving, joins us to share how Patriot Golf Days is raising funds for Folds of Honor—supporting the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders. We dive into how local courses are getting involved, the story behind Patriot Golf Days, and how the ...
May 24, 2025•9 min
The FDA has recently announced that it will phase out the requirement for animal testing in the development of some medical therapies and drugs, and in addition... the National Institute of Health has also announced they are moving away from this practice. On Ask the Expert, we are joined by Elizabeth Baker, Director of Research Policy for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
May 22, 2025•8 min
With the warmer weather, snakes are slithering back into the spotlight—and that means more risk for bites. Just recently, a 9-year-old boy in Colleyville was bitten by a copperhead. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Andrew Morris joins us in the KRLD Zoom room. He is an emergency physician and chair of emergency medicine at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano....here to talk about what North Texans need to know about snake safety, how to avoid a bite, and what to do if it happens.
May 22, 2025•9 min
Texas could see record breaking heat move in starting Tuesday. Dallas could break an all time record on Wednesday and North Texas could see triple digits. All of that heat will put a big early test on our air conditioning systems. Now is the time to get things ready. On Ask The Expert Matt Rudesill with The On Time Experts explains what you need to do.
May 12, 2025•8 min
The Catholic Church has a new pope, Leo XIV, and he makes history as the first American pope. Thousands of people filled the Vatican for the chance to be part of the history as the Conclave ended. One group of those people is a few dozen students from the University of Dallas. They've been studying abroad in Rome and are witnesses to that history. On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Dr. Ron Rombs, theology Professor and Director of the University of Dallas' Rome study abroad program....
May 08, 2025•12 min
It's been the first priority for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) during this session of the legislature. School vouchers and letting parents have a choice of where to send their kids to school. That bill is headed for the governor's desk, and there will be a lot of pomp and circumstance when he signs it into law. There are a lot of questions about what children will most benefit from this voucher bill. Nathan Cunneen, the American Federation for Children Texas State Director, joined Ask the Expert to...
Apr 30, 2025•7 min
A group of pickleball players called the Pickle Breakers are aiming to break a world record this weekend in Carrollton by playing pickleball nonstop for 36 hours.
Apr 10, 2025•12 min
President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on multiple countries Wednesday and the U.S. is already feeling the impacts of them. We've talked about how they're affecting personal portfolios and some industries. But, there are other industries that you might not consider when it comes to these tariffs and the costs that are going to increase. One of those impacts could hit us whenever we decide to go eat out anywhere in Texas. Emily Wiliams Knight, the president and CEO of the Texas Restaurant A...
Apr 04, 2025•10 min
The USDA announced that it's canceling agreements for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program and other food buys for food banks around the country. This could cause massive challenges for food banks in North Texas as well as the rest of the nation. Stephen Raeside, the Chief External Affairs Officer at the Tarrant Area Food Bank, joined Ask the Expert.
Mar 27, 2025•10 min
Cities around the country have a lot of empty police uniforms to fill, and the problems are getting worse. The trend has gone on for at least the last five years. The city of Dallas has a mandate to hire 900 more police officers and keep a force with 4,000 cops. Criminologist Alex Del Carmen from Tarleton State University joined Ask the Expert on Monday.
Mar 24, 2025•9 min
March is National Nutrition Month. Meridan Zerner with the Cooper Clinic joined Ask the Expert. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist with 30-plus years of experience in the field of health and wellness.
Mar 20, 2025•12 min
KRLD is continuing to shine a spotlight on Women's History Month. A recent study in neurology takes a look at the connection between stress and stroke in young women. Dr. Claudia Perez, joined Ask the Expert this week. She is a neurologist with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and a member of the Texas Health Physicians Group.
Mar 19, 2025•9 min
This is always a tough time of year for companies all over the country because a lot of people will be distracted by trying to keep up with their NCAA Tournament brackets. The games start Thursday, and for the next few weeks, many people's minds will be split from doing work, and watching to see how many upsets there are on the college basketball court. A new survey by Action Network estimates that March Madness could cost the U.S. economy approximately $20 billion in lost productivity. Julie Ba...
Mar 18, 2025•6 min
