1080 KRLD In-Depth

The travel industry has been decimated by the coronavirus pandemic, and both airline and cruise liners have lost billions in revenue. In this edition of KRLD In Depth, Austin York takes a look at the effects the virus has had on the industries, and what recovery could look like for both.  

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has released his plan for re-opening the Texas Economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will be done in phases.  Some people are thrilled with the plan, others say it's just too soon and more testing needs to be done.  In this week's KRLD In-Depth Austin York breaks down the Governor's outline for the state that involves the reopening of stores, res...

The White House is encouraging states to reopen their economies, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced how he plans to do that.   In this week's KRLD In Depth Austin York looks into the Governor's plan and talks to North Texans who were selected to get our economy back on track.

As more and more Texans are out of work and trying to file for unemployment the big question for many is - when will things start to open back up, and when will our economy start to recover.   In this week's KRLD In-Depth podcast we take a look at what the Governor has in mind, and the plan the Mayor of Dallas has come up with to get the city back on its feet. 

It's been a difficult time for everyone lately.  One way or another everybody is somehow affected by the coronavirus. Many people have contracted the virus, others lost their jobs, many are worried about the future and some people have lost their lives.  But from crisis comes courage and stories of people stepping up to help their friends and neighbors.   In this KRLD In Depth...

What does it mean for you? How will it affect businesses and impact the economy? We went to KRLD Business Analyst David Johnson for some answers. 

There have been deaths in North Texas, people hospitalized, and many others being tested for COVID 19.  Cities and counties are declaring emergencies and everyone is learning about social distancing as people work from home and home school their kids.  In this KRLD In Depth, we take a look at the current situation, what you need to know, and how to handle life in this new normal.

In one way or another, the coronavirus is now affecting everybody in North Texas. Several counties and cities have declared emergencies. Events are canceled, schools are closed, and businesses are suffering. There is still a lot of confusion and uncertainty about the virus that is making some people sick and causing others anxiety. In this week’s KRLD In-Depth Podcast we go back to the beginning,...

What you need to know about coronavirus in Texas, and how it has affected the public.  Medical experts are learning more about COVID-19 as local and state leaders are working to limit the impact on the community and events, most notably, by canceling the SXSW Festival in Austin. 

It's an issue that plagues many Americans; high prices of much-needed prescription drugs, and how to pay for them. In this edition of KRLD In-Depth, we take a look at what legislators in Washington are trying to do to bring down the prices, and the effects of their plans on prices.

The Texas Party Primaries are coming up. Millions of people across the state are expected to cast ballots. Democrats are choosing a candidate to challenge President Trump this fall and there are lot of other races on the ballot. In this In-Depth Podcast, we'll examine the impact that Texas will have on the presidential race and hear what people across north Texas think about the importance of voti...

With at least three deaths blamed on street-racing, including that of an 8-year-old girl, Dallas police say they need stronger laws to crack down on a growing problem. In this episode we take a look at the problem and a what the city plans to do about it

Hemp, CBD, THC, and marijuana, what exactly does it all mean? If you are like so many, the differences man confuse you, and leave you wondering, 'whats the difference'? KRLDs Austin York and John Liddle dive into the subject, taking a look at the product, its benefits, investors and farmers looking to grow it, as well as current laws concerning its growth and use.

Wrong-way drivers kill, and their death-trips can strike anyone and anywhere. But you can prepare and protect yourself In this In-Depth Podcast, wrong-way driving, we take a deep dive into the devastation that wrong-way drivers cause, the odds police are up against when a wrong-way driver is reported, and what some of the top minds in North Texas are doing to keep you safe. We also give you potent...

According to the Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at the University of Texas 313,000 people in Texas, including 79,000 children are victims of human trafficking.  In this KRLD In Depth we focus on the explosive problem, we talk to victims about what they went through, and how they survived.  We also discuss the laws in place to fight human trafficking, and how you can re...

More businesses are opening in southern Dallas. The region has seen a 35% increase in the property tax base in the past few years, but numbers alone don't tell the whole story.  Some neighborhoods are booming, while others are not seeing the same level of growth.

In this KRLD In Depth, we take a deep dive into the crime issue, what city leaders think should be done and how those most affected are dealing with it

If you drive you know about the traffic in North Texas. In fact, you hear reports every 10-minutes on the 8's because of accidents, stalled vehicles, debris on the road...it could be a lot of things. It's also a huge volume of cars, trucks and busses all trying to get somewhere on the same roads. Believe it or not, there are people working on this. In this KRLD In Depth we take a deep dive into wh...

Concerns over the safety of e-cigarettes have skyrocketed as the country has experienced thousands of cases of lung illnesses linked to vaping. At the same time, studies have found that vaping among high school students has exploded. There was a 78% increase in vaping among high school students between 2017 and 2018 alone. KRLD goes in depth, talking with concerned lawmakers, health care providers...

Last year, there were nearly 2400 alcohol-related crashes in Texas during the holiday season. 75people were killed, nearly 200 were seriously injured.   We're taking an in-depth look at the issue of drunk driving and hear from one woman who survived a crash, but will never walk again.  We talk to a North Texas police department with one of the only DWI enforcement units around, and...

Every year millions of men and woman are victims of domestic violence.  Nearly 20 people are physically abused by a partner every minute.  Over the holidays, those numbers can climb even higher.  We're taking an in-depth look at the problem of domestic violence in North Texas, through the eyes of victims and advocates.  We look at what's being done to help the innocent, and punish the abusers.

There have been several high profile police shootings in Dallas - Fort Worth over the past few years. We're taking an in depth look at these shootings, including the training involved with police officers and how this is being handled in the community.