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We are winding down the last few weeks of the year... and this means scammers are looking to take advantage of shoppers who are trying to check off their lists. On today's Ask the Expert, we're joined by Andy Davis is the global research director at the NCC group. It's one of the world’s largest cybersecurity consulting firms.

With the holidays and respiratory virus season fast approaching, Cook Children’s is urging families to make sure their kids are up to date on all recommended vaccines before Thanksgiving travel and holiday gatherings begin. The biggest concern-- COVID and RSV in kids. On Ask the Expert, we're joined by Dr. Laura Romano. She is a osteopathic medicine doctor at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort...

The federal government is now facing the longest shutdown in U.S. history — impacting hundreds of thousands of federal workers, key government services, and the broader economy. As the standoff continues, many are asking what this means not only for Washington D.C. , but for everyday Americans. On Ask the Expert, we're joined by UT Dallas Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Thomas Gray.

Day 35 of the federal government shutdown. It's now tied with the longest shutdown ever along with the closing in 2019 during the President's first term. We've heard a lot about the court cases that involve keeping up funding for SNAP programs across the country. What does the shutdown actually mean for the people who depend on SNAP to feed their families? On Ask The Expert, we're joined by Dr. An...

Open enrollment for health insurance begins November 1st — just four days away. But this year, many hardworking Texans are facing tough choices. Without action from Congress to extend enhanced premium tax credits, families could see their health insurance costs skyrocket — forcing some to choose between keeping their coverage and paying for other essentials like groceries. And it’s not just indivi...

The Dallas Mavericks start their season tonight with a game against the San Antonio Spurs. For Ask the Expert...we spoke with Chris Arnold from 105.3 The Fan who was at the American Airlines Center.

On Monday, early voting started for this year's election. Since this is an off-year for the most part, most of the real issues on the ballot deal with 17 amendments to the Texas Constitution. Some of these changes come directly from this year's legislative session, and they're personal projects for the governor. On Ask The Expert, we get a rundown from Phil Prazan. He's the political reporter for...

Sunday wrapped up the 2025 State Fair of Texas. A lot of people wondered if attendance dropped some this year, despite the fact that it had great weather for the entire three and a half weeks. The Fair announced that it brought in more than 2 million people for the event this year. That's down 385 thousand compared to last year's Fair. The biggest day... October 11th when people showed up for the...

We are entering three weeks of a government shutdown with lawmakers admitting they don't see much of an end in sight. Meanwhile, Democrats are continuing to push for an extension of Obamacare subsidies to prevent premiums from skyrocketing on the health care for many Americans. On Ask The Expert we are joined by Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, a republican whose district includes portions of North D...

This week a U.S. backed peace plan went into effect halting the fighting in Gaza. Hamas released the remaining living hostages and Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. So... how does this help President Donald Trump in the U-S? On Ask the Expert, we are joined by Dr. Cal Jillson, a political science professor at SMU. We asked him... "President Trump scored some big political points o...

Now that the 20 remaining living hostages held by Hamas have finally been released, communities around the world are reacting to the news — including here in North Texas. The American Jewish Committee, or AJC, has been instrumental in keeping attention on the hostages’ plight, helping connect families with global leaders and advocates for peace. On today's Ask the Expert... Joel Schwitzer joins us...

More than 460,000 Texans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and over a million family members are stepping up as unpaid caregivers. This November, voters will decide on Proposition 14, which would dedicate $3 billion to create the largest state-funded Alzheimer’s and dementia research program in the nation. Joining us on Ask the Expert is Dr. Joanne Pike, President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Ass...

Hispanic small business owners currently make a major economic contribution to Texas, accounting for approximately one-third of all businesses and driving significant job creation, local revenue, and consumer spending across the state. The Latino economy in Texas produces about $687 billion annually in workforce, goods, services, and spending—making it the second-largest Latino economy in the U.S....

Travelers flying into or out of Dallas this past month got an unexpected reminder of how fragile our aviation infrastructure can be. And now with the government shutdown, there is added concern about more stress at our airports nationwide. Just last month a major telecom disruption in the Dallas area knocked out radar, communications and air-traffic control systems, triggering a ground stop and de...

As we wrap up September, it's important to know that it is also AFib Awareness Month. Despite the yearly reminder... the condition is still not a common topic of discussion amongst adults. New research shared by the American Heart Association found that more than 60% of Americans had no understanding of atrial fibrillation and how it affects the body. Along those same lines, many individuals proba...

North Texas is feeling the ripple effects of a cooling economy. A manufacturing plant in Garland and an Amazon contractor are both the latest to announce job cuts, raising questions about what this means for our region’s workforce. There's also a growing concern nationally about job security as a potential government shutdown looms. To help us understand the bigger picture, on Ask the Expert, we’r...

Since 2021, college athletes have been able to profit from their name, image, and likeness-- known as NIL. A new study led by Dr. Ivan Li at the University of Texas at Dallas shows the policy has shaken up college football in surprising ways, making recruiting more competitive and giving athletes and schools more choices. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Li joins us to explain how NIL is shaping the future...

For 45 years, the Texas Lyceum has been shaping leaders across politics, business, and civic life...names you know from both sides of the aisle, from President George W. Bush to Senator Ted Cruz to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. This week, the nonpartisan organization marks its anniversary with a call for more civil discourse in Texas and beyond. Texas Lyceum President Crayton Webb joins us on...

Studies show nearly 75% of older Americans want to age in place and remain in their homes as long as possible. But what happens when mom or dad can no longer manage daily life alone? Life Care and Elder Law Attorney Paula Almgren joins us on KRLD. She is also the author of Eldercare The Rules, and has more than 20 years of experience helping families navigate these tough decisions.

This week in September we are kicking off the National Hispanic Heritage Month, and while Latino communities are growing across the U.S., research shows Hispanic men are among the least likely to seek mental health treatment. In an effort to change that, the Cannenta Foundation is hosting the 2025 Hispanic Mental Health conference right here in North Texas. This year’s theme is ‘Hombres, Healing &...

The National Federation of Independent Business or the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index ticked up slightly in August, rising half a point to 100.8--above the long-term average. More small business owners are reporting stronger sales expectations and healthier overall business conditions, though labor quality continues to be their top challenge. On Ask the Expert, we are joined by NFIB Texas Stat...

Right now, Dallas families are facing a growing online threat and it’s hitting closer to home than ever. With the rise of AI-generated ‘deepfake’ images, one photo, one upload, is all it can take to put a teen’s reputation at risk. After a Dallas-area teen’s case made headlines statewide, school leaders and law enforcement are sounding the alarm. On Ask the Expert, Rania Mankarious, CEO of Crime S...

It's time now for Ask An Expert. Every weekday at 9:20 AM on KCBS we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields. Today, we have reached a new low for national test scores in math and reading. New federal data tells us only a third of high school seniors are ready for college-level math and reading work, the latest in a decline that began long before the COVID-19 pandemic. To help...

Across Texas, restaurants are struggling to keep their doors open as immigration crackdowns and increased enforcement continue to impact the workforce. Highly visible ICE raids and the fear of deportation are causing widespread absenteeism, leaving many businesses short-staffed and unable to meet demand. According to the Texas Restaurant Association, nearly half of restaurants in our state are dea...

Over the past 28 years, DFW Restaurant Week has raised nearly $12 million in donations for its charity partners, including $1 million in 2019 alone. Lena Pope and The North Texas Food Bank have benefited from this year's curated menus spanning over a variety of cuisines with premier restaurants across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties. On Ask the Expert, Sara Burns with the North Texas F...