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"SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant [3:33] discuss the problems that have beset Dallas and San Francisco going into Sunday’s game and who can cry the most about injuries. Kevin agrees with Troy Aikman’s assessment of the Cowboys’ route-running skills, and Evan wonders what damage Jerry Jones’ pursuit of a buck does to the team. [29:53] Evan and Kevin talk about their perspective o...

New from The Dallas Morning News is an exclusive investigation into the 2021 Fort Worth pileup crash. The February 11th, 2021, Fort Worth tollway collision is frozen in the minds of North Texans as one of the deadliest crashes in state history, a 130 pileup that killed six people and injured dozens; In other news, At least a single ballot printed in White Settlement on Monday, the first day of ear...

Host Abby McCloskey talks with Glenn Hubbard, dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and former presidential advisor and chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, about the economic prospects of a Trump or Harris administration. Note: the discussion includes references to Hubbard's books which can be found here: https://a.co/d/6obwkaK https://a.co/d/irReWPN Learn more about...

A high-profile committee hearing at the Texas Capitol proceeded Monday without its main attraction: Robert Roberson, a man on death row whose execution was delayed last week after a bipartisan group of lawmakers issued a subpoena compelling his testimony. In other news, Federal labor regulators said Monday that the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has agreed to pay $900,000 to resol...

State leaders are bracing for a potential maelstrom at the Texas Capitol on Monday as death row inmate Robert Roberson is set to appear in person at a House committee — the first time a condemned prisoner has testified before state lawmakers; Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security strategy Operation Lone Star has cost over $10 billion; Early voting starts Oct. 21; SEC fines University of Texas after f...

The Texas Supreme Court ordered the state to allow Robert Roberson III to comply with a subpoena for this testimony. In other news, a former professor and administrator at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth pleaded guilty to a felony this week after being charged with making a false statement to FBI investigators. Matt Queen served as a professor and interim provost at Southwe...

The Dallas Morning News food team deep dives on a new dumpling restaurant and discusses the artistry behind this and other foods steeped in tradition and skill. They also share recommendations for solo dining around Dallas in response to a listener question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re sharing “‘Giant Stories” from The Dallas Morning News’ sister company, Medium Giant, a creative marketing agency. In this episode, influencer Justin Adu, who formerly led social media efforts at Google, sits down with John Kiker, president of Medium Giant, to share: The impact of a people-first approach and how it can bring underrepresented stories to life Why having diverse voices across ev...

Texas legislators held a daylong hearing Wednesday examining the evidence and hearing expert testimony in the case of Robert Roberson, the East Texas man who could become the first in the country to be put to death for the disputed “shaken baby syndrome” theory. In other news, the town of Fairview has created a Zoning Defense Fund for legal costs in anticipation of a lawsuit from the Church of Jes...

Here's the link to the article about the stores and products impacted by the listeria outbreak. Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Colin Allred came out swinging in their Tuesday night debate, each portraying their opponent as too extreme to serve in the U.S. Senate; In other news, the Grand Prairie school board can’t terminate the superintendent after a Dallas County judge gr...

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:15] the worst home loss in Jerry Jones’ tenure with the Cowboys. David tells us why Jerry isn’t firing Mike McCarthy yet but gives an idea of what it’ll take for him to make only the second midseason coaching change in his history. Kevin outlines the grades for the offensive line so far (Hint: not good). [23:03] Kevin and...

U.S. District Judge Janis Jack is a semi-retired judge in Corpus Christi who has overseen a 13-year lawsuit by Texas foster kids against the state’s child-welfare system. On Friday, a panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ordered Jack removed from the case and reversed her most recent – and most punitive – order against state child welfare officials. Learn more about your a...

A new hotline aimed at preventing opioid overdoses is launching in Dallas County for both individuals and health care providers, county officials announced Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the 2018 murder of Botham Jean, was denied parole Thursday, according to Jean’s family. The 36-year old Guyger was eligible for parole late last month — on what would have been Jean’s 33rd birthday — after serving half her sentence in a Gatesville prison; Architects Bryan Trubey, John Hutchings and Chad Scheckel...

This week, the Dallas Morning News food team discusses fall musts in North Texas. And — no surprise — the autumn bucket list revolves around food. The team also gives an update on the latest for the Michelin Guide's Texas edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An accountant’s report on Fair Park’s finances released Wednesday showed $5.7 million was misspent on projects that didn’t meet stipulations set by donors. Fair Park First, the nonprofit that manages the Dallas park, said Wednesday it was looking to recoup the money. In other news, the parents of Cindy Clemishire, the Oklahoma woman who accused Gateway Church founder Robert Morris of abuse, gave t...

Photos of weapons and menacing words zooming across social media prompted the arrests of dozens of Texas students this school year. In September alone, at least 40 students across the state were arrested in connection with making threats against schools, according to a review of news articles, law enforcement statements and district alerts; In other news, Dallas Love Field is relocating its ridesh...

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:18] the Cowboys’ win on the road over Pittsburgh even while missing most of their marquee players on defense. The problem against the Lions, Kevin says, is that Jared Goff will do more with a clean pocket than Justin Fields did. Dak Prescott was simply better than Fields. David also explains what Rico Dowdle had to do to b...

Host Abby McCloskey talks with Patrick Brown of the Ethics and Public Policy Center about what both candidates are promising regarding abortion and family policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The city of Dallas and partner agency Dallas Area Rapid Transit will dedicate $11.5 million to boosting pedestrian safety on some of the city’s most dangerous roadways; In other news, Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth ranked in the top 50 in a recent study to find the cost of living comfortably in America’s 50 most populous cities; a project intended to make two major thoroughfares in uptown Dallas...

We’re sharing episodes of the new podcast “Giant Stories” from The Dallas Morning News’ sister company, Medium Giant, a creative marketing agency. The show features compelling conversations with some of today’s most influential and relevant storytellers in business and media.  In this debut episode, Kim Elenez, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish North Texas, sits down with John Kiker, president of M...

Former members of Gateway Church accused the megachurch and its former leaders in a lawsuit filed Friday of failing to donate 15% of the church’s tithes to foreign missionary work. The proposed class-action lawsuit, filed in federal court in Sherman, alleges misrepresentation and fraud, breach of contract and conspiracy to breach contract, based on Gateway’s alleged failure to use tithes as the ch...

Drivers are now expected to travel a little slower on a busy Dallas highway. The Texas Department of Transportation has installed signs on U.S. 75 lowering speeds from 70 to 65 from Mockingbird Lane to downtown; In other news, Attorney General Ken Paxton sued TikTok on Thursday, alleging the social media giant is violating Texas’ parental consent law. The lawsuit said TikTok collects, stores and p...

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:45] one of the ugliest NFL games in memory and whether Roger Goodell needs to send his refs a cease-and-desist order. David tells us how long Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence should be out and how the Cowboys will adjust in their absence. [24:58] Evan and Kevin run over the Rangers’ exit presser and what might be asked...

The Dallas Morning News food team taste tests and ranks the 10 Big Tex Awards food finalists with the help other journalists from the paper. Think of this as your everyman's guide to the State Fair of Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices