The Mid-Morning Mike Check

More than half the parents of adult children now admit to tracking their kids on their phones. And guess what? The kids are returning the favor? A small city in Kansas rolls out the welcome mat for the World Cup team from Algeria. They're even learning Arabic. We had trouble with credit cards when WE were young, and so have our kids. And THEIR kids. What will it take to break the cycle of debt?

Oil prices continue to fall in anticipation of a long term peace deal with Iran, but how long will it last? It depends on what's in the deal. The inevitable breakup between Texas Tech and QB Brendan Sorsby is complete. Now the question, which NFL team will roll the dice on him? O.G. Anunoby, come on down! He appeared to be as high as a kite yesterday on Good Morning America, but his teammates save...

A "memo of understanding" between the U.S. and Iran. What does that mean exactly? For starters, gas prices should continue to drop, at least for now. Did you hear the one about the planeload of sky-divers that crashed? Unfortunately, this is not a joke. It happened this weekend, with multiple fatalities. The World Cup means lots of visitors here from other countries. What are their impressions of...

The Trump Administration is going after the big AI company Anthropic again. But why? That depends on who you ask. The U.S. Supreme Court is close to a ruling on birthright citizenship. That doesn't sound complicated. It is in the Constitution after all. But in this case, maybe it is. You have to be really passionate about running to take on something like this. Call it an ultra urban marathon, whi...

A "memo of understanding" between the U.S. and Iran. What does that mean exactly? For starters, gas prices should continue to drop, at least for now. Did you hear the one about the planeload of sky-divers that crashed? Unfortunately, this is not a joke. It happened this weekend, with multiple fatalities. The World Cup means lots of visitors here from other countries. What are their impressions of...

Plus it's World Cup time. With the first match in North Texas just two days away, Mike and Austin hear from the man who had a lot to do with it coming here. Dan Hunt says we're in for a real treat. The Seattle Seahawks may have crossed that line with the most tricked-up championship ring in NFL history. SpaceX goes public, and a lot of rich people are getting richer, including Elon Musk, who is no...

It's World Cup time. With the first match in North Texas just two days away, we'll hear from the man who had a lot to do with it coming here. Dan Hunt says we're in for a real treat. How much is too much when it comes to a Super Bowl ring? The Seattle Seahawks may have crossed that line with the most tricked-up championship ring in NFL history. SpaceX goes public, and a lot of rich people are gett...

Arlington Mayor Jim Ross talks with Mike and Austin about how much the World Cup means to his city. What would you do if you found a celebrity's credit card? We'll hear from one guy who did. Plus, a live report from Midland on the mass shooting in that city.

The aftermath of the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. We'll hear from the Collin County D.A. Also, post-trial arrests, threats, and forgiveness. Was it the best comeback in NBA history, or the biggest choke job? Yes. The Spurs are hanging on by a thread after blowing a massive lead in Game 4 of the Finals. It's World Cup time in North Texas. Team USA's chances? We speak live with our futbol expert Gi...

Austin and Mike look at why the U.S. banned one of soccer's top referees from entering the country for the World Cup? It's not so much his qualifications, as it is where he's from. 14 year old Lai Noelle, from right here in North Texas, tearing it up on America's Got Talent (Simon LOVED her), joins us in studio to talk about her sudden fame, and that voice....More with Lai Noelle, including an aca...

Mike and Austin discuss the aftermath of the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. We'll hear from the Collin County D.A. Also, post-trial arrests, threats, and forgiveness. The Spurs are hanging on by a thread after blowing a massive lead in Game 4 of the Finals. It's World Cup time in North Texas. Team USA's chances? We speak live with our futbol expert Gina Miller.

35 years for Karmelo Anthony, who was found guilty yesterday in his murder trial. Did the jury get it right? NewsNation's Xavier Walton joins us live. The President won't be there this time, but the NBA is still tightening up security ahead of tonight's Game Four between the Spurs and the Knicks. More missiles flying in Iran, and Elon Musk is already counting his money ahead of Friday's SpaceX IPO...

Two arrests after a street-racing incident in Duncanville that left three people dead. The victims' family is now speaking out. Another day of primaries across the country, and the most closely-watched one of all? In Maine of all places. Dallas City Hall. Fix it up or tear it down? We speak live with former Dallas Mayor Laura Miller.

35 years for Karmelo Anthony, who was found guilty yesterday in his murder trial. Did the jury get it right? NewsNation's Xavier Walton joins us live. Security ahead of tonight's Game Four between the Spurs and the Knicks will be even tighter. Elon Musk is already counting his money ahead of Friday's SpaceX IPO. Mistake #1: Driving Drunk. Mistake #2: Running away from the cops. Mistake #3: Running...

The Karmelo Anthony murder trial is now in the hands of the jury, while another high-profile case BEGINS with the defendant breaking down in court. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller says the feds know how to stop the screw-worm, but have chosen not to do it. The NCAA pushes back against a ruling that would allow Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play this year. And the Big 12 may be pushing back as w...

Closing arguments begin in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, in which the jury has a third option to consider. Murder, acquittal, and now manslaughter. Whether they win or lose, you can count on New York Knicks to act the fool. Last night they lost, and things got ugly in the streets of Manhattan. Stop us if you've heard this before. Missiles are flying again in the Middle East, and the President...

Closing arguments begin in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, in which the jury has a third option to consider. Murder, acquittal, and now manslaughter. Whether they win or lose, you can count on New York Knicks to act the fool. Last night they lost, and things got ugly in the streets of Manhattan. Kalshi has already placed odds on the halftime performer at the next Super Bowl. Guess who's the favo...

The defense takes its turn in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. On what they base their case? Self-defense? Race? We go live to the Collin County Courthouse. The NBA Finals land in New York City tonight. and that means layers upon layers of security at Madison Square Garden, especially with President Trump in attendance. Steven Spielberg loves movies about aliens and UFOs, and now he has another o...

The defense takes its turn in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. On what they base their case? Self-defense? Race? We go live to the Collin County Courthouse. The NBA Finals land in New York City tonight. and that means layers upon layers of security at Madison Square Garden, especially with President Trump in attendance. Steven Spielberg loves movies about aliens and UFOs, and now he has another o...

Austin and Mike look at two high-profile murder cases: First, the latest on the Karmelo Anthony case in McKinney. And then, Karen Read, acquitted of murder one year ago, is pushing back. The sloooow vote count continues in the L.A. Mayor's race. President Trump is so mad about it, he blew up in an interview this weekend with Meet the Press. More on solo-maxxing. Pop Culture Diva Stephanie Blumenth...

Testimony continues in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, and why complaints about an all-white jury may NOT be grounds for appeal. A miracle on Mount Everest. A guide, missing for two days at an altitude of 23,000 feet, stumbles into camp last night, very much alive. They were already planning his funeral. The NBA's dumbest fan has been banned for life because of a stunt he pulled during Game One...

Mike and Austin are joined by David Johnson to talk about the Space X IPO next week. The Dallas Cowboys are back on the field, but where's George Pickens. Letting your four year old daughter get her ears pierced, and the buying her a pair of tiny stud earrings. What could possibly go wrong? They say you can't fight city hall, or the local school board. But you can bring them a pan of laxative-lace...

Mike and Austin look at a miracle on Mount Everest. A guide, missing for two days at an altitude of 23,000 feet, stumbles into camp last night, very much alive. The NBA's dumbest fan has been banned for life because of a stunt he pulled during Game One of the Finals. Maybe getting a selfie with Wemby -- during the game -- wasn't such a great idea after all.

Jury selection concludes in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, and they're all white. The defense is not happy about that. Russell Scott joins us live at the Collin County Courthouse. The future of Dallas City Hall now that the Mavericks are headed to Valley View. Keep it, or tear it down anyway? Also, a big implosion this weekend in Arlington (this has nothing to do with the Cowboys). The razor wi...

Congress delivers a rebuke to the President on the war with Iran, but it's not all bad news for DJT. He says his Reflecting Pool renovation is nearing completion. People are falling into manholes in New York City. They're blaming in on "treasure hunters" searching the sewers for items dropped from above. A man and his daughter, riding a roller coaster in Ohio, engulfed this week by a swarm of bugs...