The Mid-Morning Mike Check

Austin takes a look at ankle monitors, policing changes, the best cop movies, and more!

Austin takes the reigns and dishes on the latest from the San Diego mosque shooting, Jason Kidd being let go, and more!

Austin takes over for the day and talks with Lt. Pedro Barineau of Garland PD about Jason Kidd being let go, ankle monitors, policing changes, the best cop movies of all time!

Trump retains his iron grip on the GOP, as another candidate who failed the loyalty test goes down to defeat. Is John Cornyn next? The Mavericks' post-Luka housecleaning continues as they "part ways" with head coach Jason Kidd. Who might take his place? What was your favorite pizza restaurant when you were growing up? It might just be the country's CURRENT favorite, according to one new survey. Mi...

Are you aware that the World Cup is coming to the U.S.? You'd be surprised how many people don't. Is it something in the water? Could be. A school district in North Texas sets a record for the greatest number of twins graduating in a single year. Cheddar biscuit lovers, say it isn't so! The oldest location of one of the country's most popular restaurant chains is closing its doors.

Another candidate goes down to MAGA defeat. Is John Cornyn next? What was your favorite pizza restaurant when you were growing up? It might just be the country's CURRENT favorite. Microsoft's former CEO reveals the question he always asked people who were interviewing for a job, and it might give you a brain cramp.

Police in San Diego investigating a hate crime at a mosque in that city. Five dead, including the two gunmen. The NBA's Western Conference Finals is living up to its billing, with an instant classic in Game One between the Thunder and the Spurs. Who's that in the window seat? That would be a robot, flying from Vegas to Dallas this week, as a ticketed passenger! An AI disaster at a college graduati...

Plus Mike and Austin talk about Mark Cuban dropping an F-bomb after his news conference Monday with President Trump. And then apologizes for it. Is Cuba planning to attack the U.S? That theory is gaining traction on reports of Cuba stockpiling hundreds of military-grade drones.

Police in San Diego investigating a hate crime at a mosque in that city. Five dead, including the two gunmen. Who's that in the window seat? That would be a robot, flying from Vegas to Dallas this week, as a ticketed passenger! An AI disaster at a college graduation ceremony. Maybe having humans read the names isn't so bad after all.

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with this weekend's shooting spree in Austin. But why did they do it? Motive unknown. Rounda Rousey and Gina Carano, back in the Octagon this weekend, against each other! But if you blinked, you missed it. And now, the conspiracy theories have started. FIFA cracks down on drones ahead of the World Cup. And whales too! They've covering them up with blu...

Some good cops in NYC, risking their own lives to save a woman who was trying to take hers. How did they do it? Very carefully. Luigi Mangione returns to court in NYC, and the judge issues a key ruling in his trial. Will the stuff they found in his backpack be admitted as evidence? Chick-fil-A, which is closed on Sundays, is now being sued by an employee who observes the Sabbath on Saturday.

Three arrested...two of them teens in connection with this weekend's shooting spree in Austin. But why did they do it? Motive unknown. FIFA cracks down on drones ahead of the World Cup. And whales too! They've covering them up with blue paint in downtown Dallas, and the artist who painted them isn't happy.

Austin and Mike ask why Jerry Jones is buying lots of grass in Colorado. No, not that kind. REAL grass, to cover up the playing field at AT&T Stadium, at least temporarily. Why don't people wear watches anymore? Lots of reasons, but that may be about to change thanks to the newest timepiece on the market. Ever been the "plus-one" that no one cares about? Colin Jost and Travis Kelce discuss. The se...

No need to panic, yet, but the Hantavirus is spreading in the wake of that nightmarish cruise across the Atlantic. A big milestone for America's most famous highway. The Mother Road, Route 66, turns 100 this year. But is any of it still left? And the search for a new James Bond is officially underway. Who WILL it be? Mike and Austin discuss.

Mike and Austin talk about ol' Jerry Jones buying lots of grass in Colorado. No, not that kind. REAL grass, to cover up the playing field at AT&T Stadium, at least temporarily. Ever been the "plus-one" that no one cares about? Colin Jost and Travis Kelce discuss.

Some progress -- and some hurdles -- at the China summit. Another cruise ruined by a nasty virus. NOT the hantavirus. A high profile murder conviction thrown out because of a court clerk running her mouth. John Liddle takes us Around Town. Better than bear spray. Japan is trying out robotic wolves. Something new at the World Cup final. An actual halftime show. The Breaking News update on the case...

Plus Mike and Austin take you to Everman with breaking news in the case of Noel Rodriguez Alvarez. And its the end of the road for the dreaded Alligator Alcatraz.

Mike and Austin look at the progress -- and some hurdles -- at the China summit. A high profile murder conviction thrown out because of a court clerk running her mouth. John Liddle takes us Around Town.

Trump in China. What's on the agenda? Plenty. New hope for people who can't stop doomscrolling. Kash Patel grilled by Congress about his drinking. Singing the blues over the new Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. Hantavirus is not a threat. But the scammers don't care. Sark throws Ole Miss under the bus over their academic standards. A gang of burglars in SoCal, armed for bear. Literally. They...

Mike and Austin have more on scammers making a buck of the Henta scare. Plus Texas throws Ole Miss under the bus over their academic standards. They love their Dodgers, except on game day.

Plus Mike and Austin are guilty of it. But there is new hope for people who can't stop doomscrolling. Kash Patel grilled by Congress about his drinking. Singing the blues over the new Reflecting Pool on the National Mall.

Putting a pause on the federal gasoline tax. Is it worth it? The Cowboys find out who's coming to Thanksgiving dinner. The state of Texas suing Netflix over privacy concerns. As best we could, we cleaned up some of the highlights from the Kevin Hart roast. A pro basketball player from Dallas, jailed in Indonesia, wondering if he'll ever get home. A speeding ticket for one of the most famous cars i...

Mike and Austin have a story of a pro basketball player from Dallas, jailed in Indonesia, wondering if he'll ever get home. A speeding ticket for one of the most famous cars in TV history...and a trip on The Bus To Nowhere.

Mike and Austin look at who the Cowboys will play on Turkey Day. The state of Texas suing Netflix over privacy concerns. As best we could, we cleaned up some of the highlights from the Kevin Hart roast.

Plus Mike and Austin talk about the Americans on the Hantavirus cruise finally return home. Iran peace plan rejected. 2-Way with CBS Military Analyst Jeff McCausland. Oklahoma's hero HS principal speaks out.