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Wake Up with KERA News
Wake Up with KERA News is a daily morning podcast for North Texans. Tune in Monday through Friday for the morning news you need to start your day. Get updates on the weather, sports, arts and news in less time than it takes to let your dog out, brew your morning coffee or finish a sun salutation. Subscribe now to start your weekday mornings informed.
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Episodes
The PAC involved in Irving's city council race 24.04.2025 7:36
On today's show: Investigation into Plano ISD's connection to EPIC City, The PAC involved in some of Irving city council races and the Ginger Roots Festival. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Dept. of Education could affect local public schools 23.04.2025 7:23
On today's show: The start of early voting, what dismantling the DOE could mean for local public schools and Taste Addison celebrates its 30th anniversary. Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Why Texas lawmakers haven't pushed laws around high speed chases 22.04.2025 7:16
On today's show: Former Dallas bishop to serve as interim pope, why there aren't many new laws surrounding high speed chases in Texas and alternative look at Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
North Texas health departments are feeling the impact of federal funding cuts 21.04.2025 7:21
On today's show: Year anniversary of Anthony Johnson Jr.'s death, North Texas health departments are feeling the impact of federal funding cuts and James and the Giant Peach. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Dallas Wings pursue greatness with overhaul and latest draft pick 18.04.2025 7:09
On today's show: Texas House approves school vouchers, Dallas Wings bring on superstar Paige Bueckers and WeebCon in Irving. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Tarrant County starts controversial redistricting process 17.04.2025 7:40
On today's show: Police Chief Michael Igo resigns, Tarrant County starts controversial redistricting process and Mamma Mia! at Fair Park Music Hall. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Dallas Street Choir gives voice to people experiencing homelessness 16.04.2025 5:19
On today's show: Activists call for release of Mahmoud Khalil, how people are finding their voices with the Dallas Street Choir and a birthday screening of "Selena." Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
What's next for the Dallas Black Dance Theatre after settlement? 15.04.2025 7:20
On today's show: Sen. John Cornyn calls for investigation into Muslim development, Taskforce for the Dallas Black Dance Theatre will help guide next steps and Dallas sports gets a new superstar. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Texas' lieutenant governor aims to dismantle multibillion dollar hemp industry 14.04.2025 7:07
On today's show: Groups sure pharmaceutical companies over price of insulin, Lt. Governor Patrick's plans for banning hemp products and the Shanghai Quartet. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The theater group providing more outlets for adults with developmental disabilities 11.04.2025 6:48
On today's show: Dallas gets a new fire chief, a theater group gives adults with developmental disabilities more expressive outlets and Cocina Flamenca LIVE. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Texas lawmakers told UNT to cancel lecture. They held it anyway 10.04.2025 8:06
On today's show: Dallas city council agrees to police brutality settlement, UNT holds lecture despite Texas lawmakers calling for cancellation and Luka Doncic returns to Dallas. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
This year's Dallas Art Fair faces unique challenges 09.04.2025 7:20
On today's show: Drone company to pitches tech to secure Texas schools, this year's Dallas Art Fair and the Thrift Studio pop-up Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The lesser-known signs of a heart attack 08.04.2025 6:48
On today's show: Blue Cross Blue Shield in-network again for north Texas health system, the lesser-known signs of a heart attack and a Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A look back at Texas's last major measles outbreak 07.04.2025 6:58
On today's show: A new heat island study in Dallas, a look into Texas's last major measles outbreak and Roots and Routes exhibition. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A native plants garden thrives in the middle of the city 04.04.2025 6:39
On today's show: Agency in charge of library services hit by executive order, a thriving urban garden and the Scarborough Renaissance Festival. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
If not to GOP candidates -- Where is Republican Mayors Association's money going? 03.04.2025 7:26
On today's show: Tarrant County commissioners consider "compassionate release" for inmates , A look into how the Republican Mayors Association spends its money and The Fort Worth Wine and Food Festival. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A Muslim development is getting backlash. But why? 02.04.2025 7:29
On today's show: Tarrant County commissioners to vote on redistricting, why the EPIC City development is getting backlash and the Dallas Literary Festival. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Garland prepares to vote in $360 million bond election 01.04.2025 7:09
On today's show: Dallas city officials get notice to comply with hiring mandate, Garland prepares for bond election and the Make Me Famous experience. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Dallas can be miserable for kids with asthma and allergies 31.03.2025 7:31
On today's show: Federal funding cuts hit healthcare industry, allergy season in North Texas and March Madness eats. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
An uncertain future of Fort Worth's only community center 28.03.2025 6:27
On today's show: SB 112 passed in the Senate, where the future of Forth Worth's community center stands and Darkfield at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
How Muslim women are fighting menstruation stigma during Ramadan 27.03.2025 7:12
On today's show: TSA to implement Real ID requirement, Muslim women push against period stigma and Bach in the Subways concert. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, we still have a lot to learn 26.03.2025 7:01
On today's show: AG Paxton sues Islamic development, what we still have to learn five years after the pandemic and Pneuhaus's Immersive Art in Garland. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Meet the candidates for McKinney's upcoming mayoral race 25.03.2025 7:27
On today's show: Protests against dismantling of the DOE, McKinney's mayoral race and Journeywork exhibition at the Irving Arts Center. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Why Fort Worth police did not investigate more than 25 deaths in the Tarrant County Jail 24.03.2025 7:13
On today's show: A dry and warm Spring is ahead, why Fort Worth police did not investigate more than 25 deaths in the Tarrant County Jail, and Texas teams in March Madness. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A new farming method that could fight food insecurity 21.03.2025 6:52
On today's show: Texans' mixed views on the effort to dismantle the Department of Education, the company working to fight food insecurity with a unique farming method and the Latin American Film Festival. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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