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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
How some North Texans are helping their neighbors worried about mass deportations 20.03.2025 6:57
On today's show: Texas Senate passes prohibiting misuse of NDA's against child sexual abuse victims, how some North Texans are thinking outside the box to help immigrants worried about mass deportation and Spring Break on the Farm. 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: dov...
A new study shows stress can lead to more strokes for women 19.03.2025 7:09
On today's show: Governer Abbott declares disaster declaration in Dallas, stress can mean more strokes for women and Alex Da Corte's The Whale at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 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 physicians in West Texas are dealing with the measles outbreak 18.03.2025 7:06
On today's show: ICE detains Palestinian woman in North Texas, how doctors in West Texas are handling the measles outbreak and Back to the Future: The Musical 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
Irish bagpipes have a rich history and a bright future 17.03.2025 7:27
On today's show: Judge calls for ban to drag shows on college campuses, Irish bagpipes are growing in popularity and Tyler, The Creator's "Chromokopia" tour. 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
Cycling in Dallas isn't for the faint of heart — how the city plans to fix that 14.03.2025 7:28
On today's show: Irving residents reject potential casino and resort development, Dallas' plan for making cycling more accessible and St. Patrick's Day festivals. 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 more emergency services could look like in rural Collin County 13.03.2025 7:12
On today's show: Department of Education faces layoffs, emergency services in rural communities and a night with Ira Glass. 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
Governor Abbott's plan for strengthening cybersecurity for Texans 12.03.2025 7:31
On today's show: Southwest Airlines pulls free checked baggage policy, how the governor plans to combat cyber attacks and a comedy about comedy. 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
Those who are left to grieve after a high-speed chase 11.03.2025 7:59
On today's show: Texas House committee to consider school voucher bill, the people left after a deadly high-speed chase and fun at the Perot Museum 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 Texans are finding some savings at a produce market in Dallas 10.03.2025 7:03
On today's show: The state legislature looks at raising the base pay for workers who care for people with disabilities, North Texans are finding some savings at a produce market in Dallas, some retro fun 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/a...
UNT student's art removed under claims of antisemitism 07.03.2025 7:43
On today's show: City of Rowlett to support DART funding, UNT student's art exhibit is removed under claims of antisemitism and festival season in North Texas. 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 theme park in North Texas has kids under five pretty excited 06.03.2025 7:09
On today's show: GSA lists hundreds of federal buildings for sale, a new theme park in North Texas has kids under five pretty excited and a Bollywood love story hits the stage. 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 theater production of the life of Henry Box Brown 05.03.2025 6:42
On today's show: Reduced DART funding could affect transportation for 2026 World Cup, a new theater production of the life of Henry Box Brown and Anastasia on stage. 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 staffing crisis is forcing disability providers in Texas to reconsider their futures. 04.03.2025 7:05
On today's show: The Texas Senate bill that could allow parents to file complaints against DEI, potential raises for group home employees and Mardi Gras at Legacy West. 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 study on the connection between microplastics and dementia 03.03.2025 7:35
On today's show: An Islamic development gets backlash, a new study on the connection between microplastics and dementia and a Juneteenth community 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
King Cake: A Mardi Gras delicacy 28.02.2025 7:15
On today's show: The bill that would remove DEI from schools, a conversation about King Cake and The Dallas Blues 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
High-speed chases in Texas need better records 27.02.2025 7:02
On today's show: Despite a city made deal the downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus store is still set to close, high-speed chases in Texas and the Hot Mess Craft Club 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
National Endowment of the Arts to end funding for programs supporting DEI 26.02.2025 7:00
On today's show: Dallas tries to save flagship Neiman Marcus store, NEA to deny funding to programs with DEI and Noisemakers variety show. 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 legislature considers pay raise for teachers 25.02.2025 7:09
On today's show: Emergency services in rural Collin County, Texas legislature considers pay raise for teachers and the Quince Latinas exhibit. 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 exercising in winter can be good for your body 24.02.2025 7:19
On today's show: Family of man who died in Tarrant County jail file motion to amend case, why working in the cold can be good for you and spring time at the Dallas Arboretum. 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
Y'all Street: North Texas to host the new Wall Street 21.02.2025 7:23
On today's show: Dallas' Interim Police Chief says the City will not help in ICE raids, why the stock exchange is coming to North Texas and Motown comes to the Meyerson. 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 ballet has so few women choreographers 20.02.2025 6:44
On today's show: Dallas contends with hiring more police, a look into how one dance company plans to see more ballets choreographed by women and a night of cabaret. 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
Changes to the state’s bail laws are a top issue in the Texas legislature this session. 19.02.2025 7:36
On today's show: The Dallas city council will consider supporting full funding for Dallas Area Rapid Transit, bail reform at the State legislature and a comedy classic at the Alamo Draft House. 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 romance of Venice in North Texas 14.02.2025 7:29
On today's show: Texas DHS Immunization conference cancelled, romantic gondola rides in the city and a glass blowing date night. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Wake Up with KERA News podcast will be off for President's Day. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
A West Dallas high school trains next generation of health care professionals 13.02.2025 7:03
On today's show: Dallas City council removes amortization process, a new health care training program implemented in Dallas high school and Galentine's fun at The Stoneleigh. 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 Plano's bond election means for taxpayers' wallets 12.02.2025 6:50
On today's show: Valentine's adoption specials, Plano's upcoming Bond election and Tiffany's Journey at the Latino Cultural 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
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