Best FW Locals Podcasts (2024)

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PAY ATTENTION: Shining a Light on Tarrant County with Commissioner Simmons 1:42:00

4d ago1:42:00

1:42:00

Anna and EJ sit down with Commissioner Alisa Simmons to discuss county politics and why residents should spend more time voting and cross checking county government. The agenda is below: Short Story #1: Should West 7th property owners pay a tax for safety? How Fort Worth’s plan would work - Which Fort Worth entertainment district has the most crime…

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Interview with County Commissioner Candidate Roderick Miles 1:20:40

11d ago1:20:40

1:20:40

EJ and Ann sit down with Roderick Miles, who is running for County Commissioner Precinct 1. The election is May 28th. He is going head to head with Kathleen Hicks for the coveted seat Democrats have held for decades. We start the show with the same format: we dive into short stories impacting Fort Worth and end with Wins and Losses. SHORT STORY #1:…

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Bud Kennedy: The Past, Present, and Future of Fort Worth Politics 1:33:58

19d ago1:33:58

1:33:58

Ann and EJ are joined by a legend of Fort Worth media, Bud Kennedy. Bud is a Fort Worth Star-Telegram opinion columnist. In a 52-year Texas newspaper career, he has covered two Super Bowls, a presidential inauguration, seven Republican and Democratic national conventions, and 18 Texas Legislature sessions. SHORT STORY #1: Homeless and Eviction Data…

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The State of Fort Worth Journalism with Kaley Johnson 1:12:18

27d ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Ann and EJ had the privilege of sitting down with former Star-Telegram reporter Kaley Johnson to discuss what it takes to report the news in a city the size of Fort Worth. We addressed the lifestyle of journalists, the business, and where we can go from here.By Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

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This FW Native is Running for TAD Board Seat and Why You Should Care 1:08:55

1M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Ann and EJ sit down with Lee Henderson, a Fort Worth native and political analyst running for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors Place 3. We know that is a mouthful, but in this episode, we explain why you should care. Henderson's election is on May 4th. SHORT STORY #1: Fort Worth police chief says his department won’t focus on immig…

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Interview with County Commissioner Candidate Kathleen Hicks 1:08:03

1M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

This week, we have Kathleen Hicks, former city councilwoman and now County Commissioner Precinct 1 candidate. She is going head to head with Roderick Miles for the coveted seat Democrats have held for decades. We start the show with the same format, diving into short stories impacting Fort Worth. SHORT STORY #1: Dallas-Fort Worth leads all metro ar…

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Primary Election Results and Trends: Where are the Texas Democrats? 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Ann and EJ are back after a one-week hiatus from the show. The big story is the primary election results. Should we be concerned about Texas Democrats' poor turnout? INTRO BANTER: Eclipseboro? SHORT STORY #1: Fort Worth to address income discrimination in housing with amended city ordinance SHORT STORY #2: Dallas officials are proving to be a hard …

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When Planning Goes Wrong: Schools near Motels, MedStar Dysfunction, and Release of ETJ Land 1:06:30

2M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

Ann and EJ curate a robust show starting with three short stories and one big story. Below is the agenda: Short Story #1 Why you should consider voting in the GOP primary Short Story #2 The highs and lows of Tarrant County leadership - Tarrant County commissioners deny Trinity Metro funding to provide free rides to polls - Tarrant votes to bring ba…

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Texas Politics in 2024: Antisemitism Funding, Border Bill, and Much More 1:04:59

3M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

We have a lot to cover and unpack. Be prepared for a lot of rants from EJ! We start local, but the big story is about what is happening at the state level that keeps Texas in the news. We honestly assess political decision-making and why Abbott is obsessed with immigration. Do not forget to vote in your primary starting March 5th 👇🏿 https://www.tar…

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The State of the Tarrant County Democratic Party with Chrystal Gayden 1:08:29

3M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Ann and EJ are joined by Tarrant County Democratic Chair Chrystal Gayden. She gives updates on the future of the party and how we can come together to support talented options in our local elections. As usual, we start with three short stories and end with wins and losses. Make sure to follow the Tarrant County Democratic Party and support where yo…

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Interview with Robert Sturns: How Fort Worth Grows and Where We Are Headed 1:19:27

3M ago1:19:27

1:19:27

We have our first interview of the new year! Robert Sturns from the city's economic development team joins us for the third time. We also share some concerning updates from the Sandman Hotel investigation and FWISD's new grading system. Enjoy! SHORT STORY #1: Exclusive interview with Sandman Hotel workers shows concerns SHORT STORY # 2: Fort Worth …

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Stay tuned! We'll be back after a short break 29:45

3M ago29:45

29:45

The Eat Drink D-FW podcast is taking a brief hiatus and saying goodbye to longtime producer Julie Fisk, who is moving on to a big, important job! Listen as the food team remembers their favorite funny Julie moments from the podcast and shares their restaurant recommendations for her. Bring your tissues!…

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2024 Starts with a Bang: Hotel Explosion, FIFA World Cup, and Much More! 1:03:20

3M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Welcome back to your favorite Fort Worth podcast. We are ready to make 2024 a special year of content and connection, and we appreciate all of you who join us weekly. Below is the order of the show: 👇🏿 SHORT STORY #1: Explosion at Fort Worth Sandman Hotel - Musume employees told management of gas odor before Sandman hotel explosion: $177M Lawsuit S…

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The cult of the Stanley cup 30:55

3M ago30:55

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Did you swarm Target for the latest limited edition Stanley cup release? Do you have straw charms or a sweater for your Adventure Quencher? The food team dives into the cult of the super-popular Stanley thermos. Then the team outlines their food and restaurant ins for 2024, from half-strength cocktails and more walk-in seating to more regional cook…

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Why this Dallas cocktail pro stopped drinking 32:28

4M ago32:28

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What’s it like to be a barman who doesn’t drink alcohol anymore? Longtime Dallas bar consultant and master mixologist Alex Fletcher quit drinking two years ago, and he’s never looked back. In this special episode, he chats with Dallas Morning News columnist Sharon Grigsby and reporter Sarah Blaskovich about his experience, and even shares some advi…

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The biggest D-FW food stories of 2023 34:12

4M ago34:12

34:12

Do you remember all of the barbecue feuds, crazy martinis, and celebrity food news of 2023? The Dallas Morning News food team recaps the food and restaurant stories that made the biggest waves this year. The team also debates the Oreo cookie controversy before trying some … nontraditional candy canes.…

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2024 Tarrant County Election: Who Will Be On Your Ballot? 1:09:14

4M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

What is going on beautiful people this is the LAST EPISODE for the year! Go checkout some old interviews as you can even here Ann’s episode when she was running for mayor :) This episode is for the nerdy OG’s of the pod where we go line by line naming and introducing candidates who filed to run this upcoming election cycle. We focus on the democrat…

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Our favorite holiday foodie gifts 26:45

5M ago26:45

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Need gift ideas for the foodie in your life? The Dallas Morning News food team has tasty suggestions, from tamales to tinned fish, with even a few "Dad Hats" thrown in for good measure. They also share all the new D-FW restaurants you need to try and discover an exciting trend of new bites in extremely old places.…

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Our favorite trashy meals to eat in your PJs 26:19

5M ago26:19

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Boxed mac and cheese, rotisserie chicken, popcorn concoctions, and tons of dips: The Dallas Morning News food team shares their go-to “garbage” meals, the dishes you make in your pajamas and eat standing up when no one is looking. Nothing fancy here! The team also shares the latest restaurant news, from a sushi omakase boom in Dallas to South Afric…

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Interview with Tarrant 4 Change: Why our county is the epicenter of extremism 1:20:36

5M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

EJ sits down with Alex and Lydia, the two founding leaders of Tarrant 4 Change (https://linktr.ee/tarrant4change). You may be familiar with their work due to their social media presence or involvement across multiple initiatives around the community. EJ gets to sit down with these two forward thinkers to discuss everything in Tarrant County and why…

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Holiday food firsts, fails and ... fights? 26:23

5M ago26:23

26:23

Does mac and cheese belong on a holiday table? How many people does it take to spatchcock a turkey? Are hot Cheetos the best way to jazz up cottage cheese? And what the heck is a Sandy Pickle? The Dallas Morning News food team asks the important questions about holiday cooking, viral food trends, breakfast ideas and the latest news on the Dallas re…

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The Consequences of Fort Worth's Suburban Sprawl 1:23:44

5M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Short Story #1: TCU increases tuition past $60K - College Tuition Is Falling For The First Time In Decades Short Story #2: The largest city in the US without mass public transit? - High-speed rail: Should Dallas to Fort Worth be Texas’ first route? Short Story #3: These Fort Worth ISD schools could be among the first considered for closures BIG STO…

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Grow Plant Shop 52:02

5M ago52:02

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On this episode you will hear from Bobby of Grow Plant shop and what inspired him and his wife to launch their own plant shop in Fort Worth, TX. Bobby swill share his personal story of how their shop got started and how they have evolved throughout the years to become a staple plant shop in Fort Worth. growplantshop.com --- Support this podcast: ht…

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Grant Daniels Photography 40:10

5M ago40:10

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On this episode you will hear from photographer Grant Daniels of Grant Daniels Photography. He’s a local wedding photographer who has shot over 500 weddings all over the world and been featured in Vogue Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings and Locally 360 West Magazine. You’ll hear insight into how he got started and what inspires his photography styl…

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America’s Test Kitchen shares Thanksgiving secrets 24:00

5M ago24:00

24:00

Special guest Bridget Lancaster of America's Test Kitchen joins Eat Drink D-FW to share her Thanksgiving traditions and cooking advice for turkey, sides and her “favorite beverage”: turkey gravy. She discusses how much butter to use for the silkiest mashed potatoes, why spatchcocking turkey is best for saving time and space, and how make-ahead dish…

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Texas is Changing: Can Vouchers and Environmental Racism Stop It? 54:49

5M ago54:49

54:49

Ann and EJ cover various topics that interweave into a comprehensive episode about vouchers, systemic racism, and demography. Enjoy the episode! Short Story #1: House strikes vouchers from Texas education bill. How Tarrant County lawmakers voted Short Story #2: Residents want Fort Worth council to recognize ‘environmental racism’ in neighborhoods -…

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Perfect holiday cocktails, from classic to creative 23:56

5M ago23:56

23:56

The Dallas Morning News food team is split over recent viral food trends, including Thanksgiving Sushi, which features chicken skin and cranberry sauce, and a Georgia restaurant fining parents for unruly kids. But the team is really into holiday drinks right now, like classic champagne cocktails, festive non-alcoholic options, and why savory cockta…

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Living in Fort Worth: Is the Big Texas House Dream Over? 50:51

6M ago50:51

50:51

Welcome back to the 817 podcast, where Ann and EJ dissect the current renting and housing data in the city. The big story is the future of urban core living and how cities like Fort Worth have to compete the with the Friscos of the world. Enjoy! Short Story #1: Update on who is running for Kay Granger's seat - No Mattie. - No Manny. - No Nathan. Sh…

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How to have a stress-free Thanksgiving 25:20

6M ago25:20

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How much pie is the food team going to make this Thanksgiving? They have some big holiday aspirations, but they also have tips on how to slow down and really be thankful for whatever you happen to make, be it traditional turkey, Mexican cochinita pibil, or a British berry tart. They’ve also got holiday hacks, plus behind-the-scenes news on Shug’s B…

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Kay Granger will not seek reelection. Who is next? 55:01

6M ago55:01

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Ann and EJ record on Friday, and lucky for all of us, the news on Kay Granger not seeking reelection creates some interesting contenders who will compete for this influential seat. We will follow this conversation throughout the year and we will love to hear your perspectives at Instagram. DM us now! Short Story #1: Fort Worth considers $3.5 millio…

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What this Texas Rangers expert eats at the ballpark 27:54

6M ago27:54

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Have you ever dressed as a $250 lobster roll for Halloween? Food reporter Sarah Blaskovich did, and she’s here to tell you how she did it. The wildly expensive lobster roll that inspired her costume was made especially for World Series games in Arlington, and it captured the attention of Texas Rangers fans across North Texas. But what does Dallas M…

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Understanding Local School Systems and the Impact You Have with Twyla Masterson 1:27:20

6M ago1:27:20

1:27:20

Today, EJ and Ann are joined by Twyla Masterson, who is the Director of Programs at Leadership ISD. The organization equips community leaders and school board trustees with the skills and resources to advocate for equitable education. Education is a big topic in the city so this episode, Twyla shares the big picture and how we can get involved. Bel…

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The food traditions of Dia de los Muertos 30:11

6M ago30:11

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What would a celebration of life be without food? Dallas Morning News food reporter Imelda Garcia shares her family’s Day of the Dead traditions, which include offering favorite foods and drinks like tamales and Mexican brandy to departed loved ones. And don’t forget the sugar skulls, which will remind you to live life to the fullest every day. The…

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What impact does Art have on our local economy? with Wesley Gentle the Director of Arts Fort Worth 1:17:54

6M ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Ann and EJ sits down with Wesley Gentle the Executive Director of Arts Fort Worth, a non-profit administers a competitive grants program, manages the Fort Worth Public Art program, and operates the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. Wesley shares their updated economic data and how the arts boost our local economy. Short Story #1: Fort Worth to inve…

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The most haunted restaurant in Dallas 21:53

6M ago21:53

21:53

One of Dallas’ liveliest restaurants also happens to be its most ... dead? Samir Dhurandhar, founding chef at longtime steakhouse Nick & Sam’s, joins the podcast to tell stories of his many ghostly encounters over 24 years at the restaurant, which used to house a morgue of sorts for nearby Parkland Memorial Hospital. During the quiet morning hours …

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Nazis in Fort Worth and What to Know about the Upcoming Election 53:37

6M ago53:37

53:37

Ann is back! EJ and her go through an array of topics, as this was a busy week for Fort Worth! Short Story #1: Nazis at Torchy’s showed a bigger problem. Now’s the time to speak up - Influential Texas activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes at office near Fort Worth - What to know about Nick Fuentes, the white supremacist …

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The buzzy restaurants we’re most excited about 18:55

7M ago18:55

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Dallas-Fort Worth is full of new and exciting restaurants to visit right now, and the Dallas Morning News food team has its favorites. From French food in Fort Worth to a North Texas Portillo’s takeover, there’s something for everyone and every mood. Reporter Imelda Garcia also shares why Austin restaurant El Naranjo is worth the trip — for authent…

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Analyzing Mayor Mattie Parker's 2023 State of the City Address 1:00:40

7M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Short Story #1: O'Hare we go again - Tarrant Commissioners Reject Girls Inc. Funding Over Social Issues - Tarrant Explore More Affordable Solutions - We need more funds for our juvenile court system Short Story #2: Is environmental racism in Fort Worth? These neighbors say yes, and are fighting back. - Fort Worth residents protest industrial develo…

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The deep-fried dishes worth your dough at the State Fair 37:21

7M ago37:21

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The Dallas Morning News food team and their associate tasters recently spent hundreds of coupons at the State Fair of Texas to taste the ten Big Tex Choice Awards finalists for 2023. Listen as the team samples pizza topped with french fries, cold cheesecake on a stick, fried pho stuffed with noodles, crabby tater tots and more, all while sitting in…

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Fort Worth Wins Big with Biotech: Who will benefit? 1:18:17

7M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

Short Story #1: County Shenanigans - Tim O'hare Left Democratic Judges Out of Policy Meeting (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article279918504.html) - Tarrant County leaders more inmates to a private jail in Garza County (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article279926619.html) Short Story #2: Dallas Mayo…

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These Dallas restaurants are bringing casual back 27:50

7M ago27:50

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While Dallas has seen many high-dollar new restaurants open in the last couple of years, some new (and old) spots are bucking the trend and going back to casual. The Dallas Morning News food team explains how East Dallas favorite Gemma reinvented itself with a more casual vibe and menu, and new Green Point aims to be a casual “seafood brasserie,” w…

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The new Texas barbecue rules 34:19

7M ago34:19

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The Eat Drink D-FW team sits down with Texas Monthly’s Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn at Brix Barbecue in Fort Worth to talk about the state of smoked meats. Vaughn dishes on how Texas-style barbecue has influenced a brisket boom across the country, but how it’s now evolving with more influence from immigrant cuisines like Mexican, Vietnamese and Et…

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Paxton Acquitted, CCPD Budget, New Housing Proposal, and Investing in Sprawl 58:49

7M ago58:49

58:49

Ann and EJ are back in the studio, going through an array of topics. Enjoy! Short Story #1: Ken Paxton Acquitted (Star-Telegram) https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article279366129.html - Tim O'Hare blames the media for the Paxton trial (Star-Telegram) https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-p…

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Could Dallas become a Blue Zone? 29:23

8M ago29:23

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What’s the secret to living to 100? Is it eating sweet potatoes, ditching our dependency on cars, or hanging out with friends more? Listen as The Dallas Morning News food team explores how the new Netflix docuseries about longevity ― Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones ― has already prompted big diet and lifestyle changes. Producer Julie Fisk ev…

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WE ARE BACK! Funding Cops with ARPA Dollars, New TX Bills, and Much More 52:23

8M ago52:23

52:23

Not having a podcast for two weeks leads to a lot of catching up. We hit an array of topics that are important for us 817ers to keep tabs on. Buckle in because we hit it all in under an hour. STORY 1: Commissioners Fund Cops with ARPA Dollars (Fort Worth Report) https://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/05/tarrant-county-shifts-federal-affordable-housing…

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The great quesadilla debate 25:08

8M ago25:08

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Did you know that people in Mexico City eat quesadillas without cheese? Dallas Morning News reporter Imelda Garcia explains Mexico’s national debate over cheese vs. no-cheese quesadillas as the food team tries both kinds from Dallas taqueria Tortas Revolucion. The team also shares “the best burger news of the year” before cracking open their pantri…

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Our top weeknight dinner hacks 32:22

8M ago32:22

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It’s pumpkin spice latte time! Yes, it’s still August, but the Dallas Morning News Food team discusses why hot coffee is still a must for some. Then they dive into the wild State Fair food winners of 2023 (what’s new on a stick?), and where to get affordable sushi in D-FW. But what to make for dinner? The team has some shortcut ideas on everything …

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Join us LIVE on Instagram Live at 8pm CST 1:31

8M ago1:31

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This week, we had a technical error that stopped us from producing a high-quality episode. However, we hosted our first-ever IG LIVE! Listen now. SHORT STORY #1: FWISD Reopens Libraries: What happened Monday. What happened SHORT STORY #2: TAD fires IT executive. Three mayors write a letter calling for the CEO to go as well. SHORT STORY #3: Transit …

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How one Texas farmer uses nature as his guide 29:18

8M ago29:18

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How safe is our food supply? 26:53

8M ago26:53

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The Dallas Morning News food team discusses the popular new Netflix documentary Poisoned, which shines a light on big gaps in U.S. food safety regulations. Are we really doomed, or is there anything we can do to keep from getting sick? Then stick around for lighter fare, like the top fried foods to try at the 2023 State Fair of Texas, fun new resta…

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