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Ask the Expert North Texas

KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their “Ask the Expert” segment.

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6:54

What lifestyle changes can we make to protect...

Ask the Expert North Texas ·

2025/07/24

Gastrointestinal cancers are now the fastest-growing type of cancer among adults under 50 in the U.S., with colorectal cancer leading the trend. While researchers are still trying to fully understand why this is happening, experts say many of the risk factors are preventable. Meridan Zerner, a registered dietitian with the Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joined KRLD to break down the lifestyle habits that may be contributing to this rise--and what we can do to protect our health.

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3:30

Does Bryan Kohberger's life sentence bring justice?

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2025/07/23

The man who admitted he murdered four University of Idaho students - had to sit there - and listen as family members of the victims told him what they think of him in court today - before he officially got his sentence as part of a plea deal. The judge sentenced him to life without parole.On today's Ask the Expert, NewsNation's Jennifer Coffindaffer has been following all of today's developments and joined KRLD on Wednesday's newscast to talk about it.

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9:42

What role does Collin County play in the next 25 years?

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2025/07/22

Collin County is poised for a major breakout when it comes to the economy over the next 25 years. The predictions say that Collin County will make up 10 percent of the GDP for the entire state of Texas by 2050. It'll have 7 percent of the number of people working, and 6 percent of the population. The biggest city in Collin County is Plano, and on Ask The Expert, the mayor for the city of Plano John Muns joined KRLD.

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4:29

What makes Collin County the growth hub of Texas?

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2025/07/21

We always hear how the Texas economy would be in the top 10 biggest economies in the world on its own. But, one county in north Texas is going to lead the way in the future. Researchers at Prestige Economics predict that Collin County will have a GDP that's larger than entire states in this country within the next 25 years. Collin County alone will make up 10 percent of the total GDP for the state of Texas. It will have a full 7 percent of the people working in Texas and 6 percent of the

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11:39

Is it smarter to rent or buy right now in the DFW?

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2025/07/18

With mortgage rates still hovering near 7% and rent prices cooling in some Dallas neighborhoods, many first-time homebuyers are asking: is it smarter to rent or buy right now? On Ask the Expert, Cliff Freeman with The Cliff Freeman Group joined KRLD to share the latest home market trends.

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9:21

Has it been rainier than usual this summer?

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2025/07/17

It’s been a soggy summer across North Texas, with record rainfall drenching our streets and filling up our lakes—while other parts of the country, including Louisiana, brace for more. What’s behind all this water --and is it a sign of bigger weather shifts ahead? On Ask the Expert, NBC 5’s Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell joined KRLD to explain what it means for the rest of our summer forecast.

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9:01

What happens now that English is mandatory for truck...

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2025/07/15

Truck drivers have one more requirement that they have to have if they want to operate in Texas. They have to be able to speak English. This comes after the President put out an executive order at the end of last month. On Ask The Expert, John Esparza, President and CEO of the Texas Trucking Association joined KRLD.

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8:35

How can we tell if flood charities are legit?

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2025/07/14

Whenever tragedy strikes in Texas, Texans want to rush in to help in whatever way we can. That showed out again with the floods in central Texas. The searches are still going on and people want to know how and what they can do. But, that also leads to scammers trying to take advantage and separate you from your generosity. How do we avoid those and make sure we're dealing with legit sources? On Ask The Expert, Cosme Ojeda II joined us. He's a Regional Director for the Better Business

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11:01

How should we break the news about the TX Flooding...

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2025/07/08

This past weekend’s devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country has left families across the state grieving, recovering, and trying to make sense of the tragedy... and While adults may struggle with the emotional weight of these events, it can be especially difficult for children to process. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Katherine Magnuson, a pediatric psychologist with Children’s Health, joined KRLD to help parents navigate how to talk to their kids about tragic events like this and support their

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6:47

How can we keep our pets safe during 4th of July...

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2025/07/04

Every year in the United States, thousands of animals are injured or lost due to fireworks displays, particularly around the July 4th holiday.Maura Davies joined KRLD. She is with the SPCA of Texas.

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7:57

How can celebrate Independence Day respectfully...

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2025/07/03

The Fourth of July can be challenging for some of our neighbors, specifically for veterans who might have PTSD. Many veterans report feeling blindsided by unexpected fireworks, which can shatter their sense of safety and control. Some veterans even seek out remote locations to avoid the holiday, but may still encounter fireworks. On Ask the Expert, Dr. LaKeita Carter joined us. She is a licensed psychologist and shares with us how we can celebrate Independence Day respectfully around veterans

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9:11

How do we keep our kids safe in the heat?

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2025/07/01

We are smack dab in the middle of summer-- and for anyone who has lived here a long time- you know this is really when the REAL heat starts to kick in. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Troy Smurawa, joins us. He is a Sport Medicine Physician at Children’s Health Andrews Institute to discuss heat exhaustion/illness.

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7:04

What's going on with temp tags in Texas.?

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2025/06/30

Starting Tuesday, there's a major change in what happens when you buy a new or used car. It used to be that you'd get those paper temporary tags to put on the car until you get your official license plates from the state. Those are going away for good. On Ask The Expert, we're joined by The Car Pro Jerry Reynolds to explain why.

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12:32

What should you do if ICE comes to your job?

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2025/06/16

With immigration enforcement actions making headlines again, it’s important for both employers and immigrant communities to know their rights. Whether it’s a workplace audit or an unexpected ICE raid, understanding the law can make all the difference.On Ask the Expert, immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch joins us in the KRLD zoom room. She’s here to break down what employers should be aware of--and what immigrants need to know to protect themselves and their families.

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12:42

What's the role of the federal government in protests...

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2025/06/14

We've been following very closely the demonstrations in Los Angeles over the ICE raids, and the possibility of more protests on Saturday all over the country with the No Kings Rallies. Police are normally supposed to handle these kinds of protests, but the federal government called out the National Guard to help protect federal assets. Now, the Marines are on the ground in California. On Ask the Expert, we're joined by Dr. Alex Del Carmen from Tarleton State.

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7:00

What's involved in that new Chinese deal?

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2025/06/12

The President announced today that he's reached an early deal with China on new trade agreements that could knock down those 145 percent tariffs on Chinese goods and bring more essential items here to the US. His negotiators have been hard at work for the last few days. On Ask The Expert, we get reaction from our business expert, David Johnson.

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9:27

What are the biggest summer safety concerns doctors...

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2025/06/06

Schools out... the sun is hot...kids are out at camps, maybe playing summer sports or even cooling off in the water. With all of this summer fun comes a new set of safety concerns.On Ask the Expert, David Aguilar, a Senior Injury Prevention Coordinator at Children's Health, joined KRLD to share some simple steps to keep our kids safe.

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11:10

What impact will tariffs have on the restaurant...

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2025/06/04

The restaurant business in Texas has taken a bunch of punches to the face lately, ever since the pandemic hit five years ago. We saw 18 percent of restaurants close in north Texas in just the first year, during COVID. Things recovered nicely over the last couple of years in Texas, but there could be another road block in the way. That's the tariffs. On Ask The Expert, we get the word on those impacts from Emily Williams-Knight. She's the President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant

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11:22

What can we expect for summer travel this year?

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2025/06/03

Americans seem to still have the need to get out of town for summer vacations this year, although it might be a little bit different for them. You can blame the current state of the economy for those doubts. What can we expect? When is too late to get down to the real planning? On Ask The Expert, we're joined by our travel expert, Johnny Jet from Johnny Jet.com.

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11:46

Is the red-hot DFW Real Estate Market cooling off?

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2025/06/02

North Texas has seen a red-hot housing market in recent years, but could we be seeing signs that are emerging that things may be starting to cool? Could rising interest rates, increased inventory, and affordability challenges be contributing factors to a potential slowdown in the DFW housing market? On Ask the Expert, we are joined by Cliff Freeman, a DFW Real Estate Expert to help us understand what buyers and sellers need to know right now.

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