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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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8:23

Why is Waymo coming to Dallas?

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2025/12/02

Waymo is making a big step toward changing our reality here in the DFW. They've launched their self driving taxis here in Dallas. And if you haven't seen them yet... soon they will be part of your everyday commute. On today's Ask the Expert, we're joined by Dr. Ashim Bose of UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management. He has more than 35 years of experience delivering AI-driven transformation in transportation.

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4:02

How to go about our holiday shopping as safely as...

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2025/11/28

Ben Olalde with Allied Universal has 25 years experience in retail and mall security. He spoke with KRLD's Eric Bushman on Friday's Ask the Expert

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9:04

Why should we go to the Galleria Dallas for Black...

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2025/11/27

Once turkey day passes and the family is still in town, most likely you'll need something to do to entertain them. Here's the game plan! Take them to the Galleria Dallas for this Black Friday Weekend! There's so much to do!Things are kicking off for the holidays with their Grand Tree lighting tomorrow at noon. On Ask the Expert, joining us now in Holly Quataro with Galleria Dallas.

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10:21

What should we know about cyber scams this holiday...

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2025/11/25

We are winding down the last few weeks of the year... and this means scammers are looking to take advantage of shoppers who are trying to check off their lists. On today's Ask the Expert, we're joined by Andy Davis is the global research director at the NCC group. It's one of the world’s largest cybersecurity consulting firms.

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8:49

Why should parents get their kids vaccinated for the...

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2025/11/24

With the holidays and respiratory virus season fast approaching, Cook Children’s is urging families to make sure their kids are up to date on all recommended vaccines before Thanksgiving travel and holiday gatherings begin. The biggest concern-- COVID and RSV in kids. On Ask the Expert, we're joined by Dr. Laura Romano. She is a osteopathic medicine doctor at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth.

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11:18

The longest Government shutdown... any change in sight?

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2025/11/05

The federal government is now facing the longest shutdown in U.S. history — impacting hundreds of thousands of federal workers, key government services, and the broader economy. As the standoff continues, many are asking what this means not only for Washington D.C. , but for everyday Americans.On Ask the Expert, we're joined by UT Dallas Associate Professor of Political Science, Dr. Thomas Gray.

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8:59

What should we know about SNAP?

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2025/11/04

Day 35 of the federal government shutdown. It's now tied with the longest shutdown ever along with the closing in 2019 during the President's first term. We've heard a lot about the court cases that involve keeping up funding for SNAP programs across the country. What does the shutdown actually mean for the people who depend on SNAP to feed their families? On Ask The Expert, we're joined by Dr. Andrew McNeely. He's an assistant professor of economics at U-T Dallas.

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11:55

What are enhanced premium tax credits, and how do...

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2025/11/03

Open enrollment for health insurance begins November 1st — just four days away. But this year, many hardworking Texans are facing tough choices. Without action from Congress to extend enhanced premium tax credits, families could see their health insurance costs skyrocket — forcing some to choose between keeping their coverage and paying for other essentials like groceries. And it’s not just individuals — small business owners, farmers, and self-employed Texans could be hit hardest, with premiums

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5:37

Are we expecting too much of Cooper Flagg?

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2025/10/22

The Dallas Mavericks start their season tonight with a game against the San Antonio Spurs. For Ask the Expert...we spoke with Chris Arnold from 105.3 The Fan who was at the American Airlines Center.

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7:40

Which one of the upcoming issues on the November...

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2025/10/21

On Monday, early voting started for this year's election. Since this is an off-year for the most part, most of the real issues on the ballot deal with 17 amendments to the Texas Constitution. Some of these changes come directly from this year's legislative session, and they're personal projects for the governor. On Ask The Expert, we get a rundown from Phil Prazan. He's the political reporter for NBC 5 .

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8:27

Are we really complaining when still 2 million people...

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2025/10/20

Sunday wrapped up the 2025 State Fair of Texas. A lot of people wondered if attendance dropped some this year, despite the fact that it had great weather for the entire three and a half weeks. The Fair announced that it brought in more than 2 million people for the event this year. That's down 385 thousand compared to last year's Fair. The biggest day... October 11th when people showed up for the Texas-OU game On Ask The Expert, we're joined by UTD Professor Ted Benavides. He's also a former

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5:44

How much longer will the US Governement shutdown last?

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2025/10/15

We are entering three weeks of a government shutdown with lawmakers admitting they don't see much of an end in sight. Meanwhile, Democrats are continuing to push for an extension of Obamacare subsidies to prevent premiums from skyrocketing on the health care for many Americans.On Ask The Expert we are joined by Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, a republican whose district includes portions of North Dallas County. We asked her, "Where are we on the shutdown and do you think any deal is going to be

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2:47

Did the President just score big political points...

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2025/10/14

This week a U.S. backed peace plan went into effect halting the fighting in Gaza. Hamas released the remaining living hostages and Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. So... how does this help President Donald Trump in the U-S? On Ask the Expert, we are joined by Dr. Cal Jillson, a political science professor at SMU. We asked him... "President Trump scored some big political points overseas, didn't he?"

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5:59

How is the Jewish community in North Texas reacting...

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2025/10/13

Now that the 20 remaining living hostages held by Hamas have finally been released, communities around the world are reacting to the news — including here in North Texas.The American Jewish Committee, or AJC, has been instrumental in keeping attention on the hostages’ plight, helping connect families with global leaders and advocates for peace. On today's Ask the Expert... Joel Schwitzer joins us to his reaction and what comes next on the path toward lasting peace. He is the Regional Director of

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13:05

Why is Proposition 14 a game changer for Alzheimer's...

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2025/10/08

More than 460,000 Texans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and over a million family members are stepping up as unpaid caregivers. This November, voters will decide on Proposition 14, which would dedicate $3 billion to create the largest state-funded Alzheimer’s and dementia research program in the nation. Joining us on Ask the Expert is Dr. Joanne Pike, President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, to talk about what this measure could mean for families here in Texas and across the

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16:54

Hispanic Heritage Month: How big of an impact do...

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2025/10/02

Hispanic small business owners currently make a major economic contribution to Texas, accounting for approximately one-third of all businesses and driving significant job creation, local revenue, and consumer spending across the state. The Latino economy in Texas produces about $687 billion annually in workforce, goods, services, and spending—making it the second-largest Latino economy in the U.S.. On Ask the Expert, we are joined by J.R. Gonzales. He is the Vice Chair of the Texas Association of

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10:32

How fragile is our aviation infrustructure?

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2025/10/01

Travelers flying into or out of Dallas this past month got an unexpected reminder of how fragile our aviation infrastructure can be. And now with the government shutdown, there is added concern about more stress at our airports nationwide. Just last month a major telecom disruption in the Dallas area knocked out radar, communications and air-traffic control systems, triggering a ground stop and delaying or canceling hundreds of flights at DFW and Love Field. More broadly, airports around the

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11:26

What is Afib?

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2025/09/30

As we wrap up September, it's important to know that it is also AFib Awareness Month. Despite the yearly reminder... the condition is still not a common topic of discussion amongst adults. New research shared by the American Heart Association found that more than 60% of Americans had no understanding of atrial fibrillation and how it affects the body. Along those same lines, many individuals probably didn’t know or forgot that new AFib guidelines were released just last year. Dr. Brian Le is a

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9:19

Do we have job security in North Texas?

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2025/09/29

North Texas is feeling the ripple effects of a cooling economy. A manufacturing plant in Garland and an Amazon contractor are both the latest to announce job cuts, raising questions about what this means for our region’s workforce. There's also a growing concern nationally about job security as a potential government shutdown looms. To help us understand the bigger picture, on Ask the Expert, we’re joined by Dr. Steven Haynes, an assistant professor of practice in finance and managerial economics

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14:18

How are NIL deals making college football more...

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2025/09/19

Since 2021, college athletes have been able to profit from their name, image, and likeness-- known as NIL. A new study led by Dr. Ivan Li at the University of Texas at Dallas shows the policy has shaken up college football in surprising ways, making recruiting more competitive and giving athletes and schools more choices. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Li joins us to explain how NIL is shaping the future of college sports.

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