Category Archives: KLIF Podcast – News & Information In The Morning

Arlington Mayor Says Draft Will Be “Bigger & Better”

Arlington Mayor Says Draft Will Be “Bigger & Better”

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced yesterday that AT&T Stadium was chosen as the site of the 2018 NFL Draft. April 26th – April 28th, 2018, the cities of Arlington, Frisco and Dallas will play host to as many as 250,000 NFL fans. So, we wondered what Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams thought about…MORE

Saxe: Cuban’s Potential WH Bid Could Crowd Field

Saxe: Cuban’s Potential WH Bid Could Crowd Field

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Mavs owner Mark Cuban is said to be considering a run for the White House. Cuban says if he runs, he’s considering entering the race as an independent candidate in 2020. We wondered what that could do for the candidates on either side of the political isle. So, Dave & Amy put…MORE

NBA Likely Won’t See Anthem Protests

NBA Likely Won’t See Anthem Protests

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — There’s a new NBA season underway, and many wonder if there will be protests during the National Anthem as there have been in other professional sports. The most likely answer to that question is no… for a few reasons. Scott Sidway stopped by The Morning Drive to explain, and has a preview…MORE

Zeke’s Suspension Blocked Through Oct. 30th

Zeke’s Suspension Blocked Through Oct. 30th

NEW YORK (WBAP/KLIF) — Ezekiel Elliott will be allowed to suit up for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, after a federal judge once again blocked a six game suspension by the NFL. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty granted a Temporary Restraining Order in the case. That means Zeke won’t immediately serve a six game suspension for…MORE

Mark Cuban Contemplates White House Bid

Mark Cuban Contemplates White House Bid

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Mark Cuban has many titles: Businessman, Investor, Author, TV Personality, and philanthropist. Is he looking to add “President” to that list? The Mavs owner stopped by the studio to talk about this season’s tipoff, Dave & Amy talked with him about this year’s talent, a possible run for the White House and…MORE

SCOTUS to Hear Privacy Cases

SCOTUS to Hear Privacy Cases

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — The US Supreme Court will soon hear cases involving digital privacy. Yesterday, they announced they’re taking up a case that could determine how much evidence criminal investigators can get off computers overseas. Law enforcement officials have said restrictions have hampered sex and drug trafficking investigations for decades. Supreme Court justices will also…MORE

Tillerson to Use Diplomacy “Until the First Bomb Drops”

Tillerson to Use Diplomacy “Until the First Bomb Drops”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the President has directed him to work out a diplomatic path in North Korea. This as the President himself seems to be taking a different approach, through tweets and even some of his comments. Tillerson made the comments Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” He…MORE

A Newsroom Divided…

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Its a newsroom divided these days at WBAP/KLIF. That’s because Morning Drive Producer Robyn Geske is a diehard Houston Astros fan Morning Reporter Scott Sidway feels the same… about the Texas Rangers. With the Astros still in the hunt, Robyn says she’s been hanging on every pitch. And on Saturday, a “discussion”…MORE

Study: Millions of Americans Are “Working Dead”

Study: Millions of Americans Are “Working Dead”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — New numbers show the “zombie workforce” may be more prevalent than we thought. A study by Aon Hewitt shows less than a quarter of American workers are classified as “highly engaged” in their jobs. Only 39% admit that they’re only “moderately engaged.” So, how can you put the passion back in your…MORE

Attorney: Cowboys RB Should Work to Clear Name

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Will he? Or won’t he? On Thursday, a court in New Orleans ruled that Ezekiel Elliott must start serving as six game suspension for a domestic violence investigation. This after months of legal wrangling and the filing of briefs. If he does start serving it now, it would begin Sunday, October 22nd…MORE