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

Florida Prepares for Hurricane Michael

Florida Prepares for Hurricane Michael

PENSACOLA, FL (KLIF/WBAP) Hurricane Michael is in the Gulf of Mexico, churning its way toward the coast. As of Tuesday morning, the storm had strengthened into a category 2 system. Reporter Don Parker in Pensacola where they’re bracing for impact. He joined Dave and Amy to talk about plans there. Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff,…MORE

Presidential Emergency Alert is “Only a Test”

Presidential Emergency Alert is “Only a Test”

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Today at 1:18pm CDT, about 75% of all cell phones in the US will receive the same message: This is Only a Test. It’ll be the first test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System, that is to be used in case of a national emergency. Producer Robyn Geske joined Dave & Amy…MORE

Facebook Says it Doesn’t Know What Data Was Compromised

Facebook Says it Doesn’t Know What Data Was Compromised

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — It’s being called the largest security breach in Facebook’s company history. Hackers found several flaws in the coding for the social network, and through them, they were able to access more than 50 million profiles. Facebook made the announcement Friday. They say they’ve patched the code and called the proper authorities. But…MORE

One Guy’s Opinion, September 28th

One Guy’s Opinion, September 28th

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — It’s the weekend in DFW, so why not go see a movie? Dr. Frank Swietek gave us his hits and misses this week… in One Guy’s Opinion. Each week, Frank gives us the best of times, and sometimes worst of times, in film. Catch him Friday mornings on The Morning Drive with Dave…MORE

Fun Places and Events, September 27th – 30th

Fun Places and Events, September 27th – 30th

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend… we might be able to help. On Thursday, Dave & Amy talked with Tiney Riccardi, with Gudelive, for some ideas. Tiney checks in with The Morning Drive with Dave & Amy each week with her top picks. Find a complete list at Guidelive.com,…MORE

Secret App Lets Users Change Dallas Skyline

Secret App Lets Users Change Dallas Skyline

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Did you know you could change an iconic part of the Dallas skyline? Well, that’s if you get hooked up with a secret app anyway. Scott Sidway joined Dave and Amy with all the super secret details. Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2018MORE

What We Can Expect from Kavanaugh’s Senate Hearing

What We Can Expect from Kavanaugh’s Senate Hearing

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — This morning … Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will take the stand before the senate, and defend himself against sexual assault allegations. One of his accusers is also expected to testify. We wondered how this hearing could affect the confirmation process, if at all. Attorney Byron Henry with Scheef and Stone joined Dave…MORE

Young People are Staying Married, New Research Finds

Young People are Staying Married, New Research Finds

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — People younger than 45 are staying married longer, according to a new analysis, Researchers at the University of Maryland looked at data from the US Census Bureau, and found the divorce rate in the US plummeted 18%, from 2008 to 2016. The question is… why? Producer Robyn Geske broke down the data with…MORE

No Kickoff in College? It Could Happen

No Kickoff in College? It Could Happen

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Should the kickoff be abolished from college football games, in the name of safety? That’s just one of the things talked about at a meeting called “The Future of College Football.” It was put on by Dallas Influencers in Sports and Entertainment (DISE) last week. The moments during a kickoff are some…MORE

Cosby Sentencing Hearing Continues

Cosby Sentencing Hearing Continues

NORRISTOWN, PA (KLIF/WBAP) — The sentencing hearing for Bill Cosby continues this morning in a Pennsylvania courtroom. He was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman earlier this year. The 81 year old faces anything from probation to ten years in prison for that conviction. Correspondent Bob Costantini is in the courtroom this week. He…MORE