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

Social Networking App Aimed at Connecting Professionals

Social Networking App Aimed at Connecting Professionals

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — A new social networking app is geared toward helping you expand your professional network. It’s called Shapr, a free app that links to your LinkedIn profile. It uses your work history and experience as well as things you’ve listed as interests to match you up with other like-minded professionals. Producer Robyn Geske…MORE

Local Agency Offering “Active Shooter Insurance”

Local Agency Offering “Active Shooter Insurance”

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — It’s something you might not have considered. But lawsuits brought by survivors and relatives of people killed in a mass shooting can amount to millions of dollars for companies. That’s why a local insurance company started offering “active shooter coverage” a few years ago. Seth Denson is the Founder and CEO of…MORE

Psychologist Says Students Can Benefit From Normalcy

Psychologist Says Students Can Benefit From Normalcy

PARKLAND, FL (KLIF/WBAP) — Students and Teachers returned to class Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, one week after 17 students and teachers were killed in a mass shooting. They’ll have a limited schedule today, as they attempt to return to their normal routines. A traumatic event, like this one, must be tough for people…MORE

25th Anniversary of Raid On Branch Davidians

25th Anniversary of Raid On Branch Davidians

MCLENNAN CO., TX (KLIF/WBAP) — Wednesday marks 25 years since the raid on the Branch Davidian compound outside of Waco that kicked off a 51 day standoff with authorities. Producer Robyn Geske is from Waco, and joined Dave to talk about a story many people may not know about. Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP,…MORE

Report: Goodell to Fine Jones “Millions” For Contract Delay

Report: Goodell to Fine Jones “Millions” For Contract Delay

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell is reportedly planning to fine Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones “millions” after he was accused of trying to throw the commissioner’s contract negotiations off the rails. That’s according to a New York Times article. In it, the Times says Goodell will fine Jones for “conduct detrimental to the…MORE

New Social Network to Rival Instagram

New Social Network to Rival Instagram

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — A new social media platform is aiming to take the place of Instagram in your daily routine. It’s called “Vero,” and the developer says it’s similar to IG, but has several key differences. First, Vero says it’ll never prioritize posts or organize someone’s feed using an algorithm. That way, they say you can…MORE

Students Thought Square Root Symbol Looked Like Gun

OBERLIN, LA (KLIF/WBAP) — A class discussion at Oberlin High School in Louisanna about math somehow led to a police investigation. Police reports show shortly after the mass shooting in Florida, investigators were called to the school to look into a report of a terroristic threat. When they got there, they learned that a student…MORE

“Amnesty Boxes” and the Bud and Breakfast

“Amnesty Boxes” and the Bud and Breakfast

LAS VEGAS (KLIF / WBAP) — The use of recreational marijuana is legal in 9 states and Washington DC, and it’s legal for medicinal use in 30 states. But the issue remains under federal law. That means transporting it across state lines or on a plane is still prohibited. So, what if you just purchased a…MORE

Fed. Investigators Looking For Cause of Explosion

Fed. Investigators Looking For Cause of Explosion

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board are now helping local and state officials look for a cause of a natural gas explosion in northwest dallas. That blast happened Friday, and took the life of a 12 year old girl. Dave & Amy spoke with Attorney Brigham McCown, a former general counsel…MORE

Winter Weather Update

Winter Weather Update

DALLAS (KLIF / WBAP) — Winter weather is making its way across North Texas, and causing some real problems in Tarrant County. Brad dropped by the studio to give Dave & Amy an update. (7:50am CST) Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2018MORE