1080 KRLD In-Depth

What does it mean for you? How will it affect businesses and impact the economy? We went to KRLD Business Analyst David Johnson for some answers. 

There have been deaths in North Texas, people hospitalized, and many others being tested for COVID 19.  Cities and counties are declaring emergencies and everyone is learning about social distancing as people work from home and home school their kids. 

In this KRLD In Depth, we take a look at the current situation, what you need to know, and how to handle life in this new normal.

In one way or another, the coronavirus is now affecting everybody in North Texas. Several counties and cities have declared emergencies. Events are canceled, schools are closed, and businesses are suffering. There is still a lot of confusion and uncertainty about the virus that is making some people sick and causing others anxiety. In this week’s KRLD In-Depth Podcast we go back to the beginning, and explain what exactly this virus is, what you need to do, how it’s affecting our economy, and what’s next in these unchartered COVID 19 virus waters.

What you need to know about coronavirus in Texas, and how it has affected the public.  Medical experts are learning more about COVID-19 as local and state leaders are working to limit the impact on the community and events, most notably, by canceling the SXSW Festival in Austin. 

It's an issue that plagues many Americans; high prices of much-needed prescription drugs, and how to pay for them. In this edition of KRLD In-Depth, we take a look at what legislators in Washington are trying to do to bring down the prices, and the effects of their plans on prices.

The Texas Party Primaries are coming up. Millions of people across the state are expected to cast ballots. Democrats are choosing a candidate to challenge President Trump this fall and there are lot of other races on the ballot. In this In-Depth Podcast, we'll examine the impact that Texas will have on the presidential race and hear what people across north Texas think about the importance of voting.?

With at least three deaths blamed on street-racing, including that of an 8-year-old girl, Dallas police say they need stronger laws to crack down on a growing problem. In this episode we take a look at the problem and a what the city plans to do about it

Hemp, CBD, THC, and marijuana, what exactly does it all mean? If you are like so many, the differences man confuse you, and leave you wondering, 'whats the difference'?

KRLDs Austin York and John Liddle dive into the subject, taking a look at the product, its benefits, investors and farmers looking to grow it, as well as current laws concerning its growth and use.

Wrong-way drivers kill, and their death-trips can strike anyone and anywhere. But you can prepare and protect yourself

In this In-Depth Podcast, wrong-way driving, we take a deep dive into the devastation that wrong-way drivers cause, the odds police are up against when a wrong-way driver is reported, and what some of the top minds in North Texas are doing to keep you safe. We also give you potentially life-saving instructions if you ever face a wrong-way driver.

According to the Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault at the University of Texas 313,000 people in Texas, including 79,000 children are victims of human trafficking. 

In this KRLD In Depth we focus on the explosive problem, we talk to victims about what they went through, and how they survived.  We also discuss the laws in place to fight human trafficking, and how you can recognize a potential victim.