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.

For 45 years, the Texas Lyceum has been shaping leaders across politics, business, and civic life...names you know from both sides of the aisle, from President George W. Bush to Senator Ted Cruz to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

This week, the nonpartisan organization marks its anniversary with a call for more civil discourse in Texas and beyond.

Texas Lyceum President Crayton Webb joins us on KRLD.

Studies show nearly 75% of older Americans want to age in place and remain in their homes as long as possible. But what happens when mom or dad can no longer manage daily life alone?

Life Care and Elder Law Attorney Paula Almgren joins us on KRLD. She is also the author of Eldercare The Rules, and has more than 20 years of experience helping families navigate these tough decisions.

This week in September we are kicking off the National Hispanic Heritage Month, and while Latino communities are growing across the U.S., research shows Hispanic men are among the least likely to seek mental health treatment.

In an effort to change that, the Cannenta Foundation is hosting the 2025 Hispanic Mental Health conference right here in North Texas.

This year’s theme is ‘Hombres, Healing & Hope: Breaking the Silence on Men’s Mental Health.’ The conference will bring together national leaders, local professionals, and community members to tackle stigma, share resources, and highlight culturally informed care.

Joining us today to share more details is Hilda McClure LPC and board member with the Cannenta Foundation.

The National Federation of Independent Business or the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index ticked up slightly in August, rising half a point to 100.8--above the long-term average.

More small business owners are reporting stronger sales expectations and healthier overall business conditions, though labor quality continues to be their top challenge.

On Ask the Expert, we are joined by NFIB Texas State Director Jeff Burdett to break down what these numbers mean .

Right now, Dallas families are facing a growing online threat and it’s hitting closer to home than ever.

With the rise of AI-generated ‘deepfake’ images, one photo, one upload, is all it can take to put a teen’s reputation at risk.

After a Dallas-area teen’s case made headlines statewide, school leaders and law enforcement are sounding the alarm.

On Ask the Expert, Rania Mankarious, CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston, joins us to talk about what parents need to know, how to protect your kids, and the resources available right now.

It's time now for Ask An Expert. Every weekday at 9:20 AM on KCBS we're giving you direct access to top experts in various fields.

Today, we have reached a new low for national test scores in math and reading. New federal data tells us only a third of high school seniors are ready for college-level math and reading work, the latest in a decline that began long before the COVID-19 pandemic.

To help us break down the troubling results of the the Nation's Report Card, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with Dr. Matthew Soldner, acting director of the Institute of Education Sciences, the research and data branch of the Education Department. He's also the commissioner of the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance.

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Across Texas, restaurants are struggling to keep their doors open as immigration crackdowns and increased enforcement continue to impact the workforce.

Highly visible ICE raids and the fear of deportation are causing widespread absenteeism, leaving many businesses short-staffed and unable to meet demand.

According to the Texas Restaurant Association, nearly half of restaurants in our state are dealing with job openings that are difficult to fill, and the worker shortage is only getting worse.

With immigrants making up roughly 22% of Texas’ restaurant workforce — not including undocumented workers, whose numbers are harder to track--the industry is facing a critical labor challenge.

On Ask the Expert, Dr. Emily Williams Knight, the President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, joined KRLD to discuss how this issue is affecting restaurant owners, employees, and the communities they serve.

Over the past 28 years, DFW Restaurant Week has raised nearly $12 million in donations for its charity partners, including $1 million in 2019 alone. Lena Pope and The North Texas Food Bank have benefited from this year's curated menus spanning over a variety of cuisines with premier restaurants across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties.

On Ask the Expert, Sara Burns with the North Texas Food Bank joins us on KRLD.

There's a real good reason why we keep getting scammers sending emails or calling our phones. They don't need many victims in order to make a lot of money

So far this year, those scammers have ripped off more than 10 million dollars from Texans.

How do you avoid them? On Ask The Expert, we're joined by Cosme Ojeda II from the Better Business Bureau.