About this podcast
NTX Now is where North Texas comes into conversation.
Hosted by Ron Corning and Miranda Suarez, NTX Now is a live daily talk show from KERA News that brings context, curiosity and clarity to the stories shaping the region.
Backed by KERA’s award-winning newsroom and partners across the region, NTX Now goes beyond the headlines. Each day, the show brings together community voices, local leaders and cultural contributors — exploring the ideas, issues and moments that reflect everyday life.
From the local government to the latest in arts and culture, NTX Now connects the people, perspectives, and possibilities shaping our shared future. It’s where assumptions are challenged, new ideas take root, and communities work across differences.
Because the story of this region isn’t just happening around you - it’s happening with you. And on NTX Now, your community is always at the center of the conversation.
Episodes
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- A preview of Fort Worth's LGBTQ film festival, Q Cinema · 9 minFort Worth’s LGBTQ film festival is back after a yearslong hiatus following the pandemic. Trinity Pride, which puts on Fort Worth's annual pride festival, resurrected Q Cinema…
- You don't have to be a Pony to take part in SMU homecoming · 5 minSMU's homecoming is this Saturday. SMU Executive Deputy Director of Athletics, Brian Ullmann joins us to talk about what's on tap.
- Parkland Health plans for the future; Flu uptick in children · 9 minDallas County’s safety net hospital is facing a lot of challenges as it heads into 2027, including a rapidly changing industry and an increased demand for healthcare. KERA’s…
- Yella Beezy found guilty of capital murder · 8 minA Dallas jury has found rapper Yella Beezy guilty of capital murder in the 2020 killing of fellow rapper MO3, bringing a dramatic conclusion to a case involving a years-long feud…
- A preview of 2027 Texas legislative session priorities · 9 minTexas lawmakers have begun filing bills for next year's legislative session -- more than 1200 and counting this week. Lucio Vasquez with The Texas Newsroom joins us for a look at…
- Helping veterans move from active duty to the workforce · 6 minWith roughly 200,000 service members leaving the military each year, businesses have a growing pool of experienced talent to draw from. But are employers doing enough to…
- How Ken Paxton lost Collin County · 9 minCollin County helped give birth to Ken Paxton's political career – and sustained it. But voters there decided to part ways with Paxton in the recent midterm election. KERA’s…
- Fort Worth Opera comedic production features a pair of Supreme Court justices · 7 minThis weekend, Fort Worth Opera stages a comedic production about civil discourse and common ground centered on two famous opera lovers: Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and…
- The Prairieland 22 Ep. 3: False Start · 27 minAs the trial date arrives, friends and family gather outside the courthouse in protest of the arrest of the Prairieland defendants and the ongoing criminal proceedings. But a…
- Ag Commissioner-elect talks data centers; How Dallas aims to regulate them · 14 minThe agriculture commissioner-elect, Clayton Tucker, joins us to lay out his plans for his term, with a particular focus on addressing the explosion of data centers in Texas…
- A look at Love Field's $2.5 billion overhaul · 10 minMiranda moderated Southwest Airlines' Aviation Breakfast late last month and talked with Southwest CEO Bob Jordan and Dallas City Manager Kim Bizor Tolbert about the LEAP Program…
- The business of running a music festival; The day's top headlines · 9 minEvery so often, we like to check in with small business owners in North Texas to get a peek behind the curtain into how their companies operate. Today, we're talking with a young…
- Celebrating Western Swing in Fort Worth; Where to see fall leaves · 13 minBorn in dance halls during the Great Depression, Western Swing remains one of the most popular cultural contributions from Texas. This week, Fort Worth is hosting a celebration…
- How will Plano fund the new Dallas Stars arena?; Celebrating Tongan-American culture in North Texas · 11 minLast week, Plano voters said "no" to new venue taxes for a Dallas Stars arena. Proposition A would have authorized taxes on things like hotel stays and car rentals to help…
- How to prevent pulmonary embolism; A recap of Cowboys-Colts game · 8 minPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the season after the discovery of blood clots in his lungs, also known as a pulmonary embolism. It affects roughly one in a…
- How El Chico became a North Texas empire; This week on Think · 13 minThe Cuellar family started selling Mexican food in North Texas in 1926, when Adelaida Cuellar sold tamales and chili at a stall at the Kaufman County Fair. The family's first…
- Deep Ellum businesses are worried after string of shootings · 14 minAfter years of increased violence in Deep Ellum, the Dallas Police Department launched Operation Deep Cover to put more boots on the ground. But the U.S. Attorney for the…
- Former FWISD superintendent on the future of education in Texas; Friday news roundup · 14 minDemocratic Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa wants to fire state education commissioner Mike Morath. Morath is in charge of the state takeover of two districts in Tarrant County…
- Makers of THC drinks hold out hope ahead of federal ban · 10 minNew state restrictions on THC this year wiped out a big part of the smokeable hemp market. But makers of THC drinks thought they were safe. That has changed with a new federal…
- Bird watching in North Texas · 10 minHave you ever looked up in a tree and thought: I wonder what kind of bird that is? Well Audubon Dallas is here to help. Karen Carpenter is on the board of Audubon Dallas and a…
- What will Texas Democrats prioritize? · 14 minThe political status quo in Texas exploded this week. Democrats will take top offices in state government, and they won a majority in the Texas house. After running on promises…
- SMU looks to make Dallas a leader in financial tech · 10 minSMU's Cox School of Business has partnered with MassChallenge, a nationally recognized startup accelerator, to create a new fintech coalition. The highly competitive accelerator…
- Latino voters boost Dems; Today's top stories · 10 minTexas Democrats are still taking a victory lap after winning several statewide races for the first time in more than three decades. The results also mark a significant shift…
- New Undermain Theatre show looks at love across a thousand years · 12 minDallas theater director Vickie Washington is back at Undermain Theatre, with a story that spans thousands of years. "For the Rest of Our Lives" explores love, reincarnation and…
- The Prairieland 22: The Story So Far · 7 minSo much of this podcast ties into the political climate we face in America today, and the results of the 2026 midterm elections will shape that climate. We’re taking a little…
- Voters reject tax hikes; How will Democrats work with Trump? · 10 minRon and Miranda break down the day's top headlines. Plus, in January, Democrats will be in control of both the U.S. House and Senate. This is the first time since 2023 that…
- An innovative night of music; Final thoughts on election results · 14 minEmilio Alvarez with our sister station WRR tells us about an inventive evening of music happening tonight in Fort Worth. Plus, we round out the show with final election thoughts.
- Tarrant County was a GOP stronghold. Now what? · 9 minTarrant County voters supported Democrats statewide in both the governors race and the U.S. Senate race, as well as on the county level, with Alisa Simmons becoming the first…
- How Texas turned blue · 14 minSenator-elect James Talarico and governor-elect Gina Hinojosa are the first Democrats to win statewide office in Texas since the 1990s. Democrats won up and down the ballot…
- What makes North Texas feel like home? · 9 minA recent study from UT Dallas measuring affordability, neighborhood connectedness and unease about AI usage showed that North Texans are "less connected and less happy." Timothy…
- Doing away with separation of church and state; Odd ball art in Waxahachie · 13 minTexas politicians are leading a push to kill the separation of church and state. Robert Downen is a senior writer for Texas Monthly who reported recently about how the movement…
- Today's top stories; Advocating for FWISD special needs students · 10 minRon and Miranda breakdown the day's top headlines. Also, public school students who have special needs are entitled to special support from their school district. But some Fort…
- Election day breakdown · 14 minTo get you ready for the day ahead, we gathered a panel of KERA politics reporters to talk us through what's to come. Penelope Rivera covers Tarrant County, Dylan Duke covers the…
- Chef Tiffany Derry aims to help aspiring restauranteurs achieve success · 13 minYou don't have to look very far to see the influence of chef Tiffany Derry in North Texas -- from Roots Southern Table to Radici Wood-Fired Grill, and beyond. She is known by…
- The heartbreak of the Cowboys; The week ahead on Think · 9 minThe Cowboys lose a heartbreaker to the Arizona Cardinals in overtime. NTX Now executive producer Stephen Becker joins us to talk through what happened. Also, the week ahead on…
- The future of the Dallas Wings · 9 minDallas Wings CEO Greg Bibb joins us to talk about the future of the franchise -- including a move to the AAC next season.
- Texas senate race heats up; Voting trends in Tarrant County; Trinity Metro's new rail stop · 14 minKen Paxton and James Talarico are nearing the end of a tight race for the the state's open U.S. Senate seat. KERA’s Caroline Love reports they’re vying for a role that may have…
- The week's top stories; Food insecurity in rural areas · 10 minMiranda and Ron run through some of the top stories of the week. Plus, this week we've been taking a closer look at increased food insecurity in North Texas. Jeff Finkelstein is…
- Podcast explores haunted locations in North Texas · 9 minA North Texas duo, Julie Fisk and Rebekah Black, have been digging into listener-submitted paranormal experiences on their podcast, Haunted AF, since 2019. They joined us…
- The worst apartments in North Texas; Texas girls are not doing well · 15 minJess Hardin is the Texas bureau chief for The Real Deal, a national real estate publication. She investigated conditions at what she calls the worst apartment complexes in North…
- Remembering civil rights icon Dolores Huerta; HPUMC's decision to leave the United Methodist Church · 14 minDolores Huerta, a pioneering labor organizer and civil rights icon who cofounded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez in the 1960s, died at 96, her family said in a…
- Combating food insecurity among school-age children · 12 minSchools in the U.S. serve almost 30 million lunches every day. But with rising food costs, regulations and cuts to federal food benefits like the Supplemental Nutrition…
- Today's top stories; Comparing the candidates for Texas Comptroller · 7 minRon breaks down the day's top headlines. Plus, four candidates are running to be the next Texas Comptroller who is basically the state's chief financial officer, accountant…
- Halloween gives Denton artists' a boost; Why do we like scary movies? · 14 minDenton is the Halloween capital of Texas, a title officially esteemed by the Texas legislature last year. The city celebrates Halloween all month long, transforming its downtown…
- Texas Dems take aim at Collin County; Breaking down the Texas Land Commissioner race · 14 minTexas Democrats have a surprising target during these midterm elections: Collin County.It's where Texas Attorney General and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton got his…
- Today's top stories; How a Plano food pantry combats food insecurity · 9 minRon and Miranda breakdown the day's top headlines. Plus, inflation rose last month, and the latest federal data shows everyday food items are more expensive. That's an issue for…
- Fort Worth Symphony matches music with art; A historic theater reopens in South Dallas · 14 minWith Halloween on Saturday, this weekend offers plenty of opportunities to be scared. But if serenity is more your speed, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has you covered. Kurt…
- The Prairieland 22 Ep. 2: Antifa, TX · 22 minThe Prairieland defendants lawyer up as America reacts to the shooting – and the shooting of a prominent conservative activist. Meanwhile, Trump’s Justice Department prepares the…
- The Dallas short-term rental battle goes to Texas Supreme Court; How to use school vouchers · 14 minIn a little over a month, the Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a Dallas judge can temporarily block the city's ban on short-term rentals while a lawsuit…
- How Meals on Wheels is helping feed North Texans · 9 minThe state of Texas leads the nation in food insecurity, with more than 6 million residents facing hunger. More than 20 percent of those people live in North Texas. This week…
