Texas Wants to Know
by Audacy
Latest episode
BONUS! MIDTERMS 2026: Why we’re all wondering what Texas is choosin'
BONUS! MIDTERMS 2026: Why we’re all wondering what Texas is choosin'
About this podcast
From the news that impacts us every day, like education and politics, to lighter topics like hidden gems around the state and unique holiday traditions, Texas Wants to Know explores news and stories from all over our great state. Host Baylee Friday talks to lawmakers, educators, business owners, and everyone in between to get the full story behind stories like why the Pegasus is associated with the city of Dallas or what the future of marijuana legislation is in Texas. New episodes are released every Thursday.
Episodes
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- BONUS! MIDTERMS 2026: Why we’re all wondering what Texas is choosin' · 31 minAll eyes are on Texas this midterm season, and here's why.
- What to watch for ahead of Texas' primary runoff election · 11 minTexas voters will return to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the state's primary election runoffs. Most of the races to watch are on the Republican side. SMU political science…
- Will Lubbock residents vote to decriminalize marijuana? · 7 minOn Saturday, Lubbock voters will head to the polls to decide whether or not to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in the city. It’s a step a handful of…
- Why electric vehicle infrastructure hasn't kept up with EV sales · 12 minAccording to a new study, Texas is among the worst states in the country in which to own an electric vehicle. In fact, it’s the second worst, ahead of only Washington state, says…
- How bluebonnets became a part of Texas culture · 14 minThere are over 5,000 species of wildflowers in the Lone Star State. The most iconic one is the bluebonnet. Each spring, Texas explodes into colorful fields that residents love to…
- Why Dallas sports fans should be excited about the Mavericks' and Stars' playoff runs · 20 minThe Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars have not won a playoff series in the same season since 2003. This year, the Mavericks finished fifth in the Western Conference and will…
- Why solar power is important to the future of Texas energy · 12 minPartnering with EarthX, KRLD will host Audacy Conversations: The State of the Environment to talk more about the environment and offer tips to keep the Earth clean. We spoke with…
- Why did Pornhub disable its site in Texas? · 22 minIn mid-March, Pornhub stopped service in Texas after a dispute the company says infringes on adults’ rights to access protected speech. According to the Texas Tribune, the site…
- Where was all the anticipated eclipse traffic? · 12 minFor weeks leading up to Monday's total solar eclipse, North Texans were warned about the traffic on major highways with hundreds of thousands of people projected to descend on…
- How will eclipse-driven tourism impact the state economy? · 20 minAs many as 1 million people could descend on Texas this weekend to see the total solar eclipse on Monday. Cities along the path of totality, like Del Rio and Hillsboro, will host…
- The science behind a total solar eclipse · 13 minYou’ve probably heard by now, but on April 8, a total solar eclipse will cover a large swath of Texas. This space phenomenon doesn’t happen often and there’s a reason. We spoke…
- How much is Texas spending on border security? · 13 minImmigration has always been an issue in politics. However, in recent months Texas has been at a standstill with the federal government for border protection laws and policy…
- Who's responsible for security along the Texas-Mexico border? · 18 minThe back-and-forth over Texas Senate Bill 4 is just the latest in a series of border security disputes between the state and the federal government. This week's episode of Texas…
- How Tex-Mex cuisine merges Mexican culture and Texas influence · 17 minOriginating in South Texas, the first time Tex-Mex food was brought into Texas was around the 1800s. Since then, many entrepreneurs and chefs have taken the cuisine into the…
- What’s the latest on Texas Senate Bill 4? · 11 minThe U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a freeze on Texas’ Senate Bill 4. The stay will last until March 18th. During this time, the court will consider whether or not it will…
- Why Gov. Greg Abbott was the 'big winner' on Super Tuesday · 10 minTexans cast their ballots in the primary election on Tuesday night, awarding the state's Republican presidential primary to former President Donald Trump and selecting U.S. Rep…
- How the Smokehouse Creek Fire became the largest in state history · 9 minCrews in the Texas Panhandle are fighting the largest wildfire in state history. The Smokehouse Creek Fire has burned about 1.1 million acres and as of Monday afternoon was just…
- What Texas voters need to know before Super Tuesday · 22 minTexas is one of 15 states, along with one U.S. territory, that will hold its primary election on Super Tuesday, March 5. Depending on which primary voters decide to cast a ballot…
- Here's what Texans need to know about filing taxes · 14 minIt’s tax season, everyone’s favorite time of the year. U.S. citizens are getting ready to file their taxes, but not everyone has the same process. Those living in Texas have a…
- Inside Texas puppy scams and their devastating impact · 25 minTexans reported the second-highest number of puppy scams in the nation in 2023. A puppy scam is when someone looking to adopt a puppy online doesn't receive their promised pet…
