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How bad was the Cowboys’ performance? Plus, a developing Gulf storm raises concerns about a potential hurricane threat to the U.S. coast. Then, dare to be scared: Cutting Edge Haunted House owner Todd James joins us as his haunted house is number 1 of America’s best haunted houses and attractions.

Legal expert Jeremy Rosenthal examines questions surrounding a reported plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s execution. Plus, financial strategist Bill Dendy explains why Halloween candy prices are frightful—reportedly up 71% since 2021, more than triple the national inflation rate.

America First Refining CEO John Calce discusses how the hurricane could affect oil and gas prices. Plus, must you give your foul ball to a nearby kid? A Dodgers fan sparks a heated debate. And we look at the buzz surrounding “The Social Reckoning,” the new Facebook-focused movie opening today.

Another rough night for the Cowboys—what went wrong? Plus, the latest on Hurricane Isaias as it heads toward the northern Gulf Coast, threatening Florida’s Panhandle with damaging winds, flooding, and storm surge.

Another deadly 18-wheeler crash in DFW, four recent Texas lottery winners, and a look at “Once Upon a Time in Texas,” a new movie about Possum Kingdom coming out this month. Plus, FOX News Radio’s Jeff Monosso reports on the age group drinking more heavily while other generations cut back.

A mysterious death at a Russian research lab sparks precautions—but no confirmed plague outbreak—and new research explores creatine’s potential benefits for muscle and memory. Plus, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman weighs AI’s benefits against its risks, and former Mavericks executive Frank Zaccanelli discusses Gen Z men hoping to quit work and bet on sports full-time.

Volvo and Waabi launch autonomous freight runs between Dallas and Houston, with an observer still aboard. Texas A&M virologist Dr. Benjamin Neuman discusses concerns surrounding a suspected Russian plague lab incident, where key facts remain unconfirmed. Plus, the gang weighs in on efforts to overhaul downtown Dallas’ Bank of America building.

Firefighters extinguish a fire at a Midway game stand at the State Fair of Texas, with no injuries reported and the fair set to open as scheduled. Plus, a Florida tourism agency offers one lucky applicant $10,000 to spend 10 days eating, drinking, and exploring a beach destination.

How well did the Cowboys do? FOX News Radio’s Tonya J. Powers tracks President Trump’s accelerating midterm campaign swing—where he’s been and the key stops still ahead. Plus, Dr. Joe Galati explains new research into a rare vision-loss risk associated with some popular weight-loss drugs.

Dallas Express investigative reporter Carlos Turcios discusses TCU graduate-course syllabi that center on subjects including “settler colonialism” and decolonial thinking. We also look at a former DOGE insider’s new book and his defense of the agency’s work, and FOX News Radio’s Eben Brown previews a major New York City Council hearing examining AI risks, with Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta set to testify.

Why more Gen Z college freshmen are leaving campus early, returning home, or switching to online classes—and the financial, academic, and mental-health pressures behind the trend. Plus, economist Steve Moore has three practical ways drivers may be able to ease the pain at the pump.

The Trump Justice Department’s reported investigation into Texas Majority PAC over a viral undercover video is drawing attention in the Talarico-Paxton Senate race. We’ll also hear Gov. Ron DeSantis compares Florida and New York, while National Correspondent Rory O’Neill breaks down the deployment of the USS Theodore Roosevelt and roughly 9,000 to 10,000 additional sailors and Marines to the Middle East. WBAP Sports Reporter Jon Ingham on the Cowboys win. 

This hour on the WBAP Morning News: AAA’s Daniel Armbruster shares critical safety advice for navigating flooded roadways, President Trump visits Peterbilt in Denton, and we have the latest on the rain and flooding concerns across North Texas.

This hour on the WBAP Morning News: FOX News Radio’s Eben Brown has the latest after an Israel-bound plane makes an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, plus Texas DPS arrests a Bexar County man over an alleged planned attack on the Texas State Capitol. And nearly 1 million Americans, including eligible Texans, could soon receive $500 ACA refund checks.

This hour on the WBAP Morning News: What Texas voters need to know to check their registration ahead of the 2026 midterm election, including the Oct. 5 registration deadline. We’re also following the arrest of a Bexar County man accused of planning a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol, while DPS increases its presence in Austin. Plus, the latest on flooding concerns across North Texas.

This hour on the WBAP Morning News: Brad keeps you up to date on the rainy weather moving through North Texas, President Trump visits the region today, and we break down the five things you need to know.

Cowboys lose their first big game, National Correspondent Rory O’Neill on the rush to AI, and a local high school football game broke records. 

The first rule about Kindergarten Fight Club is…You don’t talk about Kindergarten Fight Club! Also, Retired Marine Colonel Grant Newsham discusses Iran’s bombing campaign and the possibility of further U.S. military action. WBAP Sports Reporter talks about the Cowboys loss. 

The State Fair of Texas is in the studio and we get to try out some of their goods, and they are delicious! 

AI is moving so fast and the Cowboys are off to a bad start this season. 

Get the latest on Tropical Depression Edouard and what it could mean in the days ahead. Fox News Radio’s Jeff Monosso joins us as administration officials announce a crackdown on fraud in the trucking industry, while former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo pleads no contest to an OWI charge and publicly discusses his struggles with pain medication and alcohol.

The jury continues deliberating in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, weighing her mental state after she admitted killing her three children. Victoria Coates of The Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss Iran, Russia’s support for Tehran, and President Trump’s stance against a deal with the Islamic Republic; we’ll also examine James Talarico’s remarks on Texas oil-and-gas jobs and why referee shortages are forcing some schools to consider moving football games to Thursday.

A Staten Island man was reportedly struck by lightning while walking to a dentist appointment, as we track the latest on Tropical Depression Edouard. Texas Trucking Association President and CEO John D. Esparza discusses the Trump administration’s crackdown on trucking schools accused of issuing CDLs to drivers who cannot speak English, while we also examine Texas’ decision to halt new data-center connections and whether it is an overreaction.

Discounted imported beef is arriving in U.S. stores, and we’ll explain how to read the label to know whether the meat in your cart is truly American-raised and processed. We’ll also examine James Talarico’s comments about Texas oil-and-gas jobs and get the latest as the jury continues deliberating in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial.

The latest on the Texas Wildfires. RT Trevino from Pecos Country Energy on the new oil deal the US struck with Venezuela. 5 things you need to know, and a naked Door Dash driver. 

Far-left organizations planning to disrupt the RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas Texas, are partnering with the Communist Party USA. TX Ag Commissioner Sid Miller on Trump allowing ranchers and farmers to process their own food amid beef import backlash. Governor proposed a three year college degree to save money, and WBAP Sports Reporter, Jon Ingham, on the last Cowboys Preseason Game a big loser. Now what?

Wildfire Latest. Economist Steve Moore on Economic D-Day in Iran. What will that change in Iran and the US? Also, was that a muslim call to prayer heard in Frisco?

Does anyone call in sick to work anymore? 5 things you need to know, plus John Hall from Texans on Mission on joining the effort to help the people of Nepal after that tragic flash flood. 

Big fires and brutal heat have Texas on high wildfire alert. Plus, a breakfast habit linked to higher health risks—and one man’s relatable first-time budget spreadsheet. Plus, the 5 things you need to know. 

The Ross Fire has burned through a solar farm, while Texans on Mission is on the ground in Mineral Wells and sharing ways North Texans can help fire victims and first responders. Plus, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy targets college campuses to recruit air traffic controllers, and Texas secures a more than $1 billion Meta settlement that includes new age checks and teen safety restrictions.

Big fires and intense heat are keeping North Texas on alert. Fox News Radio’s Tonya J. Powers has the details on Meta’s landmark settlement over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict and harm children, including potentially stricter teen time limits, nighttime restrictions, and parental controls. Plus, Monty Cook calls in from Ireland!

A Boeing CH-47 Chinook is joining the fight against the Ross Fire in Jack County, dropping water on the growing blaze. Plus, experts say a massive glacier collapse—not an earthquake—likely triggered the deadly Nepal mudslide and floods that left more than 1,300 people missing. Plus, the 5 things you need to know. 

At 6 a.m., we spoke with former Texas Congressman and physician Dr. Michael Burgess about whether extreme heat can put people at risk, then looked at falling childhood vaccination rates as students returned to school. We also covered threats to Texas’ data-center boom and a court ruling that allowed 16 NFL rookies to pursue a return to college football.

At 5 a.m., we have the latest from the Karmelo Anthony new-trial hearing, including the judge’s removal and the defense’s arguments. Plus, Rory O’Neill on the growing backlash against AI data centers, and new research challenging long-standing advice on full-fat dairy.

At 7 a.m., we examined questions raised by Jake Tapper about former President Biden’s cognitive decline and who was really making decisions in the White House. We also heard from Rory O’Neill on the backlash to AI data centers.

At 8 a.m., We gave you the latest on the horrific messages from Karmelo Anthony as he is continuing to push for a new trial in the Austin Metcalf case.

The State Fair of Texas has announced its 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards winners, including a chocolate Corney dog, burger tacos, and more fried-food creations. Amazon is also expanding drone delivery to nearly 500 cities and expects one million deliveries by air this year; National Correspondent Rory O’Neill explains what that could mean for your next package.

A McKinney recall petition fight is escalating, with organizers alleging interference as the effort intensifies. Oil and gas expert John Calce breaks down rising oil, gasoline, and diesel prices, while legal expert Jeremy Rosenthal explains why the judge in the Karmelo Anthony trial has been recused. Plus, we examine whether sugar itself can cause cancer—and what the science actually says.

Hood County has shut down and covered its Flock license-plate-reader cameras after residents and commissioners raised privacy and mass-surveillance concerns. A new American Bible Society survey finds that 48% of Americans say they have received a miraculous answer to prayer, while 35% report witnessing or experiencing divine healing. Plus, the State Fair of Texas unveils its 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards winners, including the chocolate Corney dog, burger tacos, and more fried-food creations.

Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage joins us as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office faces a corruption probe, adding new pressure to Ukraine’s wartime government. Meanwhile, 61% of Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey also found broad support for age-verification requirements aimed at keeping children under 16 off social platforms.

Stallantis recalls a long list of vehicles because of a technical safety issue. Victoria Coates from The Heritage Foundation covered everything Ukraine and Iran. The top 10 schools in the nation, and there are some DFW schools on it. A Titanic themed ride is raising eyebrows on the internet. 

It’s still hotter than blazes out here! Five things you need to know. Fox News Radio’s Jonathan Savage, Live from London on Russia Threatening UK Over Its Support for Ukraine. Have you been flocked? There is a website to find out! 

More H1-B visa drama. The Car Pro, Jerry Reynolds, joined the show to talk about the major Stallantis recall. ZZ-Top drummer passes away. Pennies went away, are nickels next?

They are lowering costs to make the Texas State Fair more appealing. Five Things You Need to Know. Fox News Radio’s Eben Brown on an update on the Facebook META lawsuit. 

President Trump Honors 16 Year-Old HERO Lifeguard Ryder Williams Who SAVED A 10 Year-Old DALLAS Boy from Drowning. The 5 Things You Need to Know. An Update on the Meta Lawsuit with National Correspondent Rory O’Neill, and driving in the heat with no air conditioning!

We are under a heat dome! Rep. Keith Self joins the show to talk about the latest with the McKinney recall regarding the Mosque. A teacher of the year has said “I’m done with teaching!” A big landmark is closing this labor day. 

It’s too hot! Why is everyone complaining more today than back in the day? We spoke with RNC Dallas Spokesman Zach Kraft. The public has a chance to attend the RNC Midterm Convention at the AAC. Plus, discount Cowboy Tickets for Home Opener!

The Senate faces a race against time over daylight saving debate. FOX News Radio’s Jonathan Savage joins live from London with the latest on Iran, as the 60-day ceasefire ends and questions mount over what comes next.

How did the Cowboys do in their first pre-season game? Five Things You Need to Know. FOX NEWS RADIO’S JONATHAN SAVAGE, live from London, The US and South Korea holding major military drills. 

Tony Romo loses his job. Was it justified? Heritage Foundation Border Expert Todd Bensman talking about how immigration is still important on the ballot this November. Cowboys Victory with WBAP Sports reporter Jon Ingham.