Oct 30, 202610 min
Miranda 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 the director of development for Grace...
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.
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What is NTX Now about?
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.
What has NTX Now covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The week's top stories; Food insecurity in rural areas" (30 October 2026, 10 minutes), "Podcast explores haunted locations in North Texas" (30 October 2026, 9 minutes), and "The worst apartments in North Texas; Texas girls are not doing well" (30 October 2026, 15 minutes).
How often does NTX Now publish?
NTX Now publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 12 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on NTX Now?
Booking probability for NTX Now is 53%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. NTX Now requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. NTX Now's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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A 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 recently in our studio to talk about some of...
- Oct 30, 202615 min
Jess 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 Texas, and identified what they have in...
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Remembering civil rights icon Dolores Huerta; HPUMC's decision to leave the United Methodist Church
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- Oct 30, 202612 min
Schools 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 Assistance Program, school kitchens are having to...
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Ron 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, auditor, and tax collector combined. A key...
- Oct 30, 202614 min
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- Oct 28, 202614 min
Texas 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 political start. Texas Tribune Washington...
- Oct 28, 20269 min
Ron 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 Texas, which a study this summer showed...
- Oct 28, 202614 min
With 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 Rongey from our sister station WRR101...
- Oct 28, 202622 min
The 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 first terrorism case against “antifa.”...
- Oct 27, 202614 min
In 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 challenging the regulations moves forward. We...
- Oct 27, 20269 min
The 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, we're taking a closer look at how food...
- Oct 27, 202610 min
The North American Cryptid Museum allows visitors to (safely) encounter creatures like Bigfoot, Mothman and swamp beasts — each crafted exactly as eyewitnesses described them. Immersive sets, chilling details and...
- Oct 27, 202613 min
The Cowboys beat up on their biggest rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, last night on Monday Night Football. Our executive producer and resident Cowboys watcher Stephen Becker details what happened during the game. Also...
- Oct 26, 202614 min
Tarrant County saw hours-long lines at some polling locations last week, which some critics said was due to the commissioners cutting the number of polling places. Janet Mattern is the president of the Tarrant County...
- Oct 26, 20269 min
The state of Texas leads the nation in food insecurity, with more than 6 million residents facing hunger. More than 20 percent of those residents live in North Texas. Shannon Miller is the intake and client navigation...
- Oct 26, 20269 min
The second week of early voting is underway, but before the polls officially opened, nearly 2 million voters across the state landed on the suspense list. KERA's Marcheta Fornoff explains what the voter suspense list is...
- Oct 26, 202613 min
It's time to talk food, and food writer and freelance journalist Greg Castillo is always unearthing hidden treasures in North Texas. He recently told the story of Luna Tortilla Factory, founded more than a hundred years...
- Oct 23, 202614 min
One of the most consequential statewide races is for Lieutenant Governor. A West Austin Democrat is running a low-profile campaign against one of the highest-profile Republicans on the ballot this fall. KUT’s Andrew...
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