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Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux joins us for a candid conversation about leadership, public safety, and the future of one of America’s fastest-growing cities. With crime trending downward and more officers choosing Dallas while fewer are leaving, Chief Comeaux shares what he believes is driving the department’s success.We discuss how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are transforming modern policing, the challenges and opportunities that come with a growing city, and how Dallas is preparing for the global spotlight as FIFA is in town. Chief Comeaux also shares his message to the thousands of visitors who will be experiencing Dallas for the first time.From crime reduction to downtown revitalization, this wide-ranging conversation offers a closer look at the vision, strategy, and leadership shaping the future of the Dallas Police Department.

Who says Thanksgiving has to mean turkey and dressing? This week, we’re shaking things up with a full-blown Texas-style feast. Think truffle mac and cheese, sweet corn pudding, bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños, and Dr Pepper ribs so tender they barely hang onto the bone.And these ribs? They’re not just some recipe pulled off the internet. Award-winning cookoff champion Travis Bennett, yes, Sarah’s cousin-in-law, rolled up with his custom grill-on-a-trailer and shared some of his grill-master secrets for getting ribs just right.If you love food as much as we do, you’re not going to want to miss this episode. This just might be the start to your new Thanksgiving tradition!

Josh Hickman has been creating art since he was a kid and, trust us, you can tell. He’s not just an artist, but also an author with a gift for storytelling. His latest book, Forgetting, shares the deeply personal journey of caring for his mother as she faced dementia.Josh joined Sarah in the studio to talk about his writing, and then welcomed us into his home for an up-close tour of his art collection. It’s emotional, honest, and unforgettable.

This episode is deeply personal.Sarah opens up about an experience from her teenage years — a time when she faced pregnancy from horrific circumstances and then made the difficult decision to terminate. Now, years later, she reflects on that moment and what it has taught her about life, faith, and grace in a heartfelt conversation with Roland Warren, President & CEO of Care Net.If you’ve ever faced a hard decision and found yourself looking back with questions, this episode is for you. It’s an honest, compassionate conversation about choices, healing, and hope — shared without judgment and with an open heart.

Wall Street may have the spotlight, but it’s time to make room for Y’all Street! The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) just received federal approval from the SEC, a major milestone that sets the stage for Dallas to become a true powerhouse in the world of finance.In this episode of Let’s Talk Local, we take you inside a Metroplex Civic and Business Association (MCBA) luncheon featuring a fascinating Q&A with Nicole Chambers, Global Managing Director of TXSE. With her background at NASDAQ, Nicole brings deep industry insight and contagious confidence about what’s ahead for Texas finance.Sarah also sits down with Onyinye Akujuo, President and CEO of MCBA Dallas, to talk about the organization’s incredible growth and impact over the past several months.This episode is packed with knowledge, optimism, and insider perspectives you won’t want to miss!

Every child deserves access to a world-class education — but for far too many in Dallas, that dream still feels out of reach. Roughly 144,000 economically disadvantaged students live within DISD boundaries, and 40% of children living in poverty aren’t prepared to start school. These aren’t just statistics — they’re the future of our city.That’s why the Dallas Education Collective exists: to bring the community together and change this story once and for all.In this episode, you’ll meet Nakia Douglas, a DISD graduate and the Executive Director of DEC, who has dedicated his life to improving education for Dallas kids. You’ll also get a front-row seat to a powerful DEC community event, where education leaders tackle the toughest questions facing parents, teachers, and students today — from access and equity to preparing kids for a future we can’t yet imagine.If you care about Dallas, its kids, and its future, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. The path to tomorrow starts now — join us and be part of the movement.

Pain is something we all face—but how we respond to it is what shapes our story.In this episode of Let’s Talk Local, Sarah sits down with two incredible women who turned their hardest seasons into a powerful purpose.Julia Hoffman walked through the challenges of divorce and, out of her own healing, founded Hoffman Collaborative Therapy to guide families through similar struggles.Our producer, Shanon, faced the unimaginable loss of her nephew, Ethan, to drowning. Determined to honor his memory, she became a certified ISR Instructor to help protect other families from the same heartbreak.Their stories are proof that even when life feels unbearable, resilience and hope are possible. We hope their journeys inspire you to discover your own light at the end of the tunnel.