The Ernie Brown Show: Recent Episodes
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HI, I’m Ernie Brown and I’m going to cover in-depth the most important stories you hear in the news. What’s trending across DFW and the nation. From politics to taxes, health care, guns, money, to science, if it’s happening in your neighborhood, I’m talking about it with you. If my name sounds familiar, it’s because I’ve spent a lot of years in DFW on the air. But, I’ve also worked at great stations all over the country including Houston, San Diego, Washington D.C., Phoenix, and Seattle. Plus, I hosted a national show called America at Night. During my life’s journey, I’ve become a licensed investment advisor, have been involved in my church, performed stand-up comedy, driven a convertible, flown with the Blue Angels and Red Barons, met and interviewed 3 presidents, gotten lost in the underground at the Capitol in D.C., traveled in and out of the U.S., and tried very hard to keep in touch with my friends who live all over the world. Single and ok with it, I live in a mostly undecorated sleazy apartment in Plano. Oh, and one quick humble-brag…back in music radio, I won the Country Music Association (CMA) Air Personality of the Year. I now use the beautiful leaded crystal trophy as a cup holder.
FOX News Radio's Michelle Pollino joined Chris Krok in for Ernie Brown to talk about Dave Chapelle. Just hours before his sold out show, the venue cancels it. Apparently the staff protested it. Plus, Pat Benetar is not going to perform her iconic song because of this. Hear it right here.
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FOX News Radio's Jeff Monosso joined Chris Krok in for Ernie Brown. Ford is reportedly planning to eliminate thousands of jobs to help fund its push into electric vehicles?
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When Brittney Griner was first arrested for carrying marijuana oil cartridges in Russia, first she said she forgot they were in her bags. Then she pled guilty. Now, she says her doctor prescribed them for pain. Did she get this from a Russian doctor? Chris Krok fills in for Ernie and says although he doesn't trust Russia, the lesson here: don't play around in a foreign country! .... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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For the second day in a row, ERCOT issued an appeal to conserve energy. This time between 2pm and 9pm! The usual reasons: low wind, cloud cover in West Texas, record high demand, etc. Chris thinks we shouldn't sweat for bad policy. Is this the new norm? ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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New inflation numbers are out...9.1% in June! How is this affecting you personally? Ben in Grandview has to shut down his business! Then FOX Business Reporter Edward Lawrence is travelling with President Biden in Jerusalem and he has something that may shock you! ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Headlines are screaming around the world: BA.5 is a monster! Get vaccinated now! Some are concerned about the new COVID omicron subvariant BA.5, but what good does it do to get vaccinated and boosted if this variant can get around vaccines and antibodies? Ernie has lots of questions and talks to Dr. Benjamin Neuman, biology professor and Global Health Research Complex Chief Virologist at Texas A&M, for answers ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Is President Biden doing a good job? The answer to that probably depends on which political party you lean towards. But recent polls suggest more and more people, even some in the Democratic party, think Biden isn't doing a very good job. The presidency is a tough job even in the best of times. But the issues facing Biden right now might be more than anyone can handle. Can Joe Biden save his presidency? Dr. Harlan Ullman, presidential historian and author of the new book "The Fifth Horseman and the new MAD: How Massive Attacks Of Disruption Became The Existential Danger To America", gives his thoughts on how Joe Biden is doing ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Ernie Brown had Luke Bruns, husband of Lindsay Bruns of Flower Mound, who were vacationing in the Florida Keys when Lindsay dove into 10 feet of water and got attacked by a shark. She survived and is in recovery, and her husband tells the tale.
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Apparently the Biden Administration doesn’t understand how gas prices are set, or just how inflation works. Ernie Brown has audio to back that up.
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We've heard from the Highland Park shooter's dad! Robert Crimo, Jr. wonders what he did wrong? All he did was fill out the paperwork for his son to buy the gun he used to murder those people in Highland Park. He had "zero involvement" in that! Chris says this shows one thing: the dad is a moron! ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Chris's attitude towards threats to his kids? If you interfere with me saving my child from danger, look out! So why was a Uvalde mother arrested when she was trying to save her kid at Robb Elementary in Uvalde? She says she's being harassed by police and local officials. The Uvalde mayor says state officials are covering something up, but it seems to Chris the coverup is at the local level. Is corruption in Uvalde amounting to a Little Mexico? .... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Breaking News during The Ernie Brown Show. WNBA Basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court today. So what is next for her? Is an exchange with the Russian “Lord of War” still on the table? Will she spend the next 10 years in a Russian prison?
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Apparently an officer had his sights fixed on the Uvalde School Shooter and didn’t fire before he entered the building. Turns out he was waiting for permission to go after him and fire. What was going through his mind? Was he worried that he would be a headline?
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Chris Krok sits in for Ernie and he says that this year, the average person is paying $10 more for a Fourth of July cookout! How much more are you paying? ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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100-year-old World War II veteran Carl Durkin Spekel broke down when he thought about the state of the country. He says this is not the country that he fought for and others died for. On this July 4th, are you less patriotic today than in years past? Chris Krok sits in for Ernie ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Ernie had just started his show when live on WBAP, the Supreme Court releases it's long-awaited decision, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, that overturns Roe v. Wade. We go live to Fox News Channel's live coverage from the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C......(Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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June is aphasia month. You know the actor Bruce Willis? He had to retire due to aphasia. It's a disease that affects language and the ability to communicate. How many people have it? What are its symptoms? Dr. Gary Seale of the Centre for Neuro Skills joins Ernie to answer your questions on NewsTalk 820 WBAP ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Forney ISD decided to toughen its dress code to ban hoodies, skirts, skorts, and dresses. Why? The district wants to promote "professionalism." One student has started a petition to change it back. How strict should dress codes be? (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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June is Aphasia Awareness Month. What is that? It's a disorder that affects your ability to speak and communicate. It caused actor Bruce Willis to retire. How many are affected? What are the symptoms? Dr. Gary Seale of the Centre for Neuro Skills in Dallas joins Ernie to answer your questions ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Texas sets another record! This one isn't so good, though. The early heat wave caused a 76,600 megawatt demand on the electric grid! Fortunately, for the most part, the grid is meeting demand. But with all the people moving here from other states (and other countries!), will the grid keep up with demand? Ernie talks to energy consultant Doug Lewin ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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The gloves are off! DPS Director Col. Steve McGraw told the state Senate investigating committee that the Uvalde ISD police botched the takedown of the shooter. Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin fired back and accused the DPS of lying! What can you believe? Ernie breaks down the growing rift between state officials and Mayor McLaughlin ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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An alarming new stat from the FBI: 73 police officers were killed in the line of duty in 2021, a 60% increase over the previous year! FBI Director Christopher Wray says this as a "phenomena" that "doesn't get enough attention." What can we do about violence against police? Eugene Tumolo, retired Chief of the Peekskill, NY Police Dept and advisor to the New York State Crime Stoppers, joins Ernie to discuss .... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Forget drilling for more oil, Joe Biden has hit on the perfect solution to high gas prices: a federal gas tax holiday! The federal gas tax is currently 18 cents per gallon. Would that make any difference for you? Ernie takes your calls on NewsTalk 820 WBAP ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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While Ernie was talking to an investigative reporter regarding the government using taxpayer funds to charter flights for illegal migrants, one flight attendant, Tracy from Decatur, thought: forget charter flights! Migrants are being flown on commercial flights! And they're not being screen or vetted for COVID and getting flight crews sick! What happens to flight attendants who get COVID from these migrants? The answer may surprise you! Tracy tells you her story on NewsTalk 820 WBAP ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Over the weekend, hundreds of flights were cancelled. The airline industry has been dealing with cancellations since the beginning of the pandemic. Weather was an issue, but the ongoing pilot shortage is expected to continue to affect the industry. Will this affect your summer travel plans? Ernie talks to aviation consultant Ken Jenkins ... (Photo Courtesy of WFAA)
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Ernie Brown had on J. Oscar Ward from District 5 of Irving City Council. They were discussing how the price of gas doesn’t just affect the average Joe, it affects major city services as well.
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Sgt. Mike Mata, President of the Dallas Police Association, joined Ernie Brown to talk about the difficulty of recruiting police officers all around the country, especially in the city of Dallas as crime is on the rise.
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To try and fight runaway inflation, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 points, the most since 1994! How will this affect you? Mitch Kramer, the CEO and Founder of Fluent Financial, joins Ernie to discuss....
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Almost all full-time workers in the U.S. (97%) say that they experience financial stress in some shape or form, according to a new survey from Purchasing Power, which was conducted by Harris Poll in March and surveyed more than 1,100 Americans with full-time jobs. It also found that more than half (54%) of respondents were “unable or barely able to cover monthly living expenses over the past year—a figure that declined only 2% from 2021. How is financial stress affecting you? Ernie talks to Marie Cosgrove, who bought the company that once fired her!
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Gas prices reach a national average of $5 a gallon. Will we see a sign of relief? Oil and gas expert Jay Young, CEO and Founder of King Operation Corp. joined Ernie Brown to talk about that. What is the highest price per gallon you’ve seen out in the wild?
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Ronald Vitiello, former acting ICE director, joined Ernie Brown to talk about the coming caravan of migrants. It seems the more that comes in, we don't have the will to control the situation.
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Bill Maher said some interesting things on his show the other day. One them being about Hollywood and their glorification of violence in TV and film. Now, in light of recent violent mass shootings, Hollywood is changing their tune and looking at what they put out. Is violent content really at fault here?
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Jeff Monosso from FOX NEWS joined Ernie Brown. Any good news about gas prices?
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Everyone is focusing on Red Flag Laws in this Bipartisan bill. Ernie Brown was taken aback by all the mental health portions in the bill. Why did we need a tragedy to get people to do something about this?
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Accomplished author of “Saving our Sons,” Michael Gurian, joined Ernie Brown to talk about our children and mental illness. What could be the cause of children and mental illness? Should mentally ill people be allowed to own weapons?
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James Crean, of Crean, Inc. He is an expert on supply chain issues. He joined Ernie Brown to talk about the rising prices on goods and services and how it shows no signs of stopping.
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Nick Loris, of ConservAmerica and the American Conservation Coalition, joined Ernie Brown to talk about the shock you might feel when you get your latest energy bill. Energy is in high demand and prices are going up. What can be done? Who’s to blame?
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Incredibly, that's what a former Obama White House Communications Director had the nerve to say. To those on the Left, media outlets like ABC, CBS, NBC, The Washington Post, and The New York Times are objective and unbiased. Tim Graham, the Executive Editor of Newsbusters and the Media Research Center's Director of Media Analysis, says that claim makes no sense! Tim joins Ernie to discuss....
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Congress is ready to put on their Jan. 6th hearings on prime-time TV. Complete with Hollywood producer. Democrats are oh-so outraged over the insurrectionists. But is all this dog-and-pony show really about Donald Trump? Ted Harvey, the Chairman of the Committee to Defeat the President, joins Ernie to talk about what these hearings are about.....
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On the program: the latest on the Buffalo shooting, a passenger lands a plane, and an incident in the 'burbs that started with childhood bullying.
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Ernie Brown talks a little about the shooting in Buffalo, NY that looks to be racially motivated. Was this kid on drugs? What solutions do you have to solve the problem of violence in our country? What can we do? Will anything get done?
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Ernie Brown interviewed Lease Wiehl, author of “A Spy in Plain Sight: The Inside Story of the FBI and Robert Hanssen.” Quite a fascinating read!
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Today on The Ernie Brown Show we talk about the missing National Guardsman and if he should have been there in the first place. Also information about COVID boosters and skyrocketing property tax rates. All that and more on The Ernie Brown Show, 9a-11a on NewsTalk 820 WBAP ...
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As property values skyrocket, so do your property taxes. A lot of Texans are seeing sticker shock this year. A lot of people have floated ideas, but what can be done?
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As the identity of the National Guardman from Arlington, who went missing while trying to rescue cartel drug smugglers, is made public, Ernie wonders why he was there in the first place?
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Chad Dixon has Thursdays Trending Topics.
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The FBI is warning that it has seen increased interest by Russian hackers in energy companies since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, though it is offering no indication that a specific cyberattack is planned. An FBI advisory obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday says Russian hackers have scanned at least five energy companies for vulnerabilities and at least 18 other companies in sectors including the defense industrial base and financial services. The advisory does not identify any of the companies. Scanning a network for flaws or vulnerabilities is common and does not indicate that an attack is forthcoming, though the activity can sometimes be a precursor of one. Still, the warning by the FBI, dated Friday, underscores the Biden administration’s heightened cybersecurity concerns due to Russia’s war with Ukraine.
Cyberterrorism Analyst // Chief Security Advisor at SentinelOne // Former Senior Advisor - US State Department Antiterrorism Assistance Program MORGAN WRIGHT joins Ernie to discuss.
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Will The President change his view on oil in our country? R.T. Trevino says he needs too.
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The congressman joins Ernie to talk reaction to Russia and Ukraine from the view of congress.
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Mark Pipkin is The former Mayor of Eastland. Mark gives Ernie an update on the fires out west.
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Chad Dixon has your trending topics.
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The Senator from New York talks about the 13 billion dollar aid package for Ukraine.
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Putin has new terms for a ceasefire. But nobody is going to agree to them!
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The President of Ukraine spoke to The U.S. Congress today and showed a eye opening video.
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The President of Ukraine spoke to congress today and said "it's hard to shutdown the skies".
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According to a new report from ABC News. That got Ernie thinking about our border. We have 2 million coming into The U.S.
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As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues. There are reports that Russia is buckling, but are they true?
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Could health problems be causing Putin's craziness? U.S. officials think so.
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Here are your trending topics for Friday.
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With the battle between Russia and Ukraine, do you think this will be the end of the world? Ernie and Chad discuss Hal Lindsey's book that describes how things might end.
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Dr. Bluntzer is from The TCU Energy Institute and talks with Ernie about current gas prices and what we can expect at the pump going forward.
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Jerry Jones has a secret that is now public. Will this hurt him or The Cowboys?
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If you have to drive a car the high gas prices are going to hurt. But what are people in DFW saying about the price of gas?
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It is a war on Ukraine, but not in the classic sense.
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Is Putin crazy or are people looking for a way out?
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ESPN broke the story about some voyeurism allegations between an unknown person from behind the scenes, and some cheerleaders.
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Russian False Flag Operation, Autonomous Trucks in Texas, A COVID update from the CDC, MLB/ Players Association negotiations, and sad news about the bald eagles at White Rock Lake.
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The drunk uncle is at the table spouting political nonsense and everyone is arguing over every little thing. Ah, the holiday's! Do you ever wonder why some families get together?
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Ernie talks about UT Austin Head Coach Steve Sarkisian and his outburst at his players on the team bus. People are speaking out about this. You gotta hear this!
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People are trying to figure out how football star Tom Brady does it. How is he able to be as good as he is at his age? Ernie has the answer here!
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Mick Jagger in Dallas, Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the Supply Chain, Tesla, & Crime in the U.S.
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Conspiracy Theorists in the crowd said they also expected JFK Jr., to announce he'd run for President in 2024 alongside Former President Donald Trump.
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Will 2 Major cities (Austin & Minneapolis) commit suicide today? Violent Crime is now setting new records.
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All he kept saying was "are you gonna pay me?"
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Nichole Deal is filling in for Chad today. So what did she and Ernie Brown talk about?
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Everything from the Dallas Cowboys to the White House COVID Response Team! Check it out and you can thank us later.
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Is money the issue? How about 10 billion to cure cancer?
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