DMN Debrief: Religion takes center stage, as vote to overhaul Texas social studies standards nears

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt analyze the impact of Tyler Smith's absence from the Cowboys' offensive line for a month or more. Joe notes that T.J. Bass is a serviceable backup at left guard, but it leaves a thin line on the verge of snapping if anyone else goes down. How does that impact their chances of making the playoffs? Evan tells us that if the Rangers want to make the playoffs, they need a hot streak, which means they need Wyatt Langford to match Corey Seager's bounceback. And the guys discuss a wild first CFB weekend in which SMU pulled out a win despite four turnovers on the road, Texas and Texas A&M dominated and Will Hammond made Texas Tech's loss of Brendan Sorsby at least palatable. Is Arch Manning ready for Ohio State this week? Tune in and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s DMN Morning Debrief covers DFW Airport’s new way for some nonflyers to go past security, the Cowboys prepare for Christian Parker’s debut as defensive coordinator, and the Hilton Anatole returns to the Republican spotlight. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s DMN Morning Debrief covers Dallas’ preparations for a Trump-focused Republican midterm convention, the Ross fire passing the halfway-contained mark, and the fatal shooting of a machete-wielding man in Garland. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s DMN Morning Debrief covers an investigation into Dallas overpaying hundreds of thousands of dollars to a towing company, Good Good Golf leadership changes, and a Halloween candy recall that affects Texas shoppers. Plus, the future of a former KKK meeting hall in Fort Worth. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Rangers down to the last three weeks, what else is there to discuss but what's in front of the Rangers? John and Evan break down the sprint to the finish and how the Rangers must break season-long trends to get to the playoffs. Then Rangers manager Skip Schumaker joins the fellas. And he's got a good case for Ezequiel Duran to finish in the top 10 of MVP voting. He is also living in the moment of the playoff race. John gets him to break down how big a TCU fan he's become now that his son Brody is a Horned Frog (and he's a really big TCU fan). And finally, Skip reveals just how difficult it is to deal with Evan on a daily basis, a story John has heard from managers too numerous to count over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s DMN Morning Debrief covers possible rain in North Texas, Karmelo Anthony's family’s vow to keep fighting his murder conviction, private sponsors for a new Dallas police academy and a Plano figure skater on Dancing with the Stars. Plus, some of our newsroom staff share their favorite Texas songs. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drew McKnight, co-CEO of Fortress Investment Group, joins Intersections podcast to talk about the world of private credit and distressed investing. McKnight offers his take on investments like Red Lobster, Krystal, Arcus Golf and Theranos, answering questions about what happens when investments don't go according to plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins look at the Cowboys' final cuts, including the surprising exits of Joe Milton and Jaydon Blue. Calvin says the Cowboys may yet bring back Milton, who lost the backup QB job to Sam Howell. Evan asks if either is really good enough if Dak Prescott goes down. Jacob deGrom's start Monday gives the Rangers hope he can still come up big in the September push, but Kevin's not buying. He asks why Rangers such as Evan Carter can't do what's asked of them. Bunt, hit behind the runner, take the extra base. If they're not going to hit, they've got to make up for it somewhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's DMN Morning Debrief covers North Texas weather, an upcoming controversial Jeffrey Epstein document exhibit in Dallas, State Board of Education curriculum debates, and the ongoing Ross wildfire containment efforts. This digest was partially generated by AI and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: ⁠[email protected]⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's DMN Debrief, the Dallas Stars consider moving games off free streaming, a Granbury family mourns a chiropractor killed in a Grand Canyon flash flood as two friends remain missing, and UT Arlington’s president announces she will step down. Plus, reporter Niamh Ordner on why smartphones are raising concerns about young adults becoming gambling addicts. This digest was partially generated by Al and then reviewed and edited by our newsroom staff. Learn more: dallasnews.com/ai_use. We welcome your feedback: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices