SportsDay Rangers, Episode 35: The one with Mark McLemore

First, we sit down with Larry Lavine, the Dallas entrepreneur who opened a casual burger-and-chili joint in a converted house on Greenville Avenue and accidentally built one of the most recognizable restaurant chains in the world. He talks about the early days, what he got right, and what it feels like to watch his creation have a full-blown cultural renaissance decades later. And because we had the chance, we asked him the only question that really matters: how do you make the perfect cheeseburger? He had answers. We also hear from Dallas forensic historian and Chili's historian Farris Rookstool III, who offers his own perspective on what makes the chain's story so enduring.Then: boy kibble. The protein-obsessed, meal-prep, macro-tracking food culture that has taken over social media — and maybe your refrigerator. We dig into the trend, what's driving it, and what it says about how Americans are thinking about food right now.The Man Who Built Chili's, Plus: Boy Kibble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Rangers sitting at .500, a familiar spot the last two seasons, John and Evan break down the significance of Wyatt Langford's forearm injury and whether all the soft tissue injuries early in his career are a concern. Speaking of concerns, the guys wonder about Corey Seager getting hot, because, as Evan says, the offense isn't really going anywhere until Seager and Langford get on track. And what's the deal with this defense? Then Mark McLemore joins the guys as they continue celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first Rangers playoff team. The Doctor of Defense reminisces about what Johnny Oates meant to his career and how that helped McLemore become a clubhouse leader for the late 1990s Rangers. Finally, John goes back to the Nolan Ryan shelf in the Archives in Arlington to break out a story about the hot start of the 1989 team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The updated rules allow — but don’t require — officers to ask people who are lawfully detained or arrested about their immigration status, work with federal immigration authorities and share immigration-status information with them. In other news, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board Chair Randall Bryant touted the importance of DART to the growing region’s current and future transportation needs; Texas Education Agency officials announced a new state-appointed board and superintendent for Lake Worth ISD on Thursday; Just days after Oncor was approved to hike its electricity rates, the company filed a separate request that may increase residents' bills even more; and the Cowboys traded two fifth-round picks to move up one spot to select Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, a three-time All-American in three years at Alabama and Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt go over the Cowboys' draft prospects one last time before Thursday's big day and try to sort out the possibilities. Trade up? Or stay put? Consensus: If they wait, they'll miss an impact player. Kevin says Ray Davis pulled the rug out from under Chris Young by cutting payroll, thus keeping him from investing in the bullpen. Gavin Collyer has been good enough so far to make Evan remember the debut of a closer named Robb Nen. And the guys discuss the Wings' handling of Azzi Fudd's introductory news conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A family is suing Alcuin School, a prominent private school in Dallas, accusing the school of repeated failure to adequately address incidents of antisemitism at school events and in the classroom. In other news, Southern Methodist University is opening its “front door” to the city with a major outreach initiative called The Dallas Office; the Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Pickens giving both parties until July 15 to negotiate a multi-year deal. However, the Cowboys have made the decision to forgo negotiations on a long-term deal this offseason; and Bimbo Bakeries USA is relocating its corporate hub to Irving from Pennsylvania. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal appeals court has ruled against a number of Texas families who sought to block school districts from displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The trial for Karmelo Anthony is scheduled to begin June 1 at Collin County Courthouse in McKinney. The 18-year old Anthony is charged with first-degree murder in the April 2025 killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf; The Arlington City Council on Tuesday voted 7-2 to approve a plan to spend $273 million to keep the Dallas Cowboys in town; and Flock and Fresh opens May 2 in Dallas. More than another place for chicken tenders in a fast-moving city, Flock and Fresh might become the next Dallas-born replicable restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Henry Kissinger, former US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford about his book Leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Miller, co-founder and partner of EnCap Investments, on winning in business and leading Southern Methodist University forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A warehouse in northwest Dallas was operating as a “sexual encounter center,” that charged admission before officers shut it down and detained dozens of people. In other news, electric bills will soon be higher for Oncor customers after getting the green light from the Public Utility Commission of Texas late last week; the city of Dallas is saving all of its libraries, at least for now; and the Dallas Stars responded from a flat performance in game one with a 4-2 victory in Game 2 over the Minnesota Wild on Monday at American Airlines Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas police said that a traffic stop near Highland Park early Sunday ended with a man shot and a Dallas police officer injured. In other news, Walmart is ramping up investments in Texas with improvements at dozens of stores within the state; the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday launched a second iteration of its water reuse initiative to bolster the resilience, security and sustainability of the nation’s water resources; and early voting starts today and runs through Tuesday, April 28. Today is also the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot. Election day is Saturday, May 2.  Mail-in ballots time stamped before 7 p.m. May 2, will be accepted through Monday, May 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices