Beyond the Headlines

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Uncover what happens after the cameras stop rolling. Host Jonathan McCall goes far past standard broadcast reports to deliver deep-dive investigative journalism, providing the critical context, background details, and behind-the-scenes insights driving the biggest news stories in the ArkLaTex.

Episodes

  1. Oct 27

    Shreveport Sees Record Highs in Crashes, Fatal Wrecks, and DWI Arrests

    Shreveport is seeing alarming increases in traffic crashes, deadly collisions and DWI arrests, with several categories reaching record levels. On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Shreveport Police Department Public Information Officer Chris Bordelon joins us to break down the numbers, explain what officers are seeing on local roads and discuss the factors contributing to the rise. We also look at the dangers of impaired driving, the consequences of getting behind the wheel under the influence and what drivers can do to help make Shreveport’s streets safer.

  2. Oct 13

    Shreveport Police Tackle Rising Traffic Fatalities and Impaired Driving

    Caddo Parish leads Louisiana in fatal traffic crashes, and the Shreveport Police Department is taking action. Corporal Chris Bordelon joins the show to discuss the department's aggressive push to curb impaired driving, excessive speeding, and pedestrian fatalities. With over 500 DWI arrests already made this year, CPL Bordelon breaks down the primary causes behind these preventable crashes, key high-risk corridors in the city, and what officers are doing to keep the roads safe ahead of the holiday season.

  3. Sep 28

    Analyzing the Latest Texas Polls

    On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Jonathan McCall sits down with Rice University political scientist Mark Jones to break down the latest Texas Southern University poll, which shows a tight U.S. Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, a four-point lead for Gov. Greg Abbott over Gina Hinojosa, and key voter trends shaping top-of-the-ticket contests as well as potential Democratic opportunities in the Texas Railroad Commission race.

  4. Sep 14

    Data Centers could become key issue in Texas November election

    As Texas continues to attract massive AI data center investments, growing concerns over water use, power demand and community impacts could influence voters this November. A new University of Texas poll shows 56% of Texans oppose data center construction in their communities, creating a political challenge for Republicans and an opportunity for Democrats and independents.

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About

Uncover what happens after the cameras stop rolling. Host Jonathan McCall goes far past standard broadcast reports to deliver deep-dive investigative journalism, providing the critical context, background details, and behind-the-scenes insights driving the biggest news stories in the ArkLaTex.

Information

  • Creator
    KTBS
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 KTBS
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Headlines