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| KRLD | |
|---|---|
| Name | KRLD |
| City | Dallas |
| Area | Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex |
| Branding | KRLD NewsRadio |
| Frequency | 1080 kHz |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Owner | Audacy, Inc. |
| First air date | 1926 |
KRLD KRLD is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Dallas, serving the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex with a news/talk format. Established during the era of early broadcasting innovation alongside stations like KDKA and WGY, the station has been associated with major media organizations such as CBS Radio and later Audacy, Inc., contributing to regional coverage of events involving figures like Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy, and institutions including Parkland Memorial Hospital and Dallas Love Field. Over decades KRLD has intersected with cultural touchstones such as The Dallas Morning News, ESPN, NBC, ABC, and historical moments like the Assassination of John F. Kennedy and the development of the Interstate Highway System.
KRLD traces roots to the 1920s radio expansion era that also saw stations like WGN (AM), WABC (AM), and WMCA emerge. In the 1930s and 1940s it affiliated with networks including NBC Red Network and later CBS Radio Network, paralleling careers of broadcasters who worked with entities such as Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite. The station's ownership history links to corporations like Liberman Broadcasting, Cumulus Media, and ultimately Audacy, Inc., echoing consolidation trends exemplified by Clear Channel Communications and Entercom Communications. Technological shifts mirrored broader transitions seen at KTLA, KERA (FM), and KDFW-TV, as the station navigated regulatory changes from the Federal Radio Commission to the Federal Communications Commission and frequency reallocations related to the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement.
KRLD's programming roster historically blended local talk shows, syndicated content, and news blocks similar to lineups on WLS (AM), WBZ (AM), and WINS (AM). Weekday schedules have included morning drive shows, midday talk comparable to programs on NPR member stations like KUT, and evening segments akin to offerings by Premiere Networks and Westwood One. The station has carried syndicated personalities and programs that intersect with brands such as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, and news services from Associated Press and Reuters. Coverage integrates audio reporting styles found at CBS News Radio, Fox News Radio, and ABC News Radio, while podcast adaptations reflect trends set by The New York Times and Slate.
KRLD has served as a flagship for regional sports and breaking news similar to broadcast roles held by WFAN (AM) and KJR (AM). It has covered local franchises including the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, and FC Dallas, and has coordinated reporting with venues like AT&T Stadium, American Airlines Center, and Globe Life Field. News reporting has spanned incidents tied to Dallas Police Department, state government in Austin, Texas, and national crises such as Hurricane Katrina and September 11 attacks, often paralleling coverage approaches used by CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News Channel affiliates.
Operating on 1080 kHz, KRLD shares clear-channel frequency considerations with stations like WTIC (AM) and KRLD (AM)'s historical peers, adhering to power and directional antenna requirements regulated by the Federal Communications Commission. Transmission infrastructure has included transmitter sites and antenna arrays comparable to installations for KFI (AM), KXPA, and KYW (AM). Studio facilities have been located in media clusters alongside organizations such as Fox Television Center and the headquarters of The Dallas Morning News, and have upgraded through transitions involving HD Radio trials, digital audio workstations used by Audacity (audio editor), and streaming services reflecting platforms like iHeartRadio and Spotify.
On-air talent has been part of a lineage that includes local and national figures similar to Howard Stern, Garrison Keillor, Tom Joyner, and regional broadcasters associated with WFAA-TV and KTVT. News directors, anchors, and talk hosts have come from stations such as KTRS, WBAP, and KJZZ, while guests and interview subjects have included politicians like George W. Bush and Ann Richards, entertainers connected to AT&T Performing Arts Center, and athletes from Texas A&M University and Southern Methodist University.
KRLD and its staff have received journalism honors comparable to awards given by the RTDNA, Peabody Awards, and the Associated Press Broadcasters Association, reflecting investigative work akin to reports that have earned recognition at the Pulitzer Prize level by news organizations like The New York Times and The Washington Post. Programming excellence has been acknowledged in industry lists by publications such as Radio Ink and ceremonies hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters.
The station has engaged in charitable and civic partnerships with organizations including United Way, American Red Cross, and regional nonprofits like Dallas Children's Advocacy Center. Public service initiatives have coordinated with institutions such as Parkland Memorial Hospital, educational partners like Southern Methodist University, and civic events promoted by the Dallas Chamber of Commerce and Dallas City Hall.
Category:Radio stations in Dallas