Corey Olson

Houston

News Anchor, Reporter and Sports Host at iHeartMedia

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Mystery Science Theater: WaPo Confused by Drop in Drug Seizures

2 days ago | ktrh.iheart.com | Corey Olson

The legacy media appears to have "Trump blinders" on when it comes to the southern border. Even as illegal border crossings plummet amidst heightened border enforcement, reporters still can't seem to connect the dots. The Washington Post recently ran an article on the sharp decline in fentanyl seizures at the southern border, calling it "mysterious" and blaming "complicated" factors. That drew resounding mockery from many quarters, including the White House.
"Words Become Actions": Jewish Groups Vigilant After Recent Attacks

3 days ago | ktrh.iheart.com | Corey Olson

Recent antisemitic violence across the country, including last weekend's terror attack on a pro-Israel event in Colorado and the murder of two Israeli embassy employees in D.C. last month, has galvanized the Jewish community around the country and here in Houston. "People nowadays think of antisemitism as a single incident, but it's not, it's an ideology," says Rozalie Jerome, founder and president of the Holocaust Remembrance Association.
On The Map: Hurricane Center Updates Forecast Tools

1 week ago | ktrh.iheart.com | Corey Olson

The 2025 hurricane season has arrived, and with it some new forecasting tools from the National Hurricane Center. The NHC is updating its "cone of uncertainty" map, adding a new map of rip current risks, and extending the forecast window for Potential Tropical Cyclone (PTC) advisories from 48 hours to 72 hours. The changes are aimed at allowing more advanced warnings of storms, and the potential impacts of those storms after landfall.
Tariff-ied: Fed Outlook Remains 'Cautious'

1 week ago | ktrh.iheart.com | Corey Olson

The Federal Reserve is still a bit spooked by President Donald Trump's tariffs, even as evidence shows they have not hurt the economy so far. The minutes from the Fed's latest meeting reveal a continued "cautious approach" moving forward, amidst concerns that tariffs will lead to higher inflation or even stagflation. That has the Fed unlikely to move on interest rates at its next meeting in June, while the markets are still pricing in the possibility of one or two rate cuts by the end of the year.
Lost Cause: Dems Propose 'Shadow Cabinet' to Counter Trump

1 week ago | ktrh.iheart.com | Corey Olson

Democrats are growing increasingly desperate and bizarre in their attempts to steer out of their political nosedive and successfully challenge Donald Trump. The latest bad idea is a "shadow cabinet," made up of people in various fields who can counter the Trump administration on specific issues. The idea was first proposed by Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin, but now a POLITICO writer has gone a step further and created this fantasy cabinet for Dems, complete with a list of names.
Cut It Out: Critics Call for Ending Property Taxes

1 week ago | ktrh.iheart.com | Corey Olson

Property tax relief has become a biennial tradition for Texans. Every two years, lawmakers set out to reduce property taxes, and this year was no different. But as fast as state lawmakers lower taxes, local officials seem to find ways around it by increasing spending or using loopholes in state law, like Harris County did last year. That is leading to growing calls for Texas to get off the property tax merry-go-round once and for all.
Charged Up: Billions in Government Credit Card Waste Uncovered

1 week ago | ktrh.iheart.com | Corey Olson

Despite Democrats claiming there is no need for DOGE (because there is apparently no fraud or wasteful spending in the government), the overwhelming evidence continues to prove otherwise. DOGE has been tracking billions in waste for months, including notably outlandish federal grants. But the latest example may be the most egregious. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) told Breitbart's Alex Marlow Show she worked with DOGE to uncover massive fraud on government credit cards.
Baby Business: Senate Bill Targets 'Birth Tourism'

2 weeks ago | ktrh.iheart.com | Corey Olson

President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship remains before the Supreme Court, but there's a new effort on Capitol Hill to attack the issue from a different angle. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has introduced legislation to crack down on birth tourism, which involves foreigners traveling to the U.S. in order to have American babies. Blackburn's Ban Birth Tourism Act would deny tourist visas to any foreign national who is coming here for the primary purpose of giving birth.
Cheat Sheet: Most College Students Use AI for Coursework

2 weeks ago | ktrh.iheart.com | Corey Olson

Students seeking shortcuts on schoolwork is as old as time, but the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years has taken "shortcuts" to a whole new level. AI is now the study aid of choice for most students, with a 2023 survey from Study.com revealing 89% of college students had used ChatGPT to do a homework assignment, and more than half (53%) had used AI to write an essay. Even younger students in junior high and high school are doing the same thing.
Restocking the Ranks: Border Patrol Applications Surge

2 weeks ago | ktrh.iheart.com | Corey Olson

After years of languishing under the Biden administration, Border Patrol is back. A new report from the Daily Caller shows a surge in recruiting and new applicants in the first few months of the Trump administration. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports a 44% increase in new applications so far this year compared to the same period last year. The numbers are not surprising, considering it was just days after Trump's election last year that Border Patrol reported a surge in morale.