Friday Forum with The Waco Bridge
Fridays 11am and 8pm
Co-hosted by KWBU reporter Molly-Jo Tilton and Waco Bridge Editor-in-Chief J.B. Smith. Each Friday, we’ll dive into the news of the week in Central Texas and put the big stories in context. We’ll also hear from the people around town that make the news happen.
The Friday Forum is a collaboration between the Waco Bridge and KWBU.
Latest Episodes
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Here’s what’s coming up on Friday Forum for the week of July 3, 2026. Check before for updated story links and audio. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith dive into the latest on a new data center proposed in McGregor and Waco ISD's compensation plan. -
This week, JB Smith sits down with Anali Looper, co-director of legal services and Waco office director for American Gateways. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith dive into the latest on updates on the New World Screwworm in Texas and talk about how a new food truck permitting law could impact Waco vendors. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith dive into the latest on the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame's long-awaited update and some school enrollment news from Midway and Lorena ISDs. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith dive into the latest on a new development off I-35 and leadership changes at Kendrick Elementary school. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith give an update on data centers around Central Texas and ongoing redevelopment at the former Floyd Casey Stadium. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith give an update on the state's appointment of Connally ISD's superintendent and board and talk about results from last week's elections. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith give an update on the new Central Texas Food Bank hub in Waco and talk about this weekend's elections. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith talk about dueling political events at Baylor and their repercussions, Waco ISD's budget surplus and a new brewery coming to town.
