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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This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith take a look at Waco’s new landfill, how local students are dealing with crackdowns on ICE walkouts and a preview of early voting for the March 3 primaries. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the TEA’s response to recent ICE walkouts, recap Connally ISD’s takeover progress and the fate of Mart’s wind turbines. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the effects of this week's ice storm, some updates from Connally ISD, and an update on the data center project in Lacy Lakeview. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at a new study for a regional aquatics center, take a look inside the new STEAM Center and talk cold weather prep. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the ongoing public concerns about data center projects in McLennan and Bosque counties, a gift to Baylor’s baseball program from a certain famous Waco couple, and new buses funded by Midway ISD’s bond election. -
This week, co-hosts Molly-Jo Tilton and JB Smith will be looking at the McLennan County Sheriff’s Office's controversial new partnership with ICE and the Waco city manager search. -
Friday Forum dives into a special series inviting local leaders to reflect on the past year's challenges and preview 2026, continuing this week with Waco Family Medicine CEO Dr. Jackson Griggs. -
Friday Forum dives into a special series inviting local leaders to reflect on the past year's challenges and preview 2026, continuing this week with Waco Mayor Jim Holmes. -
Friday Forum dives into a special series inviting local leaders to reflect on the past year's challenges and preview 2026, continuing this week with TSTC's Waco Provost Beth Wooten. -
Friday Forum dives into a special series this week, inviting local leaders to reflect on the past year's challenges and preview 2026, starting with County Judge Scott Felton.
