Dale Hansen, award-winning Dallas-based WFAA sportscaster retired in 2021. Always outspoken and always open with his opinions, he has never shied away from controversial topics. “Dallas Dialogue with Dale” podcast, brought to you by Northwest Insurance, brings him back to his fans (and foes). He’s ready to deliver his hot takes on all kinds of controversial political, social and sports-related topics, and banter and discuss with Mark Villasana, Northwest principal and owner, and Lila Levy, Northwest Marketing Manager. Tune in monthly!
#17: The Last Of The Straight Shooters: Randy Galloway on Media Integrity
Journalist Randy Galloway shares insights with host Dale on media integrity and the evolution of journalism since the 1960s.
7 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
#16: Homelessness in Dallas and in America: a discussion with Pastor and CEO of OurCalling, Wayne Walker
Host Dale interviews Pastor and CEO Wayne Walker about the evolving realities of homelessness in Dallas and across America.
2 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
#15: Super Bowl MVP, Hall of Famer, and Brew Master Troy Aikman
Dale Hansen and Mark Villasana interview Troy Aikman, Super Bowl MVP and Hall of Famer, about his legendary career and entrepreneurial journey.
6 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
#14: Mike Rhyner AKA The Old Grey Wolf
Host Dale and guests Mark and Lila interview North Texas Radio Legend Mike Rhyner about his podcast empire and pioneering sports talk radio.
31 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
#13: Scams on the internet and beyond.....there truly is a sucker born every minute!
Host Dale, Mark, and Lila interview Eric Newton, a tech expert, about recognizing and avoiding internet and AI scams to protect listeners.
3 May 2026
#12: Empathy - is it still here? With Dr. Laura Robinson-Doyle
Dale, Mark and Lila have a very telling question for their audience this month....what has happened to our empathy for others?
Shared humanity...that empathy for others and the sacrifices we made for the greater good...these things have enabled us to celebrate 250 years of this American ideal....an ideal that isn't perfect and never has been. But we have to do it together if we want to continue this celebration so that our children's children can live the American dream.
Dr. Laura Robinson-Doyle, Associate Professor at SMU, joined us for the discussion,,,her academic journey is marked by a deep-seated commitment to addressing poverty, homelessness and food insecurity.
5 Apr 2026
#11: Tom Grieve AKA "Mr Ranger"
Baseball season has officially started and to honor the start of the season, Dale, Mark and Lila welcomed Mr. Ranger himself, Tom Grieve. who played Major League Baseball from 1970-1979 for the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers, NY Mets and St. Louis Cardinals. He was nicknamed "TAG", which are his initials, and most notably as "Mr. Ranger", as he was a member of the Texas Rangers' 1972 inaugural season. In 2010, Grieve was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame.Baseball greats, the Rangers, and how baseball has truly changed over the years were all topics of the day...batter up!!
1 Mar 2026
#10: Mark Cuban on Healthcare
Healthcare — we all need it and it is an absolute right, but why is it so complicated? Dale, Mark and Lila welcome special guest and wearer of many entrepreneurial hats, owner of pharmaceutical company, Cost Plus Drugs, Mark Cuban to the podcast this month. Cuban's company is changing the way we pay for our health medications and his insight on the state of healthcare is eye-opening!
2 Feb 2026
#9: Another Disappointing Dallas Cowboys Season: Breaking it down with Journalist David Moore
Another NFL season and another season of the Dallas Cowboys not making it to the playoffs despite Jerry Jones saying that this year will be the year. Dale breaks it down in a way that only Dale can, with Mark and Lila, AND special guest retired longtime DMN journalist and Cowboy insider, David Moore.
5 Jan 2026
#8: Does Dallas Have an Identity?
Does Dallas have an identity all its own? Besides JFK and the Cowboys, what else defines Dallas? Dale, Mark and Lila break it all down with special guest, journalist Candy Evans, creator of real estate blog, Candysdirt.com (http://candysdirt.com/)
1 Dec 2025
#7: Let's Talk About Immigration
How can a country that was founded by immigrants, and built by immigrants, continue to argue about an immigrant problem? Dale, Mark and Lila debate and discuss this question that has many answers.
3 Nov 2025
Let's Make America Great With Public Service
Dale, Mark and Lila discuss the idea of mandatory public service and its multiple benefits.
6 Oct 2025
#5: Thoughts, Prayers and Guns
The gun problem in America….thoughts and prayers aren’t solving anything….so what’s the answer and what are our elected officials doing about it?
8 Sept 2025
#4: AI, Phone Phobias, & The Online Generation
Do we need social media, constant cell phone use and what about AI? Find out what Dale Hansen thinks of it all this month!!
11 Aug 2025
#3: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Dale tells it like it is and never apologizes for it. He’s back this month, talking DEI and history repeating itself. Catch him monthly!
14 Jul 2025
#2: Luka, Conspiracy Theories & The NBA
Dallas Media Legend Dale Hansen dives into the NBA draft, the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers, and conspiracy theories, with cohosts from Northwest Insurance, principal Mark Villasana, and Marketing Manager Lila Levy.
2 Jun 2025
#1: "I Think I've Been Quiet Long Enough"
Dale Hansen, award-winning Dallas-based WFAA sportscaster retired in 2021. Always outspoken and always open with his opinions, he has never shied away from controversial topics. “Dallas Dialogue with Dale” podcast, brought to you by Northwest Insurance, brings him back to his fans (and foes). He’s ready to deliver his hot takes on all kinds of controversial political, social and sports-related topics, and banter and discuss with Mark Villasana, Northwest principal and owner, and Lila Levy, Northwest Marketing Manager. Tune in monthly!
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#17: The Last Of The Straight Shooters: Randy Galloway on Media Integrity
Published 4 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] We have all heard about those terrible reporters who are the enemy of the people trying to destroy America with their fake news. See if this sounds familiar. It is the press above all which wages a positively fanatical and slanderous struggle, tearing down everything which can be regarded as a support of national independence, cultural elevation, and the economic independence of the nation. Every one of my conservative friends, and I do have some, not many maybe, but some, they almost always will agree with that. And if you do, you need to know this. That's Adolf Hitler. 1925. The media has a critical role to play in our society. […]
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