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Pressure builds inside the Texas detention center in Dilley housing parents and children. What’s behind a protest that erupted there over the weekend?Second Amendment advocates speak out after licensed gun owner Alex Pretti is killed by Border Patrol agents in Minnesota.A look at how weight loss drugs are transforming obesity and diabetes care in San […] The post Gun rights debate resurfaces after Minneapolis shooting appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
An update on this weekend's winter storm – the lingering aftereffects, and when to expect things to get back to “normal.”Though the worst may be over, many extreme cold advisories have been issued statewide today, and frozen precipitation is making many secondary roads treacherous. We'll have an update, plus a look at the storm's impact […] The post Austin police cooperation with ICE faces renewed scrutiny appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with pioneering music video director, DJ and VJ Ralph McDaniels, who in 1983 created Studio 31 Dance Party, a television program presenting recordings of music performances that evolved into the long-running music video program he created and co-hosts, Video Music Box. The post Ralph McDaniels (Ep. 09, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Compensation is about more than just a paycheck. It's about feeling valued, secure, and supported, but we don't always think about it that way. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of compensation. The post Compensation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texans statewide are preparing for the biggest winter storm we’ve seen in years. We'll have the latest on a weekend of snow, ice and freezing rain that's en route to Texas.At the moment, officials say the power grid is looking good, though localized outages are likely due to falling limbs and ice on power lines.For […] The post Texans brace for winter weather on land – and in the sea appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
LBJ's presidency was marked by turbulent change. And while the longtime Texas-born politician is often remembered for his role in the war and in civil rights, few remember what Commentator WF Strong calls LBJ's ' secret weapon' -- his sense of humor. The post LBJ’s Humor (re-run) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texans prepare for a major winter storm, projected to be the most severe since the deadly winter storm of 2021. We’ll get an update on preparations by state officials in what promises to be the first real test of the power grid since Winter Storm Uri five years ago.A Uvalde school police officer, the first […] The post Former Uvalde officer acquitted in first criminal trial tied to shooting appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Freezing temperatures and ice are in the forecast for much of Texas. We'll go over what you need to know to feel prepared.An investigation into jail deaths in Tarrant County finds a common denominator: A lieutenant who looked on.Drone delivery could soon be coming to your front porch. We'll cover the companies embracing the technology […] The post What to know as arctic front heads to Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Austin artist Katherion is proving she has what it takes to stand out with “Bad for Me,” a track from her debut album EROS. This softly haunting indie-pop song explores the tension of being in a relationship you know isn't good for you. By focusing on feeling rather than specificity, the lyrics invite listeners to […] The post Katherion: “Bad for Me” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A year ago, President Trump began his second term in office with a promise to carry out mass deportations. We'll have a view from the border on today’s Texas Standard.Is the state funding private schools that discriminate?An update on a lawsuit challenging the heartbeat abortion law in Texas.Plus, award-winning photojournalist and musician Tamir Kalifa combines […] The post ‘Witness' blends music and photography to beckon reflection appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Support for KUTX's Love Austin Music Month coverage comes from Eldorado Cafe, embracing a community of folks who believe sharing food and music feeds the soul. Austin-based indie dance, post-punk duo Almost Heaven is having a strong start to 2026. After a C3-produced Free Week performance at Stubb's, the pair recently released “oscillation,” ahead of […] The post Almost Heaven: “oscillation” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
From one end of Texas to the other: Parades, celebrations and service events in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Veteran host of “In Black America,” John L. Hanson Jr., pays tribute to the civil rights leader.We’ll also hear from the host of a new PBS documentary on the evolving legacy of […] The post ICE detainee deaths draw scrutiny at El Paso facility appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
On this episode of The Breaks we discuss if Austin hip-hop artists are hindering their careers in any way. We also discuss if J. Cole’s upcoming album The Fall Off is the most important one of his career. Hip-hop facts include facts about Nas, Sade, Justin Timberlake and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion this week is […] The post Is Austin Hip-Hop Getting In Its Own Way? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
On this episode of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson speaks with Jeffery Lorenzo Williams, real estate broker, creator of the shoe and fashion brand JLORENZO, and author of My Feet Are Off The Ground: Turning Tragedy Into Triumph, the inspirational story of his journey from suffering permanent paralysis from an accidental […] The post Jeffery L. Williams (Ep. 08, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Why do things that once felt exciting, delicious, shocking, or even frightening start to feel… ordinary? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of desensitization and how motivation, memory, and context shape what we see, feel, and react to, often […] The post Desensitization appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
It may be the single election day with the greatest power to reshape the Texas political landscape, and yet most Texas voters don’t bother with it. We’ll unpack it today.Do you know when the Texas primaries are? Plan to vote in them? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us with the often-misunderstood stakes of primary […] The post How San Antonio's MLK march became one of the nation's largest appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Dueling ballot challenges in Tarrant County: Why longtime Texas politics-watchers say they’ve never seen anything like it.A look at a teacher’s alleged sexual misconduct and a new state law that could wind up costing a local school district millions. We'll dive into whether other school districts could be on the hook as more victims seek […] The post Texas readies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A new investigation shows officials were confused about how many were missing at Camp Mystic in the hours after the deadly July 4 Hill Country flood.A disruption in the courtroom during the trial of the school police officer accused of not doing enough to intervene in the Uvalde shooting: Why the sister of one of […] The post Austin women's skateboarding group builds space and community appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The Republican race for U.S. Senate heats up with incumbent John Cornyn raising a record amount of money ahead of the primary. We'll dive into where the race stands there, as well as between Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico.Six months after the catastrophic Hill Country flood, where do recovery efforts stand?Hope for the future […] The post Proposed THC rules draw backlash from hemp businesses appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Support for KUTX's Love Austin Music Month coverage comes from Eldorado Cafe, embracing a community of folks who believe sharing food and music feeds the soul. It's not difficult to compare the economic turbulence of 2026 to 2009 – and Marlei, a Houston-born, Austin-based pop/R&B artist, thinks of that time often. In 2009, Marlei was […] The post Marlei: “2009” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week sparked protests around the nation this weekend. We’ll look at what happened here in Texas.The state of Texas has handed over voter registration rolls to the Trump administration Justice Department. Why Texas Democrats and some experts fear that could have violated […] The post Minneapolis ICE shooting prompts protests in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
On this episode we discuss if podcasts helped destroy the mystique of some hip-hop artists who have them. We also discuss if this is a show and prove year for the new class of women hip-hop stars. Hip-Hop Facts include facts about Jay-Z, Jack Nicholson, 2pac and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that Milli Vanilli […] The post Podcasts Killed The Hip-Hop Star appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a tribute to the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 97th anniversary of his birth, featuring commentary by the Reverend Jesse Jackson, the Honorable Andrew Young, and former President Barack Obama, as well as excerpts from Dr. King’s […] The post A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ep. 07, 2026) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Working toward goals can give our lives direction and meaning. But psychology shows that when we focus too narrowly on outcomes, we can undermine both our well-being and our performance. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the importance of staying mentally […] The post The Psychology of Healthy Ambition appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Concerns about the flu are making headlines in many places across the country. Where do we stand in Texas?Our conversation with the state’s epidemiologist to hear how concerned Texans need to be as flu season ramps up.Also, more and more Texas parents are crying foul over the rising cost of their kids playing in youth […] The post What to know as flu season ramps up in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
I’ve said it before, but Austin quartet Russell Taine Jr. is about as cozy Austin as it gets. The kind of band you hear pouring out of a dark bar you might not have otherwise noticed. It sounds like that welcoming, sticky-sweet dive bar aroma. Their new EP Ghost (out last month) is “shaped by […] The post Russell Taine Jr.: “Strangers” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Over three years later, the first criminal trial over the police response to the Uvalde school shooting is underway. We'll have a live report with the latest in the trial of one of the first police officers to arrive at the scene of the deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary.With a big meeting set at […] The post Uvalde school shooting trial is underway appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Support for KUTX's Love Austin Music Month coverage comes from Eldorado Cafe, embracing a community of folks who believe sharing food and music feeds the soul. While one taste may be in the name, the latest from Austin's Sweet Limb is savory and brimming with umami. Historically, Sweet Limb founder Chris Robinson has performed with a band, […] The post Sweet Limb: “Who's This” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
W.F. Strong offers up a story of thanks for Traces of Texas. The post Traces of Texas – A priceless gift for all Texans appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The legal case against Nicolás Maduro and his wife has begun, but how’s that going to work exactly?Venezuelans living abroad, including here in Texas, continue to react to the capture. Why Austin-based “Freedom is a Feast” author Alejandro Puyana says it’s so important we keep including their voices in the news coverage.The U.S. military might […] The post Venezuelan Texans react to Maduro's removal appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Support for KUTX's Love Austin Music Month coverage comes from Eldorado Cafe, embracing a community of folks who believe sharing food and music feeds the soul. Good Looks! You know Good Looks. Our May 2022 Artist of the Month was fairly quiet throughout 2025, but they’re kicking off the new year in perfect Austin fashion […] The post Good Looks: “Vaughn” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The latest from inside Venezuela as the Trump administration takes over and an interim president is sworn in.A look at the on again, off again immigration status of Venezuelans seeking asylum in this country – and Texas, in particular.Dallas County prosecuted its first fentanyl dealer, so how did the case fall apart?Birders have been busy […] The post What entered the public domain in 2026? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Support for KUTX's Love Austin Music Month coverage comes from Eldorado Cafe, embracing a community of folks who believe sharing food and music feeds the soul. I like to say that Free Week is a time for exploration, moving on feeling, looking to be pulled in by sound and locked into place. And if you’re […] The post haha laughing: Pulled Apart By Horses appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A historic U.S. military operation has extracted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro from the country. What are the implications, both for Texas and the U.S.? University of Texas global affairs expert Jeremi Suri weighs in on this weekend's events, including the legality of the Venezuela operation and whether it was about narcoterrorism, oil, or something more.Speaking […] The post Venezuela's future and what it means for Texas oil appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Support for KUTX's Love Austin Music Month coverage comes from Eldorado Cafe, embracing a community of folks who believe sharing food and music feeds the soul. It’s Free Week, baby! Time to see your favorite groups you haven’t seen in a while, check out bands you haven’t seen but perhaps have heard on your favorite […] The post Je’Texas: “California Sun” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a conversation with Chuck Bishop, Senior Vice President and Head of Diverse Segments at Wells Fargo Home Lending, discussing pathways to home ownership and wealth creation for underserved communities, which disproportionately include people of color. The post Chuck Bishop (Ep. 06, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
If your child shows exceptional talent early, it may be tempting to cultivate it immediately. However, an overload of lessons and practice may not be the most effective approach. This episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the perils of specializing early. Bloom, Benjamin […] The post Early Specialization? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
As we celebrated 10 years of the Texas Standard in 2025, our yearlong tour of the state recently took us to our partners at Texas Public Radio, based in San Antonio. Though its many landmarks bring in the tourists, new residents are rushing in, too – putting pressure on resources like energy and water. We explored those growing pains but […] The post Encore presentation: A special broadcast from San Antonio appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texas Standard had the best seat in the state for the recent Geminid meteor shower. We're revisiting our special broadcast from the McDonald Observatory earlier this month. We’re focused on space science, including the history of this West Texas research gem – and how it’s continuing to contribute to what we know about the universe and beyond. Dark skies are essential for observation, but […] The post Encore presentation: A special broadcast from the McDonald Observatory appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
As we wrap up 2025, we’re reflecting on some of the most important news moments of the past year, including what happened with new proposals aplenty passed during the biennial state legislative session. We’ll also drill down on some original investigative reporting of the year with the Texas Newsroom’s Lauren McGaughy and look at how 2026 is teed up for Texas through a […] The post The top news of the year and looking ahead to 2026 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texas could lose as many as 17 members of Congress next year. What does that mean for the Lone Star State in terms of clout?The clock is ticking as federal funding for the 988 Crisis Lifeline expires next year.Distractions are everywhere. “Indistractable” author Nir Eyal offers strategies for focusing on what matters to you.And as […] The post Tips to stop doomscrolling in 2026 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
There may be no personal income tax in Texas, but property tax? That’s another thing. And perhaps, the next big thing in Texas politics. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us with more on what’s emerging as a new theme in Texas politics for 2026: Property taxes.4 million Texans signed up for health plans from […] The post What to know if Affordable Care Act subsidies expire appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
On this week’s In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a tribute to the late John Hope Franklin, a noted scholar of African American history, whose career of more than 60 years in scholarship, teaching and advocacy included a distinguished professorship at Duke University, helping prepare the landmark Supreme Court case […] The post John Hope Franklin, Jr. (Ep. 05, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Someone once said, “I like to do nothing if I can avoid doing something.” For many of us, doing nothing is surprisingly hard. It asks us to generate our own thoughts rather than constantly reacting to Instagram, email, and an ever-expanding stream of stimuli. But when we allow ourselves the space to be bored, to […] The post Protecting Your Boredom (Re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Just a few weeks ago, the editors and producers of the Texas Standard made out their lists and checked them twice, picking out stories from the past year that filled them with a certain sense of uplift – something that can at times seem so elusive. In the spirit of the season, we're sharing some of these feel-good stories with you on a […] The post Stories to warm your heart this Christmas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
It’s almost time to turn the page on 2025, but we’re stretching out Texas Standard’s 10th birthday celebration a little longer with our 10 favorite book interviews from the past decade. It’s a list that includes children’s books, young adult literature, and books diving deep into history. Join us as we count them down. The post Our top 10 books stories of the past decade appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Music is a huge part of what makes Texas what it is. And as part of Texas Standard's yearlong 10th birthday celebration, we’re celebrating our top 10 favorite music stories from the past decade. Those include an exclusive interview with Phil Collins at the Alamo, an expansive conversation with the boundary-pushing band Khruangbin, and deep dives into the lives and legacies of Texas greats Johnny Canales and […] The post Our top 10 music stories of the past decade appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
How will you remember 2025? This hour we’re listening back to some of our favorite stories of the year from reporters with the Texas Standard and Texas Newsroom. Remember the author of “Holes,” who made a sharp turn in 2025? Or when it was blazing hot outside and the swimming pool became too irresistible to say no to? What about the rise and rise […] The post Our favorite stories from the Texas Standard and Texas Newsroom appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
This holiday season, we’ve been listening back to some of the most compelling reporting by our in-house journalists here at the Texas Standard, as well as a team of public media reporters statewide known as The Texas Newsroom. From an effort to help more adults complete a high school education, to a mystery Bible in Boerne, to the long-awaited launch of a […] The post The best of the Texas Standard and Texas Newsroom in 2025 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
We often use the word stupidity to cover a wide range of mistakes. But on closer inspection, what makes something “stupid” may have less to do with what “stupid does” and more to do with what it ignores. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca […] The post Stupidity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.