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On this episode of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. remembers the late William F. “Bill” Williams, the pioneering philanthropic co-founder of Glory Foods, Inc. in 1989, developing the concept of producing and distributing food products targeting African American consumers and promoting the growth of ethnic food distribution. Williams died December […] The post William F. “Bill” Williams (Ep. 16, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Dignity is core to our humanity and woven into our sense of agency, authenticity, and the way others treat us, yet what it looks and feels like shifts across cultures, circumstances, and relationships. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore the psychology behind […] The post Dignity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A recent change to Texas law now requires local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.Driverless cabs are making headlines in Austin for all the wrong reasons. What this might mean for Waymo’s plans to expand statewide.Politics v.s. pragmatism in West Texas, long known for its oil, now making a sometimes-begrudging shift to solar […] The post Waymo expansion sparks safety concerns in Texas cities appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
KUTX’s coverage of SXSW is powered by Rivian and presented by Uber Eats Austin's Anastasia Hera has been blending her brand of rap and R&B for almost fifteen years. In addition to releasing her own solo work, leading her group Anastasia and the Heroes, and putting her mark on various other projects, she's also the founder of […] The post Anastasia Hera: “Ambitions” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
As gas prices nationwide skyrocket, President Trump announces a massive new Texas-based refinery in Brownsville he claims could spur thousands of new jobs.Plus, Exxon's move may signal a tipping point for Texas as a center for business.Also, a cultural change in the U.S. military leads to growing concerns about reporting of sexual assault and harassment.And […] The post Historic Baptist ledger sheds light on early Texas faith appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Sonic ingenuity with ruffles imbued with love is the thesis of Austin indie duo Deer Fellow. Blending sonic loops and synth-sibilities with violin intimacy, they set a romantic mood that can’t help but creep in from the background. Newly married, Matt Salois and Alyssa Kelly are well into their season of love, beautifully illustrated through […] The post Deer Fellow: “Fool For You” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texas lawmakers did not get through a ban on THC sales this past legislative session, but new rules restricting them are about to go into effect.There’s been some confusing back and forth from the Trump administration on what exactly a border wall might look like in Big Bend.Another Texas university is making changes to race […] The post Texas ban on smokable cannabis products looms appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Austin's Social Dissonance is pushing the boundaries of genre-bending with their new track “This Is Hell.” With the combination of metal, alt-rock, and punk, we are left with a gritty and explosive track that thrives on distortion, raw energy, and an unrelenting pace.“This Is Hell” marks the first release featuring the band's new frontwoman, Lucy […] The post Social Dissonance: “This is Hell” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Corpus Christi, a major Texas port city, could run out of water as early as next year. What’s behind the looming crisis?We'll track how the war in Iran is affecting prices at the pump and what to expect next.Will the national Democratic Party spend more money in Texas after James Talarico and other candidate’s strong […] The post How Corpus Christi could be on the brink of a water disaster appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Gasoline prices on the rise, a looming crisis in Corpus Christi, and more fallout from a Texas congressman’s decision to end his reelection bid.We’ll have the latest on Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales’ abrupt decision to end his reelection efforts amid a House ethics investigation on sexual misconduct allegations.Also, a deep-pocketed Aggie alunmus weighs in on […] The post Texas A&M alumni raise concerns over ‘politicization’ of school appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
On this episode we discuss who had the bigger impact on hip-hop, James Brown or Michael Jackson. We also talk about the difference, musically, in both Dallas and Houston and the emerging artists from both cities. Hip-Hop facts this week are about Bubba Sparxxx, Zach Brauf, Nelly and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion this week is […] The post This Or That? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
L.A. six-piece the Sophs are true chameleons. Whether they’re throwing in some twang on a college party bop, going full pop-punk nostalgia, or, in the case, of “House,” painting a Shirley Jackson-like story of a man living in a hovel built from and on bones, surrounded by ethereal remnants of past occupants and adding more […] The post The Sophs: “House” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a 2024 conversation with Dr. Tameka Gillum, Associate Professor of Community Health in the College of Population Health at the University of New Mexico, and author of a study examining the multilevel societal factors that contribute to disparities in gun violence […] The post Dr. Tameka Gillum (Ep. 15, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Director Sam Firstenberg and film restoration pioneer Michael J. Dennis stopped by the Texas Standard studio this week to talk about the movie “Riverbend.” This is an extended version of the interview that aired on Texas Standard. The full transcript of this episode of Texas Standard is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. […] The post Texas Extra: Extended ‘Riverbend’ film interview appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
People high in the Big Five personality trait of neuroticism generally experience more negative than positive feelings each day. In this final episode of our three-part series on the psychology of neuroticism from Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of support. Big Five […] The post Neuroticism Part III: Support appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
After winning a spot in a runoff, Congressman Tony Gonzales drops his bid for reelection amid growing pressure over an affair scandal. We'll dig into the latest today.Also, confusion at some polling places on primary day: What really happened and what’s the fallout?And a film of Black resistance shot in Texas — but largely lost […] The post ‘Riverbend' returns to audiences after decades of obscurity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
South Texas lawmaker, Rep. Tony Gonzales, is facing a runoff and has now admitted to carrying out an affair with an aide who later died by suicide. Now a House committee is investigating the scandal.How the primary election turned Tejano music star Bobby Pulido into a Democratic political contender in the general election.The taco truck: […] The post Amid ethics probe, Rep. Tony Gonzales admits affair appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong professes he knows a good deal about Texas literature, but has far less knowledge as to what classic and historical Texas books, in good condition, are worth. The post Wealth on Your Shelf appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Excitement among Democrats, challenges for some incumbents and a few lingering legal questions after last night's primary election.The top-line race on both sides of the aisle was for U.S. Senate. Democrat Jasmine Crockett conceded Wednesday morning to fellow progressive James Talarico, but for the Republicans it’s incumbent John Cornyn versus Ken Paxton in a runoff.How […] The post After Texas primary night, attention turns to November appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
It’s primary Election Day. We’ll check in with our reporters at polling places across the state.A federal appeals court cleared the way for tariff refunds to begin, so what’s next and what should you do if you’re owed money?Teachers are among those who caught hundreds of errors in the new religious curriculum introduced in Texas […] The post Texans head to the polls on primary Election Day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Fighting widens as U.S. and Israeli warplanes pound Iran. Iran and its proxies hit back, leading to a spiraling expansion. We’re following a rapidly expanding Middle East conflict with a close eye on the implications for Texas. UT international affairs expert Jeremi Suri answers some of the critical questions right now.Also, we'll have a warning […] The post Iran strikes stoke fears of wider war, impact on energy prices appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
On this episode we are LIVE at Central Machine Works with a special episode featuring fellow KUT/KUTX personalities. Our first two segments we have Miles Bloxson (KUT) and Ryan Wen (KUTX) to discuss topics about the culture of hip-hop. For Hip-Hop Facts and Unpopular Opinion we have on Soundfounder (KUTX) and DJ Shani (KUTX) of […] The post The Breaks LIVE! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a conversation with Michelle Adams, law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, and author of Containment: Detroit, The Supreme Court, and the Battle for Racial Justice in the North, which tells the epic story of the struggle to integrate […] The post Michelle Adams (Ep. 14, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
People high in the Big Five personality trait of neuroticism generally experience more negative than positive feelings each day. In this second episode of our three-part series on the psychology of neuroticism from Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the impact of social media, the […] The post Neuroticism Part II: Social Media and Personality Tests appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Who’s up, who’s down, and who’s in trouble — a final poll before primary day in the Lone Star State. We'll go over what the numbers are telling us.President Trump is in Corpus Christi today, hitting the hustings on this last day of in-person early voting before crucial primaries in Texas. James Henson of the […] The post The town where Texas declared its independence appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files suit against a California doctor and a larger international organization for providing abortion pills to Texans. Paxton’s lawsuit is not the first time he’s gone after out-of-state providers of mifepristone — though so far, he's had little to show for it.After the floods in Kerrville, volunteers round what may […] The post Paxton sues more out-of-state providers over abortion pills appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Austin garage-punk darlings Grocery Bag are back baby! Ahead of their shows as official SXSW 2026 artists, today they release “Stop Calling Me Out,” a song that hits you in the face with the group’s signature garage-psych brashness, but this time a little more melody has been added to the cauldron, one slightly reminiscent of […] The post Grocery Bag: “Stop Calling Me Out” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texas came up more than once during President Trump’s State of the Union speech. We'll have an analysis of what he mentioned and what he left out.Camp Mystic is facing troubles in court after the way it handled deadly flooding in July. But a comment from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could spell even further challenges.After […] The post Trump invokes Texas in State of the Union speech appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans in Mexico right now to follow shelter-in-place orders as violence sweeps much of that nation. We'll have a report from Mexico City on the wave of coordinated retaliatory attacks and widespread uncertainty as wanted drug cartel leader, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes – known as “El Mencho” – is killed […] The post Killing of cartel head ‘El Mencho’ touches off violence in Mexico appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Austin’s Magna Carda’s new single “Digging you more” has a smooth, intentional ease — blending soulful R&B textures with hip-hop in a way that feels intimate without being overstated. There's a warm, atmospheric quality to the production that creates space rather than filling it. Ahead of their upcoming album ininnoutcheamind, out March 10th, Magna Carda […] The post Magna Carda: “Digging You More” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
After violence on the streets in parts of Mexico, things are returning to normal. But will it last? We'll dig into the latest following the killing of cartel head “El Mencho” in Mexico.Why turnout for early voting for the March primaries is exceeding expectations – especially for Democrats.The growing calls for Congressman Tony Gonzales to […] The post Amid scandal, calls grow for Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
The Hole Story is a new series from KUTX. Taped live on the front stage of Hole in the Wall – we've invited artists to not just perform, but also share the inspiration, meaning, or backstory behind each one. Opened in 1974, Hole in the Wall is one of Austin's most legendary dive bars. It […] The post Carrie Fussell: “Cherry” [The Hole Story] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
On this episode we sit down with Louisiana artists TheBrosFresh and talk about their upcoming music and how is Austin treating them. We also discuss VladTV making tweets about Jay-Z to garner attention from the worse parts of the internet. Hip-Hop facts include facts about I Love Lucy, Drake, Master P and more. Fresh’s Unpopular […] The post Rockin’ With TheBrosFresh! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Austin’s Quentin is as much of a visual artist as they are a performer. Ahead of the release of their upcoming album TOMGIRL, Quentin has released the music video for the gut-spilling “Hello Denial,” an anthemic art pop tune, smooth, groovy, and a little sultry before being punctuated with slightly fuzzed-out guitar chords, fueled by […] The post Quentin: “Hello Denial” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
On this week’s edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a conversation with Dr. Blair LM Kelley, a noted scholar of Black History and the African American experience, Director of the Center for the Study of the American South and The National Humanities Center, and award-winning author of Black […] The post Dr. Blair LM Kelley (Ep. 13, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
People high in the Big Five personality trait of neuroticism generally experience more negative feelings and fewer positive feelings each day. In this first episode of a three-part series on the psychology of neuroticism from Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy discuss some new research that explores […] The post New Research in Neuroticism appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A major repudiation of one of the Trump administration’s signature initiatives: The Supreme Court’s tariff decision and the Texas impact today on the Standard.A new investigative report reveals six deaths in six weeks at immigration detention centers in Texas. Other stories we’re tracking: As the first week of early voting in the Texas primaries comes […] The post What happens now after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
We all know and love Austin’s Money Chicha. The Grupo Fantasma offshoot centers their boogie in the Peruvian psychedelic Cumbia style known as Chicha, and you can get your Chicha on tomorrow night at C-Boy’s, and we’re getting you in the weekend mood at lunch time courtesy of this one from our archives. The group […] The post Money Chicha: “Galgos” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
James Talarico’s campaign raises millions after an interview with Stephen Colbert is pulled. But was it really a backfire against President Trump? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey with the lowdown.A look at a hugely important hearing today for four men accused of the notorious 1991 yogurt shop murders in Austin.Also, why are so many barbecue […] The post Talarico interview on Colbert controversy shakes up race appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Descending from the Galacian Web once again to spoil us with their presence and intergalactic teachings is Austin’s Grandmaster, and I think if we put Golden Dawn Arkestra and Grandmaster in a room together, we’d almost have an OG episode of Star Trek. Funk energy with a vintage flair is the group’s MO, and their […] The post Grandmaster: “Feel It Coming” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texas Standard's commentator remembers the Academy Award-winning actor who was not born a Texan, but played a heck of one on TV and film. The post ‘He didn't take on an iconic role, he made the role iconic': W.F. Strong on Robert Duvall appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Wildfire risk is so high in the Texas Panhandle that an energy company preemptively cut off power to avoid lines blowing down and starting to spark. We'll take a closer look at the situation.Early voting is underway across Texas. We sent reporters to polls across the state to hear from voters who made it out […] The post Exploring Texas' deepest underwater cave system appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
From the depths of the Tel-Aviv music scene emerges The Takeoff with their electrifying new single, “Life Is a Rumor.” The track channels the swagger of '80s rock while blending it with a moody, new wave–tinged blues grit. As a trio, they deliver explosive guitar work layered over commanding, high-impact vocals, creating a sound that feels both […] The post The Takeoff: “Life is a Rumor” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Early voting is underway in Texas for the primaries. We'll go over what you need to know before casting a ballot on today's show.With Paxton out, a look at the candidates who want to be the next attorney general in Texas.How Houston’s Johnson Space Center will play a critical role in the Artemis II mission […] The post W.F. Strong on Robert Duvall’s Texas legacy and ‘Lonesome Dove’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Can Sylvia Garcia, Houston’s only Latina U.S. representative, hang on to her seat? We may know sooner than some realize.If you were waiting for this fall for the start of election season, wait no more. Early voting in the state’s primaries is set to begin tomorrow. A closer look at a race with huge implications […] The post The Texans in the Epstein files appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
It’s our Valentine’s Day episode! We talk about our favorite rap songs about love and we also talk about two people who hate each other, 50 Cent and Ja Rule. Hip-Hop facts include facts about Boyz 2 Men, T.I., Paula Patton and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is about podcasting not hurting the reputations of New […] The post Lovers & Friends appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
On this episode of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a tribute to the late Earl Graves, Sr., entrepreneur, publisher, philanthropist and advocate of African American businesses, who founded Black Enterprise Magazine in 1970. He died April 8, 2020, at the age of 85. The post A Tribute to Earl G. Graves, Sr. (Ep. 12, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
We may think that giving someone a compliment just makes them feel good, yet as Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, the benefits of complimenting others reach far beyond the expression of praise or admiration. The post Compliments appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Major changes at one of the state’s flagship universities, with UT Austin consolidating seven departments focused on ethnic and gender studies into two new ones.Five years since Winter Storm Uri and a massive blackout that led to investigations and a rethink of how the state manages the power grid. What’s changed? A look back.The Standard’s […] The post New exhibit peels back mystique surrounding Daniel Johnston appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
What really happened that led to a sudden and largely unprecedented shutdown of the airspace and the airport in El Paso? We'll dive in on today's Texas Standard.With just days to go before early voting begins in the Texas primaries, Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom gets us up to speed on the Democratic race […] The post How an AI data center is driving a housing crisis in Abilene appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.