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This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Jordan E. Cooper, Tony Award-nominated actor, playwright, producer and director, and founder of Cookout Entertainment, discussing Cooper’s many accomplishments as well as the anticipated opening of his stage production Oh Happy Day!, in which he plays a leading role as […] The post Jordan E. Cooper (Ep. 48, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

New research on the psychology of overconfidence reveals that even when people get clear feedback about their actual abilities, their confidence doesn't budge. The finding might not surprise you, but as we explore in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, with Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy, the way researchers […] The post Overconfidence appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

First responders in Kerr County struggled to communicate during this summer's deadly Independence Day floods because parts of their radio network failed to reach key areas, according to an investigation by The New York Times.Tech giant Meta is building a $1.5 billion data center in Northeast El Paso – a project that's raising tough questions […] The post Meta's billion-dollar bet on El Paso appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s the biggest drop in voter registration in Texas in a decade. What’s behind it and what does it mean for the future of Texas politics? Jeremy Wallace of the Houston Chronicle joins us with more.When it comes to beef, Texas is number one. But President Trump wants push costs down with a plan to […] The post Will beef from Argentina bring down US prices? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas has flagged thousands of registered voters who officials say could be noncitizens. What we know about that claim right now.For years, Texas Standard has been following the legal battle over a beloved waterway in East Texas. Now, some powerful figures are getting involved in the fight over the Cutoff.Some leadership changes at UT Austin […] The post Legal fight over access to East Texas waterway continues appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

If the ongoing government shutdown runs into next week, Texas families could see their SNAP food benefits cut off.Oil prices have plummeted to a level not seen since the COVID days. Why and what it could mean for Texas consumers and oilfield workers.Contract negotiations, the Dallas Wings search for a new coach, and more: A […] The post Spreading kindness through a Texas-made story appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Yes, it’s that time again: Early voting gets underway across the Lone Star State on this Monday.A statewide ballot that will decide no statewide offices? True, though the stakes in this election are huge for Texans – some 17 proposed changes to the Texas constitution hang in the balance.We’ll hear about several of the most […] The post Early voting kicks off on 17 proposed amendments appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. discusses the failure of mainstream bioethics to include the perpectives of African American women, and the resultant disparities in health outcomes, with Wylin D. Wilson, Associate Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School and author of Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, […] The post Wylin D. Wilson (Ep. 47, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When it comes to luck, we often focus on the good kind, but what about bad luck, superstition, and the strange rituals we turn to for comfort and control? On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about how these beliefs and behaviors can […] The post Bad Luck, Superstitions, and Safety Behaviors appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

From the oldest radio station in Texas, in Dallas’ historic Fair Park, site of the State Fair of Texas, it’s Texas Standard Time.As we continue to celebrate our 10th birthday this year, the Texas Standard tour bus has pulled into the historic home of WRR, temporary home to our partners KERA North Texas.We'll explore the […] The post From State Fair to stock exchange, a special broadcast from Dallas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Some local law enforcement offices in Texas get a heads-up when ICE is coming to town, but others don’t. We’ll dig into why.There’s new evidence that, no surprise, the online world isn’t always so great for today’s teens. Advice from tech expert Omar Gallaga on making it safer.Gov. Greg Abbott has a new challenger for […] The post Uneven ICE notifications raise concerns appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

From cellos and pianos to guitars and drums. So goes the story for classically trained musicians (and sisters) Kenzie and Laila Crowe, and together the duo are Girl Tones, a project set on unlocking the secrets of the universe to discover what it is to become more than mere sentient beings. The nascent indie rock […] The post Girl Tones: “Blame” [Backstage At ACL Fest] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After years of tightening restrictions on water use, a South Texas town issues an ominous declaration of emergency. Beeville, Texas, is fast running out of water and they’re asking for help from the state. We’ll talk to the interim city manager about what can be done.It’s a new law requiring parental permission for public school […] The post Where Texas birders can spot sandhill and whooping cranes this winter appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin duo Briscoe made their musical imprint back in 2023 with their coming-of-age in the Texas Hill Country debut West of It All. Now having toured extensively (“from Canada to Cancun”), their latest album Heat of July is a different type of coming-of-age output for the folk-rock duo, literally written on the road largely without […] The post Briscoe: “Saving Grace” [Backstage at ACL Fest] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Trump administration has reportedly slashed jobs at a federal office responsible for overseeing special education. What might that mean here in Texas?A new school in Uvalde offers a place for learning apart from the building desecrated by a mass shooting – but remembrance is built into the design.The craft brewing bubble has burst. A […] The post What layoffs at special education office could mean for Texas schools appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Houston’s Aaron Page is a rising star. The R&B artist recently released his debut EP Before I Go, a meditation on vulnerability and conversations that lead to life’s great romantic pivots, for better, worse, or just more confusing. He stopped by our tent backstage at ACL Fest to perform his viral hit “Lord Knows,” a […] The post Aaron Page: “Lord Knows” [Backstage at ACL Fest] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The leading Democratic candidate for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat isn’t even in the race yet – and it might not be who you think. Plus, where things stand on the Republican side as U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt joins the field against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.Another delay in the Robert Roberson […] The post Why a Texas appeals court halted Robert Roberson's execution appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode we interview Geto Gala fresh off the stage at ACL 2025 and discuss their career accomplishments. We also discuss the lack of local rappers and singers at ACL this year compared to previous years. Hip-hop facts include facts about Vince Vaughn, Snoop Dogg, Black Eyed Peas and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is […] The post Pushing Austin City Limits w/ Geto Gala appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. discusses police and community relations with M. Quentin Williams, attorney, author, founder and CEO of Dedication to Community, chairman and CEO of Williams Media and Marketing Group, LLC, former FBI agent and Federal Prosecutor, and former NFL and NBA executive. The post M. Quentin Williams (Ep.46, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Chance may favor the prepared mind, but if you’re only looking for a lucky break, you may miss out on something much more important. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of luck. The post Luck appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A new report from the Wall Street Journal raises questions about how a prominent Texas Republican got rich as a politician. The report puts the personal finances of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the spotlight, though his supporters are calling it a hit piece. We’ll talk with one of the reporters behind the story.A […] The post New exhibit captures the meaning of ‘The Selena Effect’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Lush melodies, decadent fashions, and a good hang to boot. L.A.’s Lucius is no stranger to the KUTX airwaves or Studio 1A, and we always get excited with antici….pation. And they delivered. Not only did they stop by to hypnotize us with a deeply lovely performance of “Mad Love,” a song from the group’s eponymously […] The post Lucius: “Mad Love” [Backstage at ACL Fest] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Public schools across Texas are being put to the test. From Fort Worth to Grapevine, Austin to San Antonio, we'll look at how communities are reacting – and in some cases, pushing back – on plans to shutter schools and shuffle the map for many students.Also, a big fight over redistricting with huge consequences – […] The post Texas school closures raise tough questions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We’re smack between ACL weekends, rolling out all kinds of nifty gifties for you from social media content to amazing performance photos to videos and free downloads of our backstage performances. Today, we take a look back at one of our favorites with an artist you can see live next week. Austin’s Luna Luna is […] The post Luna Luna: “Call Me Up” [Backstage at ACL Fest 2022] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A billion-dollar school voucher program is coming to Texas, but the company running it is based in New York. What that means for families.A Texas father convicted of killing his daughter faces execution in less than two weeks, but new evidence is raising serious doubts in the case of Robert Roberson.New World screwworms: The parasite […] The post Texas taps vendor for school voucher rollout appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

For the last five years, UK duo the Heavy Heavy have been dancing through our airwaves with their retro-inspired brand of indie rock, injecting modern hooks and riffs with harmonies that sound positively Woodstock. We played several songs from the duo’s 2024 album One of A Kind, and they stopped backstage at ACL Fest to […] The post The Heavy Heavy: “Happiness” [Backstage at ACL Fest] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Texas National Guard is being sent beyond state lines. We’ll unpack what’s driving the deployment and the legal battle brewing around it.The ICEBlock app, designed to alert users about ICE agents nearby, has been pulled from app stores. Critics are calling it a violation of free speech.Years after the pandemic lockdowns, what do we […] The post Legal battle brews as Texas National Guard is sent beyond state lines appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode, we talk with Austin legend Sertified about his upcoming shows in Australia for SXSW. We also discuss if the song “Still Tippin” is a hip-hop classic or not. Hip-hop facts include facts about Bryson Tiller, Prince, Mobb Deep, and 2pac. Fresh and Unpopular Opinion is that rapper Nas is the biggest fan […] The post Sertified In Australia! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A.G. Schiano is Clover County, an Athens, Georgia-based project that was largely chiseled and polished on the road while touring with acts like Lord Huron and Shakey Graves. Going through your twenties is like encountering constant change with a seemingly endless number of metamorphoses as you really cement who you are and what you're all […] The post Clover County: “Sweetest” [Backstage at ACL Fest] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A University of Texas professor says Congress has gotten so good at frequent government shutdowns, finding the political will to get back on track could be an obstacle in itself. We’ll take a closer look. Nearly two weeks after the deadly shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, investigators say the motive may be more about […] The post Houston megachurch faces legal revolt appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Band plays SXSW, the right person catches their set, and the big ball starts rolling. And while that treasured dream has largely been lost to obscurity, merely existing in the whispered annals of Live Music Capitol lore, Austin’s the Animeros are smack in the throes of living it. Their blend of Colombian, Mexican, and West […] The post The Animeros: “Gózalo” [Backstage at ACL Fest] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this week’s In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. concludes his conversation with Fran Harris, former WNBA Champion, member of Pan American, Jones Cup and FIBA World Championship teams with USA Basketball, captain and leading scorer for the undefeated 1986 National Championship team at the University of Texas, and recipient of […] The post Fran Harris, pt. 2 (Ep. 45, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Popularity shapes our choices every day, but in today's world, what we perceive as “popular” is often steered by algorithms, targeted ads, push notifications, and the constant pull of social media; forces we may not fully recognize. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy […] The post The Weighted Vest: an update on popularity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A Texas congressional redistricting fight enters the courtroom, with both sides taking different positions from those taken earlier. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey with more on the start of what’s expected to be a nine-day federal hearing over new congressional maps.The most polluted air in Texas? We’ll hear why a Houston community may have a […] The post Amarillo startup wants AI to go nuclear appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s Friday, I think five planets are still in retrograde, so let’s all take a breath and let out a big ol’ “GOT DANG!” And now let’s get to the real danged thing. Stacey McCann leads the Austin blues-funk group SOB & the Dangs (and the SOB is for StaceOnBass thank you very much!). McCann’s […] The post SOB & the Dangs: “I Don’t Mind” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The U.S. invasion of Grenada. The U.S. invasion of Panama. As the U.S. builds up a major military presence in the Caribbean, Katrin Bennhold of the New York Times talks about Venezuela and what she sees as the growing specter of regime change.The latest on the federal government shutdown and what it means for vital […] The post Talarico leads early in Democratic primary fundraising appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

For ten years, London’s Warmduscher have been tantalizing audiences with their raucous brand of post-punk, weaving throbbing guitar melodies with elaborate stories about ridiculous run-ins with characters of all stripes. It’s like getting a dive bar soundtrack to the best stories you’ve heard from your favorite regular. Despite ten years and five albums under their […] The post Warmduscher: “Midnight Dipper” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The federal government is officially shut down. What does it mean for Texas, and what happens next in Washington?Also, the Supreme Court opens a new term and major rulings are ahead. What can we expect from the nation’s highest court over the next few months?And wildfire risk is climbing as the state swelters through record […] The post How the government shutdown impacts Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Kelly Willis has been a stalwart of Austin’s country and Americana scene for decades, so it’s no surprise to find her on Grey DeLisle’s new project: IT'S ALL HER FAULT: A TRIBUTE TO CINDY WALKER. For the compilation, Willis chose the 1955 tune “I Don’t Care,” written by Walker and Webb Pierce, that spent 12 […] The post Kelly Willis: “I Don’t Care” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A court battle is set to begin over the newly drawn congressional maps. At stake is whether they go into effect for the 2026 midterm elections.The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us to talk about the recent rise in political violence.Have you heard of 7-OH? It’s the latest drug cropping up at convenience stores. Now […] The post Court weighs Texas redistricting fight appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A breakthrough in a murder case unsolved for more than three decades: Police say they know who was behind Austin's yogurt shop murders. Tony Plohetski of the Austin American-Statesman and KVUE on what has led police to declare the Austin yogurt shop murders “solved” after 34 years.Many questions swirling around a highly unusual meeting of […] The post Police say Austin’s yogurt shop murders case is finally solved appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode we interview the College of Hip-Hop Knowledge before their trip to Sydney, Australia for SXSW. We also discuss the Federal Trade Commission FINALLY going after Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Hip-hop facts include facts about 2pac, Faith Evans, Beyonce and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that Chief Keef is the most influential child […] The post Austin Hip-Hop Heads To Australia! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Despite the name, Austin’s the Lonesome Heroes have been releasing music and playing shows for a whopping 21 years. To mark the occasion, they’re gifting their audience with a bit of their live faire with Live & Lonesome at the Purple Bee, a collection of songs recorded at the hybrid recording studio and live concert […] The post The Lonesome Heroes: “Sunshine Come” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this week’s In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents the first part of a conversation with Fran Harris, former WNBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist with Team USA Basketball, and captain and leading scorer for the undefeated 1986 National Championship team at the University of Texas, on the occasion of her […] The post Fran Harris, pt. 1 (Ep. 44, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We often assume our choices reflect personal taste: selecting the “best” products, enjoying the movies we “want” to see, and listening to the music we believe is “good.” Yet underlying these decisions is the powerful influence of popularity. It doesn't just affect what we buy—it informs how we evaluate ideas, people, and beliefs. In this […] The post The Psychology of Popularity appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A looming budget deadline and threats of a government shutdown: what that could mean for Texans.The Texas Democratic Party has launched an expansion plan that includes relocating its headquarters to Dallas. The decision has roiled quite a few within the party, even prompting an exodus of top staff.In Texas, there are around 11,000 students who […] The post How thousands of blind and visually impaired Texans learn to get around safely appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

An investigative report claims as Texas flooded on the July 4 weekend, the head of FEMA couldn’t be reached. We’ll hear more about a reported slow response from acting administrator David Richardson and what it meant for Texas during the Hill Country floods.Concerns are rising in higher ed over millions of federal dollars for Hispanic-Serving […] The post Where was the acting FEMA head during the July 4 floods? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong has met a lot of Texans throughout the years. Some have shared bits of history from the Lone Star State. Some have recalled old family traditions or news of certain oddities. But others have imparted on him some unique problem-solving skills. This story tells of two old friends and their […] The post Belle and Lea appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A deadly shooting this morning at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Dallas. We'll share the latest details.Workplaces across the state trying to calculate the implications of a new $100,000 fee for H-1B applications. We’ll hear more on the questions raised by the new policy and the possible fallout.How college football in Texas […] The post Rodney Crowell talks new album, career appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After years of failed attempts, a so-called “bathroom bill” becomes law in Texas. We'll cover what the rules say and how they’ll be enforced.Thinking of getting a COVID booster and have questions? We have answers.Why the National Weather Service offices in Austin and San Antonio are not fully staffed, even after historic flooding this summer.A […] The post Breaking down new guidances over COVID boosters appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.