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Texas Democrats are facing legal threats and potential action from the FBI for fleeing the state during the special session.Concerns about artificial intelligence are coming to a head with the most recent round of college graduates. How it’s disrupting the job market.A proposed expansion for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge in the Panhandle had been […] The post Muleshoe Refuge expansion plan scrapped appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The high-stakes battle over redistricting continues. Why Democratic Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins took the risk and left the state.Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened to remove Democratic lawmakers from their seats for leaving during a special session, but can he legally do that?The history of partisan gerrymandering in the Lone Star State.Why Texas has become a professional […] The post A century of redistricting fights in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

More than 50 Democratic lawmakers have left the state so the Texas House would not have a quorum, trying to derail a redistricting plan that could add five more congressional seats for Republicans in the midterms. Harvest season is arriving in South Texas, but many cotton farmers are still reeling from drought, inflation, and weakened […] The post Texas Democrats flee state, break quorum over redistricting appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode we discuss if record sales are still important and where is the undisputed summer anthem. Hip-hop facts include Public Enemy, Ginuwine and Tyler the Creator. Unpopular Opinion with Fresh is that the beef between Kendrick and Drake ruined hip-hop in a way. The post Why Are Record Sales Important? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Bay Area singer-songwriter Mae Powell‘s debut album on Karma Chief Records, Making Room for the Light, serves up a West-coast brand of vintage, pastel-colored, jazz-meets-indie-pop beauty akin to Atlanta’s Faye Webster. Her latest single “Contact High” has origins in conversations with Powell’s elderly neighbor about a song with the spirit of being high socially, but […] The post Mae Powell: “Contact High” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with T. Dallas Smith, founder and CEO of T. Dallas Smith & Company, the largest African American-owned pure tenant representation commercial real estate firm in the U.S., catering to clients needing office space, industrial facilities and land. The post T. Dallas Smith (Ep. 36, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

We all know someone who seems to dislike everyone, until they decide they like you. But what happens next? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore the psychology behind people who hate everyone. The post Why We Like People Who Hate Everyone appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Why weren’t Hill Country communities alerted as a deadly wall of water roared down the Guadalupe on the weekend of July 4th? In their first public testimony on the floods, top emergency officials in Kerr County said they were away or asleep. Voting the old-fashioned way? A return to hand-marked ballots in Collin County is […] The post Kerr County emergency officials were sleeping when flood hit July 4 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Despite having a name that sounds like it belongs to a member of the Cramps, Austin’s Celestine Gravely‘s brand of rock is more attuned to the likes of Patti Smith and PJ Harvey, balancing the sounds of those eras and the power of their vocals with her own stamp of songwriting. You’ve got it all […] The post Celestine Gravely: “Kill the Heather” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

What we’re now learning about what happened – and what didn’t – before the Hill Country floods. Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy has the details. Plus: Flood survivors are asking lawmakers meeting in special session right now to tap the state’s $24 billion rainy day fund to help them meet their immediate needs. Even without a […] The post Food banks struggle to meet rising demand appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin’s Allyse crafts R&B-infused pop charms to pair with her sometimes self-empowered and sometimes vulnerable songwriting. The military brat fuses all of the cultural touchstones experienced throughout her childhood, her most sensitive song to date. “Lesson” is about just that, specifically lessons around relationships. How to not hurt others, how to be strong when you’re […] The post Allyse: “Lesson” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Are Democratic lawmakers on the verge of a walkout to stop Republicans from redistricting during the special session? We’ll have the latest. We’re also tracking possible federal funding cuts to legal aid organizations that could leave thousands of Texans who can’t afford a lawyer without the help they need. Going beyond armed security guards, some […] The post Why ‘Don't California My Texas' isn't the whole story appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

If you were going to try to stuff the new album from New York trio Hide and Shine, it could only be a bento. The different sonic compartments, ranging from sunny indie rock to fuzzy post-punk to more meditative, goth-tinged post-punk, with the themes of metamorphosis and humbled ego pulling the meal together under the […] The post Hide and Shine: “Can’t Wait to Catch Fire” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Trump administration releases billions of dollars in education grants it previously withheld. What it means as students head back to school. How the U.S. military is responding to a new kind of warfare that uses small, inexpensive drones. The story of a Cuban man who raised a family in Texas and spent years working […] The post Houston archaeologists uncover tomb of ancient Maya ruler appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode we discuss overstaying your welcome as an artist in different spaces. We also discuss people blaming Jay-Z’s Roc Nation record label for all of their musical woes. Hip-Hop facts includes facts about Clipse, 2pac’s early college days, and why Joaquin Phoenix is a huge Michael Jackson fan. Unpopular opinion with Fresh is […] The post Roc Nation Did It appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A peek into the week ahead for the Texas Legislature’s special session: We’ll hear the latest on a much-talked-about possible walkout by Democrats. A plan to relieve congestion in Austin was approved by voters years ago – but so far, there’s not much to show for it. Is Project Connect off the rails? The rollback […] The post Black farmers in East Texas feel the sting of DEI cuts appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this week’s In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Kristen Gentry, author of Mama Said, a collection of short stories as told by three women who struggled with their mothers’ drug addictions and depression, providing insight into the damaging consequences of their mother’s life choices on multiple generations of […] The post Kristen Gentry (Ep. 35, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As Texas lawmakers move to consider regulations on THC products, what’s legal, and what’s not? KUT News reporter Nathan Bernier joins us to break it down. As many see the future of energy as cleaner renewables, why many in the city of Port Arthur are pinning their hopes for a comeback – on oil. At […] The post Ben Kweller on grief, music and ‘Cover the Mirrors' appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Kileen-based rapper LYNN has bars for days and enough butter in her emotive, croony tunes to get Kerbey Lane through an Easter weekend brunch shift. By the time her debut EP Middle of Madness came out last year, she’d already added opening slots for CupcakKe and Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul, and the album landed […] The post LYNN: “Slow Dreamz” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas lawmakers hear 12 hours of testimony as they take up what happened before during and after the devastating Hill Country floods.Repeated plans to improve flood warning systems were repeatedly scuttled in the years leading up to the July 4th weekend. Neena Satija of the Houston Chronicle with what she’s learning about why.As the Americans […] The post The ADA turns 35: What true inclusion looks like appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

All month long, we’ve had the pleasure of familiarizing you with one of Austin’s most ostentatious acts, J’Cuuzi. The dance punk duo of Gorge Bones and Trey Razeldazl have an insatiable appetite for the stage and pushing the boundaries of how they use it to their. Watching the faces of new audiences as they take […] The post J’Cuuzi: “Fame By Death” [Live In Studio 1A + Music Video Premiere] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Epstein controversy has federal lawmakers taking an early recess, putting off important business.Summer heat means some Texans have to choose between paying for air conditioning or basic necessities.Is a violent protest at an ICE facility in North Texas the new normal as the country copes with a rise in extremism?What’s happening in Harris County […] The post Families are cutting back on food and medicine to pay the power bill appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin’s Noah Faulkner, known on stage as Pedal Steel Noah, has garnered a global fanbase by harnessing the Gen-Z power of social media to share his novel pedal steel covers of music of all genres from all decades. This keen sense and talent have earned him fans like Jonny Marr, members of Duran Duran, Frank […] The post Pedal Steel Noah: “Head Over Heels” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Over the weekend, the number of missing in the Texas Hill Country dropped drastically. What happened?Checking in with those whose livelihood is at stake after the flood, including farmers and ranchers in the region.Why so many Texans don’t have flood insurance.The governor ordered an end to remote work for state employees, but now he’s backtracking. […] The post Ag commissioner outlines rural flood aid appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Lawmakers recently ended a regular session of the Texas Legislature, but on this Monday, they’re back. They call it a special session: 30 days to complete a long list of action items including a response to the Hill Country flooding, the regulation of THC consumables, and a rare mid-decade push for redistricting that has some […] The post Texas lawmakers begin special session focused on floods, maps appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode we discuss how a recent local list, in regards to hip-hop, was a horrible idea to release. We also discuss Nicki Minaj’s latest tirade against Sza and others. Hip-hop facts we discuss the anniversary of Slim Thug’s debut album and who was originally supposed to produce the Thriller album. Unpopular opinion is […] The post Your List Is Stupid appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The way we dress can say a lot about who we are, especially when it comes to rank. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore how what we wear conveys our agency, power, and autonomy. The post The Psychology of Style: Power appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. concludes a discussion of the challenges and opportunities for African American women in the real estate and facility management industry with Denita R. Conway, founder and president of Proven Management LLC, a leading transition planning and logistics company specializing in project […] The post Denita R. Conway, pt. 2 (Ep 34, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The way we dress, whether to stand out or blend in, can say a lot about who we are. But what influences that choice? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore how uniforms can shape our identity, behavior, and sense of belonging, and […] The post The Psychology Style: The Uniform appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As lawmakers return to Austin for a special session, who got the most accomplished in the regular? Why the numbers don’t tell the whole story.With state legislators set to take up flood relief and related matters, we’ll hear how the region’s fairing two weeks after those deadly flash floods, and we’ll hear about efforts concentrated […] The post The rise of Maren Morris appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As lawmakers get ready to return to the Capitol in a special session, a new report shows billions more are needed to address flooding.Who are the most productive lawmakers in the Legislature? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey takes a closer look.Remember when there were growing concerns about a population explosion? In a new book, UT […] The post Who really got things done at the Legislature? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

There’s something about every song by Austin’s Dorio, the duo of Chad Doriocourt and Rachel Rascoe, that’s just sweet, sticky, and timeless. It simultaneously takes me to a certain sunny side of the 90’s; my old, cozy, West Campus apartment; and some of the best new music I’ve been listening to all year. It’s also […] The post Dorio: “Plastic Heart” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Online rumors are blaming cloud seeding for the deadly Texas floods, even though the science doesn't support it.Along with flood recovery and THC regulation, Texas lawmakers are tasked with redrawing congressional districts in their special session. The connection to racial gerrymandering.Volunteers and rescue workers have descended on the Hill Country to help with flood recovery […] The post Conspiracy theorists said ‘cloud seeding’ caused the Texas floods. It did not. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin pianist Andrew Vineski is the embodiment of modern vintage and self-confidence. Many artists these days will tell you their sound is inspired by a bunch of obscure musicians, or that they’re modernizing an existing sound. But I like a good subversion, and in the current state of new music, owning a love for the […] The post Andrew Vineski: “Today” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

With the Hill Country devastated by deadly floods, many are asking: What's a 100-year or 1,000-year flood, and are these terms outdated?A closer look at how first responders from Mexico are helping in Kerr County.A new report from the University of Texas at El Paso warns of growing job losses in Juárez's maquiladora industry.The health […] The post Climatologist explains what ‘1,000-year flood' actually means appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

“Big, bouncy, and fat.” That’s how BBC Radio 6 Music’s Craig Charles describes the Bristol-based funk duo the Allergies. Formed by DJ Moneyshot and Rackabeat, the pair have celebrated hit after hit– and not just singles, but full albums — an especially impressive feat in the streaming era. Not to be confused with neo-soul and […] The post The Allergies: “So Real” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

More rain pummels the waterlogged Hill Country, putting a pause on search efforts and bringing a new wave of weather warnings to the region. We’ll talk with James Hartley of KERA, who’s been in Kerrville this weekend.Stuffed animals are strewn across flood-ravaged Texas. People are trying to get them to their owners.The Trump administration is […] The post Trucking industry faces new border bottleneck appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

New York’s Nikkiesha McLeod has been running parts of the city the last few years between drumming in bands; formerly hosting and co-producing the BIPOC, queer musician-centered podcast When We See Each Other; and being a published author. Their story, however, goes back to Trinidad & Tobago, to a ten-year-old child joining their local steelpan […] The post Nikkiesha McLeod: “Rush” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. begins a conversation with Denita R. Conway, founder and president of Proven Management LLC, a recognized leader in the moving and logistics industry, specializing in project management, interior design and transition planning, discussing the challenges facing African American women in the real […] The post Denita R. Conway, pt. 1 (Ep. 33, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

What we wear not only expresses who we are, it also shapes how we see and interpret the world around us. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore the surprising psychology of style. The post The Psychology of Style appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A week after the Hill Country floods, the president and first lady will visit Kerr County as the search for the missing continues and storms are in the forecast for the weekend.Talking to kids about tragedy: A Dallas-based pediatric psychologist on how to deal with their questions and their anxieties.Gov. Greg Abbott has added flood […] The post In wake of Hill Country floods, how to talk to kids about tragedy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin’s McKenna Michels is just it. The singer-songwriter, who daylights as a childhood abuse and trauma advocate, has been featured on local television, has been asked to open for several global artists on their European tours, and she gets to hear her own music over the speakers when she’s shopping. And to peep her style, […] The post McKenna Michels: “Never Satified” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Texas Newsroom finds that responders to the Hill Country floods called for a public alert early Friday, a warning some say came hours too late.The upcoming special session of the Legislature, which originally looked like it would focus on regulating THC, now includes several emergency preparedness topics.And: Gillian Rodriguez with the Texas Counseling Association […] The post Processing the range of emotions surrounding Hill Country flood tragedy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When it comes to Mobley’s career, what started as writing smart R&B pop bops has grown into full concept albums revolving around racism, technology, and our future, composing cautionary tales warning of a regressing society and the darkest parts of science fiction decaying into neither predictive science nor fiction. Mobley's new album We Do Not Fear […] The post Mobley: “Yesterday's Another Day” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A bill in the Texas Legislature this past session would have created a grant program for emergency communication. It didn’t pass. In the days since the deadly flooding, engineers have already modeled what happened on the Guadalupe River. What they say about how we should rebuild. A harrowing story of survival: Our conversation with a […] The post A Guadalupe River regular shares her family's survival story appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In Kerr County, local officials say they have all the resources, equipment, food and personnel they need, but with constantly changing numbers of people still missing, search and rescue teams continue to slog thru the debris of what is almost certain to go down as one of the deadliest natural disasters in state history. The […] The post Officials in Kerrville begin to assess damage as floodwaters recede appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Rescue and recovery efforts continue following devastating Guadalupe River flooding that has killed at least 75 people. More than two dozen campers and counselors died at Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp, and 10 campers remain missing. Flash flood warnings are in effect for many parts of Texas, and officials fear that the waterlogged […] The post The latest on catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Turns out that understanding the why and how of play in our everyday lives is a serious business, and a lot of fun! In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head,  Rebecca McInroy, Art Markman, and Bob Duke join Alison Preston, Kirk Lynn, and Sarah Abraham from a special presentation at the Texas Science Festival on the psychology, science, and performance of play! Listen to […] The post The Psychology of Play appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Mason LaDue raises cattle on family land in Central Texas. But before he was a rancher, he was mostly on the road, managing tours for artists like Curren$y and Wiz Khalifa.His journey from the Dallas hip-hop circuit to the homestead is the focus of today's special program, Rap to the Ranch: The Ballad of Mason […] The post Rap to the Ranch: The Ballad of Mason ‘Bric' LaDue –  A Texas Standard Special Rebroadcast appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

If there’s one thing the Texans of the early republic never lacked, it was imagination – especially when it came to dodging tariffs and taxes. Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong explains. The full transcript of this episode of Stories from Texas is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available […] The post Creative smuggling when Texas was a republic appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.