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Facing a summer without campers and millions of dollars in debt, Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy. We'll delve into what that means.Recent rains buy time for Corpus Christi, which had been facing an imminent water shortage emergency, but is it enough time to find a long-term solution to its water woes? Dylan Baddour of Inside […] The post Nearly a year since July 4 floods, Camp Mystic declares bankruptcy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

R is for Rodeo or Rattler. S Shiner, Space X? And T is for Texas, isn't it? The post The Texas phonetic alphabet appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

An important rethink of the state’s K-12 curriculum is on the drawing board in Austin. We’ll get up to speed on a week of contentious hearings now underway as the state board of education takes up a new statewide reading list featuring Bible passages and a reshape of the social studies curriculum.One year after the […] The post New podcast revisits the July 4 Hill Country flood aftermath appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As Texas copes with concerns about water, a small river agency near Corpus Christi makes plans to build the largest desalination plant in the country.Pesticides used in the Rio Grande Valley may be the link to the large number of Parkinson’s patients in the region.“The Last 12 Weeks,” a new podcast from The Marshall Project, […] The post Can desalination solve Texas' water future? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas' Supreme Court hands down a major ruling that looks like a win for SpaceX on the surface but leaves open serious questions about a clause in the Texas Constitution.Texas Tech and Texas A&M try to narrow a health care gap in rural Texas.In North Texas, another World Cup match for Argentina today, this time […] The post Court ruling leaves Boca Chica beach fight unresolved appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode we discuss the New York Knicks winning their first NBA championship in 53 years. We also discuss our favorite New York rap anthems to help Knicks celebrate. Hip-Hop Facts this week include facts about Backstreet Boys, Ludacris, Earth Wind & Fire and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that Jay-Z teaming up with […] The post Orange & Blue Skies appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents highlights from excerpts from a discussion by representavies of civil rights organizations, and state and federal legislators organized by National Urban League CEO in response to the April 29, 2026 Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana vs. Callais, which dealt a devastating […] The post The Voting Rights Act (Ep. 30, 2026) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Why is it that we can feel a lot younger or older than we are? What does it mean to feel our age? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy explore the psychology of how we perceive age. The post How Old Do You Feel? (Rebroadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s been a celebration for more than 160 years — but only a federal holiday for a few. We’re recognizing Juneteenth on today’s Texas Standard.Dallas’ Opal Lee is known as the grandmother of Juneteenth for her efforts to get the holiday recognized on a national level. We'll delve more into the history, as well as […] The post Exploring Juneteenth and the history and culture of Black Texans appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

With a U.S. Senate contest stealing the political spotlight, where do we stand in the races for the two top spots in Texas politics? A check-in on the governor's and lieutenant governor's races.An unannounced feature in smart glasses could reveal the identities of people without their knowledge. Is this the future of personal networking, surveillance, […] The post What the World Cup has revealed so far appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Weather off the Texas Gulf Coast has the potential to bring a lot of rain. We'll dig into what it might mean for water-hungry cities around the state.We’ve talked a lot about the number of data centers coming to Texas, especially outside of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Now, a closer look at the legal bind […] The post Rural Texas pushes back on data centers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin artist Quentin celebrates identity, self-acceptance, and the city that helped shape them on the upbeat new single “Lucy in Disguise.” Inspired by the iconic South Congress costume shop, the song pairs bright indie-pop energy with a sense of nostalgia, while the self-directed video turns Austin into a dreamlike backdrop where memory, transformation, and home […] The post QUENTIN: “LUCY IN DISGUISE” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen after months of conflict between the U.S. and Iran. We'll look at what it could mean for Texas drivers and gas prices.As Corpus Christi faces potential water cuts, questions are mounting over a nearby crypto mine’s water consumption. Why are city officials withholding updated records?With the FIFA […] The post Corpus Christi's water fight meets cryptomining appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When the World Comes Comes to Texas is a podcast from our partners at KERA in North Texas exploring what it means to bring the World cup to the Lone Star State. We’re sharing these episodes with very Tuesday night through June 16th. Episode 5: How to Enjoy Every Kick This World Cup The post Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 5 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin's most musical intergalactic cult and former Artist of the Month are back with their third annual Grandmaster Gala at the State Theatre this Saturday. Their sound defies both space and time, so it’s fitting that we're rewinding it back to their Studio 1A session from February, where they performed tracks off of their second […] The post Grandmaster: “Feel It Coming” [Live In Studio 1A] appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas regulators are moving closer to allowing treated wastewater from oil and gas drilling operations to be reused on farmland and other sites outside the energy industry. Some fear the proposal is getting ahead of the science. Texas Republicans signaled their priorities at their convention in Houston, with Gov. Greg Abbott outlining his vision for […] The post State regulators weigh new uses for fracking wastewater appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode we touch on a subject, we have discussed before with male rappers, but this time we talk about, the seemingly decline in popularity of female rappers. We also discuss if having a great discography is more important than having monster singles. Hip-Hop Facts this week include facts about Earth Wind and Fire, […] The post Is Female Rap In Trouble? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this week’s edition of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Donald Cravins, Jr. president and CEO of The National Minority Supplier Development Council, and former CEO of The National Urban League’s Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., discussing his career as an advocate for expanding opportunities for minority-owned small […] The post Donald “Don” Cravins, Jr. (Ep. 29, 2026) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When someone attacks your character, the urge to fire back is almost irresistible. But defending yourself in the heat of the moment often does more harm than good, so why do we do it? In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of fighting back. The post Fighting Back appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

They say it's only a game, but Texas sports fans know better. This time, however, some see an existential threat to college sports. A scandal involving Texas Tech football quarterback Brendan Sorsby is now in the national spotlight. We’ll hear why and what’s at stake. Meanwhile in Houston, evidence that there’s nothing like a challenging […] The post A Texas Tech gambling case could test NCAA rules appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Sunset for the days of Texas as the wild west of AI? A closer look at the Gov. Greg Abbott's new plan for greater oversight of the rapidly expanding landscape of data centers statewide.Day one of the World Cup — do the numbers add up? A closer look at projections about the economic impact here […] The post Gov. Abbott calls for new oversight on Texas data centers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

A look into a new book about one of the Lone Star State's most iconic athletes. The post Tim Brown's Nolan appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

New World screwworm is affecting a part of South Texas currently vacant a member of Congress. Some say that should spur a quick special election.UT researchers believe they’ve figured out who has been scrambling GPS signals across huge swaths of Europe in recent years. We’ll find out about their discovery and what it might mean.The […] The post Another small peach crop frustrates Hill Country growers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin’s Cast Iron Shoes song “Little Bird” is written around themes of borders and escape. It carries a sense of longing and resilience that feels deeply personal. Inspired in part by growing up in a trailer without electricity or running water, the song turns hardship into something hopeful, pairing vivid storytelling with a warm, wandering […] The post Cast Iron Shoes: “Little Bird” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Hugo Gonzalez is the founder and co-owner of Dallas Street Soccer, and he sat down with Ron and Miranda to talk about how street soccer makes the sport more accessible and also how street soccer can bring people together across culture and language barriers. The post Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 4 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Can Mike Miles, the man appointed to lead Houston ISD and help that struggling district, provide a roadmap for others in the state? We'll have the details.Also, a look at the federal government's plan to stop the New World screwworm from spreading as more cases appear in South Texas.Plus, fire safety concerns about the batteries […] The post Texas officials race to contain screwworm outbreak appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Supreme Court cases on birthright citizenship, gun rights, transgender women and girls in sports… Where do we stand? Constitutional law professor Seth Chandler of the University of Houston Law Center joins us with what cases to watch for and where the high court appears to be leaning as the nine justices wrap up the current […] The post Big Bend border wall plans upend vital park changes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode, we discuss Jay-Z’s recent performance at the Roots Picnic and the controversy that came with it. We also discuss what is more important, musical legacy or breaking records. Hip-Hop Facts this week include facts about Tom Holland, Toni Braxton, Janet Jackson and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is about a reboot of a […] The post Hovi Baby! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a conversation with Marion E. Orr, political scientist, professor of Public Policy and Political Science and Urban Studies at Brown University, and author of House of Diggs: The Rise and Fall of America’s Most Consequential Black Congressman, Charles C. Diggs, Jr. […] The post The House of Diggs, with Marion Orr (Ep. 28, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Any form of oration is communication, and that communication is often not just a one-way street. In our third episode in our Two Guys on Your Head series on oration, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy look at how oration can be a conversation, albeit a fraught one. The post Oration Part III: The Conversation appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

130 Texas towns and cities put on notice that they won’t be able to raise property tax rates. One city official calls it a catch-22.The national Democratic Party sets its sights on flipping 12 seats in the Texas House — one sign that their candidate for senate, James Talarico may have serious coattails. We’ll hear […] The post A Texas adventurer aims for all 50 state high points appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

It’s considered by many to be the marquee race of the midterms: Paxton versus Talarico. But if you think that’s all there is to it, think again.Shades of Ross Perot? Why a third-party candidate could upset the calculus in this year's big Senate race in Texas.And they’re back: For the first time in 60 years, […] The post First case of New World screwworm found in Texas since 1960s appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

What control do county officials have when a data center wants to move in? A look at an investigation from the Texas Tribune.The ballots are set for the midterm election in November, but at least one big thing is changing: Texas’ top elections leader, Secretary of State Jane Nelson, is stepping down.What do the results […] The post Rural Texas counties say data centers are arriving faster than regulations appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Austin-based garage rock band Day Friend lean into something more expansive on “Street Light,” blending their psychedelic punk roots with a growing pull toward indie rock and alternative textures. The track marks a clear genre shift while keeping the loose, lived-in energy that defines their sound.“Street Light” centers on that tipping point where responsibility starts […] The post Day Friend: “Street Light” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Struggling school districts say extra funding approved by state lawmakers was too little and too late. We'll delve into what the districts told lawmakers and what solutions may be on the table.Independent testing finds toxic metals in the black wastewater released by a Tesla refinery near Corpus Christi.A new book by a Texas doctor, “The […] The post Despite state funding boost, school districts still struggle appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Elliott Stockdale is the founder of Hear Sport, an organization that provides audio descriptive sports commentary for people who are blind or have low vision. He sat down with Ron and Miranda to talk about how this kind of commentary is different than what you might traditionally hear, and how low vision and blind people can enjoy the games. The post Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 3 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

On this episode we interview entertainment lawyer, author, Lisa Davis about her book Our Minds Were Always Free. We also discuss Complex’s list of the top 50 New York rappers of all time. Hip-Hop Facts this week include facts about Rebbie Jackson, Andre 3000, Big L and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion touches on how the […] The post Our Minds Were Always Free w/ Lisa Davis appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Graduation season brings a flood of commencement speeches, but most fall flat. In this episode of our Two Guys on Your Head series on oration, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy offer some practical tips on how to be an effective orator.  The post Oration Part II: Some Tips appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. concludes his conversation with attorney Jason Green, former Special Assistant and Associate White House Counsel to President Barack Obama, co-founder of SkilSmart, CEO of Evergreen Labs, and author ofToo Precious To Lose: A Memoir of Family, Community, and Possibility, with a discussion […] The post Jason G. Green, pt. 2 (Ep. 27, 2026) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

After Uvalde, Texas bet big on safety with police in every school, but a new report suggests an unintended and very troubling side effect. The New York Times and the San Antonio Express-News reports thousands of incidents of officers tackling, pepper-spraying even tasering students for offenses that once would have meant a trip to the […] The post Probe says officers are tackling, pepper-spraying and tasering students in Texas schools appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas Standard commentator WF Strong says that, starting in the 1950s, participants in the Padre Island Walkathon covered 110 miles – all walking, no running – over three days. The post Rebroadcast: The craziest race you've never heard of happened on Padre Island appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

He wants to ban Islam in Texas and now he’s the GOP pick for a seat on one of Texas’ most powerful commissions. Who is Bo French? A closer look at why, after this week, a race for a seat on the Texas railroad commission suddenly carries more weight than it might seem at first […] The post Where things stand with Big Bend border wall plans appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Ken Paxton handily beat longtime incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for Senate. So, what’s that mean come November? We’re also unpacking big primary runoff races from across the state on both sides of the aisle. What do the results tell us about what Texas voters are prioritizing? And did you vote in the […] The post Ken Paxton's Senate runoff win reshapes Texas GOP landscape appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

When spring storms move through cities, they can intensify — creating dangerous flooding. New findings from Texas researchers may explain why. It’s runoff Election Day in Texas. While all eyes are on the Republican Senate contest between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, we’ll also spotlight some other key races to watch as ballots are counted. […] The post Researchers find cities can change the way storms behave appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The FC Dallas Youth Academy was founded in 2005 by the Hunt Family, and it has gone on to produce some of the world's most elite soccer players. Chris Hayden is the vice president and director for the FC Dallas Youth Academy, and he sat down with Ron and Miranda to talk about the history of the academy. The post Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 2 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Across the Lone Star State, Memorial Day observances and events are scheduled.Meanwhile, voters in Texas are making their lists and checking them twice with primary runoff day set for tomorrow. We’ll get you up to speed on the statewide races to watch. Plus, we’ll hear about a new app from the folks at Texas Parks […] The post A preview of key races for primary runoff Election Day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. begins a conversation with attorney Jason Green, former Special Assistant and Associate White House Counsel to President Barack Obama, co-founder of SkilSmart, CEO of Evergreen Labs, and author of Too Precious To Lose: A Memoir of Family, Community, and Possibility, with a […] The post Jason G. Green, pt. 1 (Ep. 26, 2026) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Graduation season brings a flood of commencement speeches, but most fall flat. In this first episode in our  Two Guys on Your Head series on oration, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy break down the psychology behind effective public speaking and explore the specific techniques that separate forgettable speeches from memorable ones. The post Oration Part I: On Slowing Down appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Texas-based oil-drillers are looking for a competitive advantage — and they’re turning to AI. What are the implications? Turns out regulators don’t really know. We’ll hear more.As the nation turns to honor members of the military who gave their all while serving, what of those service members who died years later after exposure to chemicals […] The post Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia talks breakout Tiny Desk win appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

As the school year winds down across Texas, one major school district considers declaring an emergency over money. El Paso ISD sounds an alarm after finding a $52 million shortfall, leaving officials with many questions and critical decisions to make.A primary runoff for a seat on the railroad commission has implications that may not be […] The post Texas data centers collide with water shortages appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.