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City Cast Houston

The daily podcast for food, culture, news, and nature in the sweaty Bayou City. Join host Raheel Ramzanali and the City Cast Houston team every weekday morning as we celebrate and interrogate this sprawling place with our favorite journalists, thinkers, leaders, neighbors, and gadflies. Learn more and subscribe to our daily morning newsletter at houston.citycast.fm.

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30:21

Best Restaurants of the Year, RIP Turkey Leg Hut, &...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/12/04

It’s Wednesday so host Raheel Ramzanali is talking food! Today, he’s joined by Erica Cheng, food reporter at Chron.com, to break down the highlights of Houston’s 2024 food scene. They cover everything from the best restaurants to viral trends, plus must-try dishes you might’ve missed. They also discuss the downfall of the Turkey Leg Hut and make some bold predictions for Houston’s foodie scene in 2025.Here’s more about the stories and restaurants they talked about in today’s episode: Mala Sichuan

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31:47

More Trump Judges, Shocking State Bills, and Feisty...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/12/03

Is Texas about to become even more conservative? In Austin, the state legislature has shifted further to the right, and already there are thousands of bills filed for the upcoming session. And in the federal courts, President-elect Donald Trump could replace potentially four life-time judges in Texas. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Faith Bugenhagen, trending news reporter for Chron.com, to break those stories down. Plus, Texas is getting more new residents than any other state, a wild rescue of

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27:35

Your Guide to December 2024 in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2024/12/02

There are so many fun celebrations taking place in Houston in December. So, we’re giving you our top recommendations to make the most out of December in H-Town. From holiday lights to penguin encounters, and of course, great eats, this is your guide to December 2024 in Houston. Going to be traveling this December? We put together the best travel hacks for Bush and Hobby airports so you can have a stress free flight! Our Recommendations for December 2024: Classic Christmas in Houston Radiant

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19:13

The Best Pho, Curry, and More Cozy Cold Weather...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/27

Thanksgiving in Houston might actually feel like Thanksgiving as a double cold front heads our way. So we want to get into those cold weather vibes and replay our chat City Cast Houston food contributor Shawn the Food Sheep. He shares his picks for the best cozy dishes around H-town for cooler weather. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Shawn are creating a list that will help you get into the season, from steaming bowls of pho to hearty curries, and more! Learn more about the sponsors of this November 27th

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29:12

Most Lustful City, NRG Stadium Needs Repairs, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/26

It’s a holiday week with Thanksgiving around the corner, but the news does not stop in H-town. Host Raheel Ramzanali breaks down the biggest stories of the week with Hey Houston newsletter editor, Brooke Lewis. They dive into the much needed upgrades at NRG Stadium, plus the latest in the push to restore the Astrodome. (And spoiler, Brooke is Team Astrodome!) Then they get into the impact Trump’s immigration policies could have on our local construction industry, Houston’s newest title of most

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30:04

Why Houston’s Other Name Is Bear Creek Town

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/25

Many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving this week, but for many Indigenous communities, it's a day of reflection or even mourning. Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Maaliyah Papillion, council member with the Atakapa-Ishak Nation, about her tribe's history, the challenges they face today, and what they’re doing to make sure their people and heritage are never forgotten. Learn more about the Atakapa-Ishak Nation here. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 25th episode

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44:37

Jocelyn Nungaray’s Mom Tells All, Bibles in Schools,...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/22

Every Friday on City Cast Houston we’re breaking down all of the big stories from the week with some of the top journalists and dynamic voices from H-Town. Today, Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Lucio Vasquez, reporter at Houston Public Media, and Anna-Catherine Brigida, immigration reporter at the Houston Landing. The trio start by talking about outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg charging a former director in Judge Lina Hidalgo’s administration. Then, they dive deep into Anna-Cat’s

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20:26

What’s Up With All Blackbirds Around H-E-B?

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/21

If you’ve been to a big grocery store in the last month or looked up at a power line then you’ve noticed tons of blackbirds all around you. So, what are these birds, and why are they taking over?! Host Raheel Ramzanali spoke to Rice University professor Cin-Ty Lee last year about this annual fall phenomena, so we’re playing back our conversation to answer all your blackbird questions.. This episode originally aired Nov. 27, 2023. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 21st episode

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17:54

The Best Houston Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/20

Thanksgiving is almost here and if you don’t want to cook and clean, but still enjoy great food, we have you covered! Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Eric Sandler, CultureMap Houston’s city editor, about the best restaurants open on Thanksgiving. From traditional turkey plates to extravagant buffets, there’s something for everyone around Houston on Thanksgiving. Restaurants we talked about today: Kim Son, a leading Vietnamese restaurant in Houston, to close flagship location due to I-45

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36:23

More HISD Drama, Record-Breaking Tourism, & a Very...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/19

The week is off to a busy start, and host Raheel Ramzanali is getting you caught up with the stories you need to know. Today, he’s joined by executive producer Laura Isensee to learn about what’s next for HISD and state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles after voters rejected its historic $4.4 billion bond. Plus, Beyoncé is performing on Christmas, but will we will be able to watch it on Netflix without streaming issues? And, H-town is REALLY popular as we’re headed into a record-breaking year for

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29:01

Houston Airport Hacks You Need For Holiday Travel

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/18

It’s almost time for the holiday travel season, and we want to help you make it less stressful! So, today host Raheel Ramzanali is speaking with Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation at the Houston Airport System, about essential travel hacks, the latest on construction projects at Bush International Airport, and his insider tips on picking up passengers at Hobby or Bush. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 18th episode here: Classic Christmas A.D. Players Theater Looking for more Houston

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30:34

Unfinished Ballots Impact Election, Slow Police, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/15

Happy Friday! Host Raheel Ramzanali is back with the biggest stories you need to know about H-town. He’s joined by Houston Landing’s diverse communities reporter Monique Welch. Raheel and Monique start with breaking down the new billion-dollar plan to revive the Astrodome, but Raheel’s not convinced anything will come of it. Then, they unpack why voters skipped so many local races on the ballot, and how that could have changed results. Plus, why are Houston police response times the worst since the

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21:18

Why This Houstonian Is Stuck in Outer Space

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/14

Houston astronaut Butch Wilmore had an eight-day mission that has turned into months, after a Boeing Starliner aircraft malfunctioned and left him and his fellow test pilot Suni Williams stranded on the International Space Station. So, what’s it like being stuck in space? Well, today, Butch shares his thoughts on that, plus what he’s going to eat when he’s back on Earth, and the future of NASA. Butch, who lives in Houston and is originally from Nashville, talked with our friends at City Cast

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31:04

Houston Got 6 Michelin Stars. Now, Where to Eat?

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/13

We already knew Houston is one of the best foodie cities in the country (and world!), but now it’s official. The Michelin Guide just announced its first-ever awards for restaurants in Houston and the rest of Texas. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Chron.com food reporter Erica Cheng are breaking down which Michelin-starred restaurants you need to try first and why the Bib Gourmand recs — aka Michelin on a budget — are even more important to Houston. Plus, our hot takes on H-town’s food scene.Here’s more

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26:31

Whitmire’s New Homeless Camp, Honoring Vets, & More...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/12

It’s been another busy weekend for Houstonians with lots of news to unpack. Producer Carlignon Jones is chatting with ABC 13 reporter Shannon Ryan to talk about the latest in the investigation into the beleaguered Houston Housing Authority, the surge in racist texts across the country — including right here in Humble ISD — and Mayor John Whitmire’s new plan to reduce homelessness. Plus, they share a moment of joy to ease into the week! Dive deeper into the stories we talked about: Beyoncé earns

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33:20

What Trump 2.0 Means for Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/11

In about 70 days, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term. Here at City Cast Houston, we wanted to know what does Trump 2.0 mean for Houston? Executive Producer Laura Isensee begins to answer that question with Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz, from tariffs to immigration, and a lot in between. Dig deeper into the issues we talked about here: What Trump’s victory could mean for oil companies and climate change policy Here's what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from

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29:41

Moms vs. HISD Bond, Trump Latinos & Is Harris County...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/08

What a week it has been! Host Raheel Ramzanali and political analyst Rafael Lemaitre are recapping the big takeaways from the election. From local grassroots efforts to fight against the historic HISD bond to why there was such a huge shift amongst Texas Latinos to the Republican party, and why your taxes will be going up in Harris County. Plus, after such a heavy week, we get our moments of joy from both Raheel and Rafael. Here’s more about the stories we talked about: Inside the parent-led

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27:24

Houston’s Best Comfort Foods

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/07

It’s been a long week with the election, so we’re going take a moment and indulge in what Houston does best — food! Host Raheel Ramzanali, producer Carlignon Jones, Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis, and executive producer Laura Isensee are competing to put together their most iconic Houston meal. Each one will draft an appetizer, an entree, two sides, and a dessert from any Houston restaurant. After you listen to the entire episode, be sure to head to our Instagram @CityCastHouston and let

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19:49

How Houston Voted

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/06

While former President Donald Trump regained the White House for a second term, the City Cast Houston team has the latest on local and state races. We start with the race for U.S. Senate between Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Colin Allred, then look at HISD’s controversial $4.4 billion bond. Plus, we look at the race for Harris County District Attorney, and Houston’s voter turnout.Learn more about the sponsors of this November 6th episode here: Houston Cinema Arts Society Visit Pearland Holocaust Museum

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35:58

Why These Houstonians Are Switching Parties This...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/11/05

Election Day is here! Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Monica Flores Richart, education advocate and attorney, and conservative commentator Charles Blain to get their final thoughts on key races that will impact Houstonians. Plus, we hear from local voters on their picks for president and why. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 5th episode here: Houston Cinema Arts Society Visit Pearland Holocaust Museum Houston Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter

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