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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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21:40

Why Are Houston Roads So Dangerous?

City Cast Houston ·

2024/09/09

For the first time in five years, Houston is on pace to see the fewest number of homicides and the highest number of traffic fatalities, but why? Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Jay R. Jordan, reporter at Axios Houston, about why traffic deaths are up, what city leaders are doing to lower the traffic deaths, and what the future of road safety could look like in Houston. Stories we talked about in today’s show: More die in Houston traffic crashes than by homicide Here's how many miles the

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27:31

The Mayor’s Unfounded Claim, County Scammer, & an FBI...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/09/06

It is Friday, and the end of Mayor Whitmire’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week. There’s a lot to cover, so Host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on dynamic media personality Antre’chelle Nova and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz to dissect the Mayor’s claims that Pro-Palestine protestors in front of his house were being paid by Iran. Plus, Executive Director of Harris County Public Health was fired for taking kickbacks, why the FBI is now investigating the Houston park ranger who is accused

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20:49

Why the Texans Are Super Bowl Bound (Yes, Seriously!)

City Cast Houston ·

2024/09/05

The NFL season starts tonight and there’s a buzz around our Houston Texans as being one of the best teams in the NFL. Sure they’re favored to win the AFC South, but are they good enough to make a run to the Super Bowl? Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Cody Stoots, creator of HouFootball.com, and Texans diehard fan Pammy Umatiya about why this team could be playing in the Super Bowl and what it would mean for the city if they accomplish something no other football team in Houston’s history has

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20:36

The H-E-B Snacks You Need To Try This Fall

City Cast Houston ·

2024/09/04

It might not be crisp and cool outside yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some fall snacks and treats from H-E-B! Host Raheel Ramzanali is getting recommendations from our friend Emily of Texas Grocery Finds on the best football watch party snacks, tailgating must-have treats, back-to-school snacks for the kiddos, pumpkin spice inspired items, and more! Snacks we talked about: H-E-B pumpkin spice muffin bars H-E-B pumpkin granola bars Wednesday Blueberry Grape Despair

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29:24

Your Guide to September in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2024/09/03

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Houston community. Summer is gone and fall is almost here in Houston! Right now is the perfect time to head outside with great weather and get your first taste of fall. Plus, we have so many festivals, football games, and other huge gatherings that celebrate the diversity of our city. Oh, and you know we’re giving you some food picks as well. Our September guide is

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32:05

New Voter Suppression Tactics, Another Book Ban, And...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/30

Whew, we made it to Friday! And we have a lot to discuss with all of the big news from the week. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Monica Flores Richart, education advocate and attorney, and Rafael Lemaitre, political analyst and communications expert, to break down what the recent raids, led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, on Latino Democrats mean for Houston voters. Plus, guess which school district now has what some call the most restrictive book ban in the state, and how a new statue in

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30:45

Best Quick Trips For Labor Day Weekend

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/29

Don't miss the last big weekend of the summer! There are so many great spots to enjoy the water near H-town, from Galveston to Kemah. Today, host Raheel Ramzanali revisits one of our favorite conversations about Galveston and other beaches, where he tries to convince former lead producer Dina Kesbeh, producer Carlignon Jones, and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis that Galveston is the best local beach around. Plus, we share more ideas that are worth the drive!And if you enjoyed today's

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29:20

This Houston Street Is a Foodie's Dream

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/28

Few streets in Houston capture the city’s diversity better than Hillcroft, located west of the Galleria and running through Gulfton and Bellaire. But with so many options and cuisines, it can be overwhelming to know where to start! So, host Raheel Ramzanali is getting tips from Sharan Gahunia of Raja’s Sweets, Houston’s first Indian restaurant ever on Hillcroft, and executive producer Laura Isensee on the best hidden gems along the street. From pupusas to South Asian desserts, the episode will have

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25:39

HISD Closes Audit Meetings, Tree Thief, and RIP Megabus

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/27

Host Raheel Ramzanali and Dusti Rhodes, comedian, educator, host of the Moth Story Slam in Houston, are getting you ready for the week as they discuss why HISD is making their audit committee meetings private and what it means for transparency, how a local university just set a new record, a bizarre theft which has Houstonians baffled, and more!Featured stories: Houston ISD’s audit committee has held public meetings for more than 17 years. It no longer will. University of Houston enrolls

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18:47

How Houston’s Extreme Heat Impacts Our Mental Health

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/26

We all know the physical toll Houston’s hot summers can take on our bodies, but is the extreme heat also affecting our mood? Dr. Asim Shah, chief of psychiatry and director of mood disorder research at the Harris Health System and Ben Taub Hospital, joins host Raheel Ramzanali to share new research on how our increasingly hot summers are impacting our mental health. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 26th episode here: Downtown Houston+ Holocaust Museum Houston Looking for more Houston

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32:25

Back-To-School Chaos, Traffic Wrecks After Beryl, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/23

Happy Friday! It’s almost the weekend, so host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Monique Welch, diverse communities reporter at the Houston Landing, to recap some of the week’s biggest stories. The duo kick it off with discussing how Houston is “demure” — the latest internet trend. Then they dive into the findings from an independent investigation into why the Houston Police Department marked thousands of cases as suspended. Plus, they discuss even more fallout from Hurricane Beryl and its impact on

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37:52

Where’s the Best Place To Live in Houston?

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/22

We all love our little slice of Houston, but today, we’re going to try to settle one of the ultimate questions about H-town. What’s better: the suburbs or the city? Or something in between? Host Raheel Ramzanali is repping his beloved ‘burbs while producer Carlignon Jones makes a case for hidden gems outside the Loop, but inside the Beltway. And Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis is standing up for the Inner Loopers. To make things even more fun, we’ve brought on a special guest, Rozmin

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19:59

Cool Off With Houston’s Best Margaritas

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/21

Summer is heating up, and one way to enjoy the end of a hot summer day is with a delicious margarita. But, with so many great options, it can be hard to find the right marg for your taste around Houston. So, producer Carlignon Jones is getting recommendations from Sofia Gonzalez, food and travel editor at Houstonia Magazine. From frozen to on the rocks, this episode will have you ready to soak up everything the margarita scene in Houston has to offer. Check out these recommendations from today’s

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28:55

Houston’s Bug Problem, Immigrant Rights Group Sued,...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/20

Today on City Cast Houston, host Raheel Ramzanali is catching you up on the big stories you need to know this week in H-town. He’s joined by longtime Houston comedian Rob Mungle to discuss why Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a local immigrant rights group, why HISD’s budget could take a hit after the first week of school, why Houstonians will have to pay to drive through Lake Charles in the future, and more! Dive deeper into the stories we talked about this week: Texas Attorney General

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25:01

Why Houston Could Face a Homeowners Insurance Crisis

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/19

Most of the debris has been picked up from Hurricane Beryl, but there are some lingering effects with home insurance claims, as if we needed more stress! So today on City Cast Houston, host Raheel Ramzanali is having a vent session with Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing about her insurance saga after Beryl and other storms, and what this means for the rest of Houstonians, if we’re about to face a home insurance crisis. Here's more about the stories we talked about today: Houston's third wave

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26:53

Harris County Scammer, Protest Ban on Hold, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/16

It’s Friday so host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping the news from the week. Today, he’s joined by Houston Public Media reporter Lucio Vasquez to talk about the charges from the investigation into the 2022 election, and spoiler alert, it’s not the kind of fraud some people expected! Also why Mayor Whitmire is blaming Iran for local protests, the shocking investigation into where CenterPoint lobbies elected officials, and more! Here’s more about the stories from today’s episode: Houston-area Democrats

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30:52

90% of Texans Say Housing Affordability Is a Problem....

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/15

A vast majority of Texans say that housing affordability is a problem, according to a new survey. But could empty office buildings around Houston help ease the housing crunch? Today we’re revisiting our conversation with Marissa Luck, senior real estate reporter at the Houston Chronicle. She joins host Raheel Ramzanali to explain why housing’s become so expensive, why so many office buildings are left empty around H-Town, potential solutions and other real estate trends for 2024.Dive deeper into

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28:29

Drafting the Ultimate Houston Food Plate

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/14

It’s Wednesday, so that means we’re talking about food. And today we’re going to try and pick the ultimate Houston food plate. This is the best of the best of Houston’s restaurants and eateries. Host Raheel Ramzanali, producer Carlignon Jones, Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis, and executive producer Laura Isensee are competing. Each one will draft an appetizer, two sides, an entree, and a dessert from any Houston restaurant. After you listen to the entire episode, be sure to head to our

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28:05

Sex-Trafficking Ring in Klein ISD, Stuck in Space, &...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/13

Host Raheel Ramzanali and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis are talking about the shocking story of a teacher who alleges she was fired for exposing another teacher’s involvement in a sex trafficking ring, where Houston saw an uptick in violent crimes so far this year, why NASA has four volunteers staying in a small living habitat for 45 days, and more!Stories we talked about today: Violent crime has decreased in Houston compared to last year, new report says Abbott order will require

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39:44

Culture Wars, Budget Cuts, and Other Issues Local...

City Cast Houston ·

2024/08/12

State takeovers, high staff turnover, and even last-minute changes to familiar bus routes – it seems like this year our local Independent School Districts are facing more challenges than usual. Since it’s back-to-school week here in Houston, we wanted to talk with a local education reporters to find out what parents, students, and teachers can expect from recent changes. Asher Lehrer-Small, Houston Landing’s education reporter, and Elizabeth Sander, Houston Chronicle’s suburban education reporter,

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