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50:29

Reflecting on the Aggie bonfire tragedy, 25 years later

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2024/11/18

The Texas State Board of Education could soon approve a curriculum that includes Bible stories and doesn’t spend as much time on slavery.It’s been 25 years since one of the darkest moments in Texas A&M history. Reflecting on the impact of the Aggie bonfire collapse.Families in America today can look a lot different than what’s […] The post Reflecting on the Aggie bonfire tragedy, 25 years later appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Texas Extra: The science of motivating young people

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2024/11/16

Human brains begin to alter significantly around the age of ten — as people start to enter biological adolescence. But why are the teenage years so dreaded? And what can science tell us about how to make them less so? That’s exactly what this next interview is about. It’s an extended version of a conversation […] The post Texas Extra: The science of motivating young people appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:05

A closer look at the country music Grammy nods

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2024/11/15

As lawmakers prepare to take up a school voucher-like plan, many state public schools are struggling with more cutbacks.Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking an extension of a tuition freeze for public colleges and universities.What the tiny town of Rockdale, Texas, could teach us about the energy transition and rising demand.Mando Rayo of the Tacos of […] The post A closer look at the country music Grammy nods appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Could Texas get its own Appalachian-style trail?

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2024/11/14

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a Texan for a top spot in his upcoming administration. What John Ratcliffe might do as head of the CIA.Louisiana’s legal battle over putting the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms could impact similar efforts here in Texas.Did you pick up gardening during the pandemic? Some did with the help […]The post Could Texas get its own Appalachian-style trail? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:06

Lawmakers start filing bills for 2025 legislative...

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2024/11/13

More than 1,500 bills were filed yesterday for the upcoming Texas legislative session. What they tell us about looming fights in the new year.What some immigrant rights groups in Texas are doing to prepare for expected changes in enforcement as President-elect Trump promises mass deportations.As high season for holiday shopping gets underway, consumer advocates warn […]The post Lawmakers start filing bills for 2025 legislative session appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:34

15 Texas restaurants have received a coveted Michelin...

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2024/11/12

The Texas Supreme Court remains firmly in Republican hands after the election. What that means for cases the court will decide.For the first time, Michelin has awarded its coveted stars – along with other designations – to restaurants in the Lone Star State.Texas is in the wake of a solar panel boom. But not everyone […]The post 15 Texas restaurants have received a coveted Michelin star rating appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:33

Will Elon Musk have a role to play in the Trump...

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/11

With the presidency and a majority now in the U.S. Senate, Republicans are eyeing a trifecta of power by capturing the seats needed for a slim majority in the House. But several races still need to be called. What’s taking so long?Elon Musk spent a great deal of his time and money helping Donald Trump […] The post Will Elon Musk have a role to play in the Trump administration? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:04

Texas Democratic Party chair resigns after...

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2024/11/08

The head of the Texas Democratic Party has resigned following controversial comments about transgender rights and the issue’s role in elections. Lauren McGaughy of the Texas Newsroom joins us with the latest.He’s Texas’ senior senator for now, but could he soon be known as Senate Majority Leader John Cornyn? We’ll hear more, as well as […]The post Texas Democratic Party chair resigns after controversial comments appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:47

How Republicans broke a losing streak in South Texas

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2024/11/07

The words “historic election” have been far overused, but they’re worth considering when examining results out of Starr County. A look at a political shift in South Texas.Texas’ oil and gas regulators requested an emergency influx of $100 million dollars in state money to address oil well blowouts and contamination. What’s happening in the oilfield?Even […]The post How Republicans broke a losing streak in South Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:00

Unpacking the results of the 2024 election

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/06

A historic election cycle ends with significant gains for the GOP statewide. What do the results add up to for the future of Texas? A closer look at the U.S. Senate race in Texas and a wider re-election victory for incumbent Ted Cruz, compared with 2018. The largest school bond proposal in Texas history was […]The post Unpacking the results of the 2024 election appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:41

What to watch on Election Day 2024

Texas Standard ·

2024/11/05

lection Day 2024 has arrived, and we’re checking in with reporters across the state as Texans cast their ballots. Plus, what to keep a close eye on tonight after the polls close. A new survey predicts Dallas-Fort Worth is poised to become the hottest real estate market in the country in 2025. What it means […] The post What to watch on Election Day 2024 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:17

Why Texans can’t put abortion – or other citizen-led...

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2024/11/04

We’ll have the latest details the 400-acre Hudson Fire in Bastrop County, which has prompted the voluntary evacuation of about 65 homes.On this day before elections, what we’re hearing about early turnout numbers.Twenty-six states, including California, have citizen-led ballot initiatives – but Texas doesn’t. The Standard’s Sarah Asch brings us the history of a political […] The post Why Texans can’t put abortion – or other citizen-led initiatives – on the ballot

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20:47

Texas Extra: ‘There’s Always This Year’ goes beyond...

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2024/11/02

Hanif Abdurraqib’s latest book centers the sport, but from there spins meditations on mortality and “making it.” The full transcript of this episode of Texas Standard is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps.The post Texas Extra: ‘There’s Always This Year’ goes beyond the bounds of basketball appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:18

San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures eyed for...

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2024/11/01

It’s possible the most closely watched statewide race in Texas this election cycle could also be the closest once the ballots are counted. How Ted Cruz and Colin Allred are making a final push in the days before Nov. 5.In San Antonio, plans to demolish a building once part of a World’s Fair might be […] The post San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures eyed for demolition appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:41

Talking with a real-life Texas Willy Wonka

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2024/10/31

Reporters have now identified a Texas woman experts say died because of the state’s restrictive abortion ban.As early voting continues across Texas, we’ll check in with some LGBTQ+ voters about what’s on their minds as they head to the polls.Also, some of the people removed in Gov. Greg Abbott’s voter roll purges were eligible voters.Apple’s […]The post Talking with a real-life Texas Willy Wonka appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:15

Catholic leader dismisses Arlington nuns amid ongoing...

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2024/10/30

A new public TV documentary titled “Our Texas, Our Vote” delves into the diversity of Latino voters’ perspectives and priorities.For over 18 months, the nuns of an Arlington monastery have clashed with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. Now, a Vatican-appointed overseer has dismissed the sisters from their duties.A Houston ISD basketball coach has […]The post Catholic leader dismisses Arlington nuns amid ongoing dispute with Fort Worth diocese appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios

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50:50

Brazos County voters to decide whether livestock...

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/29

Why Texas billionaires are spending big on judicial races with flashy political ads.Some religious leaders touch on political issues – but how does this align with U.S. tax rules and the separation of church and state?A new book from political science professor John Domino explores the history of privacy laws in Texas and what they […] The post Brazos County voters to decide whether livestock should roam free or be fenced in appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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33:26

Texas Extra: A documentary on the Texas Farm Workers...

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/29

The story of the TFWU is one of epic strikes and marches, but also one that occasionally brushes up against controversy. But what this documentary ultimately aims to do is simply share a story few Texans know from history. The full transcript of this episode of Texas Standard is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio […] The post Texas Extra: A documentary on the Texas Farm Workers Union appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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52:01

Battleship Texas still in search of a new home after...

Texas Standard ·

2024/10/28

With early voting underway, reporters in Ted Cruz’s homebase of Houston and Colin Allred’s congressional seat in Dallas asked voters what they think of the candidates and what issues matter to them the most.More than six months after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed avian flu cases in dairy cows in Texas, experts are still […] The post Battleship Texas still in search of a new home after Galveston deal falls through appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:28

Presidential campaigns make high-profile stops in Texas

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2024/10/25

With less than two weeks until Election Day, presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both making high-profile stops in Texas today.A nonprofit is helping Black farmers in Texas build a home-grown community.Filmmakers share the story behind “Subtopia,” a new Texas-based mockumentary about HOA drama.And: Remembering Sister Angela Murdaugh, a Franciscan Sister of Mary […] The post Presidential campaigns make high-profile stops in Texas appeared first on KUT &

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