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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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26:24

The Ultimate Visitors Guide to Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/21

Friends and family are getting ready to visit you for winter break, but where are you going to take them?! Host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on lead producer Dina Kesbeh and producer Carlignon Jones to help build out the ultimate visitors guide to Houston. From iconic places to most “Instagrammable”locations, the trio is helping you find places to take your guests! Segway Tours Of Houston Nameless by Nomad CityCentre The Space Center Trill Burgers Proper Rose

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18:52

The Best Things We Ate This Year in H-Town

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/20

As we start wrapping up 2023, we wanted to look back at the best things we ate this year. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Grundy, known as G, the food blogger behind Bless Tha Belly recap their culinary adventures around H-Town by picking their best burgers, desserts, and more! Taqueria la Parrilla in Richmond Marguaex’s Drunken Lobster Bistro Menil Spring Branch Burger Shack Athena’s Greek Kitchen Pappadeux Mike’s Seafood Burger Bodega Roll ‘N’ Grace egg rolls Benny’s Pizza in

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27:05

Houston Person of the Year, Construction Updates, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/19

As we end the year, who is Houston’s person of the year? Host Raheel Ramzanali and producer AK Al-Moumen nominate a few people and breakdown their chances of winning the award. Plus, we have a new report highlighting the top cities Houstonians love to visit. And, we’re the duo is also talking about the never-ending construction, a new housing project that will help a lot of families, and more! Where Houstonians travel the most Transportation projects planned in 2024 Texas ranks 3rd worst for

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14:10

This Judge Is Empowering Residents To Represent...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/18

When you think of court, you probably think of lawyers representing their clients. But, that’s usually not the case at the justice of peace courts on Preston Street. So, to better empower citizens, Judge Steve Duble is creating a new legal resource center that will better prepare self-representing litigants and hopefully lay the blueprint for other courts to deploy this resource. More on the legal resource center More about Judge Duble Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our

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30:43

Representation on City Council, Condemned Democrat,...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/15

Channelview's residents have been impacted by cancer causing Benzene for years, but nothing was done about it. How did that happen? Plus, we recap Saturday’s runoff and how it’s impacting the Latino community in Houston. Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and Houston Chronicle reporter Marco Torres join host Raheel Ramzanali to recap the news from the week. Channelview impacted by cancer causing Benzene Policies impact state population Lucha Libre wrestling in the East End John Whitmire wins

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23:05

The Best Houston Stores for Last Minute Holiday Shopping

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/14

Are you really going to risk ordering a gift online with all of these delivery delays?! Shop local instead and check out these great stores in Houston. Host Raheel Ramzanali is getting recommendations from Houston Chronicle reporter Brittanie Shey of the best local Houston stores for last minute holiday shopping. Kuhl-Linscomb Whole Earth Provisions Cargo Vintage Space City Collective Perfume Time in Houston Blendin Coffee Club Erica DelGrado Jewelry Cooking classes at Central

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16:34

The Best Restaurants Open in Houston on Christmas Day

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/13

Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, it can be hard to find restaurants that are open on December 25. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined once again by Eric Sandler, food editor at CultureMap, to get his take on the best restaurants in Houston that are open on Christmas Day. From the best take-out spots to great places to splurge, we’ve got you covered on both traditional and non-traditional Christmas eats. They also talk about some of the biggest food news of the year in Houston. Don't want to cook

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21:48

New Mayor Could Delay Reform, Angry Drivers, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/12

Mayor Elect Whitmire is set to take office on January 1, 2024, but could this create a delay in a major billing issue for Houstonians? Plus, a Heights resident is fighting back against the city because of her front yard. Host Raheel Ramzanali is recapping those stories and more with Rice University journalist Brandi Smith. Houston Suburbs are growing fast Pumpkin biohazard Latest on the bullet train Ryde is going to the Second Ward Latest on water billing issues Delayed vote on water

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22:12

How Houston’s New Mayor Will Change the City

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/11

State Senator John Whitmire won Saturday’s runoff election over Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, but how different will the city look in 2024 under his guidance? Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Houston Landing reporters Tim Carlin and Paul Cobler to talk about the biggest changes we could see from the new mayor and a recap of the runoff election. Read Paul Cobler’s work here Read Tim Carlin’s work here Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Looking for more Houston news

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20:30

Houston Traffic Officially Sucks, Superintendent...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/08

We all know Houston has terrible traffic, but you won’t believe how many hours we waste on the road. Plus, there’s some major drama going down in Fort Bend ISD with the retirement of their superintendent. Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz joins host Raheel Ramzanali to recap these stories and more to end the week here on City Cast Houston. Featured stories: Find your polling place for tomorrow’s election Pervez Agwan lawsuit FBISD superintendent forced to retire? TEA school ratings

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27:01

Your Guide to Houston in December

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/07

We’re ending 2023 with a bang by putting together our guide for things to do in December around H-Town. From restaurants to experiences, host Raheel Ramzanali, executive producer Dina Kesbeh, and producer Carlignon Jones are getting you ready to take full advantage of the final month of the year! Spots to check out this December! Houston Holiday Lights episode Grace’s on Kirby Santa’s Wonderland Wonder Bar Chocolatzeina Christmas Village at Bayou Bend Oudhlei Boss Up

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23:50

The Perfect Date Night Restaurants in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/06

Finding the perfect date night dinner spot can be hard, but host Raheel Ramzanali is making it a bit easier by picking the top spots from Houston Chronicle food reporter Erica Cheng. From casual spots to upscale eateries, the duo are picking places for everyone! Pop Stroke Ebi Ebi Shrimp Roka Akor Bori Korean BBQ Mico’s Chicken Aga’s Restaurant Nancy’s Hustle Kim Shabu Bistro Menil Aladdin’s Read all of Erica's work here Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s

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26:28

Stolen Donations, Political Flier Labeled ‘Homophobic...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/05

A group that stole more than $30k in donations has finally been caught and convicted, but you won’t believe how they did it. Plus, a local city council candidate is under fire from Houston’s LGBTQ+ community for a flyer she put out. And, Texas teachers are underpaid, but will anything change? Host Raheel Ramzanali and producer Carlignon Jones recap the biggest stories impacting Houston to start the week! Featured stories: El Panadero goes on an adventure Group steals from donation center City

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17:25

Are We Finally Going To See Relief With Water Billing...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/04

For more than a year we’ve been hearing about residents being sent incorrect water bills and being stuck paying them. Now, there’s finally some reform in the works, but was it because of KPRC’s investigative reporter Amy Davis’ viral clip with Mayor Turner? Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Amy Davis and Houston Landing’s Matt Sledge to talk about why these incorrect water bills are creating a shift in power in our local government. The shift in power because of water billing issues Mayor

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34:48

Smuggling Drugs Into Jail, HISD Budget Concerns, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/12/01

Social media is flooded with the most streamed musicians of the year, but who did we love as a city? Plus, an anchor in midtown is closing and that could mean good things for the rest of downtown. Houston Landing’s education reporter Asher Lehrer-Small and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz join host Raheel Ramzanali to recap those stories and more. Featured stories: Houston’s most streamed artists HISD’s enrollment numbers could mean budget issues Greyhound station in Midtown is

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24:51

Where to See the Best Holiday Light Shows in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/11/30

From extravagant displays to decade old neighborhood traditions, Houston has some of the best holiday lights in the state. Host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Justin Lacey from the Houston Botanic Garden to get you ready to check out the best holiday lights around Houston. Links: Radiant Nature at the Houston Botanic Garden Locations of all the places we talked about Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram

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26:12

A Hater’s Guide To The Best Pizza

City Cast Houston ·

2023/11/29

What’s your favorite style of pizza, New York, deep dish, pan style, Italian? How do you like your pizza, stone oven, baked, round or square? Do you know what Detroit style is? Well Houston has got you covered, there is a pizza style for any taste palate. Even for you pizza haters out there like our very own producer Carlignon Jones, we bet that after listening to lead producer Dina Kesbeh, producer AK Al-Moumen, and newsletter editor Brooke Lewis tell you about the best pizza in town and where you

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25:14

Stray Dogs Wreak Havoc, Early Voting Starts, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/11/28

Early voting has started for the runoff elections on December 9th and we have some early poll numbers regarding who the next mayor will be in Houston. Plus, there was a major oil spill in the region, but nobody talked about it. And you won’t believe how much damage a pack of stray dogs caused in Cypress! Host Raheel Ramzanali and executive producer Dina Kesbeh recap these stories and more on today’s episode of City Cast Houston. Featured stories: Early voting poll numbers Oil spill in the Gulf

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20:28

Why Are So Many Blackbirds Around HEB

City Cast Houston ·

2023/11/27

If you’ve been to a big grocery store in the last month or so then you’ve noticed the thousands of black birds all around you. So, what are these black birds and why are they taking over?! Rice professor Cin-Ty Lee joins host Raheel Ramzanali to answer all of our questions about those loud black birds we see everywhere across Houston. Learn more about Professor Lee Learn more about grackles Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for

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28:20

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Day Traditions

City Cast Houston ·

2023/11/22

What Thanksgiving traditions do you have? Host Raheel Ramzanali is chatting with producer Carlignon Jones and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis about their favorite traditions, sides, and much more in our pre-Thanksgiving day chat! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! or leave us a voicemail/text us at +1 713-489-6972 with

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