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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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20:47

Is Houston Better Than Atlanta?

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/29

Houston and Atlanta have been throwing jabs at each other for years when it comes to which city is the best in the south. Today on the show, we’re ready to settle the debate. Host Raheel Ramzanali is taking on his youngest sister, Maheen, who grew up in Houston and now lives in Atlanta and her Atlanta native husband, Ali. From best food to overall culture, it’s time we pick a winner in the Houston vs Atlanta rivalry! Featured story: Superintendent Mike Miles meeting with the community Looking for

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22:12

How Montrose Became the LGBTQ+ Hub of Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/28

Montrose has always been the most popular LGBTQ+ neighborhood in Houston, but could that be changing? Brian Riedel, associate director of the Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Rice University, joins the show to talk about the history of Montrose, why Houston’s gay community migrated to the neighborhood, and why change is inevitable for this vibrant neighborhood. More on Brian Riedel's work here. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Looking for more Houston

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17:20

The Best Kolaches in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/27

Ask 100 Houstonians where the best kolache is in town and you’ll probably get 100 different answers. Kolaches have been an institution in H-Town for decades, but with so many great bakeries to choose from, where should you go first? Houston food content creator Shawn the Food Sheep joins host Raheel Ramzanali to give his recommendations of places you need to try ASAP. From fruit fillings to hearty meat choices, these kolaches will have you ready to conquer the day. Houston Landing’s story on

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14:12

NASA's Mission to Mars Starts in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/26

We sometimes forget why Houston is called Space City, but now as the crew of the Artemis II Mission starts their training to orbit the moon, all eyes are once again on the Johnson Space Center as we venture into the next phase of space exploration. Commander Reid Wiseman joins host Raheel Ramzanali to talk about why Artemis II is such an important mission, what he misses about being in space, and why humans on Mars isn’t as far away as we think it is. Artemis II news Dr. Hagop Kantarjian

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24:14

Campaign Finance Investigation, Pride Parade & Oil...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/23

It was literally so hot this week that roads were buckling in H-Town and the news was even hotter. From campaign finance misspending to a new law focusing on drunk drivers, host Raheel Ramzanali breaks it all down with Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and media personality Antre’chelle Nova. Want to dig deeper into these stories? Check out the links below: Greater Houston Partnership New Leader Oil demand is peaking Michael Kubosh investigation Road are buckling in the heat Two more

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24:36

The Best Summer Events in H-Town

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/22

Houston summers can be draining, but they’re also packed with unique events that you have to check out. Writer Olivia Flores Alvarez and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis join host Raheel Ramzanali to give their picks for the must-do summer events in H-Town. And yes, a lot of them are indoors! Make sure you check out some of these events this summer! The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Thunder Knocking on the Door at Stages Houston George Lopez at Smart Financial Centre Wicked (At the

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16:12

How Houston Impacted Hip-Hop

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/21

Houston hip-hop legend Lil’ Keke is celebrating his 25th year in hip-hop with his new album “25 Summers”. Producer Carlignon Jones sat down with Lil’ Keke to talk about H-Town’s impact on hip-hop, how he keeps moving his sound forward, and what he’s learned over the last 25 years in the industry. Follow Lil Keke on instagram @donke713 and check out his latest project, 25 Summers, on all streaming platforms! Our morning newsletter Hey Houston brings updates on local news to you daily. Sign

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25:38

Your Guide to Houston’s Best Burgers

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/20

There are SO MANY delicious burgers to pick from in Houston so we’re helping you narrow the list with our guide to the best burgers in H-Town! From most unique burger to the most H-Town burger, host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Nick Scurfield, co-founder of Trill Burgers and president of the Scurfield Group PR Firm, to break it all down. Want to try out some of Raheel and Nick's recommendations? Check them out below: The Q Stack at Q’s Deli Spicy Greek Burger at Tornado Burger Shake Shack in

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22:35

Ken Paxton Trial, Hotter Summers & Overcrowding...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/16

There was a lot going on in Houston this week! From the Ken Paxton trial moving to Harris County to a new coalition forming to help animal shelters and how new courts could help the overcrowding in our jails. Host Raheel Ramzanali breaks it all down with Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and writer Shiyam Galyon. Ken Paxton Trial New Courts in Harris County The best and worst legislators It’s hotter in Houston Mayoral candidates discuss art Coalition of Animal Shelters Title IX

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27:05

How To Keep the Kids Busy This Summer in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/15

Keeping the kids entertained during summer break can be overwhelming, so we’re focusing on summer activities for kids in the second installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide! Jenny Isaminger of Houston Moms and producer Carlignon Jones join host Raheel Ramzanali to give their best recommendations of things to do around H-Town so you can make it a memorable summer for the kids. Check out some of these great recommendations: Drippin Slime CreATEery Houston interactive aquarium & animal

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19:36

How a National Holiday was Born in Galveston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/14

Next week will mark the third year we celebrate Juneteenth as a federal holiday, but how can we celebrate it respectfully while honoring the history of one of the most important days of our region? Houston artist Reginald Adams, who has painted 10 Juneteenth murals across the nations along with his team of creatives, joins host Raheel Ramzanali to answer just that! He'll also explain why every Houstonians should celebrate and what traditions the historical day inspired. Learn more about Reginald

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27:04

A Hater's Guide to Houston's Best Pizza

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/13

We already know Houston has one of the best food scenes in the nation and with that comes a vastly underrated pizza scene that features several types of pies and unique toppings. So, what’s the best slice in H-Town? Lead producer Dina Kesbeh, newsletter editor Brooke Lewis, and producer AK Al-Moumen chat with producer Carlignon Jones about their top spots to try right now! Check out these spots! Coltivare bellagreen Home Slice Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana Vinny's Love Buzz Pizza Pub Frank’s

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23:51

This Group is Being Fined for Feeding the Unhoused

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/12

Food Not Bombs has been serving meals to the unhoused community in Houston for years without any issues, but now HPD has started to ticket members of the group for their food distribution events. So, why are they being targeted and what are they doing to fight the potential fines? Food Not Bombs volunteer Nick Cooper joins Raheel to explain why he thinks the group has been ticketed almost 30 times since March and what the group is doing to help stop these tickets. We’re doing a survey to learn more

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28:44

Oil Prices, Jugging Crimes & Ashby High-Rise Drama

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/09

The weather is heating up and so is the news in H-Town. Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and Houston personality Antre'chelle Dorsey join host Raheel Ramzanali to breakdown how a small city budget win will have a big impact on neighborhoods, why Houston is making noise nationally, and so much more! Saudi Oil ramp down Ashby High-Rise drama Drainage gets a bump in the budget Trill Burgers opens up Uplift Harris Houston still the tallest Jugging crimes on the rise Houston makes the

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21:51

Your Guide to the Perfect First Day of Summer in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/08

Summer is finally here and we’re helping you put together the perfect first day of summer with tips and ideas from producer Carlignon Jones, Hey Houston! editor Brooke Lewis, and host Raheel Ramzanali. This is the first installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide where the City Cast Houston team will have you ready to take full advantage of summer like a pro! Check out some of our recommendations! Places to eat: Crafty Crab, Dona Leti’s, Lopez Mexican Restaurant, Bebidas Houston, Escalante’s,

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19:29

How Will HISD’s New Superintendent Change the district?

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/07

Now that the Texas Education Agency has officially appointed Mike Miles as the new superintendent of HISD and a new board, what major changes are coming to the district? Houston Chronicle reporter Kennedy Sessions has been covering the TEA takeover and she joins host Raheel Ramzanali to explain how Miles’ background could impact the future of HISD schools and how a new outcome based model could change the salary structure for teachers. Check out more of Kennedy Session's work here Listen to our

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14:25

Your Guide to a Perfect Crawfish Boil

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/06

There’s something so perfect about getting fresh Louisiana crawfish and boiling it up to the perfect spice level with your friends, family, and neighbors at a crawfish boil, but what if you’re a beginner to the boil game? Mike Trinh of Mike’s Seafood joins host Raheel Ramzanali to breakdown how to do your first at-home crawfish boil, why our city loves these mudbugs so much, and the perfect way to eat them! Check out Mike's Seafood here! We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners, so

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21:06

Are We in for a Busy Hurricane Season?

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/05

The 2023 hurricane season is officially underway and this year is a bit different because of El Niño, but what exactly does this mean in terms of how many hurricanes we could see impacting Houston? ABC13 Chief Metrologist Travis Herzog joins host Raheel Ramzanali today to explain how El Niño will impact Houston, what the early models are showing, and what it’s like to cover a major storm in local news. Keep up with ABC13 Hurricane coverage here We’re doing a survey to learn more about our

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23:20

HISD Superintendent, Bike Trail Robberies & Ken...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/02

What. A. Week. We had alligators trapping swimmers on a dock and that wasn’t even our biggest story of the week! Political contributor and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz joins host Raheel Ramzanali to talk about HISD’s new superintendent, all the drama surrounding your property taxes, and yes, alligators trapping swimmers at a state park! Columbia Tap Trail attacks Columbia Tap trail attacks from 2013 Mike Miles named HISD superintendent Special session drama Ken Paxton

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23:33

Preparing Your Pets for Hurricane Season

City Cast Houston ·

2023/06/01

Hurricane season is officially here and while prepping for the season is a summer ritual for Houstonians, we often forget about our pets and what they need in case of a major storm. From packing an emergency kit to helping calm your fur babies during a hurricane, lifestyle contributor and writer Olivia Flores Alvarez and producer Carlignon Jones join host Raheel Ramzanali to layout a plan to keep your pets calm in case a storm hits H-Town. Looking for some extra tips? Check out this articles! 12

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