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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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27:29

Top Picks for Houston Restaurant Weeks. Plus, Will...

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/30

Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking food with the editor of Culture Map Houston, Eric Sandler. They start by breaking down the big news in food: Shipley Donuts getting bought out by another private equity firm. Will our beloved donut chain remain the same or are we getting another Whataburger situation? Plus, everything you need to know about Houston Restaurant Weeks — especially where to eat — and our hottest food takes from the month. Check out the places and stories we talked about today:

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37:00

Trump Threatens Beyoncé, Downtown Scooter Ban, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/29

Not many of us were ready for a President Trump vs Beyoncé showdown, but that could be happening soon … in the courts. Host Raheel Ramzanali and executive producer Laura Isensee are catching you up that story down plus the proposed scooter ban in downtown, the latest on redistricting, and Texas under Trump. Get more from City Cast Houston when you become a City Cast Houston Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at

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33:35

What Will Lawmakers Do About the THC Ban,...

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/28

Governor Abbott’s special session is underway with a lot of items on the agenda. So, how will this special session impact Houston specifically? Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Faith Bugenhagen, trending news reporter for Chron.com, about four items on the agenda: redistricting, the THC ban, flooding, and the STAAR test. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 28th episode: Holocaust Museum Houston Visit Port Aransas Houston Restaurant Weeks Looking for more Houston news? Then sign

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38:24

Judge Hidalgo’s Low Approval Ratings, Penny Tax for...

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/25

It’s Friday, so host Raheel Ramzanali is catching you up on on the week’s biggest news with conservative commentator Charles Blain. They dig into the redistricting efforts in the Texas Legislature’s special session and what it means for Houston. Plus, how voters feel about Harris County officials and why Mayor Whitmire is going after clubs instead of crime. And, of course, we can’t close the week without our moments of joy!Stories we talked about on today’s show: Why Is Mayor Whitmire

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26:52

Must-Try Water Parks & Roller Rinks for the Ultimate...

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/24

Astroworld, Funplex, the neighborhood pool, and so many other places defined some of our favorite summer memories as kids in Houston. But, where do we go now to recreate them? Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by executive producer Laura Isensee and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis to talk about their favorite summer memories and where you can go now as adults to relive them. Places we talked about on today's show: Six Flags: Fiesta Texas The Orange Show Center for Visionary

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28:47

How to Get the Cheapest Flights From Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/23

Looking for a last-minute summer getaway? Or planning a fall trip? We’re helping you save money on flights on today’s episode of City Cast Houston. Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to travel expert and Going founder Scott Keyes to get his best tips for finding cheap flights out of Houston, whether it’s from Hobby Airport or Bush Intercontinental Airport. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 23rd episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Visit Boerne Holocaust Museum

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34:46

Why Car Break-Ins in Montrose Have Houstonians...

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/22

KB Brown LOVES Montrose. She’s the self-proclaimed Mayor of Montrose and owns several businesses there, but recently she’s feeling pretty frustrated about car break-ins in the neighborhood. Host Raheel Ramzanali talsk with KB about what’s causing the problem, what Houston police are doing about it, and what this means for Montrose. Stories we talked about on today’s show: ‘We need help down here’: Montrose residents raise safety concerns ahead of Pride Weekend If you enjoyed today's

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29:43

Could Private School Vouchers Actually Be a Good Thing?

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/21

Texas’ private school voucher program is here and while many lawmakers and education leaders criticized it during the legislature, the program has some people excited about the future of education in Texas. Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Cassandra Bandy, former HISD board member and education consultant, about why she’s looking forward to the program launching this year and how it will benefit both students and schools. Stories we talked about today: Private school vouchers are now law

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30:21

TikTok Creates Hurricane Panic, 9 Days at IAH, &...

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/18

We made it to Friday! Host Raheel Ramzanali is breaking down the biggest stories of the week with ABC13 reporter Pooja Lodhia. From why a Palestinian man was detained without reason at Bush Airport to Mayor Whitmire’s new plan on solving homelessness, Raheel and Pooja are talking about it all. Plus, an update on the Tropic Storm Dexter and how TikTok created a rush of panic in our city. Stories we talked about on today’s show: Why Is Mayor Whitmire Scrapping an Approved Montrose Bike

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29:59

Why We Love Houston (Even When It’s Hard to Live Here)

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/17

If you don’t know by now, we REALLY love Houston. So, today host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by City Cast Houston executive producer Laura Isensee, producer Carlignon Jones, and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis to write a love letter to the city to explain why H-Town will always hold a special place in their hearts. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 17th episode: Visit Port Aransas Jones Dairy Farm Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey

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17:06

The Best Food Trucks in Houston Right Now

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/16

Food trucks are a great way to get a taste of our diverse and innovative culinary scene, but with so many to pick from, it can be overwhelming! So, host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Sofia Gonzalez, food and travel editor at Houstonia Magazine, about which food trucks we need to check out! Places we mentioned on today’s show: 403 Eats Food Truck Park Boat Basin Food Truck Park Gourmandize Tacos Laguna Our Favorite 25 Tacos in Houston Foreign Policy Food Truck Tacos Tierra

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30:45

Why Is Mayor Whitmire Scrapping an Approved Montrose...

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/15

Mayor Whitmire and his administration just scrapped a planned bike lane in Montrose. So, host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Dominic Anthony Walsh, reporter at Houston Public Media, about why this administration is taking out another bike lane, what the public response has been to this move, and what this means for other parts of the city. Stories we talked about on today’s show: Montrose loses another planned bike lane as Houston Mayor John Whitmire preserves width of car lanes Houston

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25:00

Why It’s Even Harder To Become a Citizen in Houston Now

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/14

Houston is home to more than 1 million immigrants — and for many, the path to legal status is confusing, expensive, and painfully slow. Just ask our host Raheel Ramzanali — his family went through it. So on today’s show, he talks with immigration attorney Zulfiqar Prasla to break down why the process is so broken and how it’s impacting immigrants in our city. Dive deeper into today’s topic: What we know (and don’t know) about immigrants living in the Houston area without legal permission

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32:54

Viral Football Quote, Special Session, & Dress Code...

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/11

It’s been an intense week of news here in Houston and Texas. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Evan Mintz, editor of opinion and community engagement for the Houston Chronicle, discuss how we can prevent future flooding tragedies in Texas. Plus, they talk about Governor Abbott’s special session agenda and his viral quote about the floods and football. Then, it’s a new meeting time for City Council, dress code reform and a crowded race for Harris County Judge. Oh, and of course they’re ending the week with

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26:01

The Best Deals and Events for 713 Day This Weekend

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/10

713 Day is coming up this weekend — July 13 named after Houston’s OG area code. So, we’re getting you ready with the best deals and events from Houston influencer ShawnTheFoodSheep! From block parties to drink specials, these recommendations will have you set to celebrate H-Town. Recommendations from Shawn: Meow Wolf x Saint Arnold Block Party Lil Flip and Friends at Karbach 713 Day Fest at Wonky Power 713 Day at the Houston Food Bank 713 Day Adoption Event at the Houston

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26:43

Green Ribbons for Camp Mystic. Plus, Calls for Flood...

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/09

Today on City Cast Houston, over 100 people have died from the Texas floods, raising questions if the scale of this tragedy could have been prevented. Host Raheel Ramzanali talks with columnist Chris Tomlinson about why he believes state leaders ignored warnings of worsening flood risks. Plus, former camper Rachel Kherkher shares what made Camp Mystic so magical — and how she’s trying to help uplift our community during this time of grief. Houston ISD elementary school student Greta Toranzo

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38:41

Who Can Actually Hold CenterPoint Accountable for Beryl?

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/08

It’s been one year since Hurricane Beryl hit Houston and knocked out power for millions. In the aftermath, state leaders and local lawmakers blasted CenterPoint for multiple failures, from its outage tracker, to delayed power restoration, and generators that never turned on. But, did our leaders hold CenterPoint accountable? Host Raheel Ramzanali talks with Claire Hao, energy and power grid reporter at the Houston Chronicle, about the failure to deliver meaningful reform, the power company’s plans,

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18:59

Houstonians Missing and Mourning after Texas Flooding

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/07

Historic rainfall in the Texas Hill Country over the July Fourth weekend killed at least 67 people statewide. Some of the missing are from the Greater Houston area, including some young girls from the sleep-away camp, Camp Mystic. With state leaders promising a “relentless” search and federal assistance on the way, host Raheel Ramzanali and executive producer Laura Isensee talked on Sunday to bring you the latest on what we know and how to help.The latest on the historic flooding and stories we

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48:15

Is Houston the Best Summer City in the US?

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/03

Raheel Ramzanali and all 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Salt Lake City) compete head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown to answer the question that’s been burning up our company-wide Slack for weeks: which city is the best for a summer weekend trip? From naked bike rides to ‘the country’s best farmers market,’ pickle festivals to Elvis impersonators driving pink convertibles, our hosts are

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19:42

Houston’s Best BBQ Right Now

City Cast Houston ·

2025/07/02

Houston’s barbecue joints keep winning awards, but with so many places to visit, it can be overwhelming. So, host Raheel Ramzanali is calling on Patrick Feges, co-owner and pitmaster of Feges BBQ, for his top picks from Houston’s barbecue scene, from brisket to fusion. Don’t miss our 713 Day Pre-Party at Saint Arnold Brewing on July 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is free, but please RSVP here. Check out all of the recommendations from today’s show: Truth BBQ Corkscrew BBQ

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