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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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18:08

Where To Find Life Changing Desserts in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/05/02

If you’re anything like our host Raheel then you have a massive sweet tooth that needs to be satisfied. Sure you could go to your local ice cream shop or grab something from the grocery store, but that wouldn’t be fun, now would it? Instead, check out these hidden dessert spots in H-Town from Houston food blogger Shawn The Food Sheep! For more hidden food gems, follow @shawnthefoodsheep on instagram! Looking to taste some of Shawn's recommendations? Try these spots: RAJA SWEETS: MILK

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19:18

Why Bike Share Prices Are Rising in H-Town

City Cast Houston ·

2023/05/01

Right now is the perfect time to rent a bike from one of the many BCycle stations around Houston parks and stroll around enjoying the weather, but why are prices going up at bike sharing stations in Houston today? Maya Ford, Executive Director at Houston Bike Share, joins us today to explain what is causing the price spike, their failed partnership with Metro, and the future of bike sharing in Houston. Our morning newsletter Hey Houston brings updates on local news to you daily. Sign up here. Make

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25:22

Election Facts, Toxic Chemicals, and Ike Dike Redesign

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/28

Could we be getting new state parks in our area? Also, what’s the latest on the Ike Dike? Raheel is joined by Political contributor and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and writer and contributor Shiyam Galyon to break down some of the biggest and most overlooked stories of the week in Houston. 2022 Election Reporting from the Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, and Houston Public Media. New state parks and why Texas doesn’t have that many national parks Ike Dike funding Interview with Peter

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15:05

George Foreman and Wade Phillips on Sports, the Rock,...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/27

It’s a different type of team chat today because Houston sports legends George Foreman and Wade Phillips join Raheel on the show. First, former world heavyweight boxing champ George Foreman talks about the new movie Big George Foreman and what it was like seeing his Houston childhood depicted on the big screen. Then, Houston Roughnecks coach Wade Phillips explains the most important lesson he learned from H-Town and the first thing he said to XFL Owner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Our morning

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19:40

Why the Oilers Leaving Was Actually Great for Houston...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/26

Houston has become a destination for major sporting events like The Final Four, the Super Bowl, and the World Cup in 2026, but that wasn’t always the case. The Harris County Houston Sports Authority has been bidding and landing these major events for the city since it was created in 1997. CEO Janis Burke joins the show to explain why Houston is such a great city for major sporting events, how the agency helped stop other professional teams from leaving the city, and so much more! If you'd like to

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21:03

Texas’s First Non-Alcoholic Bottle Shop Is Changing...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/25

It’s Food Tuesday and we’re putting down those played out sugary mocktails for some sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks from Texas’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, Sipple. Founders Danny and Helenita Frounfelkner join the show to talk about what led to creating Sipple, why this is more than just a trend, and what you need to try ASAP from the store! Learn more about Sipple by following them on Instagram or checking out there website! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning

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13:37

Why Allergies Suck in H-Town

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/24

Houston was ranked as the 12th hardest place to live for people with allergies by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. So today we’re chatting with Jessica Rajan, M.D., FACAAI, FAAAAI Board Certified Allergist, Immunologist, and founder of Bellaire Allergy and Asthma about why allergies are so bad in Houston, how you can prepare for pollen season, and an indoor allergy that causes a lot of issues for patients. Read more here on how Houston is ranked 12th for worst city to live with

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28:59

Death Star Bill, Taylor Swift Madness & Stolen...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/21

Happy Friday, y'all! Political contributor and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Evan Mintz joins culture contributor Antre’chelle Dorsey to recap some of the biggest stories of the week with host Raheel Ramzanali. From the highly controversial ‘Death Star’ bill to a water shortage that could impact Houston, the group breaks it all down. They even get into a debate about Whataburger and Taylor Swift! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our

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17:37

Will Weed Ever Be Legal in Houston?

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/20

It’s 420 so you know we had to do a show focusing on cannabis in Houston. While products like Delta-8 and CBD are legal in Houston, THC is still illegal for recreational use. Could that change in the near future? City Cast Houston host Raheel Ramzanali sits down with Emily Joubert from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law’s Cannabis Law Student Association and Adanary Jacques, founder of the Urban Flower Company, to talk about the future of legalization, current legislation, and what it’s like

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22:13

The Forgotten History of Our Region's First Settlers

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/19

The Karankawa people once freely roamed the Texas coast as the first settlers, but around 1860 they disappeared due to persecution from Spanish Anglo Texans. Producer Carlignon Jones sits down with Absolem Yetzirah to talk about the tribe’s history and future to be recognized as an official tribe by the state. Learn more about the Karankawa Tribe here. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow

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12:43

This Houston Food Trend Needs to Stop!

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/18

For the last four years, Eric Davis has been on a culinary journey as @EricEatsHTX and has built up a following of over 246k fans. However, during that journey there has been one Houston food trend that he's ready to see go away. Raheel also gets some great recommendations from Eric about places you need to try now and how his food blogging helped him during his kidney replacement. More info on Eric's recommendations: Doña Leti’s ChopNBlok Flava Wings Soul good Food Truck 1929 Po-Boy

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18:24

The Impact of Gun Violence on Houston Youth

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/17

Gun violence is an important issue for many Houstonians and a new report from the Harris County Commissioners Court’s Analyst’s Office studied how gun violence is impacting our youth. Host Raheel Ramzanali sits down with Interim Director Amber Weed and analyst Aresha Davwa to recap the most important information and numbers from the report. Youth Gun Violence Report Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey

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19:41

Gun Violence, Population Boom, and City Controller Race

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/14

We made it to another Friday! Political contributor and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and writer Shiyam Galyon join host Raheel Ramzanali to talk about the recent spike in gun violence, the truth behind the rise in population in the region, and the new candidate that has entered the City Controller’s race. Follow our contributors on twitter @ShiyamG and @evan7257! Want to learn more about these stories? Read up on them below! Houston region is growing fast Orlando Sanchez enters City

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25:09

The HEB Snacks You Need To Try

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/13

We all love HEB and the delicious snacks that line it's shelves! But, picking the right snack can be overwhelming. So, today we’re bringing in Emily Meghill, the creator of @heb_obsessed on Instagram, to join producer Carlignon Jones, newsletter editor Brooke Lewis, and host Raheel Ramzanali to pick the best Texan HEB snack, the best poolside HEB snack, the best HEB snacks for kids, and more! Want more HEB finds? Head over to the HEB Obsessed website! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up

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18:02

The Ensemble Theatre: The Largest Black Theatre in...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/12

Since 1976, The Ensemble Theatre has been preserving African American artistic expression as one of the largest professional African American theatre's in the Southwest. Producer AK Al-Moumen caught up with actor Timothy Eric and actress Michelle Elaine to talk about The Ensemble Theatre’s rich history, the new production "Clyde’s", and so much more! Get your tickets to CLYDE'S here Our morning newsletter Hey Houston brings updates on local news to you daily. Sign up here. Make sure you stay

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20:01

This Acclaimed Chef Adds Texas Flair to Japanese Cuisine

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/11

Shun Japanese Kitchen is changing the game by combining Houston influences with high-level Japanese cooking techniques. Head Chef Naoki Yoshida joins host Raheel Ramzanali to talk about his experience as a second-generation Houston restaurateur, how his wife Renee Yoshida's famous pear tart led to love, why we need to stop putting Hot Cheetos on sushi, and so much more! Looking to try this life-changing pear tart? Head to Shun Japanese Kitchen to taste all the yummy things they have to offer before

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18:14

What Inflation Means for Houstonians

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/10

Sure, we all sort of understand how inflation works, but how does it REALLY impact us? TikTok’s unofficial economist and University of Houston adjunct professor Chris Clarke joins host Raheel Ramzanali to explain the true impacts of inflation on your pockets, how inflation headlines impact buying habits, and the one thing you need to do right now to fight inflation. Keep up with what's going on in Houston by subscribing to our daily newsletter, Hey Houston! Keep up with us by following us on

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23:45

Gas Prices, Felony Charges for Graffiti & Battleship...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/07

We made it to another Friday! Political contributor and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and culture contributor Antre’chelle Dorsey join host Raheel Ramzanali to recap the biggest story, most overlooked story, and moments of joy from the week. From how OPEC’s recent decision will impact the Houston economy to felony charges for painting over the "Be Someone" sign, the crew breaks it all down! Fort Bend ISD's $1.26 billion bond OPEC "Be Someone" Graffiti Felony Charge Keep up with what's going

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24:41

Why Galveston Doesn’t Suck!

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/06

There’s something special about driving down I-45 for an hour to be greeted by the sounds of seagulls and waves crashing on the shores of Galveston’s beaches. Unfortunately, not everybody feels that way about our beach neighbors to the south, so Raheel is here to convince lead producer Dina Kesbeh, producer Carlignon Jones, and Hey Houston editor Brooke Lewis on why Galveston doesn’t suck! Keep up with what's going on in Houston by subscribing to our daily newsletter, Hey Houston! Keep up with us

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22:09

The Best Houston Day Trip To Celebrate Spring

City Cast Houston ·

2023/04/05

Chet Garner, host of The Daytripper on PBS, joins Raheel to layout why Port Arthur is the perfect destination for a spring road trip. From crabbing to a look back on the deep musical history of the region, Port Arthur has it all! Chet gives a detailed itinerary that gives you the perfect blend of outdoor time, good food, and appreciation of the often forgotten town off I-10! Want more Texas roadtrip ideas? Watch The Daytripper now! Our morning newsletter Hey Houston brings updates on local news to

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