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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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19:38

Houston’s Best Hidden Dessert Spots

City Cast Houston ·

2023/03/07

Our city is full of places to get your grub on, but what about places to satisfy your sweet tooth? Today lead producer Dina Kesbeh is talking dessert hidden gems with food blogger Sean The Food Sheep. Milk Mustache Raja Sweets Shun Japanese Kitchen Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback

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21:36

How Dumping Chemicals in Public Waters Is Legal

City Cast Houston ·

2023/03/06

From 2019 to 2021, six Houston-area refineries dumped 55 million gallons of chemicals into the Houston Ship Channel and other public waterways — and this was all done legally. Lead producer Dina Kesbeh and contributor Loren Steffy talk what implications this might have and how this is allowed. Learn more about the story by clicking here! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media

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26:41

State Taking Over HISD, 4-Day School Weeks, and the...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/03/03

It’s Fri-YAY! Which means it’s time to dig deep into some Houston news! This week was packed with big stories, so hold tight as Lead producer Dina Kesbeh, producer Carlignon Jones, and contributor Evan Mintz break down all the headlines for you! Stories: Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips Nonprofit to honor George Floyd’s memory! Crosby ISD 4-Day School Week “Food Not Bombs” Ticketed For Feeding the Homeless State takeover of Houston ISD by TEA Keep up with what's going on in Houston by

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24:43

The Best Patio Spots in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/03/02

The humidity is low and the temperatures are rising, which means it's the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with some good food, friends, and family! And what better way to do so than patios? The City Cast Houston team's newsletter writer, Brooke Lewis, and producers Carlignon Jones and AK AL-Moumen are chatting about the best patios to sit and enjoy the breeze! Patio spots we mentioned in this episode: Brasil Cafe Original Ninfa’s BB’s Tex-Orleans Leeland House Postino’s Boheme Lost &

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18:41

The Forgotten History of Freedmen’s Town

City Cast Houston ·

2023/03/01

Freedman Town (now known as Freedmen’s Town), was established in 1865, and was home to one of the most robust black communities Houston has ever known. But why don’t many people know of its existence? Producer Carlignon Jones is with Debra Blacklock-Sloan, lead docent and historical researcher for the Yates Museum, and Gladys House, a native Freedmen's Town resident, to talk about the things you didn’t learn in your history classes! Want to know more about the history of Freedmen's Town? Visit the

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19:08

Where to Get the Best Soul Food in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/28

Soul Food is a staple in many southern households but what about if you want to add a little variety to your soul food experience? Well we got a treat for you! Food influencer G from Bless Tha Belly joins producer Carlignon Jones to give us the low-down on the best spots to get your meals made with love and — most importantly — seasoning! Links: Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul Food Mikki’s Soul Food Cafe & Catering Comfort Foodies Heavenly Choices Soul Goode Food Truck Follow BlessThaBelly on

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22:33

What’s Up Rodeo Houston!

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/27

This week, The Houston LiveStock Show and Rodeo officially kicks off. What’s the concert line-up looking like? What’s new this year? Here to talk all things rodeo with lead producer Dina Kesbeh is culture contributor Antrechelle Dorsey. More on the concert list here More on the giveaway here Read up on the lack of diversity for the first time in 10 years at the rodeo here Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Do you want to keep up with what Houston is talking about? Then sign up

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33:24

Elon Packs His Bags, Mattress Mack Is Holding a...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/24

It is this time of the week again and the City Cast crew lead producer Dina Kesbeh and producer Carlignon Jones are joined by politics contributor Evan Mintz to round up the biggest stories impacting Houston this week. LINKS: Tesla Engineering HQ is moving from Travis County back to California. Mattress Mack is launching a website to collect evidence of voter disfranchisement. Houston is getting new floodplain maps. Mental Health Professionals are in short supply. 4-day work week study in the

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20:58

Houston’s Most Underrated Movie Theaters

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/23

Are you tired or bored of going to AMC or Cinemark over and over again. Well buddy City Cast Houston’s lead producer Dina Kesbeh, newsletter writer Brooke Lewis and producers Carlignon Jones & AK ALMoumen have teamed up to give you the most intimate, interesting and underrated movie going spots in the city that will have you remember why movies are so magical! Our Recommendations: Movies at Market Square Park Discovery Green presents Screen on the Green Rooftop Cinema Club The Showboat Drive-in

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31:15

Alief: Houston's Real Melting Pot

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/22

Houston is known for its diversity but in Alief, that diversity is amplified to the max! This neighborhood is known for its culture, food, and the stars it raised! City Cast Houston Lead Producer, Dina Kesbeh, who grew up in the area sits down with two of her high school classmates Firas Abulawi and Christina Phan to reminisce on the beauty of the neighborhood. Phoenicia Speciality Foods Fadi's Mediterranean Cuisine Aga's Restaurant Pho Dien Don Café & Sandwich Keep up with what's going on in

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18:03

Who Says Women Can’t Have It All?

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/21

Imole Ayo Ladipo is proving to the world that women can have it all by being an engineer, wife, mother of 3, AND a double business owner! With the founding of her companies Lumîérè Films and Lumi culture, Imole is defying the odds and showing what black girl magic really looks like. She sat down with Producer Carlignon Jones to talk about the unique way she balances it all. Learn more about Imole and her businesses by visiting her socials! Instagram: @lumi.culture and @thelumierefilms Website:

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30:19

Harris County Jail, Evictions & Gas Consumption Down

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/17

It’s Friday, which means where looking back to talk about the news that’s been in the headlines in Houston. Contributors Evan Mintz and Shiyam Galyon join lead producer Dina Kesbeh to talk about the new provision Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee added to the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act called, “Tyre Nichols Duty to Intervene”. They’ll also discuss the new food market that aims to lure remote workers back to the office, the FBI investigation into the death of 32 Harris County detainees, and much

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30:18

BBQ and Jobs: Where HTX Has Chicago Beat

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/16

Today, we’re putting on our boxing gloves and knee pads as we debate which city is the best in America. Join culture contributor Antrechelle Dorsey and City Cast Chicago lead producer Carrie Shepherd as they discuss why their city should be crowned the best. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show

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15:20

How 'Ghost Traps' in Our Bays Are Endangering Wildlife

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/15

Every year a group of volunteers gather at Christmas Bay to help pick up abandoned crab traps in Texas waters. Its a wet and dirty job that needs to get done. Jim Olive joins lead producer Dina Kesbeh to talk about the importance of keeping our waters free of these “ghost traps” and how leaving them behind poses a danger to our marine life. Want to know more about how you can help remove these dangerous crab traps? Check out the Christmas Bay Foundation online! Looking for more Houston news? Then

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22:24

Houston Lands a New Media Outlet

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/14

A new independent, nonprofit digital media group has officially launched in our city. Houston Landing will be covering Houston and the surrounding areas with a focus on hearing from the communities they cover directly. So, how do they fit in our current media landscape? What can we expect from their coverage? Mizanur Rahman, the editor in chief, joins lead producer Dina Kesbeh to talk about how they plan to do things differently from our current news sources. More on Houston Landing here Looking

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18:00

'Texas’ Biggest Picnic' Unveils Memorial Park's...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/13

Last week, Memorial Park’s Kinder Land Bridge & Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Prairie were unveiled at "Texas’ Biggest Picnic." City Cast contributor Shiyam Gaylon sits down with Shellye Arnold, President and CEO of Memorial Park Conservancy, to discuss the monumental effort, and producers AK ALMoumen & Carlignon Jones visit the ribbon cutting ceremony, where they chat with the Mayor and some of the project partners. The first phase of the Memorial Tunnels is open now. Rich and Nancy Kinder have donated a

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32:06

Waste in Our Waterways, Aldine ISD Controversy & Ike...

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/10

This week Producers Carlignon Jones and AK ALMoumen are joined by politics contributor Evan Mintz to round up the week’s biggest and most impactful stories. and developments in ongoing news that affect all Houstonians. More details on this week’s major stories: ABC 13’s reporting on Harris County Jail victims’ families in Austin. Houston Landing Reporting on the families of inmates killed in Harris County Jail. 55 Million Gallons of waste have been dumped into Houston waterways since 2019. A

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22:25

How to Navigate Dating in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/09

It’s no secret Houston is extremely vast and really spread out. Living in the suburbs and possibly going on a date with someone in Galveston just makes it feel like a long distance relationship. Join the team this week as they talk about why dating in our city is so complicated and hear them share their tips on how to combat the single life. It is hard to date in Houston! But we got some date ideas for you: The Aurora Picture Show. Houston Botanic Garden. The Japanese Garden. Write About Now at

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17:19

The Many Woes of Dating in Houston

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/08

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we know people all over are getting ready for datenights. Which can be fun-filled, but what about those dates that leave a sour taste in your mouth? Torrina Harris is here to read Call it a Good Time, a poem dedicated to all the woes of dating in Houston. Want to know more about Torrina? Follow her on Twitter @votefortorrina or on Instagram @torrina_ or @torrinaforgalveston! Interested in being the new host of City Cast Houston? Click here to

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20:34

The Perfect V-day Date Night for Everyone!

City Cast Houston ·

2023/02/07

The special day of love is approaching and the city of Houston has a lot of fun things to offer to help you get in the spirit! Whether you’re celebrating galantines, spending time with your lover, or trying to find something kid friendly to do for date night contributor Antre'chelle Dorsey and lead producer Dina Kesbeh have you covered! The Warwick Juliet a'Bouzy Post Houston Galentine's Market Interested in being the new host of City Cast Houston? Click here to apply! We're doing a Valentine's

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