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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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14:52

HTX Avoids a “Tripledemic.” Here’s What You Need to...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/12/06

What do the latest COVID numbers show? What’s the situation at Houston children’s hospitals? Houston Chronicle medical reporter Julian Gill tells us what’s going on, and what to expect. Julian Gill's article on the recent development on the "Tripledemic" issue. Keep up with swamp city by subscribing to our daily newsletter, Hey Houston! Follow us on Twitter for updates on us, show us you care! Follow us on Instagram to see what we're up to! And if you want to tell us what's up, leave us a text or

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19:07

An HTX Development That’s Walkable and Affordable?...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/12/05

The real-estate firm Concept Neighborhood aims to make The Plant/Second Ward, an area just east of downtown Houston, far more walkable, and to add lots of fizzy, interesting shops and places to hang out. Most shocking of all, they want to keep the neighborhood affordable for working-class Houstonians. Is that even possible? And how will they make money? Developers Jeffrey Kaplan and Monte Large explain. Concept Neighborhood's website. Get to know your city by subscribing to our daily newsletter,

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28:57

Water Warning, Vanessa Guillén, and Texas ‘Invasion’

City Cast Houston ·

2022/12/02

What happened this week in Houston? Host Lisa Gray and University of Houston historian Raúl Ramos hash out the news. Conflict between Houstonians and state regulators over boil water notice. Issues continue after boil water notice is lifted. The statement by Governor Greg Abbott on "Defending Texas Against Invasion". The Texas Tribune reporting on the statement by Governor Abbott. New York Times summary of the events surrounding Vanessa Guillen's death. New York Times reporting on the guilty plea

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28:44

The Buc-ee’s Holiday Gift Challenge

City Cast Houston ·

2022/12/01

Could you, in a pinch, buy your holiday gifts at Texas’ biggest, beaver-iest roadtrip stop? The City Cast crew gives it a go, considering everything from $400 bluebonnet “paintings” to two-for-a-buck chocolates. Curious about what else Buc-ees may have to offer? Stop by and tell us what you found for the Holiday season. Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston here, for more news from around the city! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @CityCastHouston to stay connected with us! You can

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22:35

How Montrose Got To Be Gay

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/30

Montrose — Houston’s most walkable neighborhood, full of interesting places to eat, drink, and hang out — remains the center of LGBTQ life in Houston. Rice professor Brian Reidel talks about Montrose’s past and its gentrified present. Want to explore the beauty of Montrose? Check out some of these places below! The Menil Rudyards Katz Deli Want to know more about the area and it's history? Check out these articles! Disco Kroger Closing Demolition of Grocery Store Pride Parade Moving Out of

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15:11

Buy Local! The Best Gifts from HTX Businesses

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/29

Why buy your holiday gifts from Amazon or big-box stores? You’ll find cooler stuff at locally owned businesses — and patronizing them helps keep Houston interesting. M-K-T in the Heights. Anvil Cards. Murder By The Book. Brazos Bookstore. Blue Willow Bookshop. Celebration Company. Cacao & Cardamom. Crumbville, TX. Erica DelGardo Jewelry Designs. Rocambolesc. Goode Company. JED's Finest. Clark's Jerky Instagram. Kuhl-Linscomb. Subscribe to our daily newsletter, Hey Houston for more Holiday

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22:10

Is Houston Becoming a Black Hub?

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/28

Houston has one of the fastest-growing Black populations in the U.S., and it’s among the leading cities for Black businesses. Influencer Keandré Jordan, of My Southern Brands, tells us why some now call Houston “America’s best-kept Black secret.” mysouthernbrands' Instagram page. mysouthernbrands' series on Houston Black businesses. Black neighborhoods lead the surge in population growth in HTX. A breakdown of Black populations in Metro Areas. Want more Houston news? Then make sure to sign up for

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17:06

Pop Go the Spices! Pondicheri Chef Reveals the...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/23

Anita Jaisinghani, the owner/chef behind Pondicheri, one of Houston’s favorite restaurants, has just published a cookbook: “Masala: Recipes from India, the Land of Spices.” In it, she describes an Indian cooking technique that can change the way you cook everything — as well as her approach to life in a multi-cultural world. “Food should unite us,” she says, “not divide us.” Want to spice up your life and try some of Anita's cuisine? Check out Pondicheri Want more Houston news? Then make sure to

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20:20

Free Concert at Discovery Green Highlights HTX's...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/22

From 1960s “brown-eyed soul” to present-day cumbia, Houston’s Chicano music reflects our Gulf Coast multicultural meltdown. Guests Nick Gaitan, Isaac Rodriguez, and Pat Jasper are trying to make sure that H-town’s greats get their due. You can get your tickets for Tejas Got Soul right here: https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/tejas-got-soul/ Subscribe to our newsletter Hey houston to get the latest updates on what's popping at https://houston.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Follow us on

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20:04

Malls Are Dead? Hello, Black Friday at the Galleria.

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/21

For decades we’ve heard that shopping malls are withering away. So why is the Galleria packed? In this rebroadcast of a favorite show from summer, Alexandra Lange, author of “Meet Me at the Fountain,” joins City Cast architecture contributor Allyn West and host Lisa Gray. Alexandra Lange's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Me-Fountain-Inside-History-ebook/dp/B09JXK1KBL Subscribe to our newsletter Hey houston to get the latest updates on what's popping at

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30:02

Election Investigations, Robbers Gone Wild, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/18

Time to wrap up the week’s Houston news! Host Lisa Gray hashes it out with producer Carlignon Jones and cultural contributor Antréchelle Dorsey. Houston Chronicle on Governor Greg Abbott's call to investigate Harris County allegations of election irregularities: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/Gov-Abbott-calls-for-investigation-into-Harris-17583824.php The Houston Chronicle reported that Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has started an investigation of the allegations

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27:49

HTX's Best No-Cook Thanksgiving Options

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/17

The City Cast crew has your back. Plus, producer AK AL-Mouman asks what so many of Houston’s immigrants wonder: What’s with this strange American holiday? What is the U.S. president doing with that turkey every year? Do families really get together to eat and fight. Luby's website: https://www.lubys.com/ Fadi's Cuisine website: https://www.fadiscuisine.com/ Turkey Leg Hut's website: https://www.theturkeyleghut.com/ State Fair Kitchen & Bar website: https://www.statefaretx.com/ House of Pies

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17:00

Final Week of Speeding Ticket Amnesty: Time to Fix...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/16

Got overdue Houston speeding tickets? Through Saturday, you can pay them off at a discount, and without getting arrested. But the municipal courts’ amnesty program raises a deeper question: Why do so many Houstonians speed? And how can we make our roads safer? Joe Cutrufo, of Bike Houston, says that our biggest problem isn’t a lack of police enforcement. It’s that Houston’s roads are designed badly — in ways that lead us to drive faster than the the legal limit. Want more information? Check out The

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18:50

At Ephemeral, Tattoos Are Made To Fade in About a Year

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/15

Ever thought about getting a tattoo, but the “permanent” part held you back? Ephemeral, a small chain that recently opened an outpost on Westheimer, is all about removing that barrier. Ephemeral CEO Jeff Liu explains why his company especially wanted to be in Houston, and newsletter writer Brooke Lewis semi-commits herself to ink. Ephemeral Tattoo's Houston studio website. The Houston Chronicle's announcement of Ephemeral opening in H-Town. Fast Company reporting on the complaints from the San

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18:48

The Alley Theatre at 75: A Bright Future and a #MeToo...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/14

The Alley Theatre — Houston’s oldest and biggest theater — turned 75 this year. For several of those decades, the Alley was led by artistic director Gregory Boyd, who in 2018 went down in Houston’s biggest #MeToo scandal. But now, says City Cast arts contributor Olivia Flores-Alvarez, the theater’s future is bright. The Alley Theater website: ite where you can find where you can check out when TORERA will premier and other shows. The Houston Chronicle's expose of Gregory Boyd from 2018. OutSmart

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25:32

Beto Bombs, Lina’s Lucky, and Mattress Mack Bets Big

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/11

Yow, what a week for Houston news this has been! Scott Braddock, of the Quorum Report and Texas Take, joins host Lisa Gray to process it all. Our newly named Hey Houston newsletter is a great way to keep up with all the news around the city! Make sure you sign up! We’re also on Twitter and Instagram follow us @CityCastHouston We love hearing from you! Leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:58

Harris County Democrats Survived. Now What?

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/10

Though Republicans swept statewide offices (same as it ever was), Democrats overwhelmingly won in Harris County. Do those skinny margins of victory mean that Harris County is firmly Democratic now? Plus, were Tuesday’s polling place problems understandable screwups or harbingers of future chaos? Political contributor Evan Mintz and host Lisa Gray try to get their heads around it all. Texas Election results update by the Texas Secretary of State. Houston Chronicle reporting on Election issues in

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20:09

Election Results. Plus, Meet HTX's Young Republicans

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/09

Election update from host Lisa Gray. Plus, producer AK AL-Moumen interviews Rafael Struve and Eliot Carter about the GOP push to attract young people. For regular updates on the polls check out FiveThirtyEight Want more Houston news? Then make sure to sign up for our newly named Hey Houston newsletter We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Not on social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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10:45

Joy, Pride, and Sweat at the Astros’ Victory Parade

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/08

Producers Carlignon Jones and AK AL-Moumen capture the sounds Astros’ World Series championship parade. Plus: City Cast Philly makes good on its bet. Astros World Series MVP Jeremy Pena's interview at the parade. Fox 26's Live Coverage of the prade. The Houston Chronicle's reporting on the parade. Wanna enjoy more of our Astros coverage? Head on over to our Twitter Wanna see City Cast Philly pay up!? Check out our Instagram And if you want to tell us what this moment means for you don't be shy

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15:34

Will Republicans Retake Harris County?

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/07

Politics contributor Evan Mintz and host Lisa Gray discuss tomorrow’s mid-term election. What do we know from early voting? How does it look different from other years? Will challenger Alexandra Mealer unseat County Judge Lina Hidalgo? New York Times's story on Republicans focusing on inner-city Hispanic voters. Houston Public Media's reporting on the unassociated mailers trying to pit Hispanic voters against Black voters. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency breakdown of GOP candidate Johnny Teague's

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