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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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21:52

Low Voter Turnout, RIP Takeoff, and Go, Astros!

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/04

Political analyst Scott Braddock joins host Lisa Gray and producer AK AL-Moumen to unpack the week’s news. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:07

Best Food Trucks in H-Town

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/03

We're breaking down the best food trucks in Houston today with host Lisa Gray, and producers (and noted food truck enthusiasts) Carlignon Jones and AK AL-Moumen. They’ll dive into Houston’s expanding and wildly diverse food truck scene, explain why food trucks might be the future of food in Houston, and reveal our top picks for food trucks in the city. Food trucks mentioned in this episode: Abu Omar Halal Oh My Gogi! Turkey Leg Hut Stick Talk Cajun-Hibachi Pollos Asados La Silla Tacos Tierra

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16:02

Do HTX Parks Need a Glow-Up?

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/02

Sprawling, spread-out Houston is a different kind of city than Chicago or New York, so we need to think differently about our parks. Our guest, Pulitzer-winning architecture critic Blair Kamin, author of the new book "Who Is the City For?", says that transforming Houston’s park system won’t be easy — but he’s impressed by what he’s seen so far. Find out more about Houston's ParkScore (from the Trust for Public Land). For more great Houston content, make sure you subscribe to our morning

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23:04

West U., a Sweet Small Town Inside Houston’s City Limits

City Cast Houston ·

2022/11/01

Fall means that the weather perfect for exploring Houston neighborhoods. Today we’re revisiting one of our favorite “neighborhood guide” episodes. Two West University residents — novelist Chris Cander and City Cast contributor Evan Mintz — tell us where to go and what we should know when we visit their town. Chris Cander's phenomenal fictional novel 'Gracious Neighbor'. Here are some parks to try it out if you find yourself in West U. The Chron reporting on the famous 'Darth Vader' house. Tiny's

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13:41

A Real-Life Ghost Story from The Woodlands

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/31

When playwright Brendan Bourque-Sheil was 18, he and his mom lived in an apartment in The Woodlands. One night, they started hearing a knocking sound that kept waking them up around 3 a.m. Eventually, his mom became convinced that there was a ghost in the house. Brendan tells the true story of their ghostly encounter, and talks with host Lisa Gray about why it's still impactful years later. Check out Grown-Up Storytime, where Brendan first shared this story. Want more Houston news? Then make sure

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24:49

Astros, Elections, and Our Bet with City Cast Philly

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/28

With the World Series about to start, City Cast Philly’s Trenae Nuri challenges host Lisa Gray to a bet that Philly is gonna regret. Plus, Lisa and producer AK AL-Moumen talk over the week’s Houston news. FiveThirtyEight's breakdown of Astros dominance by the numbers. The Center Square reports inspectors sent to Harris County to monitor election. ABC 13'S reporting on the Houston ISD lead in water situation. Sign up for our newsletter, Hey Houston it has a new name and exciting Houston news on

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27:24

Houston vs. Dallas: Who's the Best?

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/27

Obviously Houston is better. But why? Dallas partisan Angelica “Jelly” Walker bravely makes the case for the wrong city. Host Lisa Gray and producer Carlignon Jones respect her for even trying! Check out our previous episode on Texas city rivalries. And what makes Houston a tier above the rest! Want a deeper dive into the city? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Houston Want updates at a glance? Follow our Twitter Want to see it to believe it? Follow our Instagram Tell us

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15:29

BBQ, Black History, and Gentrification in...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/26

Independence Heights, now in northwest Houston, was originally its own town — and in fact, was Texas’ first municipality registered by African Americans. Tanya Debose, a fourth-generation descendant of an Independence Heights landowner, tells us the best way to experience the history that gentrification threatens to erase. The community site for Independence Heights Esther's Cajun Soul Food Gatlin's BBQ Gatlin's Fins & Feathers Want a deeper dive into the city? Then make sure to sign up for our

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15:28

Why Are Texans Still Fighting Over 1836?

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/25

What does Beto have to do with the Alamo? Why are people screaming at school boards? And what’s the deeper meaning of it all? University of Houston history professor Raul Ramos dives in. Raul Ramos' UH page and link to his book; Beyond the Alamo: Forging Mexican Ethnicity in San Antonio, 1821-1861 Houston Chronicle's reporting on the strange Beto O'Rourke billboard 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

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14:30

HTX Cyclists & the Culture Wars

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/24

When did bike paths become the stuff of attack ads? And was that Pride Ride hit-and-run an accident or an attack? Joe Cutrufo, executive director of Bike Houston, brings us up to date. The Fallout from Alexandra del Moral Mealer campaign ad. Click 2 Houston full story on the Pride Ride victim. Click 2 Houston full coverage of the Waller rolling coal incident. 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

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20:37

Who Made 50 Cent King!? Plus Elections & BBQ Fest

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/21

What happened this week in Houston? Host Lisa Gray, producer Carlignon Jones, and journalist and podcaster Donnie Houston recap it for you. Our daily newsletter has a new name. It's now called Hey Houston! Our twitter bio got a shiny upgrade! Follow us at @CityCastHouston Get a visual of our stories by following our Instagram! follow us at @citycasthouston We love hearing from y'all! Leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices

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24:18

Why Halloween is Scary-Good in HTX

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/20

Outdoor horror movies, costume ideas, and other suggestions from the City Cast crew — host Lisa Gray, producers Carlignon Jones and AK AL-Moumen, and “Hey Houston” writer Brooke Lewis. Hocus Pocus Movie screening at Levy Park next Friday, Oct. 28th. Hermann Park Centennial Gardens has a screening of Ghostbusters on Thursday. Rooftop Movie always has endless Halloween movies throughout the month. The Post Houston Halloween party Called “Post Apocalypse Party” Scream Fest events are every weekend

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17:45

What Does a Poet Laureate Actually Do?

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/19

What does the poet laureate of Houston do? Can poetry be a day job? Emmanuel Outspoken Bean, Houston’s poet laureate, talks about his career — as well as his latest project, “The Space City Mixtape.” Want to find out more about Outspoken Bean? Check out his Website , Twitter, and Instagram Want more Houston news at your fingertips? sign up for our morning newsletter here. Get in touch with us on social media by following us on Twitter and Instagram Don’t have social media? Then leave us a

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18:39

The Horrors of Harris County Jail

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/18

Standing sewage, gang extortion, and guards who carry knives to protect themselves: Keri Blakinger, of the Marshall Project, recently reported on the post-pandemic breakdown of our overcrowded, understaffed jail. Keri Blakinger's Book Corrections in Ink Keri's article on the conditions in Harris county Jail The meltdown at Harris County Jail by the numbers The consequences of the breakdown at HCJ The County response to the jail issue Want to keep up with the city? Then make sure to sign up for our

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13:51

Does Biden’s pardon change anything about Texas...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/17

Last week Joe Biden pardoned people for federal marijuana possession. Does that change anything in Houston or Texas? What’s the deal with Delta-8 here? And what would it take for the state to legalize marijuana completely? Katherine Neill Harris, a Baker Institute researcher on drug policy, explains. More about Katharine Neil Harris. Texas Tribune on whether the pardons have an effect on Texas. ABC 13: Experts weigh in! Want a deeper dive into the city? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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21:10

Celebs for Beto; Uvalde Revelations; and Yordan’s...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/14

What happened this week in Houston? Scott Braddock, of “Texas Take” and “The Quorum Report,” joins host Lisa Gray and producer AK AL-Moumen to unpack the news. Harry styles endorsement of Beto O'Rourke Uvalde shooting still shakes the state Yordan Alvarez' smashes one home into the record books Want a deeper dive into the city? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Want updates at a glance? Follow our Twitter Want to see it to believe it? Follow our Instagram Tell us your favorite

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30:49

Who Would Be on Houston's Mt. Rushmore?

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/13

If you could designate four great people who represent this city, who would they be? Barbara Jordan? Beyoncé? The City Cast crew — host Lisa Gray and producers Carlignon Jones and AK Al-Moumen — discuss their picks. Want to know more about why we picked some of these Houston greats like Phyllis Frye and DJ Screw? Check out these episodes! Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Don’t have social media? Then leave us a

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19:20

When Houston Starred as Detroit in 'Robocop 2'

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/12

Why was Houston picked to play a dystopian, crime-ridden Detroit in “RoboCop 2”? What did that wretched movie have to say about us in 1990, the year it came out? And why, for Houstonians, is it still worth watching? Host Lisa Gray is joined by graphic artist and RoboCop fan Evan O’Neil; and by City Cast culture contributor Allyn West to explain. Searching for some daily news to get you more in touch with the city?Then sign up for our morning newsletter here. We're on social media! Follow us on

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18:18

Republicans’ Last Chance to Hold Harris County

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/11

In Harris County, early voting starts October 23. What’s at stake this year? Will Beto have coattails? How is a normal human being supposed to deal with our super-long ballots — to pick the best probate judge or justice of the peace? City Cast politics contributor Evan Mintz helps host Lisa Gray make sense of it all. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter here. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1

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26:28

Astros, Jail Deaths, and the Ear Biter on Main Street

City Cast Houston ·

2022/10/07

Can the Astros win the World Series? What do roller-coaster oil prices mean for Houston’s economy? And can police find the man who, on downtown Main Street, bit a chunk out of a stranger’s ear? The City Cast crew — host Lisa Gray, producer Carlignon Jones, and cultural contributor Antréchelle Dorsey — break down the week’s news. Authorities are asking for any info on a man who bit a chunk off a victim's ear More problems at Harris County Jail Texas is having an unusual spike in Flu Cases Want a

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