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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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19:37

Houston Is Hot. Road Trip!

City Cast Houston ·

2022/07/14

This is the time of year for a good road trip. However, the temps have been so blistering, is it even worth doing? Are road trips even fun in this kind of weather? It's team chat Thursday! Today, the City Cast Houston crew breaks down the best road trip destinations far and near, with very special guest, roving producer Carlignon Jones. Looking for some near by summer fun? Check out some of the spots we mentioned in the show! Hamilton Pool Preserve Big River Waterpark Kalahari Resort Great

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13:44

Feeding These Ducks? It Could Cost $250,000

City Cast Houston ·

2022/07/13

In a master planned community in Cypress, a couple named Kathleen and George Rowe have been feeding the ducks behind their house for years now. But recently, their homeowner's association filed suit against them for a penalty that could amount to $250,000, if they don't stop feeding. Will it be enough for the couple – who really love to feed their ducks – to stop? Today, the Houston Chronicle’s Rebecca Schuetz – who covered this story in a wildly popular piece for the Chronicle – breaks it down for

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21:48

Lunch Under $15: Eight Great H-town Options

City Cast Houston ·

2022/07/12

Houston has one of the best food scenes in America, but inflation is hitting prices hard. Still, there are deals to be had — and City Cast cultural contributor Olivia Flores Alvarez has hunted them down. Today, she describes seven great lunch deals under $15. Treebeards, four locations La Carreta, the Heights Champ Burgers, Second Ward D’Amico’s Italian Market Cafe, Rice Village Zydeco Louisiana Diner, Downtown Collina’s, three locations Burns’ Original Barbecue, Second Ward Know of

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12:35

This Houston Company Stands With Employees Who Seek...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/07/11

Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, not many smaller companies seem willing to announce public support for their employees who seek an abortion. However, in Houston, the law firm AZA has not shied away from it – even as the conservative group Texas Freedom Caucus sent a letter to a similar firm in Dallas threatening litigation. On behalf of AZA is attorney Jane Robinson, who explains to Lisa about where her firm stands, and why. Also, what it means for those in their employ who seek an out-of-state

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30:33

Griner Pleads Guilty, Much Love for Hillcroft, and...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/07/08

It’s a Friday News Roundup! Each Friday, we talk about the most important Houston news stories of the week. Today, Lisa is joined by producer Ferrill Gibbs and City Cast contributor A.K. Al-Moumen. They cover everything from the Brittney Griner trial, NASA’s newly-set sights on the moon (Houston is *still* Space City!), Ken Paxton’s State Bar struggles, and those creepy dolls that washed ashore near the Mission-Aransas Reserve — John Oliver is offering good money to have those creepy things

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18:57

Deconstructing the South's Most Iconic Drink

City Cast Houston ·

2022/07/07

Texas just doesn’t do sweet tea the way other Southern states do. Why is that? Host Lisa Gray and lead producer Dina Kesbeh and producer Ferrill Gibbs break down this cultural difference and talk about their own experiences and preferences with iced tea, sweetened and unsweetened. Want more Houston news and culture in your life? Then sign up for our morning newsletter! We’re also on Twitter! Join the conversation @CityCastHouston And don't forget to let us know how you're staying cool this

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12:09

How the Supreme Court Could Make Houston Flood More...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/07/06

The Supreme Court is evaluating the scope of the Clean Water Act and its protections of wetlands, with oral arguments scheduled for this fall. Depending on the outcome, it might get easier for developers to build on sites that cause flooding ... so what does this mean for Houstonians? To help answer that question and others, host Lisa Gray speaks with Kristen Schlemmer, the legal director at Bayou City Waterkeeper, who is filing a brief in the case. Here's an article Kristen recommended with more

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21:40

Maybe – Just Maybe – Beto Can Win.

City Cast Houston ·

2022/07/05

The issues mount as November’s election closes in. Recent decisions by the Supreme Court have sent shockwaves across the country – and particularly here in Texas. In Houston, the threat of a shaky electric grid is an omnipresent source of concern, with heat records falling constantly. As these issues heat up, so has the rhetoric, and it all leads to one simple question: Does Beto O’Rourke have what it takes unseat Governor Abbott, whose war chest is perhaps more lucrative than the Republican

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23:10

Abortions Resume in Texas, HEB Donates $10 Million,...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/07/01

It’s Friday, which means we are diving into a weeks worth of news in Houston. This week, host Lisa Gray and lead producer Dina Kesbeh chat with City Cast Contributor Shiyam Galyon about the temporary ban on abortions in Texas, how HEB’s donation is helping rebuild Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and so much more! Catch up on the temporary ban on abortions here More on HEB's donation here Bug-A-Salt Want more Houston news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter here We’re also on

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20:22

Rooftop Flicks, Galveston Boat Tours, and Other...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/30

From motoring around the Port of Houston to rolling your own sushi, strolling the arid scrublands of Hempstead, and getting great burgers and beer, there's a million things to do in (and around) Houston before you die. Thankfully, we at City Cast Houston (on a team chat Thursday!) whittle it down to nine for you. So many wonderful places/things were mentioned on today's show! Check them out: The kayak/painting tour by Artist Boat in Galveston that Lisa mentioned Here's the great sausage Ferrill

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16:49

A Twilight Epiphany at Rice University

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/29

The Twilight Epiphany Skyspace at Rice University is one of Houston's most peaceful places. The structure is among more than 85 Skypaces that sculpture James Turrell has designed and built across the world. Today, host Lisa Gray and City Cast Houston contributor Olivia Flores Alvarez talk about how this design is the first to be engineered for acoustics and what it means to have this structure in our city. Learn more about the Twilight Epiphany Skyspace here. Want more Houston news? Then make sure

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20:23

The Supreme Court Will Change Life in Texas

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/28

Texans continues to grapple with the most influential Supreme Court decision of our lifetimes, but the overturning of Roe V. Wade is not the only case that could change the landscape of Texas – and everywhere else. A case involving gun licensure and one regarding prayer at school has all eyes on the land’s highest court, as everyone’s left to comb through the nuances of this new world, post-Roe. Have thoughts on today’s episode? Leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972! Stay connected

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17:03

Survival Tips for Post-Roe Texas, and How Houston Can...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/27

The Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, and abortion became illegal in Texas. (Even though the “Trigger law” has yet to go into effect, older Texas laws may now be enforceable. So, clinics have begun to close their doors.) In this episode, Lisa Gray addresses the post-Roe world in Texas, and also breaks down how people in search of an abortion must now navigate the landscape. Also, regarding the endless stream of brutal temps in Houston – what does it mean for our city, long term? Can we find a

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23:21

Neighborhood Guide: West U. Is a Small Upscale Town...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/26

Today, we kick off an occasional series about Houston neighborhoods, and we're talking about West U. It's a small, upscale town entirely surrounded by Houston. Two proud, West U. residents join the show today! City Cast contributor Evan Mintz, along with Houston writer Chris Candor, who has some spot-on descriptions of West U. in her brand new book, A Gracious Neighbor. Got a little extra cash in your linens drawer? Buy the "Darth Vader House" – it's for sale... you should definitely check this

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20:27

The GOP, Manifesting Moon Spray, and a Medical...

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/24

It's Friday, which means it's time to round out the week with some news! This week Host Lisa Gray and Producer Ferrill Gibbs are with City Cast Contributor Evan Mintz talking about everything from the Texas GOP to Houston's first ever brick and mortar marijuana shop! Want to stay in the loop? Follow us on Twitter at @CityCastHouston Have something to say about today’s episode? Leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 to let us know! Looking to find more Houston news like this? Sign up for

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21:46

The Battle of the Universities

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/23

It’s chat time! And this week, the City Cast Houston team is talking about some of the most prestigious universities in the state of Texas. Tune in as we take a trip down memory lane and discuss the good, the bad, and surprising sides of our alma maters. Want a further look into Rice's past? Check out our episode: A Reckoning With History at the Heart of Rice Have thoughts about today’s episode? Leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 to let us know! Stay connected with us by following

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15:12

Texas GOP Is Putting Trans Rights (and Lives) in Danger

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/22

The new Texas Republican platform is only the latest reason why trans people in Houston feel that their rights -- and maybe their lives -- are in danger. On today's show host Lisa Gray is joined with longtime trans activist Lou Weaver, of the Trans Legal Aid Clinic of Texas, to talk about how the anti-trans rhetoric has progressed and impacted the community. Lou also talks about what people could, and should do to be more supportive of the trans community. Check out this resource for trans youth

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17:15

The Hottest Summer Read by a Houston Novelist

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/21

The novel, 'The Last Queen' takes readers on a historical journey by telling the fascinating story of Rani Jindan. This romantic yet game of thrones like story is the 20th novel for award winning author and professor of writing at UofH, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni but she isn’t done yet; a movie and a new book are also on the way! Host Lisa Gray, sits down to talk to Chitra about her creative process and what influences her work. Want to dive into some of Chitra’s mystifying stories? Check out The

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22:59

Spiking Temps, Electricity Prices, and COVID Cases

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/17

It's that time of the week y'all! We're looking back at a weeks worth of news. Lisa is joined by lead producer Dina Kesbeh and contributor Antrechelle Dorsey. Today, they'll talk about the spike in COVID cases; the price hike that many Houstonians will face when they renew their electric contracts; and the heat raining in on Texas Children's Hospital following a lawsuit from a family that says their 4-year-old received an "unintentional vasectomy" during a hernia surgery. Tune in to hear what other

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21:58

What Houston Eats (and Drinks) to Beat the Summer Heat

City Cast Houston ·

2022/06/16

It's blazing hot – with no relief in sight! As all-time temp records drop like flies, so does the morale of Houstonians sweltering in this unreasonable, unseasonable heat. So! What can we eat - or drink - to bring us back to life? Something sweet? Perhaps something cold? Or, maybe something nostalgic, to remind us of summers past? It's team chat Thursday! And with an extra Houstonian in the house (Roving producer Carlignon Jones!) we discuss all the wonderful refreshments that Houston has to offer

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