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Texas Standard

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50:23

Cindy Walker’s musical legacy gets renewed attention

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2025/11/21

He’s cultivated relations with top political figures, but how much is known about the ties between Elon Musk and Gov. Greg Abbott?The Texas Newsroom’s investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy on what started out as a public records request that turned into an odyssey as she tried to learn more about the relationship between Musk and the […]The post Cindy Walker’s musical legacy gets renewed attention appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49:58

A Mexican government program is filling in US adult...

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2025/11/20

You’ve heard about the ruling striking down Texas’ new congressional maps, but what does that mean as a practical matter for the upcoming primaries? The new ruling on Texas’ redistricting plan, and an expected appeal throws a lot into limbo.Space shuttles once routinely orbited the earth many times over, but a plan to bring one […]The post A Mexican government program is filling in US adult education gaps appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:29

Federal court blocks redrawn Texas congressional map

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2025/11/19

A ruling out of West Texas has upended Republican redistricting efforts to get more seats in Congress. Where things stand now that a federal judge in El Paso has struck down Texas’ new congressional map.We’ve reported before on how Texas school district leadership seems to have become increasingly partisan. We’ll take a closer look at […]The post Federal court blocks redrawn Texas congressional map appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:49

The little-known story of the NFL’s Dallas Texans

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2025/11/18

Texas A&M bans professors from discussing race or gender ideology. Will other universities follow?They were supposed to be protected from deportation, but now ICE is going after some DACA recipients, too. How some Dreamers are ending up in detention centers.Why the VA is making it harder for men with breast cancer to get medical care […]The post The little-known story of the NFL’s Dallas Texans appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:10

How a ‘nurdle’ nightmare is costing Texas

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2025/11/17

For the first time in more than a decade, there is no incumbent in the race for one of the most powerful – and often contentious – posts in Texas. Incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton is not running for reelection, and now seven people are vying for his office. Eleanor Klibanoff of the Texas Tribune […] The post How a ‘nurdle’ nightmare is costing Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:52

A special broadcast from Houston

Texas Standard ·

2025/11/14

No matter where you are, you’re in for a treat as we broadcast from the biggest city in the Lone Star State.We’re coming to you from the studios of our partners at Houston Public Media, the latest destination in our yearlong waltz across Texas marking 10 years on the air.Today, we’ll explore Houston’s rise to […]The post A special broadcast from Houston appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:52

Deal to end shutdown could impose THC ban

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2025/11/13

The deal to reopen the federal government included a ban on intoxicating hemp – potentially undoing measures taken by the Texas Legislature last session.Houston’s 9th congressional district is among those most affected by redrawn political maps. We’ll take a trip there to explore the impact.Corpus Christi is trying to shore up water supplies. What city […]The post Deal to end shutdown could impose THC ban appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:46

Fort Worth megachurch draws attention for political push

Texas Standard ·

2025/11/12

Healthcare subsidies were a central issue that led to the federal government shutdown. Now that a deal is in the works, what happens to them?We’re still waiting to hear from courts on whether new Texas district lines will be in place for the 2026 election. We’ll dig into the potential impacts in Houston.In Austin, voters […]The post Fort Worth megachurch draws attention for political push appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:43

Camp Mystic faces lawsuits over deadly flood

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2025/11/11

A few Democrats join Republicans in an effort to end the federal shutdown. We’ll have details.Families of girls killed in the July 4 Hill Country flood sue Camp Mystic.Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet future needs. So says a new report from TxDOT.And on this Veteran’s Day, the Voces Oral History Center pays […]The post Camp Mystic faces lawsuits over deadly flood appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:18

Texas, western states brace for uranium boom

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2025/11/10

Signs of a possible temporary end to the federal shutdown, but closer to home concerns are growing that Texas is running out of water.The Texas Tribune employed artificial intelligence to answer some Texans’ water concerns, but there are limits. We’ll hear from two Tribune reporters who are trying to fill in the gaps.The U.S. race […] The post Texas, western states brace for uranium boom appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:24

Flight cancellations, long TSA lines hit Texas travelers

Texas Standard ·

2025/11/07

Cancellations across the nation are putting many air travelers in limbo.KUT’s Nathan Bernier joins us with an update of how flight cancellations brought on by the federal shutdown are affecting the nation’s busy air traffic system – with a particular look at the impact here in Texas.Also, why Texas is likely to be the state […]The post Flight cancellations, long TSA lines hit Texas travelers appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:24

Texas director Richard Linklater talks latest film...

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2025/11/06

At stake? Prices for consumers, billions in business activity, and the scope of presidential power. A Texas perspective as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the case against President Trump’s tariffs.The Wall Street Journal says “Amazonification” has come for Texas-based Whole Foods. A look at what that means.Look! Up in the sky! Is that thing […]The post Texas director Richard Linklater talks latest film ‘Nouvelle Vague’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:47

Texas voters approve all 17 proposed constitutional...

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2025/11/05

Texans said yes to all 17 proposed state constitutional amendments. What’s that mean now?We’ll also dig into some select local results from across the state, including an update in the race to fill the U.S. House seat of the late Sylvester Turner.The Trump administration recently announced a new cap on the number of refugees that […]The post Texas voters approve all 17 proposed constitutional amendments appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:06

Data reveals intensity of ICE crackdown in Texas...

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2025/11/04

1 in 4 immigration arrests are happening in Texas under the Trump administration. We’ll take a look at the statewide crackdown.It’s Election Day. One constitutional amendment that funds a new Dementia Prevention and Research Institute for the state’s aging population is on the ballot.A look back at our top 10 author interviews as the Standard […]The post Data reveals intensity of ICE crackdown in Texas under Trump appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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52:14

Texas schools turn to AI to flag banned books

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2025/11/03

A federal court orders the Trump administration to prevent the Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) from lapsing. What happens now?A trial is set to begin this month against defendants for their alleged roles in the July 4 shooting at an ICE detention center in Alvarado. Why this may be a playbook for prosecutions now that […] The post Texas schools turn to AI to flag banned books appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:39

Food banks prepare to fill the gap as SNAP runs out

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2025/10/31

SNAP food assistance benefits are set to run out at midnight, and across the Lone Star State, food banks are bracing for unprecedented demand. How Texans can best help their neighbors in need. Of the 17 constitutional amendments to be decided by Texas voters, at least four go straight to the heart of a major […]The post Food banks prepare to fill the gap as SNAP runs out appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50:16

What Texas voters should know before Election Day

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2025/10/30

With 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot next week, state officials are reminding Texans what to expect at the polls. We’ll talk with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office about dos and don’ts while voting. Both Austin and Houston are facing financial strain, but their solutions couldn’t be more different: One wants to raise taxes, […]The post What Texas voters should know before Election Day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:46

What difference has a Michelin star made for Texas...

Texas Standard ·

2025/10/29

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Tylenol could trigger a wave of government-led litigation over claims about a highly questioned link to ADHD and autism. A year after Michelin first arrived in Texas, the coveted dining guide has released its latest list of awardees. But what does the honor actually mean for local chefs and […]The post What difference has a Michelin star made for Texas restaurants? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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51:46

Tim Duncan’s story comes home to Texas screens

Texas Standard ·

2025/10/28

As the federal government shutdown drags on, the impact grows worse. From food benefits to trade, what it means for the Lone Star State. Texas does not have regulations for police pursuits, and some end in deadly crashes. What can we learn from Minnesota, where accountability rules offer a potential model for reform. Immigrants with […]The post Tim Duncan’s story comes home to Texas screens appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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52:28

A family fight over Bonnie and Clyde’s graves

Texas Standard ·

2025/10/27

Texas voters are deciding on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution – including one to dedicate a portion of state tax revenues to funding water projects. We’ll take a closer look at Proposition 4.There are growing concerns among military families as the federal shutdown continues, with no clear end in sight.East Texas is seeing […] The post A family fight over Bonnie and Clyde’s graves appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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