Texas Standard

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Coverage of politics, lifestyle, environment, technology, innovation and money matters from a uniquely Texas perspective.

  1. 1D AGO

    How San Antonio’s MLK march became one of the nation’s largest

    It may be the single election day with the greatest power to reshape the Texas political landscape, and yet most Texas voters don’t bother with it. We’ll unpack it today.Do you know when the Texas primaries are? Plan to vote in them? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us with the often-misunderstood stakes of primary […] The post How San Antonio’s MLK march became one of the nation’s largest appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    50 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Texas readies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

    Dueling ballot challenges in Tarrant County: Why longtime Texas politics-watchers say they’ve never seen anything like it.A look at a teacher’s alleged sexual misconduct and a new state law that could wind up costing a local school district millions. We’ll dive into whether other school districts could be on the hook as more victims seek […] The post Texas readies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    50 min

  3. 3D AGO

    Austin women’s skateboarding group builds space and community

    A new investigation shows officials were confused about how many were missing at Camp Mystic in the hours after the deadly July 4 Hill Country flood.A disruption in the courtroom during the trial of the school police officer accused of not doing enough to intervene in the Uvalde shooting: Why the sister of one of […] The post Austin women’s skateboarding group builds space and community appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    50 min

  4. 4D AGO

    Proposed THC rules draw backlash from hemp businesses

    The Republican race for U.S. Senate heats up with incumbent John Cornyn raising a record amount of money ahead of the primary. We’ll dive into where the race stands there, as well as between Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico.Six months after the catastrophic Hill Country flood, where do recovery efforts stand?Hope for the future […] The post Proposed THC rules draw backlash from hemp businesses appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    50 min

  5. 5D AGO

    Minneapolis ICE shooting prompts protests in Texas

    The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week sparked protests around the nation this weekend. We’ll look at what happened here in Texas.The state of Texas has handed over voter registration rolls to the Trump administration Justice Department. Why Texas Democrats and some experts fear that could have violated […] The post Minneapolis ICE shooting prompts protests in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    51 min

  6. JAN 9

    What to know as flu season ramps up in Texas

    Concerns about the flu are making headlines in many places across the country. Where do we stand in Texas?Our conversation with the state’s epidemiologist to hear how concerned Texans need to be as flu season ramps up.Also, more and more Texas parents are crying foul over the rising cost of their kids playing in youth […] The post What to know as flu season ramps up in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    50 min

  7. JAN 8

    Uvalde school shooting trial is underway

    Over three years later, the first criminal trial over the police response to the Uvalde school shooting is underway. We’ll have a live report with the latest in the trial of one of the first police officers to arrive at the scene of the deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary.With a big meeting set at […] The post Uvalde school shooting trial is underway appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

    50 min

  8. JAN 7

    Venezuelan Texans react to Maduro’s removal

    The legal case against Nicolás Maduro and his wife has begun, but how’s that going to work exactly?Venezuelans living abroad, including here in Texas, continue to react to the capture. Why Austin-based “Freedom is a Feast” author Alejandro Puyana says it’s so important we keep including their voices in the news coverage.The U.S. military might […] The post Venezuelan Texans react to Maduro’s removal appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Coverage of politics, lifestyle, environment, technology, innovation and money matters from a uniquely Texas perspective.

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  • Channel
    KUT & KUTX Studios
  • Creator
    Texas Standard
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    317
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