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Join host Miles Bloxson and the award-winning City Cast Austin team as they dig into the stories, conversations, and places Austin's obsessed with. From the latest out of City Hall to the buzz about the newest bar on East Sixth, City Cast Austin is having the conversation Austinites need. Learn more and subscribe to our companion daily newsletter at austin.citycast.fm. Read with your coffee. Listen on your drive. Watch in your feed. We've got y'all, Austin.

  1. 14h ago

    The Future of Austin Parks, Your Local Election Guide, and Town Lake vs. Lady Bird Lake

    If you turned on lights this morning, took a shower, or rode your bike, the decisions the Austin City Council makes affect you! The Austin Common editor-in-chief Amy Stansbury joins City Cast Austin host Miles Bloxson to preview the city council races on the ballot this November. Another local measure Austin voters will decide is whether to invest $260 million into the city’s parks and pools. The Austin Park Foundation’s Alyssa Vargas makes the case for parks. We round out today’s episode with an ongoing debate: Is it Lady Bird Lake or Town Lake? Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastAustin on Instagram, TikTok, or email us at austin@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 512-200-2227. For more Austin news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Austin? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this October 6 episode:  The Escape Game Austin

  2. 14h ago ·  Bonus

    Introducing: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality

    Introducing One Nation... Under God? from How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality. Follow the show: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality The United States is a country founded on the separation of church and state. But what did the founders really mean by that? Should religion be banished from public life and policy debates? Or could it serve a purpose in the pursuit of happiness and freedom for all?  On this episode, recorded during the Aspen Ideas Festival, we'll explore what the US founding fathers really thought about the different roles religion could play in society, how that view has changed through history, and what it means for the upcoming US elections.  David French is an American political commentator and current opinion columnist for The New York Times. He is a senior fellow of the Trinity Forum, a former senior editor for The Dispatch, and former staff writer for National Review. Jeffrey Rosen is CEO Emeritus of the National Constitution Center, a professor of law at the George Washington University Law School, and a contributing editor for The Atlantic. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

    Introducing: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality

  3. 5d ago

    Is It Finally Fall? Plus, ACL Hot Takes & Austin's New Budget

    It's finally raining! After a dry, hot, and record-breaking September, Austin temperatures are falling into the correct season at long last. But will the rain from this cold front put a damper on this weekend’s Austin City Limits Music Festival? CBS Austin Meteorologist Avery Tomasco joins host Miles Bloxson to help you plan. Plus, writer and photographer Cat Cardenas shares her take on ACL's 25th year. And later, Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes breaks down Austin's budget, which goes into effect today! Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastAustin on Instagram, or email us at austin@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 512-200-2227. For more Austin news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Austin? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  4. Sep 29

    Why Did DPS Arrest a City Council Candidate? Plus, Local DJ on ACL & Airport Updates

    Misael Ramos, a candidate for Austin City Council, was out walking his dog when state troopers arrested him, days after he attended a protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He tells City Cast Austin host, Miles Bloxson, what was running through his head when this happened. Miles also talks with DJ Cassandra about what it’s like to be a local artist performing at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Plus, is the airport’s recent announcement about rideshare changes as good as it seems? Elissa Castles, our creative producer, explains.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastAustin on Instagram, or email us at austin@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 512-200-2227. For more Austin news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

  5. Sep 24

    The Secret to P. Terry's Success, ICE Shooting Investigation, and TribFest

    Austin royalty is on the podcast, y’all. Patrick and Kathy Terry, the founders of P. Terry’s, join host Miles Bloxson to talk about the origins of their beloved local business, why they’ve remained independent, and where they’re eating out in Austin when they’re not having a burger.  Plus, KUT News Government Accountability Reporter Andrew Weber gives us an update on the local investigation into Sunday’s ICE shooting in North Austin. Finally, the Texas Tribune’s Kerri Qunell previews who Austinites can expect to hear from during the Texas Tribune Festival.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastAustin on Instagram, or email us at austin@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 512-200-2227. For more Austin news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 24th episode: The Brooklynn Miller Foundation

  6. Sep 22

    What We Know About Austin's ICE Shooting. Plus, AISD Latest and HAAM Day

    A federal immigration agent shot and injured a 28-year-old man from Venezuela in North Austin on Sunday. The shooting sparked outrage from Austin officials who also called for an independent investigation into what happened. City Cast Austin host Miles Bloxson speaks with NPR’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán about how this incident fits into a larger pattern of ICE enforcement nationwide. Plus, Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura explains why the district is appealing the failing grades for Burnet and Webb middle schools. Last, HAAM CEO Paul E. Scott talks about the hundreds of live music shows happening around the city today.   Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastAustin on Instagram, or email us at austin@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 512-200-2227. For more Austin news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 22nd episode: The Brooklynn Miller Foundation

  7. Sep 9

    Join the Austin Conversation

    Join host Miles Bloxson and the award-winning City Cast Austin team as they dig into the stories, conversations, and places Austin's obsessed with. From the latest out of City Hall to the buzz about the newest bar on East Sixth, City Cast Austin is having the conversation Austinites need. Learn more and subscribe to our companion daily newsletter at ⁠austin.citycast.fm⁠. Read with your coffee. Listen on your drive. Watch in your feed. We've got y'all, Austin.

  8. Apr 27

    An Update From City Cast Austin

    The City Cast Austin podcast is taking a brief break over the next few months to regroup and develop some new concepts. In the meantime, be sure to keep us in your feeds and be on the look out for our return. Stay connected with the latest Austin news and future podcast updates via our newsletter. If you aren’t already subscribed to our daily morning newsletter, now’s the time to sign up.

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Join host Miles Bloxson and the award-winning City Cast Austin team as they dig into the stories, conversations, and places Austin's obsessed with. From the latest out of City Hall to the buzz about the newest bar on East Sixth, City Cast Austin is having the conversation Austinites need. Learn more and subscribe to our companion daily newsletter at austin.citycast.fm. Read with your coffee. Listen on your drive. Watch in your feed. We've got y'all, Austin.

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