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2D AGO

School voucher applications open across Texas

The application window opens for Texas education savings accounts, often called school vouchers. But demand may outstrip available funds. We’ll talk with two reporters for the Houston Chronicle closely following the application process, hear about the application experience of one Texas mom, and learn more about what’s included, what isn’t, and what happens if there’s […] The post School voucher applications open across Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50 min
3D AGO

Starlink poised to expand broadband footprint in Texas

The partial government shutdown is over. Did you know we were in one? Well, now another could be on the way as negotiations over ICE’s budget persists on Capitol Hill.Texas school boards are considering a new state law that allows time to be set aside during the day for prayer and reading the Bible.Texas has […] The post Starlink poised to expand broadband footprint in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

3d ago

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50 min
1D AGO

Why many Texans are getting ready for the ‘Benito Bowl’

Texas becomes the first state with a strict abortion ban to provide doctors with guidelines on exceptions. We’ll dig into what’s in those guidelines with ProPublica reporter Cassandra Jaramillo.Coming soon to the pristine spaces of the Big Bend: Construction of a border wall. We’ll look at how many locals are trying to push back.And in […] The post Why many Texans are getting ready for the ‘Benito Bowl’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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50 min
4D AGO

Analysis finds extreme heat inside Texas prisons

Texas state prisons that don’t have a/c get so hot in summer with temperatures that violate state standards for other lockups.Also, well-known former Texas Police Chief Art Acevedo questions tactics used by immigration agents in Minneapolis. We’ll hear from him about his concerns over fallout for other law enforcement.And we’ll check in to see how […] The post Analysis finds extreme heat inside Texas prisons appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

4d ago

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52 min
JAN 30

Austin’s Banana Phone turns public roasting into performance art

With national attention focused on the tactics of immigration enforcement, a concern is growing among Texas Republicans about the political fallout.We’re still months away for an important midterm election. But this weekend, voters in one part of Texas will be picking their representative to Congress. Andrew Schneider of Houston Public Media brings us the backstory […] The post Austin’s Banana Phone turns public roasting into performance art appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Jan 30

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50 min
JAN 29

Protesters, DPS troopers clash outside Dilley ICE detention facility

Protesters outside the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley called for the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father who were taken into ICE custody in Minnesota.Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a massive military buildup as President Trump warns Iran to abandon its nuclear program – or else. But […] The post Protesters, DPS troopers clash outside Dilley ICE detention facility appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Jan 29

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50 min
FEB 1

A Tribute to Alex Haley (Ep. 10, 2026 re-broadcast)

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson pays tribute to the life and career of legendary biographer, screenwriter and novelist Alexander Murray Palmer Haley, best known as the author of Roots: The Saga of an American Family, and The Autobiography of Malcolm X, with an interview recorded in February 1988. […] The post A Tribute to Alex Haley (Ep. 10, 2026 re-broadcast) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Feb 1

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29 min
1D AGO

Theory

A theory serves as an analytical tool to explain “why” and “how” events occur, rather than just describing them. Yet, all too often, the way we use the idea of a theory obfuscates the real value of what a theory is: a structured, evidence-based explanation for natural or social phenomena, constructed using the scientific method […] The post Theory appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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5D AGO

Democrat makes surprise win in solid-red Texas district

In a little-watched race, Taylor Rehmet’s surprise win for Democrats in Texas may be a potential warning shot for Republicans in a midterm election year. Is this a one-off, or is the GOP in trouble in the Lone Star State?Also, Texas environmental regulators greenlight what looks like the largest fossil-fueled power plant project in the […] The post Democrat makes surprise win in solid-red Texas district appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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49 min
JAN 30

Psychological Safety, Safety, and Trust

There is a difference between being safe and thinking you are safe, and the bridge between those two things is built on trust. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy talk about the difference between psychological safety and the psychology of safety and how […] The post Psychological Safety, Safety, and Trust appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Jan 30

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8 min

From award-winning journalism that dives deep into issues that shape Central Texas to music exploration that shines a light on artists, KUT/KUTX Studios highlights stories that reflect Austin’s diverse and creative community. KUT/KUTX Studios is your source for podcasts made by Austin’s NPR affiliate stations, KUT 90.5 and KUTX 98.9.