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City Cast Houston

Food, culture, news and nature in the sweaty Bayou City. Join Host Raheel Ramzanali and the City Cast Houston team 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, Hey Houston, at houston.citycast.fm.

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    What’s Up With All Blackbirds Around H-E-B?

    If you’ve been to a big grocery store in the last month or looked up at a power line then you’ve noticed tons of blackbirds all around you. So, what are these birds, and why are they taking over?! Host Raheel Ramzanali spoke to Rice University professor Cin-Ty Lee last year about this annual fall phenomena, so we’re playing back our conversation to answer all your blackbird questions..  This episode originally aired Nov. 27, 2023. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 21st episode here: Classic Christmas Inprint A.D Players Theater Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20min
  2. You Might Also Like: ZOE Science & Nutrition

    HÁ 15 H · BÔNUS

    You Might Also Like: ZOE Science & Nutrition

    Introducing Stop dementia before it starts from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition How early should you start taking dementia seriously? Here’s 5 things you can do now to reduce dementia risk today. Professor Claire Steves and Jonathan Wolf explore the multifaceted world of dementia. They delve into the significance of dental health, genetics, diet, and physical activity — plus, they unpack the latest research — to give you practical strategies for preventing dementia. Claire is a consultant physician in geriatric medicine at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. She’s also a senior clinical lecturer at King's College London and deputy clinical director of the institution’s Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology where she leads research on the characterization of physical and mental aging traits and frailty. 🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30 *Naturally high in copper which contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism and the normal function of the immune system Learn how your body responds to food 👉 zoe.com/podcast for 10% off Follow ZOE on Instagram. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - Quickfire questions on dementia 02:42 - Main discussion: understanding dementia 04:18 - Control over fate with dementia 06:52 - Why older people get more fractures 08:32 - Warning signs of dementia 09:55 - Unique aspects of dementia 12:12 - Cellular level discussion on dementia 15:49 - Risk factors for dementia 16:07 - Inheritance and dementia 18:29 - High-risk factors for dementia 19:15 - Fetal development and dementia risk 21:47 - Brain reserves and mental health 24:24 - New advances in dementia treatment 30:47 - Medications and life expectancy 33:21 - Diet and dementia prevention 35:58 - The role of physical activity 39:45 - Oral health and dementia 42:10 - Social interaction and brain health 44:02 - Diabetes and dementia 45:36 - Women, HRT, and dementia 49:09 - Recap: Types of dementia 53:39 - Hearing aids and dementia prevention 55:39 - Episode sign-off Studies related to today’s episode: Brain-age is associated with progression to dementia in memory clinic patients from NeuroImage Clinical Find our top 10 tips for healthier living: Download our FREE guide. Have feedback or a topic you'd like us to cover? Let us know here. Episode transcripts are available here. 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.

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    The Best Houston Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving is almost here and if you don’t want to cook and clean, but still enjoy great food, we have you covered! Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Eric Sandler, CultureMap Houston’s city editor, about the best restaurants open on Thanksgiving. From traditional turkey plates to extravagant buffets, there’s something for everyone around Houston on Thanksgiving.  Restaurants we talked about today:  Kim Son, a leading Vietnamese restaurant in Houston, to close flagship location due to I-45 work Perry’s Steakhouse  Feges BBQ  Saltgrass Steakhouse  Roma  Pappas Bar-B-Q  La Jardinier  Himalaya Restaurant Phat Eatery Toro Toro  Willie G’s  Leo’s River Oaks  Badolina Bakery Koffeteria  Annabelle Brasserie Learn more about the sponsors of this November 20th episode here: Classic Christmas Inprint A.D Players Theater Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18min

  4. HÁ 2 DIAS

    More HISD Drama, Record-Breaking Tourism, & a Very Beyonce Xmas

    The week is off to a busy start, and host Raheel Ramzanali is getting you caught up with the stories you need to know. Today, he’s joined by executive producer Laura Isensee to learn about what’s next for HISD and state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles after voters rejected its historic $4.4 billion bond. Plus, Beyoncé is performing on Christmas, but will we will be able to watch it on Netflix without streaming issues? And, H-town is REALLY popular as we’re headed into a record-breaking year for tourism. Stories we talked about on today’s show:  RSVP to the City Cast Houston Audience Appreciation Party Superintendent Mike Miles Answers YOUR Questions about HISD  Houston Airport Hacks You Need For Holiday Travel Astros announce Minute Maid Park name change, confirm Daikin as new sponsor Houston ISD parents criticize Mike Miles in first board meeting since failed bond election Houston ISD changes campus leadership at Harvard Elementary, Pershing Middle School Newly hired Harvard Elementary principal resigns 1 week after taking job The FBI says it stopped a possible terrorist attack in Houston Houston Community College leaders are considering a name change. Not everyone is on board Beyoncé to perform at halftime of Texans-Ravens game on Christmas at NRG Stadium More people are visiting Houston than ever before, new report says Botched Uber Eats food delivery ends up at bottom of Galveston Bay Learn more about the sponsors of this November 19th episode here: Classic Christmas Inprint A.D Players Theater Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Photo: Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36min

  5. HÁ 3 DIAS

    Houston Airport Hacks You Need For Holiday Travel

    It’s almost time for the holiday travel season, and we want to help you make it less stressful! So, today host Raheel Ramzanali is speaking with Jim Szczesniak, director of aviation at the Houston Airport System, about essential travel hacks, the latest on construction projects at Bush International Airport, and his insider tips on picking up passengers at Hobby or Bush.  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 18th episode here: Classic Christmas A.D. Players Theater Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29min
  6. Unfinished Ballots Impact Election, Slow Police, and Astrodome’s Billion-Dollar Makeover

    HÁ 6 DIAS

    Unfinished Ballots Impact Election, Slow Police, and Astrodome’s Billion-Dollar Makeover

    Happy Friday! Host Raheel Ramzanali is back with the biggest stories you need to know about H-town. He’s joined by Houston Landing’s diverse communities reporter Monique Welch. Raheel and Monique start with breaking down the new billion-dollar plan to revive the Astrodome, but Raheel’s not convinced anything will come of it. Then, they unpack why voters skipped so many local races on the ballot, and how that could have changed results. Plus, why are Houston police response times the worst since the 1990s? And, of course, they end the week with their moments of joy.  Dive deeper into the stories we talked about: Exclusive: Renderings of the Astrodome Conservancy's $1 billion plan to repurpose landmark stadium Skipped votes could have changed the outcome of many Harris County election contests Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission drafts policy recommendations, key initiatives in report Houston Police response times are still the slowest since the 90s and continue to climb, records show AfroTech comes to Houston to connect Black professionals in the tech industry. What to know Space City Weather's Matt Lanza now works for CenterPoint Learn more about the sponsors of this November 15th episode here: Houston Cinema Arts Society Visit Pearland Holocaust Museum Houston Downtown Houston+ Museum of Fine Arts Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Photo: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31min

  7. 14 DE NOV.

    Why This Houstonian Is Stuck in Outer Space

    Houston astronaut Butch Wilmore had an eight-day mission that has turned into months, after a Boeing Starliner aircraft malfunctioned and left him and his fellow test pilot Suni Williams stranded on the International Space Station. So, what’s it like being stuck in space? Well, today, Butch shares his thoughts on that, plus what he’s going to eat when he’s back on Earth, and the future of NASA. Butch, who lives in Houston and is originally from Nashville, talked with our friends at City Cast Nashville. Don’t miss his take on which city is better, Nashville or Houston! Learn more about the sponsors of this November 14th episode here: Houston Cinema Arts Society Visit Pearland Holocaust Museum Houston Downtown Houston+ Museum of Fine Arts Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21min

  8. 13 DE NOV.

    Houston Got 6 Michelin Stars. Now, Where to Eat?

    We already knew Houston is one of the best foodie cities in the country (and world!), but now it’s official. The Michelin Guide just announced its first-ever awards for restaurants in Houston and the rest of Texas. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Chron.com food reporter Erica Cheng are breaking down which Michelin-starred restaurants you need to try first and why the Bib Gourmand recs — aka Michelin on a budget — are even more important to Houston. Plus, our hot takes on H-town’s food scene. Here’s more from the show: Texas Michelin Guide: 15 restaurants awarded coveted stars in first-ever list Krazy Katsu Curry & Udon Learn more about the sponsors of this November 13th episode here: Houston Cinema Arts Society Visit Pearland Holocaust Museum Houston Downtown Houston+ Museum of Fine Arts Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31min
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Food, culture, news and nature in the sweaty Bayou City. Join Host Raheel Ramzanali and the City Cast Houston team 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, Hey Houston, at houston.citycast.fm.

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  • Criado por
    City Cast
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2024
  • Episódios
    751
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Site do podcast
    City Cast Houston

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