Archives for September 2015

Texas Standard: September 10, 2015

Among evangelical voters have events in the past two or three days rekindled faith in the GOP and its prospects for 2016? Michael Stipe of REM is upset- he says his music has no place at a Trump campaign rally. But is that part of the political calculation? Texas teenager who may have found a $20 fix for developing nations struggling with dirty water. Something in the air over Houston…and the effort to determine how big a concern it should be. Plus apple’s latest- are you buying it? That and much more on todays Texas Standard:

Texas Standard: September 9, 2015

A private company, a public prosecutor, and a special arrangement. When the DA’s paid for is it public interest or private justice? Also, a new tipping point on the left and the right in American politics, former labor secretary Robert Reich issues a call to save capitalism. Our conversation plus the Texas high school football ref blindsided by two players…assault charges on the line for the students…but should there be sanctions for the whole team? All of that and more on todays Texas Standard:

Texas Standard: September 8, 2015

The Syrian connection…refugees find new homes deep in the heart of you know where as Washington rejiggers its strategy. Also- a former disgruntled employee returns with a gun…what would you do? In the wake of recent headlines, TX workplaces reconsider their options. Plus the Saudi’s gambled and Texas won—that declaration from the Texas comptroller. And are the two pro soccer teams in Texas worth nine figures each?

Texas Standard: September 7, 2015

In Texas, football’s more than a game…but as more student athletes suffer serious injures, more parents say they’ll take a pass. Plus, on this date four years ago…a sight many Texans thought they’d never live to tell. Also, The migrant crisis in Europe and what could be a spillover effect here in Texas. And just how seriously should Americans take official warnings to avoid the borderlands? All of that and more on todays Texas Standard:

George T “Mickey” Leland (Ep. 39, 2015)

A 1981 conversation with the late Honorable George T. “Mickey” Leland, former U.S. Representative from Texas who died in a 1989 plane crash while on a humanitarian mission in Africa.

KUT Weekend – September 4, 2015

The future of the Barton Creek Square Mall…..Texas political leader debates “war on police”…..and new Latin-inspired seafood restaurant from the people behind El Chile. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!

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Off To College

August might seem like any other month to some, but for many Texas parents, it means taking their (all grown-up) children to college. Moving into dorms, getting class schedules, and starting their new life all by themselves. That was David Fruchter’s inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem.

Texas Standard: September 4, 2015

The Iran nuclear agreement looks like a done deal, but for a Texan who endured months in captivity, can Tehran be trusted? Plus, you turn on the tap, and the water explodes…as in a ball of fire. We’ll hear about the case that could force a rethink over fracking. And horned frogs and raiders and bears, oh my…first and ten time again—but this year, with controversies swirling more college football fans are holding their noses.
Also, the week in Texas politics, Wagner with a Texas accent, your labor day weekend to do list and lots more on todays Texas Standard:

Reading and Child’s Brain

What’s going on inside a child’s brain when you read to them? Get a little insight in this week’s episode of Two Guys.

Texas Standard: September 3, 2015

Red hot rhetoric, violence against those who wear the badge- Texas Lt Governor Dan Patrick calls on a show of respect for law enforcement and a shift of focus for the media…and he’s passionate about it as your about to hear. Also, just how anonymous are you really whenever you’re online? Did an editorial in a Texas paper land a critic on the Governor’s ‘list’? And en route to Mars, researchers study eyes– high in the skies above Texas…try saying that three times fast. All of that today on the Texas Standard:

Texas Standard: September 2, 2015

Different perspectives on police shootings -literally- as officials investigate what are now two videos of a hands-up killing in San Antonio. Also, Long before Caitlyn Jenner there was the country’s first openly transgendered judge…in Texas. We’ll meet her. Plus, online grocery shopping and your labor day barbecue- viewed from the sides. All that and so much more on todays Texas Standard:

Texas Standard: September 1, 2015

Crisis at the border, an influx of families, human trafficking—sound familiar? Connecting the borders of Mexico and Europe…another battle of the titans Houston versus Dallas—only this time the competitions not better food or prettiest building…its the future for kids. Also of some 600 plus new laws kicking in today, we’ll try to scope out the top 5 which might have the biggest impact.