Archives for August 2016

V&B – Understanding Lebanon

In this episode of Views & Brews, KUT’s Rebecca McInroy is joined by four visiting Fulbright professors from Lebanon as well as Dr. Richard Flores, Dean of the Liberal Arts College, in a discussion about the rich history of a place once known as the “Switzerland of the East”. What can we learn from their complex political system? What is their relationship to their neighbors both to the East and to the South? And what makes this country a unique oasis in the middle east?

 

 

This Song: Sean Bonnette of AJJ // The Grifters

Sean Bonnette from AJJ (formerly Andrew Jackson Jihad)  was a young man when he heard the music from the collection of his Gen X mom. He talks of that music, Violent Femmes, naturally distorted acoustic guitars and literature as sources of his inspiration. Then Scott Taylor and Tripp Lamkins from Grifters have a little listening party starting with songs by Deep Purple and ranging through 80’s alternative music from Skinny Puppy  to Black Flag to the Cure.

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Listen to songs from episode 51 of This Song

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Watch  the VuHaus video of Sean Bonnette  performing an acoustic version of El Paso Border Patrol backstage at Fun Fun Fun Fest.

Pre-Order AJJ’s new record “The Bible 2.”

Pre-Order Vinyl or CD versions of the Grifters’ “One Sock Missing.”

Pre-Order Vinyl or CD Versions of the Grifters “Crappin’ You Negative.”

 

Texas Standard: August 10, 2016

Vice Presidential Democratic candidate Tim Kaine is in Texas. We talked to him about Donald Trump’s comments on the 2nd amendment, about trade, and, what it’s like to be called boring on todays Texas Standard. Plus, the Texas farm workers strike you might not have learned about. Then, a serious lesson in Texas terminology. Is it Amarillo-ins or Amarill-ee-ins ? Why it’s Dallasites and not Dallisians. What to call people in Cut-and-shoot? And in comfort. And what happens when comforters meet cut and shooters. All that and more on today’s Texas Standard:

Texas Demonyms: Dallasites, Victorians, and Everything In-Between

A demonym describes the inhabitants of a place. With so many cities and counties in Texas, it’s hard to keep track of who is what from where. Word scholar W.F. Strong has a helpful list to keep you on track.

For places ending in “s”, add “-ites”

Dallas – Dallasites
Dumas – Dumasites

For places ending in “on,” add “-ian”

Houston – Houstonians
Denton – Dentonians
Sinton – Sintonians

For places ending in “o,” add “-an”

El Paso – El Pasoans
San Angelo – San Angeloans
Amarillo – Amarilloans

For places ending in “i,” add “-an”

Corpus Christi – Corpus Christians
Bucareli – Bucarelians
Miami – Miamians

For places ending in “y,” drop the “y” and add “-ian” or “-an”

Bay City – Bay Citians
Wimberley – Wimberleans
Albany – Albanians

For places ending in consonant or silent “e,” add “-er” or “-ite”

Edinburg – Edinburgers
Rosenberg – Rosenbergers
Fredericksburg – Fredericksburgers
Alpine – Alpine or Alpinites
Commerce – Commerceites or Commercians
Comfort – Comforters

For places ending in “polis,” change “polis” to “-politans”

Montopolis – Montopolitans

For places ending in “a,” add “ns”

Odessa – Odessans
Riviera – Rivierans
Victoria – Victorians

A few unusual demonyms to keep in mind:

Alice – Alicians
Naples – Neoplitans
Liverpool – Liverpudlians
Oxford – Oxonians
Leander – Leanderthals
Martin – Martinites or Martians
Palestine – Palestinians
Marfa – Marfans or Marfalites
Moscow – Muscovites
London – Londoners
Refugio – Refurians
Falfurrias – Falfurrians or Falfurrianos
Mission – Missionaries or Missionites
Paris – Parisians
San Antonio – San Antonians

W.F. Strong is a Fulbright Scholar and professor of Culture and Communication at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. At Public Radio 88 FM in Harlingen, Texas, he’s the resident expert on Texas literature, Texas legends, Blue Bell ice cream, Whataburger (with cheese) and mesquite smoked brisket.

Texas Standard: August 9, 2016

It’s the story with more twists and turns than the best Hill Country ride you could imagine…yep, we’ve got news for the bikers caught up in the Twin Peaks shootout. Plus the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas started as a prison gang, but the violence hasn’t stopped inside prison walls. We’ll look at what a massive federal takedown means for one of the most infamous hate groups of Texas. Also, startup news is often buoyed by hype…but there are real jobs and economic numbers below the surface. Plus, in this summer heat, we’ve chosen a few refreshing songs to keep you cool, both morning and night. All that and more just for you on today’s Texas Standard:

Texas Standard: August 8, 2016

Maybe you didn’t make it to Rio for the Olympics, but the Zika virus has made it here. Mosquitoes and money, lots of money, we’ll explore. Also for the first time since 1904, golf makes it to the Olympics. And, Nike QUITS the golf business. We’ll look at those mixed messages and the sport’s popularity in Texas. Plus why stolen shopping carts are a big deal in Houston. And how a Texas oilfield explosion has pushed one family into get this, it’s called “the Laws garbage can”. All that and more for you today’s Texas Standard:

Dr. Aldon Morris (Ep. 35, 2016)

In Black America producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents a conversation with Dr. Aldon Morris, the Leon Forrest Professor of Sociology and African America Studies at Northwestern University and author of The Scholar Denied: W.E.B Dubois – The Birth of Modern Sociology.

Best of “Higher Ed:” Instinct vs. Intellect

There are times when we feel like we just “know” something. We can’t necessarily explain why, but we just have a “gut” feeling about it. When is it useful to go with that gut feeling, and when should we slow down and think things through? In this episode of KUT’s podcast Higher Ed, KUT’s Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger talk about using our instincts and using our intellect. Do you go with your gut when trying to solve the puzzlers, or do you reason them through? Either way, listen on to find out the solution to a puzzler involving money and math.

Note: This “Best of Higher Ed” episode was originally released on November 1, 2015.

KUT Weekend – August 5, 2016

A member of Congress wants tougher regulation of hot air balloons after last weekend’s crash that killed 16. Austin police meet with the public to talk about racial profiling. A surf park operator is in a legal battle with Travis County over water sanitation. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!

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Rahsaan Roland Kirk (8.7.16)

Rahsaan Roland Kirk was an American jazz tenor saxophone player who was known for his ability to play multiple instruments at once. He was an outspoken activist and was known also for his sense of humor on stage.

In this edition of Liner Notes, Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe talks about the lessons we can learn from Roland Kirk’s approach to music and to life.

Hank Jones (7.31.16)

Hank Jones was a American jazz piano player who’s long career spanned over half a century. He played with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Marilyn Monroe and gained a reputation as an adaptive and supportive musician.

In this edition of Liner Notes, Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe talks about the life and legacy of Hank Jones.

Texas Caves

Texas has everything: beaches, mountains, forests, and even caves. Whether you prefer Natural Bridge Caverns, Longhorn Cavern, or Enchanted Rock Cave, they’re all great ways to beat the summer heat – if you can brave small spaces, of course.

Texas Standard: August 6, 2016

When Isis inspired shooters attacked an event last year in Garland did the FBI know in advance? Perhaps egging them on? We’ll explore. Plus the department of homeland security appears to be having a change of heart when it comes to family detention centers. We’ll here why and what it means. Also tax free weekend in Texas. Who wins and who stands to lose. Plus grabbing for the gold in Rio can mean big cash even for student athletes? We’ll hear about a loophole and the potential payout for a Texas swimmer. And we’ll tackle the story of the football team that’s undefeated since 1941…believe it… Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

Texas Standard: August 4, 2016

the supreme court recently struck down Texas abortion rule. Today, a state panel takes up new abortion rules. We’ve got all the details. Plus: if a terrorist wanted to build a dirty bomb, where do you think they would they find the nuclear material? Texas, anyone? Details of an undercover investigation. And its outlawed in Massachusetts: prospective employers can’t ask job seekers their current salary. Why some wonder if this might help close the gender gap in Texas wages. And as the Olympics get launched, Texas athletes planting their own flags beyond US borders, we’ll hear why. Those stories and lots more today on the Texas Standard:

Texas Standard: August 3, 2016

The state attorney raised concerns about laws being broken. She was fired and offered money not to sue. Now her story’s coming out, we’ll explore. Plus: days from now, Texas is set to put to death a man who didn’t actually kill anyone. We’ll hear why. Also, as the media spotlights a scuffle between Donald Trump and a gold star parent, one Texas soldier starts a conversation about the quiet struggles faced by most military parents, we’ll talk to him. Oil slips back below the 40 dollar a barrel mark: some sense a saudi strategy to put the boot on Texas. And are there really two Mexico’s? We’ll do the numbers and much more, don’t touch that dial, it’s Texas Standard time:

This Song: Leon Bridges // Gary Clark Jr.

We’ve hit a milestone – 50 episodes!  We are officially middle aged! To celebrate we’ve taken two previously-aired interviews from Leon Bridges  and Gary Clark Jr. and put them together to draw a direct line of influence from one artist to another. Leon Bridges explains how hearing a Gary Clark Jr. song inspired him to pursue music, and then Gary Clark Jr. describes the impact of Tupac’s “Krazy.” Expect an “epic flow chart of inspiration” sometime in the future.

Watch Leon Bridges perform a solo acoustic set live in Studio 1A

Talkback: Hearing Loss and Happiness

In this new feature, we are offering to podcast listeners only, we respond to listener comments about recent shows we did on hearing loss and another on happiness.

If you have questions or comments please email us at twoguys@kut.org. Thanks!

Texas Standard: August 2, 2016

In election cycles where there’s high volatility, third parties can affect outcomes. As the Greens gather in Houston, is anyone listening? We’ll explore. Also: The Zika virus? According to Texas researchers, a treatment could be right in front of us. We’ll have the latest. And what’s in a name? When it comes to prescriptions in Texas, millions of taxpayer dollars. We’ll hear why. Also: signs that the financial capitol of the US may be moving southward…from wall street to y’all street? And the unlikely presidential endorsement that’s making headlines like you know you. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard: