Austin Podcast

KUT Weekend – August 8, 2014

Urban rail to the ballot….legal battle on abortion….and the re-branding of Governor Perry. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!

KUT Weekend – July 25, 2014

The costs of not fixing roads….an “Opportunity District” for the city’s African Americans….and exit polling coming back to Texas! Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend.

KUT Weekend – June 27, 2014

$1.4 billion urban rail plan clears city council vote….a trip to Honduras to see why kids might be fleeing to Texas….Phil Collins explains why he’s donating millions in Alamo artifacts back to Texas. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!

KUT Weekend – June 20, 2014

A look at “gay reparative therapy” endorsed by the Texas Republican Party….Mayor Leffingwell makes his case for spending millions on urban rail….and Austin’s code compliance officers cracking down. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!

KUT Weekend – June 6, 2014

X-Games in Austin….Republicans gather in Fort Worth….could veterans lead the medical marijuana movement? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend.

KUT Weekend – May 23, 2014

Major demographic shifts make Austin a fastest growing city but the percentage of African Americans in the city is declining….why are foster kids being fed psychotropic drugs….and paying for a $1.4 billion urban rail system. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!

KUT Weekend – April 25, 2014

Overhauling the agency overseeing water supplies in Texas…..Governor Perry’s presidential campaign could hit major hurdle….Dallas chef Tim Love on Texas dining trends. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!

KUT Weekend – April 11, 2014

How oil cleanup can harm ecosystems….historical architects look to preserve rapidly changing Austin….and a look back at Jim Crow-era Texas. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!