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KUT Afternoon Newscast for May 22, 2023

Central Texas top stories for May 22, 2023. Update on APD-DPS patrol partnership. Hill Country farmer grateful for rain, worried about summer. Vouchers added to school funding bill. Long Center free concert series. Austin FC. Kyle gathering record attempt falls short.

The Intergalactic Nemesis

The Intergalactic Nemesis is one of the most unique science fiction shows being performed today. What originally started as a radio program has evolved to graphic novels, a live action performance, and a YouTube channel. In this episode, Rebecca McInroy interviews creator Jason Neulander to discuss the production and progression of the series.

V&B: Re-imagining Tradition

The Nutcracker ballerinas dancing at the Long Center wore new costumes on a whole new stage in 2013, and with this Views and Brews we talked about what it means to re-imagine tradition. KUT’s Rebecca McInroy, Designer Emily Cawood and Richard Fatheree of Ballet Austin, and Anthropologist Dr. Richard Flores. They explore the role tradition plays in shaping our identities and building community and what goes into revamping an iconic institution like the nutcracker ballet.