Schools across Texas will be teeming with students and teachers soon. That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by Jodi Edgerton.
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V&B: Molly Ivins
In this episode of Views & Brews, KUT’s Rebecca McInroy joins Ivins’ long-time friend and author of Stirring It Up with Molly Ivins, Ellen Sweets as well as Pullitzer-Prize winning political cartoonist Ben Sargent and Ivins’ personal assistant Betsy Moon in a discussion on Molly’s approach to politics, her life, the significance of satire, and of course food.
Tax Free Weekend
It’s already time to start buying school supplies – good thing Tax Free Weekend is coming up. That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by Karie Anne Roy.
Texas Standard: July 31, 2015
Bedsheets, clothing, trash bags- a review of Texas jailhouse suicides raises questions of what officials can do turn things around- today on the Texas Standard.
In the wake of scandals at the VA hospitals- legislation to make it easier to fire bad actors hits a roadblock – we’ll hear why.
Also, freedom of choice was supposed to mean savings for millions of Texas electricity customers, yet many are still shocked by the bills. Where’s the disconnect?
Those stories plus the week in Texas politics, also tips for spending your weekend wisely from points across Texas and more…
Texas Standard: July 30, 2015
Texas has safeguards to prevent jail suicides. So why did they fail Sandra Bland and why so many jail suicides statewide? Jonathan Pollard, convicted Israeli spy and native son of Texas. His imminent and controversial release turns a spotlight on his backstory. Also, the Trans-Pacific Partnership faces a Friday deadline to reach a deal and what it means for the home front. Also, barbecue may be red hot right now…but the classic joint may be on its way out. Why?
Texas Standard: July 29, 2015
It’s not just a series of videos anymore—as hearings get underway on the business practices of Planned Parenthood, today on the Texas Standard.
Also, what ever happened to Jade Helm? The unprecedented military exercise in Texas and across the Southwest? We’ll get an update from one of the self-proclaimed watchers.
The Chinese stock markets may be collapsing…but guess where all the money’s going? Here’s a hint: homes in Texas.
And: Tyler, Victoria, Austin–what’s in a name? Better question: what’s in a nickname. An inventory of municipal mottos…all that and much more today on the Texas Standard.
Texas Standard: July 28, 2015
The pro-choice movement faces more than a PR crisis—exploring the grey area in the law and ethics of fetal tissue transfers- today on the Texas Standard. As the spotlight on drug abuse focuses on opioids, in Texas, alarms begin to sound on the return of another destructive drug trend. Also, three Texas cities take dubious top honors in a survey on credit card debt. And does bad air equal bad grades?
Texas Standard: July 27, 2015
A judge orders the release of thousands of families from immigrant detention centers–so why is no one being released? Another mass shooting, another debate about guns. But politicians remain silent on another issue that’s a factor in nearly every single mass shooting in modern history. It’s being called the biggest scandal in Texas sports right now…and it has nothing at all to do with the pros or even collegiate athletics. we’ll talk about the secret in the shadows of the Friday night nights. If at first you don’t secede? Yes the movement’s back…those stories and much more today on the Texas Standard.
KUT Weekend – July 24, 2015
What Austin can do to stop traffic deaths….power struggle among the state’s top Republicans…and a state lawmaker fights to allow guns in hospitals. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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Hot Cars in Texas
2015 had been a pretty temperate summer but, now, it’s hot — darn hot! That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by David Fruchter.
Texas Standard: July 20, 2015
From prayer walks to protests, on the streets and online, a death at a Texas jail becomes the focus of global attention, we’ll have the latest on the story of Sandra Bland-the 28 year old who died in police custody in Waller County. Also,a landlord asks longtime tenants to prove legal immigration status- now tenants demand action from officials in north Texas. Plus, he may be leading some presidential polls, but the Huffington Post says that’s show biz. We’ll hear about the decision to bump Trump to the entertainment section. Also why the pink Cadillacs are taking over Dallas.
Summer in TX
2015 had been a pretty temperate summer but, now, it’s hot — darn hot! That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by Sean Petrie.
Texas Standard: July 15, 2015
Day one of Jade Helm 15–after all the jokes about Americans invading Texas, how do folks on the home front really feel? That’s today on the Texas Standard. With a new investigation launched by the Governor’s office, Planned Parenthood is again on the defensive. We’ll have details. Also, the new energy boom—and no, it;s not oil… And the invasive species that may not be taking over Texas as much as the haters like to think.
Texas Standard: July 14, 2015
As Iran celebrates a deal with the great satan, some Texas lawmakers say the devil’s in the details. In a war at the border, the feds bring in a french killer. Curious? So were we. we’ll hear the backstory. The wedding capital of Texas—still ambivalent about same sex marriage? In the wee hours of this morning, the release of a book nearly 60 years old–that’s remarkably relevant today. After an overnight read–firsthand reaction– to go set a watchman. Plus why Texas will be a player in the presidential primaries and lots more:
Texas Standard: July 10, 2015
How hot is too hot for the US Constitution? 150 degrees, perhaps? A new ruling may turn up the heat on Texas prison officials, that’s today on the Texas standard.
A Brownsville judge tells the head of homeland security and four other immigration officials to come to his south Texas courtroom, or face contempt charges. We’ll explore why and what’s at really at stake.
How’s business after the epic biker battle in Waco? You might be surprised- we were. Also, why Texans aren’t giving up on love even as they get older…Those stories, the week in politics, and much more…
Texas Peaches
In the Texas Hill Country, stands are set up on the sides of roads hawking “Fredricksburg peaches” by the pound. That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by Kari Anne Roy.
Texas Standard: July 3, 2015
Efforts to step up awareness of possible threats on this 4th of July weekend…just how serious are security concerns? We’ll explore today on the Texas Standard. Nearly 800 million dollars coming to Texas to compensate for the worst oil disaster in history. But how’s that cash gonna be used? And who’s minding the money? Also, a safety net for shale drillers set to expire and a warning about the economic implications.
NPR’s John Burnett joins us to preview his new series on a hush hush crackdown on corruption in South Texas. Plus, the week in Texas politics, your holiday must do list and lots more.
Politicians
So far there are 19 presidential hopefuls for 2016, and most of them will make Texas a major stop on their campaign trail. That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by David Fruchter.
KUT Weekend – June 26, 2015
Gay couples in Travis County get marriage licenses after the Supreme Court rules on gay marriage….battle over Confederate symbols in Austin…and Austin musicians struggle to afford health insurance. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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Gay Marriage
Thanks to a landmark Supreme Court ruling, same sex marriage is now legal across the country. That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem by Kari Anne Roy.