Episodes
January 1, 2024
A look ahead to the new year in Texas, from politics to entertainment
Two experts weigh in on the Texas political landscape and the stakes as we head into a major general election year amid growing rifts among Texas Republicans. Could the new year mark a tipping point for Texas Democrats? Tech expert Omar Gallaga and the Standard’s own Shelly Brisbin look at what’s buzzing on the technology […]
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December 29, 2023
A look back at the year in review
It was a year like few others in modern memory at the Texas Capitol, with four special sessions on top of a regular session, a historic impeachment trial of the state attorney general and more. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most seminal Texas music moments ever committed to vinyl: Viva Terlingua!
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December 28, 2023
The best of the year in science & nature
Science and nature are in the spotlight today. While the worst of COVID-19 appears to be history, scientists and researchers continue to draw lessons about what happened and how well-prepared we might be for the next pandemic. How a Texan is trying to help answer questions about science in a new podcast aimed at non-scientists […]
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December 27, 2023
Most Texans have heard their names, and quite a few grew up hearing their stories: Bigfoot, jackalope, goatman, La Lechuza, chupacabra, just for starters. Scientists question whether they’re real, but the space they occupy in Texas folklore is very real indeed. Today we’re sharing the results of a month-long effort to track down the origin […]
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December 26, 2023
The best of the year in arts & culture
Today we’re turning our attention to the world of arts and culture, from a riveting film featuring the audio diaries of Lady Bird Johnson, to the startling impact of a singer named Taylor Swift. What if it is your first rodeo? We’ve got you covered there with what to do – and what not to. […]
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December 25, 2023
Our staff favorites of the year
Texas Standard producers have made their lists and checked ‘em twice – or more – selecting some of our most memorable conversations with fascinating Texans over the past 12 months. This hour, we invite you to sit back and enjoy our staff favorites from the past year, including honky tonk heroines, birders in cemeteries, bears […]
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December 22, 2023
How ‘The Iron Claw’ filmmakers achieved authenticity inside the ring
Amid a shortage of ADHD medication, concerns grow about adulterated formulations at pharmacies in Mexico. As Houston is about to get a new mayor, a look back at the tenure of the term-limited incumbent, Sylvester Turner. Making history at the Capitol: The Texas Newsroom’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán talks to the two women who are the first […]
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December 21, 2023
What has Van Horn residents so worried about a new pipeline
The Department of Justice has sued Colony Ridge, a Houston-area housing developer marketing primarily to undocumented migrants, over the company’s business practices. Concerns are growing over a proposed pipeline in far West Texas, as nearby residents in Van Horn worry they simply don’t have the resources if there were an emergency. Tech expert Omar Gallaga […]
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