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February 2, 2026

Democrat makes surprise win in solid-red Texas district

In a little-watched race, Taylor Rehmet’s surprise win for Democrats in Texas may be a potential warning shot for Republicans in a midterm election year. Is this a one-off, or is the GOP in trouble in the Lone Star State?Also, Texas environmental regulators greenlight what looks like the largest fossil-fueled power plant project in the […]

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January 28, 2026

Salomé Songbird (Co-produced by Amanda Abate): “Trip”

For the last few years, Spoon drummer Jim Eno has run Project Traction, an opportunity for female and non-binary musicians to sit behind the board in the producer’s chair. Past participants include S.L. Houser, Magna Carda’s Megz Kelli, and Kam Franklin. Last May, Eno expanded this project to Colorado, and the first of this new […]

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January 25, 2026

Ralph McDaniels (Ep. 09, 2026 re-broadcast)

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with pioneering music video director, DJ and VJ Ralph McDaniels, who in 1983 created Studio 31 Dance Party, a television program presenting recordings of music performances that evolved into the long-running music video program he created and co-hosts, Video Music Box.

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January 18, 2026

Jeffery L. Williams (Ep. 08, 2026 re-broadcast)

On this episode of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson speaks with Jeffery Lorenzo Williams, real estate broker, creator of the shoe and fashion brand JLORENZO, and author of My Feet Are Off The Ground: Turning Tragedy Into Triumph, the inspirational story of his journey from suffering permanent paralysis from an accidental […]

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January 15, 2026

Rita Bliss: “You Can Go” [Sneak Preview]

There’s something uniquely intriguing about the banjo, whether it’s punchy and almost whimsical or subdued and blissful. The new song from Austin’s Rita Bliss is staunchly in the latter, reflective and mantra-like, and a bit melancholic without being despondent. Take this one to heart next time you find yourself being haunted by ghosts from your […]

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January 14, 2026

Danny Golden: “Hungry Ghost”

Austin’s Danny Golden may be having a new album coming out this summer, but we have the privilege of giving you a sneak peek of what’s to come.“Hungry Ghost” is an indie Americana song delivering a dopamine shot to the brain, creating feelings of warmth, freedom, and joy, while simultaneously exploring deeper, more challenging themes. It […]

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December 18, 2025

Big Bill: “The Money Store” [Live In Studio 1A]

Big Bill, in a word, is clever. From earworm hooks to songs ranging from government rage to salad toppings, the group keeps your ears perked and your attention undivided. Their latest album Sick Myth puts the state of our country squarely in their crosshairs. The album, released via TODO. records, explores themes of late-stage capitalism, […]

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December 14, 2025

Katrina Montgomery (Ep. 03, 2026)

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Katrina Montgomery, the new Chief Financial Officer of the Austin Independent School District, whose chosen mission is to ensure the financial health and stability of the district, focusing on transparency, accountability and efficient resource allocation.

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