Episodes
October 6, 2024
Dr. Louis Moore, pt. 2 (Ep. 45, 2024)
This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. concludes his conversation with Dr. Louis Moore, professor of History at Grand Valley State University, co-host of The Black Athlete podcast, and author of The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black Quarterback, discussing the pioneering African […]
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October 4, 2024
Presidio County seeks ownership of international bridge
A massive dockworkers strike has ended – but the settlement reached is only a tentative deal, and it leaves one of the most contentious issues still unsettled.Presidio County wants to gain control of an international crossing that’s currently in the hands of the state. But the process might be more complex than it seems.A new […]
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October 2, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 2, 2024
Central Texas top stories for October 2, 2024. Under proposed Austin Police contract, complaint files would be public. Austin area school districts get the word out about tax rate elections. Ascension Seton still concerned about staffing even after getting a contract agreement. Avoiding the hassle of getting to and from ACL Fest.
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October 1, 2024
What to expect as Mexico’s new president takes office
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, is inaugurated today. What her administration means for trade, the border and more.Dock workers from Houston and ports up and down the East Coast are now strike. How that affects the supply chain and what’s on store shelves.A UT Austin psychology professor shares his findings on the science of […]
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September 30, 2024
Remembering songwriter, actor and outlaw legend Kris Kristofferson
Though it’s not clear how many Texans don’t yet know who they’ll vote for, there are plenty of questions about who will get to vote at all. A closer look at challenges to voting rolls across Texas.New lawsuits suggest the 2021 winter blackouts may have had a man-made cause: market manipulation.Fort Martin Scott, a 19th […]
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September 28, 2024
The Texas Science & Natural History Museum hosted a live taping of Two Guys on Your Head, with the whole Two Guys team, Art Markman, Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy, to discuss the Psychology of Time. It was a wonderful conversation, and for the next few episodes, we’re bringing you bits and pieces of various […]
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September 13, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for September 13, 2024
Central Texas top stories for September 13, 2024. Elon Musk reported to be behind effort to oust Travis DA in 2024 primary. Hays Co charges three 6th graders for threatening online posts. Samsung gives $200,000 to ACC for semiconductor program. Big expansion for Austin community getting people out of homelessness. Busy weekend of events around Downtown […]
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August 23, 2024
KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for August 23, 2024. Hottest week of the year easing up. Another heat-driven power outage in Austin. Over irrigation causes water shortage. Restraining order in Austin Charter amendments suit. Austin ISD closer to settlement in special ed suit. Leander ISD to teach kids to be sports officials. Austin FC on the […]
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