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Texas Standard delivers up-to-the-moment coverage of politics, lifestyle, the environment, technology, innovation and money from a uniquely Texas perspective.
The program airs Monday through Friday on more than 30 public radio stations across Texas. Visit texasstandard.org/listen to find when it airs where you are.
The program airs Monday through Friday on more than 30 public radio stations across Texas. Visit texasstandard.org/listen to find when it airs where you are.
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After protests over the Israel-Hamas war at Columbia, NYU and elsewhere, students at the University of Texas follow suit and were met by police in riot gear who arrested dozens. UT history and politics professor Jeremi Suri talks about what happened on campus yesterday and the lessons from an earlier wave of student protests nationwide.A […]
The post What’s next after state troopers arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters at UT-Austin appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A pilot program for guaranteed income in Harris County is put on hold by the Texas Supreme Court.Could residents of Corpus Christi become the first in the state to drink treated seawater from the tap? Some say a desalination plan’s needed to meet growing water demand, but many locals say the downsides are too serious […]
The post Xcel Energy target of multiple lawsuits after Smokehouse Creek Fire appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A court says the foster care system in Texas is failing many vulnerable children. Why that’s especially true for trans kids.A practically forgotten burial ground for Indigenous people in West Texas now has a proper memorial.How a shortage of shipyard workers is contributing to delays for the Navy.We’ll talk to author Jonny Garza Villa, whose […]
The post Effort to preserve Indigenous cemetery in Presidio is finally complete appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Texas is changing, and so is the world. If we squint to try to look at the future job landscape, what do we see? There are more than 15 million working Texans right now, but while the state boasts steady growth and “record high levels” for jobs and the labor force, there are always unknowns […]
The post The Future of Work in Texas – A Texas Standard special appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Get ready to cast your ballots. Local elections are scheduled in Texas for May 4, with early voting beginning on Monday. Katya Ehresman, voting rights coordinator at Common Cause Texas, gives us the lowdown.What a trial run of a four-day workweek in the UK tells us about how well such a shift might work.Don Louis, […]
The post What you need to know about upcoming spring elections appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Landowners in southeast Texas say they should be able to sue the state over their flooded property, and the U.S. Supreme Court agrees. People in Winnie, Texas, say their land only started to flood after the state rebuilt part of nearby Interstate 10. Now, they can seek compensation for the damages.Live music seems more expensive, […]
The post Texas Eclipse Festival attendees with disabilities describe treacherous conditions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A federal judge says Texas’ foster care system is still broken – and has fined the state $100,00 per day.The new book “City Limits” examines the effort to rethink urban highways in Texas and traces a history of racism and inequality in three of the state’s’ largest cities. We’ll hear from author and journalist Megan […]
The post Judge overseeing struggling foster system fines the state $100,000 a day appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Are protest organizers responsible if a participant breaks the law? A court decision could have a chilling effect.A new report on maternal health shows Black Texans are much more likely to die after giving birth than their white counterparts.What layoffs at Tesla mean for jobs in Texas and the EV car market.The Houston Dash celebrates […]
The post Austin to be hit as Tesla announces 14,000 layoffs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Rising temperatures in the forecast this week. Will blackouts come with them? ERCOT, the state’s electric grid operator, says the power might go out this week.Did a doctor in Houston keep patients from receiving organ transplants? His own hospital is investigating.And becoming a psychologist is expensive, but Texas is trying to make it cheaper. Could […]
The post Tracking the unprecedented rise in ocean temperatures appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Corpus Christi at the intersection of a clash between dueling demands – one for water, another for energy alternatives.Dallas City Council votes to expand historical preservation efforts, with a specific outreach to communities of color.If you’re looking for an apartment in Texas, do you know what you’ll really be paying each month? A warning to […]
The post The move away from fossil fuels may exacerbate water scarcity in South Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
After an extraordinary embassy raid, Mexico breaks ties with Ecuador as the U.S. joins other nations in condemnation.How Central Texas has become a big player in the push for U.S.-built semiconductors.A Texas runner heads to Boston for what will be his last marathon after being diagnosed with ALS two years ago. We’ll hear from Austinite […]
The post Hurricane season forecast to be ‘most aggressive’ ever appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued to block a guaranteed income program in Harris County, calling it “plainly unconstitutional.”U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz insists his podcast is a volunteer gig and not about the money. But a new complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission says the arrangement violates campaign finance laws.Houston’s mayor claims the city […]
The post ‘Texas, Being’ poetry collection takes reader on a Texas tour appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
As Texas eclipse watchers bask in the afterglow, we’re checking in on one event that was forced to end festivities early due to inclement weather.A quarterly report offers a look at the health of Texas’ oil and gas industry. Energy analyst Matt Smith breaks it down.The new book “The King of Diamonds” by Rena Pederson […]
The post Revisiting the exploits of a notorious Texas jewel thief appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Eclipse day has finally arrived, and Texas Standard has a special broadcast from the path of totality. We’re live at the Kerrclipse Festival, on the grounds of the famous Kerrville Folk Festival, to talk forecast, what NASA and other researchers hope to learn today, the eclipse “observer effect” and much more.
The post Total eclipse 2024: A special broadcast from the Kerrclipse Festival appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
“Science Guy” Bill Nye has been beloved by children for generations. He was so kind and generous in a recent interview with the Standard focused on the upcoming total solar eclipse. He also answered a question about why he has been making headlines with his thoughts on climate change. This extended version also includes an […]
The post Texas Extra: More from Bill Nye on the total solar eclipse appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Questions are still swirling around the deal cut with Attorney General Ken Paxton over securities fraud charges, with prosecutors pointing fingers – at each other. Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of The Texas Newsroom has the latest.As Texans prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime moment, why some say viewing Monday’s total eclipse could make you a better person.Beyoncé’s […]
The post What ‘Cowboy Carter’ says about Blackness, Beyoncé and country music appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A plan will cap co-pays for state subsidized child care – how much of a difference will it make in stemming a childcare crisis?On Wednesday, a federal appeals court heard the latest arguments over SB 4, Texas’ controversial new immigration enforcement law. In the meantime, where does the legal back-and-forth leave migrants?Ennis, a North Texas […]
The post With the eclipse days away, this small city is more prepared than most appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Dade Phelan’s fight to hang on to his Beaumont-based seat is seen as a proxy war for fights over the future direction of Texas Republicans. We’ll hear about how his fellow GOP opponents are seizing on an issue they think can topple the current House speaker.The issue that is rapidly turning bipartisan: Both Republicans and […]
The post Bill Nye the Science Guy is coming to Texas for the eclipse appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
A Texas public health expert explains what bird flu means after a case of the illness was found in a worker on a dairy farm.The effort to expand high-speed broadband in North Texas slows down as a company doing the work pulls out.Could clouds obscure eclipse day in Texas? We’ll take a look at the […]
The post Looking ahead to the eclipse day weather forecast appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
What’s the connection between credit card fees and Texas? It’s a question at the heart of a case that could affect consumers nationwide.In Texas’ energy mix, gas and oil are giving way to more and more alternate sources: think wind, solar and small-scale nuclear – and many of the projects are run by veterans of […]
The post From small startups to fossil fuel giants, Texans are rethinking the future of energy appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
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o.m.g, That question makes no sense."what rules address the pros and cons"???, why would you have a rule, if it's a pro , and you asked it 3 times, they couldn't answer it because it's a dumb f******* senseless question!! How did you get this job. ok rant over.