City Cast Austin

The relationship between the largely liberal Austin City Council and the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature has been strained for years. Is that going to change now that Austin Democrats are taking over state leadership? KUT City Hall Reporter Luz Moreno-Lozano and The Austin Common Editor-in-Chief Amy Stansbury join host Miles Bloxson to discuss. Plus, if you thought elections were over…think again! The trio go over the Austin City Council races that went to runoffs. Once they’re done nerding out over local politics, you’ll want to stick around to hear from the couple behind Nixta Taqueria, Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi, who talk about their new cookbook.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastAustin on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube,  or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 512-200-2227. For more Austin news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Austin? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 12th Episode: Wild Free Colorado Springs Junior League of Austin Ownwell

What can Texas Republicans learn from their widespread losses in the Nov. 3 election? That’s the question that host Miles Bloxson poses to political strategist Brendan Steinhauser and KUT Texas Capitol Reporter Blaise Gainey. Texas Monthly Senior Writer Michael Hardy also joins Miles and Blaise to talk about whether Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa can prevent a state takeover of the Austin Independent School District. Then, Miles and Blaise dig into the fallout from this past weekend’s Austin Chicken Wing Festival, which one commenter dubbed Fyre Fest for wings.   Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastAustin on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube,  or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 512-200-2227. For more Austin news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Austin? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 10th Episode: Wild Free Colorado Springs Junior League of Austin Ownwell

Could joining Austin's two-step dance community help you find your next romantic relationship? Apparently, it happens more often than you think. On today’s members-only podcast episode, we're diving into Austin's booming two-step scene, including why nearly 1,000 people are part of an Austin two-step WhatsApp group. Want the secrets? We got the juicy details.  Nora Soza and Steve Clarke join host Miles Bloxson to share how they got into two-stepping and why Austin's honky tonk community is unmatched. Later, Double or Nothing Two-Step dance instructors Vanessa Vaught and Dalton Albus join the conversation to break down the evolution of Austin's country dancing and why folks keep coming back for more.   Do you want to be a good neighbor? Join the City Cast Austin Neighbors program to hear this and other bonus episodes. You’ll also get cool perks, like members-only events.  Got an idea for a future bonus episode? Follow us @CityCastAustin on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 512-200-2227. For more Austin news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Austin? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Texas saw historic election results on Tuesday, so, we’ve got history on the brain! That’s why we had to reach out to our friends at the Austin History Center Association to make something special for you. Executive Director Adam Powell and University of Texas History Intern Skyla Jennings created a fun and educational Austin political history quiz to test your local knowledge. Take the quiz along with City Cast Austin host Miles Bloxson, creative producer Elissa Castles, and audience development manager Forrest Milburn. Let us know how you do!  Follow us @CityCastAustin on Instagram, on TikTok, on YouTube, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 512-200-2227. For more Austin news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Austin? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 5th Episode: Ownwell Austin Woman Thrive + Wavemakers YouTube Channel Launch ThunderCloud Subs 36th Annual Turkey Trot

The whole country was watching Texas on Election Day and voters in the state delivered historic results. Democrats won statewide races for the first time in more than three decades. KUT Texas Capitol Reporter Blaise Gainey joins us to discuss what these far-reaching Democratic wins mean for the state. Plus, local races kept it spicy too with three Austin City Council races heading to run-offs and widespread reaction of a conservative-backed ballot measure.  Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastAustin on Instagram, on TikTok, on YouTube, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 512-200-2227. For more Austin news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Austin? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 4th Episode: Ownwell Austin Woman Thrive + Wavemakers YouTube Channel Launch ThunderCloud Subs 36th Annual Turkey Trot