As the United States confronts an ever-changing set of international challenges, our foreign policy leaders continue to offer the same old answers. But what are the alternatives? In None Of The Above, the Eurasia Group Institute for Global Affairs' Mark Hannah asks leading global thinkers for new answers and new ideas to guide an America increasingly adrift in the world. www.noneoftheabovepodcast.org
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1 What’s in the forecast for Texas’ real estate market? 51:01
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We’re taking a closer look at what’s been happening at this Texas Legislature on school choice, aka school vouchers – and why there could be an early battle between the House and Senate. Plus, the first in a series of profiles of the people behind the politics at the Legislature, starting with Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez. What’s happening with Texas real estate right now? A forecast for 2025. Concerns in North Texas about a virus far more common in South Texas: flea-borne typhus. And: the week in Texas politics with The Texas Tribune and poetry from the Typewriter Rodeo. The post What’s in the forecast for Texas’ real estate market? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 Lawsuit challenges federal wildlife trapping in Texas 51:18
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A nearly $5 billion bill filed in the Legislature seeks to provide across-the-board raises for teachers and put more money toward bonuses. Lithium-ion batteries are a major fire threat. Learn why and what consumers can do. Texans love sharing their favorite under-the-radar barbecue spots, but how often do they actually live up to the hype? Texas Monthly BBQ editor Daniel Vaughn recently discovered a standout. And: The Center for Biological Diversity is suing the USDA to stop its wildlife trapping and killing program in Texas, arguing that the program should be re-evaluated based on updated science, particularly concerning mountain lions and black bears. The post Lawsuit challenges federal wildlife trapping in Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 Behind Southwest Airlines’ big job cuts 51:24
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15% of Southwest Airlines’ corporate workforce is out of a job in the Dallas-based company’s first-ever major layoffs. Frigid temperatures across the state and all eyes are on the Texas grid’s ability to handle it. How the grid became what it is today. President Trump has dismantled a couple of boards you’ve probably never heard about. Why some are concerned about the repercussions. The UT women’s basketball team is ranked No. 2 in the latest AP poll, but has a case for the No. 1 spot. A look at their path towards the NCAA tournament. Plus, remembering Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio. The post Behind Southwest Airlines’ big job cuts appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 Measles outbreak spreads in rural West Texas 51:31
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A measles outbreak in rural West Texas is rapidly spreading, with 49 cases confirmed. We’ll check in to see how the hospital in that region is responding. The Texas Metropolitan Blueprint is an ambitious five-year plan to help policymakers confront the state’s explosive population growth. Gov. Greg Abbott is warning Texans to prepare for what could be the coldest winter event in state history. Plus: What do federal job cuts mean for national parks – and will they affect Texas? The post Measles outbreak spreads in rural West Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 Why Texas’ paid parental leave plan isn’t working 51:12
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It took a while, but the Texas House now ready to take action on some closely watched legislation. Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom gets us up to speed on the week ahead under the pink dome. A new study assesses the severity of water access problems in colonias, unincorporated communities with long-standing infrastructure issues. What happens after an ICE raid? Cactus, Texas, still feels the impact. In 2023, Texas lawmakers touted a business-friendly paid parental leave insurance program – but two years later, few businesses are offering it, and most new parents still can’t afford to take time off. And: Lights, camera, Texas? How some big stars are teaming up to bring in more movie production. The post Why Texas’ paid parental leave plan isn’t working appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 Texas Extra: Introducing Season 3 of The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout 33:24
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Listen to the first episode of Season 3 The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout. This season the podcast explores the history of oil and gas regulation, how the industry became essentially self-regulating, and how some Texas officials continue to see natural gas as the future of electricity production, despite the rapid rise of renewable sources like solar and wind. In the first episode, you’ll hear the story of a con man and a group of hardscrabble East Texas farmers who uncovered the biggest oilfield in U.S. history — and how that discovery forced an obscure state agency to confront the destructive forces of unrestrained oil drilling. Listen and Subscribe to The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout The post Texas Extra: Introducing Season 3 of The Disconnect: Power, Politics and the Texas Blackout appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 What a stock exchange boom means for Dallas 49:30
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After a long wait, the House speaker makes his committee assignments, and some Texas Republicans are none too pleased. We’ll hear the backstory and how it could affect the legislative session going forward. With the New York Stock Exchange moving part of its operations to Dallas and a separate Texas Stock Exchange in the works, North Texas could soon be home to two major trading hubs. What does this mean for the region’s financial future? A newly analyzed fossil could help answer a key question about the evolution of modern birds. We’ll hear from one of the researchers. Plus: An Austin runner is trying to set his second world record this weekend – for fastest marathon while dribbling a basketball. The post What a stock exchange boom means for Dallas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 Cracking the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’ 51:16
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A new survey gives some strong indications what Texans make of the 47th president and what that portends for Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s re-election prospects. Apple and Microsoft have followed Google in renaming the Gulf of Mexico on their maps after a Trump executive order. Tech journalist Omar Gallaga explains what’s behind the change, and whether it fits into a broader shift in Silicon Valley. For decades, scientists have struggled to track young sea turtles between hatching and adulthood. Now, researchers may have some answers. And: Elon Musk is making headlines in D.C. – but back in Texas, he’s been quietly growing his business empire outside of Austin. The post Cracking the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’ appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 A sisterhood of nuns is quietly emerging on Texas death row 51:01
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It’s been four years since the deadly days-long blackout in Texas – and “The Disconnect” podcast is back for a third season, exploring what’s changed and what hasn’t. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been told by the new Trump administration to stop work. How a long-term closure might affect you. An investigation into the death of a foster care child has led to the closure of one facility and some bigger questions. And: The women on Texas death row have a special relationship with a group of nuns. The details might surprise you. The post A sisterhood of nuns is quietly emerging on Texas death row appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 ‘Petflation’ is real, and a Texas lawmaker wants to help 51:00
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How President Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum will impact a wide range of companies across the state. Slashing federal grants that fund overhead for research labs will save some money but also hinder life-saving research. Texans know the price of feeding your dog or cat has been rising. A state lawmaker wants to provide some relief by eliminating the sales tax on pet food. Are electric cars inevitable? In his new book, Wall Street Journal reporter Mike Colias says yes. And: 30 year’s after Selena’s death a new children’s books series pays tribute to the Tejano star’s life. The post ‘Petflation’ is real, and a Texas lawmaker wants to help appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 A year after the Smokehouse Creek Fire, recovery is still underway 51:13
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Concerns are growing about a measles outbreak in West Texas as some legislators push to rollback vaccination requirements. It appears the threat of cutbacks from the federal government may already be having an effect on health services for veterans. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted targeted enforcement actions in Austin last month, and Hispanic business owners say the impact has been immediate. And: Nearly one year ago, downed power lines sparked wildfires that ultimately burned more than 1 million acres in the Texas Panhandle. The recovery effort is ongoing today. The post A year after the Smokehouse Creek Fire, recovery is still underway appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 ICYMI: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s 2025 State of the State Address 59:20
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in front of a crowd of lawmakers and supporters to deliver his State of the State Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 from Arnold Oil’s corporate headquarters in East Austin. He named his list of emergency items, which are the only issues lawmakers can pass bills on in the first 60 days of the session. This is a recording of a live presentation of the address from the Texas Standard and The Texas Newsroom. The full transcript of this episode of Texas Standard is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps. The post ICYMI: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s 2025 State of the State Address appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 Former leader of USAID speaks out against agency cuts 50:44
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Reports of massive staffing cuts at USAID are rattling the federal bureaucracy and supporters of foreign aid. Andrew Natsios, a Texas A&M professor and a Republican who once served as a USAID administrator, joins the show with his take on the claims of waste and inefficiency at his former agency. A new historical marker stands outside Rockport building that was once the art studio of Simon Michael – a painter who founded the Fulton School of Painting and played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s artistic community. Plus: The Standard celebrates our 10th year on the air with a look back at our top 10 film & TV interviews. The post Former leader of USAID speaks out against agency cuts appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program 50:28
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A bill to let families use taxpayer dollars to cover private school tuition was approved by the Texas Senate, but the debate over the bill’s not done. Next stop: the Texas House. El Paso has still not recovered from government vacancies dating back to the height of COVID, with growing concerns about how that’s affecting basic services in one of Texas’ biggest cities. The WNBA season may be months away, but teams are making big moves – signing free agents, making trades and shaking up coaching staffs ahead of 2025. Spring gardening season is around the corner, but experts say now is not the time to trim your oak trees. February marks the start of oak wilt season, a deadly disease that can devastate trees across Texas. The post Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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1 What does the Farmer’s Almanac say about Texas’ winter? 50:28
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Gov. Greg Abbott announced his priorities over the weekend, and it looks like lawmakers in his party are getting right to work. The Arlington City Council unanimously approved a drilling site that would put 10 new gas wells within a few thousand feet of homes, a daycare and elementary schools. A closer look at the debate. The impact of bird flu goes far beyond the price of eggs. The latest on how it’s affecting Texas farms and people. As we’ve well heard, Elon Musk is taking a big role, attempting to re-shape the U.S. government. The young engineers helping him do it. Plus: It’s feeling a bit like spring already in Texas, but there’s still winter ahead. What the Farmer’s Almanac predicts for the coming months. The post What does the Farmer’s Almanac say about Texas’ winter? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .…
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