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Metro Arts is back in the news for this edition of the Friday News Roundup, as the Arts Commission has finally agreed on a funding mechanism. Host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney...
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November has come and gone, but we’re still voting in Travis County — there’s a runoff election in three area races, so don’t shirk your civic duty! For this week’s Friday News Roundup, KXAN’s city ha...
· 37 min 29 sec
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar started off as a party where art was sold — and remains one today, with more than 200 artists, 24 years later. Cofounder Dana Younger joins host Nikki DaVaughn to talk about...
· 31 min 44 sec
Chef Wes Scoggins, a.k.a. the Jewish Cowboy, sits down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about Nashville Hanukkah traditions and how his identity as a Jewish Texan informs his cooking, and tell...
· 25 min 41 sec
The holidays are here, and for us at City Cast Austin, that means spending time with our parents, some of whom we’re lucky to have nearby. So we brought the team together and asked our folks to join u...
· 42 min 24 sec
NPR Music critic and friend of the pod Ann Powers joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to round up the best albums released by Nashville artists in 2024, from superstars like Brittany Howard to notable ne...
· 33 min 45 sec
The transportation referendum passed, but will it help the people who often need public transit the most? Disability rights advocate Robby Barbieri joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to discuss the stat...
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‘Tis the season for holiday soirees, dinners, and guests, who always seem to bring their appetite. Emily Hill, our grocery expert, joins host Nikki DaVaughn to talk about the seasonal snacks and drink...
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Working on Austin City Limits TV show is a dream job for camera operators, and about a dozen years ago, that dream came true for one man who’d fallen in love with Austin’s music scene and musicians. E...
· 31 min 43 sec
It’s “Nutcracker” season — but given the upheaval at Metro Arts, we need to talk about more than just the Sugar Plum Fairy. Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by Nick Mullikin, Artistic Director and...
· 32 min 8 sec
Hook ‘em horns, it’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re bringing you all the latest news that caught our eyes this week, including Texas Longhorns’ big win on the football field against longtime rival A&a...
· 39 min 36 sec
On today’s Friday News Roundup, Metro Council contributor Nicole Willams joins host Marie Cecile Anderson and executive producer Whitney Pastorek to take us inside Tuesday’s Metro Council meeting, whe...
· 28 min 50 sec
KUT’s latest podcast, “24 Hours in Austin,” dispatches out a team of producers to do just that — spend 24 hours in various locations in Austin. From Dirty Sixth Street to coffee shops to the airport a...
· 31 min 52 sec
Chef Steven Robilio of Amerigo joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to preview his 13th annual Feast of Seven Fishes — taking place Dec. 9 at the Cool Springs location and Dec. 10 on West End — and explai...
· 24 min 44 sec
Delorian-driving Austinite Ernest Cline always wanted to write a book about the bats that roost under bridges downtown — but after writing “Ready Player One,” other things got in the way. Recently, he...
· 34 min 37 sec
The Contributor is Nashville’s best street paper, written and sold as part of a larger social enterprise by vendors experiencing homelessness. Their annual wrapping paper issue is out now, which means...
· 21 min 47 sec
Every year for the past 25 years, the Austin American-Statesman has dedicated a good amount of ink and online real estate to helping others. The annual Season for Caring series has raised more than $2...
· 29 min 16 sec
It’s Giving Tuesday, and whether you want to lend a hand within our community or need a hand up from your neighbors, this is the show for you. Host Marie Cecile Anderson speaks with Jann Seymour, the...
· 23 min 25 sec
The hustle and bustle of the holidays are upon us, and we’ve got our picks for the best places to visit, shop, eat, and celebrate this month. Host Marie Cecile Anderson is joined by newsletter editor...
· 29 min 5 sec
It’s beginning to look a lot like December in Austin, and there are holiday popups, festivities, and cheer everywhere. In this episode, you’ll hear our best tips for getting into the holiday spirit, a...
· 31 min 8 sec