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Let's stop flipping out and start flipping Texas! A weekly conversation between three progressive activists bringing confetti and taco cannons to Texas politics. Plus, we always offer one simple, straightforward mission to turn Texas blue. Hosted by Rouser: Becky Bullard, Ashley Cheng and Kristen Gunn. Find us on socials: @therabbletx.
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Our Moore's Lobby Podcast serves an elite global audience of engineers, technologists, and executives with a goal to educate, empower, and entertain. We discuss the technologies and engineering behind the hottest industry trends as host Daniel Bogdanoff guides you through the human stories behind the world's most inspiring organizations and leaders. Tune in every other Tuesday for new episodes.
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The Kasey Ferguson Show

The Kasey Ferguson Show

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It's Letterman for metalheads, it's Saturday Night Live meets Headbanger's Ball, it's Mad Magazine for your headphones! It's part talk show, part rock show. It's an irreverent, unpredictable and wildly funny program that Kasey himself describes as "craft radio". It's The Kasey Ferguson Show!
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Each week, State of Resistance features a frank conversation with a leader in the resistance. Whether it’s a national activist or someone toiling away at the grassroots out of the spotlight, we’ll talk about the issues — from DACA to climate change to labor issues to criminal justice reform — with a focus on what real people can do to get more involved and help make change at their own level, in their own communities. We’ll talk about the emotional toll of activism, especially as so many fol ...
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As immigration returns to center stage in American politics, a curious reversal in messaging in one of the state’s most closely watched races. It’s happened before: polls show a statewide race tightening up, hopes rising among Texas Democrats, only to be dashed on Election Day. Do you trust polls that suggest Texas turning blue? A guide for optimis…
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Americans are pretty evenly divided on the issue of gun rights versus regulated ownership. How might it show up at the polls? The number of migrants trying to cross the border with Mexico into the U.S. is down quite a bit. A look at why. We’ll also introduce you to an endurance runner preparing to make his way from El Paso to Galveston. His goal is…
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New questions about Attorney General Ken Paxton and his properties not disclosed in financial statements. Investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of The Texas Newsroom with more on what she’s found looking into the property disclosures of the state’s top lawyer. State lawmakers hear testimony about the investigation into what caused the largest wild…
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Barely half of Texas voting age population turned out for the 2020 presidential election. And the story is worse for young voters. We wondered, what can we do about that? So the Texas Standard joined forces with our home music station, KUTX, and the UT Austin student station, KVRX, for what we called a poll party. The focus was issues important to …
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A natural gas pipeline fire leads to evacuations in the Houston area. The University of North Texas Health Science Center suddenly suspends its business using unclaimed corpses. Also, Texas voters approved $5 billion dollars to pay for upgrades and new power plants, but now there are concerns about one of the finalists for funding. Plus, Texas is n…
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Texas’ Supreme Court Justices weigh a misconduct case against a top aide to Attorney General Ken Paxton. The state’s education agency updates how it gathers data on Texas 12 hundred plus school districts…but now many of those districts worried they’ll pay a steep price. With wind a bigger part of the energy mix in Texas, concerns about what happens…
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Defense attorneys for the Walmart mass shooter, who’s already sentenced to life in prison, are asking for the court to take the death penalty off the table or drop the charges altogether due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct. As we move closer to Election Day, The Texas Newsroom is exploring the role of religion in politics. And: The city of Pale…
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Jefferson County, Texas, may not feel the brunt of Hurricane Francine but has prepared for any possible changes in the storm’s path. Will last night’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump move the needle at all? Campus libraries across Cy-Fair ISD are open only part of the time this year after trustees cut librarian positions …
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Tropical storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane. Texas will avoid a direct hit but Gulf Coast residents should still prepare. Tonight’s presidential debate… the last debate changed the course of history. Could this one give one of the candidates the edge needed to win a tight race? Plus, who will pay for El Paso’s climate action plan? New…
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As Tropical Storm Francine forms, we’re keeping an eye on nasty weather in the Gulf and will have the latest on the impact to Texas energy as peak hurricane season arrives. On the political front, cross-party endorsements are raising eyebrows. Political expert Daron Shaw of the University of Texas at Austin weighs in on the significance. With highe…
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Rick Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history, is returning to the Capitol as an adviser for House Speaker Dade Phelan. What it means for Texas politics. Five years after a mass shooting in Odessa, a new sculpture rises in hopes of helping the city heal. Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the State Fair of Texas and the city of Dallas…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Bexar County over a plan to reach out to unregistered voters with applications. After two years of missing its recruitment goals, a new Army college partnership is helping recruits in San Antonio get their GEDs. Amazon is trying to save its Echo program with a major artificial intelligence upgrade for Alex…
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What effect is Texas’ booming population having on how the state’s moving politically? Some signs as we approach November. A Texas company faces federal allegations of a price-fixing conspiracy pushing up rents across the U.S. Want to grow a veggie garden this fall? An expert shares tips for choosing plants, protecting from freezes & more. Two astr…
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We’re taking a look at the new laws that took effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Hauling freight on trains is a multibillion-dollar industry in Texas. The latest on safety concerns. A report from the Paralympics in Paris, where Texans are making a strong showing. Sul Ross State University in Alpine is the birthplace of collegiate rodeo – and is now raisin…
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Medrano earned a silver medal in a 100-meter race after this interview with Texas Standard. The “Survivor” alum is competing in two more events. 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 Texas Extra: Pa…
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Millions of Texans are marking Labor Day across the Lone Star State. This hour, we’re looking at some of the ways our work is changing: – Artificial intelligence leading to a rethink of so-called busy work. – How high tech is affecting labor unionization. – The gig economy, and the hidden dangers of breaking out on your own. – There’s one job on a …
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Election Day is fast approaching, and controversies in Texas over who’s eligible to cast a ballot are picking up steam. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey has an update on Republican-led efforts to purge voter rolls and growing concerns about what could be a recipe for confusion come November. As Texas public schools see enrollment numbers drop alo…
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Housing availability is too low across Texas – and the cost to buy a home is just too high. We’ll have the details of a new report that shows the middle class feeling the brunt of the housing crunch. Seniors were some of the hardest hit during the power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. What’s being done to protect them before the next storm? FEMA…
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Mexico has halted diplomatic ties with the U.S. Embassy over criticism of the outgoing president’s plans to overhaul the country’s judicial system. What does it mean for relations with our biggest trading partner? Two towns within the city of Arlington are trying to distance themselves from their reputations as “speed traps.” CDC researchers are tr…
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Is an investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton protecting the balloting process or an attempt to suppress Latino voters? CenterPoint Energy tries to repair damage to its relationship with customers after many were left without power following Hurricane Beryl. A decade of drone research at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, what does the future hol…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his bid for the White House and appeared with former President Donald Trump to offer his endorsement. What does it mean for the race moving forward? Where does the economy really stand, and what do the presidential candidates’ promises add up to in substance? A top Texas economist does the math. The University of…
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Presidential nominee Kamala Harris took the stage for a historic acceptance speech to end the Democratic National Convention, a celebration of unity and momentum unimaginable just a few weeks ago. A new series tracks the impact of one of the biggest transitions in Texas history: from big oil to greener energy. Remembering the impact of legendary TV…
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A new policy blocks transgender Texans from changing the sex on their driver’s licenses, unless it’s to fix a clerical error. The game is up on a Texas lottery loophole that allowed some to buy up tickets en masse, guaranteeing a win. But the door could still be open for abuse. A new poll on presidential politics in Texas shows Vice President Kamal…
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Another August day, another forecast for record-setting heat – and plenty of questions about whether the power grid can manage the strain. So far, so good, to the surprise of many who’ve been bracing for calls to conserve electricity. What different about the energy mix this go-round? Texas Instruments recently received a $1.6 billion Department of…
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The Democratic National Convention kicked off with an emotional evening and Texans among the featured speakers. A jury found that the parents of the accused gunman in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting were not responsible for his actions. Highway lanes are shrinking in Austin. It’s part of national trend – but what does it mean for safety? Why…
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