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Debbie Hiott, veteran journalist and general manager of KUT, was fired after publicly challenging UT Austin’s decision to scale back her station’s inaugural festival — a move she claims was politically motivated and unfairly targeted KUT compared to other high-risk campus events. Facing termination without severance, Hiott stood by her commitment to the station and its audience, accusing university officials of withholding safety documentation and misrepresenting their concerns. The controversy unfolds amid broader scrutiny of public media and higher education, as KUT’s future hangs in the balance amid accusations of inadequate planning and a shifting university-media relationship.

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