Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEncore presentation: Houston’s rise to become a global city
We’re bringing you a special rebroadcast from the studios of our partners at Houston Public Media, the November destination in our yearlong waltz ac…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Encore presentation: A special Texas Standard for kids, from Abilene
Texans under the age of 18 make up almost a quarter of the state’s population, so we put together a show with them in mind, from Abilene and the Chi…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Encore presentation: From State Fair to stock exchange, a special broadcast from Dallas
From the oldest radio station in Texas, in Dallas’ historic Fair Park, site of the State Fair of Texas, it’s Texas Standard Time.
As we continue to c…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Encore presentation: Dr Pepper, mammoths and more – all about Waco
As we continue our yearlong 10th birthday celebration, we’re sharing a special rebroadcast of our July show before a live studio audience at a place…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Encore presentation: The politics, food and culture of El Paso
Today we’re bringing you a special rebroadcast of Texas Standard’s May show from El Paso.
We hear from some prominent El Pasoans – former Congressman…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Cindy Walker’s musical legacy gets renewed attention
He’s cultivated relations with top political figures, but how much is known about the ties between Elon Musk and Gov. Greg Abbott?
The Texas Newsroom…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
A Mexican government program is filling in US adult education gaps
You’ve heard about the ruling striking down Texas’ new congressional maps, but what does that mean as a practical matter for the upcoming primaries?…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Federal court blocks redrawn Texas congressional map
A ruling out of West Texas has upended Republican redistricting efforts to get more seats in Congress. Where things stand now that a federal judge i…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The little-known story of the NFL’s Dallas Texans
Texas A&M bans professors from discussing race or gender ideology. Will other universities follow?
They were supposed to be protected from deportatio…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
How a ‘nurdle’ nightmare is costing Texas
For the first time in more than a decade, there is no incumbent in the race for one of the most powerful – and often contentious – posts in Texas. I…
6 months, 3 weeks ago