Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTracking state takeovers of Texas schools
The state is taking control of more struggling school districts, but how effective are the takeovers? We’ll discuss with two Houston Chronicle report…
6 months, 1 week ago
Discovery in Central Texas cave reshapes understanding of Ice Age wildlife
After talks with Iran fall apart, energy prices are back on the rise — as are military tensions. UT global affairs expert Jeremi Suri on what happene…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Texas Extra: Bob Odenkirk on ‘Normal,’ what he brings to action films and paying taxes
Texas Standard talked with Bob Odenkirk during SXSW about his new film “Normal.” Now, it’s hitting theatres. This extended conversation goes beyond w…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
‘They Called Us Outlaws’ revisits rise of outlaw country music
The threat of hail, possible tornadoes and flooding conditions spells what could be a severe start to a stormy weather season in Texas. Meteorologist…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Lawsuit challenges Texas crackdown on hemp-derived products
High stakes in Texas as cannabis businesses file suit over a new statewide ban on smokable hemp. This year’s midterm elections signal the biggest tur…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
‘Western Star’ explores Larry McMurtry’s legacy and Texas storytelling
A proposed overhaul of Texas classrooms could change what millions of students read. We’ll look at how this could impact classrooms across the state.…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
South Texas water crisis raises concerns about aquifer use
A deepening water crisis in Corpus Christi is raising questions about how South Texans get their water — and who gets it. For students pursuing job t…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
What Trump’s election executive order could mean for voting
A runoff in the Houston area between challenger Christian Menefee and longtime incumbent Al Green is being seen as part of a much bigger fight for th…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Texas Extra: City manager remains optimistic in the face of Corpus Christi’s water crisis
The water crisis in Corpus Christi has been on the minds of many Texans for the past few weeks. But in the city itself, officials have been dealing w…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Corpus Christi official says the city will never run out of water
Despite warnings of a water crisis, Corpus Christi’s top official overseeing water says “we will never run out.” Gov. Greg Abbott has warned of a sta…
6 months, 3 weeks ago