Podcast Episodes

Where things stand with Big Bend border wall plans

He wants to ban Islam in Texas and now he’s the GOP pick for a seat on one of Texas’ most powerful commissions. Who is Bo French? A closer look at w…

2 weeks ago

Ken Paxton’s Senate runoff win reshapes Texas GOP landscape

Ken Paxton handily beat longtime incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican runoff for Senate. So, what’s that mean come November?

We’re also unpacking…

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 2

When the World Comes Comes to Texas is a podcast from our partners at KERA in North Texas exploring what it means to bring the World cup to the Lone…

2 weeks, 2 days ago

Researchers find cities can change the way storms behave

When spring storms move through cities, they can intensify — creating dangerous flooding. New findings from Texas researchers may explain why.

It’s r…

2 weeks, 2 days ago

A preview of key races for primary runoff Election Day

Across the Lone Star State, Memorial Day observances and events are scheduled.
Meanwhile, voters in Texas are making their lists and checking them tw…

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Dallas hip-hop group Cure for Paranoia talks breakout Tiny Desk win

Texas-based oil-drillers are looking for a competitive advantage — and they’re turning to AI. What are the implications? Turns out regulators don’t …

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Texas data centers collide with water shortages

As the school year winds down across Texas, one major school district considers declaring an emergency over money. El Paso ISD sounds an alarm after…

3 weeks ago

What now after Trump backs Paxton in Senate race?

The big endorsement is in. So, what does it mean for Texas’s U.S. Senate race that President Trump chose to back Attorney General Ken Paxton?
You may…

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Texas Extra: When the World Comes to Texas Episode 1

When the World Comes Comes to Texas is a podcast from our partners at KERA in North Texas exploring what it means to bring the World cup to the Lone…

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Cycling the whooping crane migration route

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces criticism for a plea deal with a child sex offender.
Why the state is quicky becoming a hub for data centers …

3 weeks, 2 days ago