Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWar with Iran hits Texas energy from two directions
The war in Iran and the big energy bottleneck presents implications for the Lone Star State. As we parse out the latest, we’ll have a closer look at…
3 months, 1 week ago
Texas Extra: Writer David Streitfeld on ‘Lonesome Dove’ and why Larry McMurtry loved and hated Texas
David Streitfeld wrote the new biography “Western Star” about his friend Larry McMurty. In this extended interview, you’ll hear more about “Lonesome…
3 months, 1 week ago
Big Thief guitarist Buck Meek talks solo album ‘The Mirror’
As Corpus Christi and neighboring cities try to head off a water catastrophe, water demand exceeds supply across Texas and there are new staggering …
3 months, 1 week ago
Camp Mystic ruling could shape flood accountability case
The biggest city in Texas faces intense pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott over cooperation with immigration enforcement. David Goodman of the New York …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the Spurs owe San Antonio millions after failed MLS bid
Texas Republican Tony Gonzales has begun the process of resigning amid accusations tied to sexual misconduct. What’s next for Texas’ 23rd congressio…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Tracking 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 repor…
3 months, 2 weeks 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 happen…
3 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 …
3 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. Meteorologis…
3 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…
3 months, 3 weeks ago