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City Cast Austin

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Join Nikki DaVaughn and the award-winning City Cast Austin team every weekday morning to catch up on what’s on Austinites’ minds, from the latest out of City Hall and the Texas Capitol to the buzz about the newest bar on East Sixth. With a companion daily newsletter we’ll keep you up to speed on everything you need to know. It’s as essential in town as the MoPac express lane at 5 p.m. on a Friday. Learn more and subscribe to our newsletter at austin.citycast.fm. "Friendliest Local News Dispatches" - The Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin 2025 Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • The 10 Worst Intersections in Austin

    The 10 Worst Intersections in Austin
    Apr 13 2026
    There are hundreds of intersections in Austin, but which are the absolute worst? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by KUT’s transportation reporter, Nathan Bernier; and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to debate. Is it driving the roundabout at 51st Street and Interstate 35? Walking across I-35 at 32nd Street? Doing anything at Chicon and 7th streets? Riding a bicycle at Barton Springs and Azie Morton roads? Or maneuvering around Slaughter Lane and the MoPac Expressway, which is so bad it might be under construction for years to come? Help us decide. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this April 13th episode: Window Nation Downtown Austin Alliance
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    32 mins
  • Should Texans Learn World History? Plus, Hemp Industry Sues & Why Austin Is a Runner's City

    Should Texans Learn World History? Plus, Hemp Industry Sues & Why Austin Is a Runner's City
    Apr 10 2026
    This week the State Board of Education met in Austin to propose and vote on newly rewritten K-12 history and English curricula that could include teachings from the bible and Texas-centric lesson plans. On this week's Friday News Roundup host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Eva Ruth Moravec and Elissa Castles to break down what these changes would mean for classrooms across the state and why Austinites rallied at the capitol in response. Plus, the team dives into a lawsuit filed by Texas businesses and industry groups challenging the state's recent hemp ban. And later, Dr. Ghassan Salman, the region's chief medical officer for Baylor Scott & White, joins the pod to share tips for runners running the Cap 10k this weekend and to discuss why Austin was recently ranked as one of the healthiest cities in the nation. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this April 10th episode: City of Austin Taskrabbit Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Window Nation Downtown Austin Alliance
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    40 mins
  • Austin Facts That Sound Too Weird To Be True

    Austin Facts That Sound Too Weird To Be True
    Apr 9 2026
    Austin is full of great stories, from legendary tales to little-known local lore. But how many are actually true? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Elissa Castles and Eva Ruth Moravec for a game of Two Truths and a Lie to determine who knows Austin's history best and who gets fooled by a good fib. And don’t forget, City Cast Austin is participating in Local News Day, a national day of action connecting communities with trusted local news. Support local newsrooms like ours today by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. This episode was originally published on December 3, 2025. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this April 9th episode: City of Austin Taskrabbit Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Window Nation Downtown Austin Alliance
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    38 mins
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