Best Deciding By Data Podcasts (2025)

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 5, 2025: Collaboration connects Austin audiences to orchestral music through storytelling 9:45

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Central Texas top stories for November 5, 2025. Austin voters provided a resounding rejection of Prop Q. Voters in Liberty Hill ISD approved a property tax rate increase in this fall’s election. Three Austin ISD elementary schools have been taken off a list of proposed campus closures for the next school year. Gas prices in the local area shot up o…

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Amazon Secures $38B AI Cloud Deal, UK Court Rules for Stability AI, Cisco Brings Compute Closer to Data, Munich Launches €1B AI Cloud Hub, and more... 10:34

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(0:10): Amazon Secures $38B AWS Deal with OpenAI, Fuels AI Cloud Demand Amid Mixed Market Signals (2:03): UK Court Ruling Favors Stability AI Over Getty Images: AI Training Legal Questions Persist (3:39): Cisco's Unified Edge Revolutionizes AI by Bringing Compute and Security Closer to Data (5:50): €1 Billion AI Cloud Hub in Munich to Boost Europe'…

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Morning Newscast for November 5, 2025: Austinites rejected prop Q, a tax rate increase to fund city services 6:12

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Central Texas top stories for November 5, 2025. Austin voters rejected prop Q, a property tax increase. Texas voters approved all 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Voters have approved a property tax increase for Liberty Hill Independent School District. AISD pulled three schools off the list of proposed closures. The post Morning N…

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212 - What 6 of the World’s Biggest Companies Taught Him About Combination Products 25:42

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In this episode of Let’s Combinate: Drugs + Devices, host Subhi Saadeh speaks with Leonel Venegas, a seasoned quality and regulatory professional who has worked with global leaders including Alexion, Merck, Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon & Cordis), Amgen, and Medtronic. Leonel shares how integrating Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practi…

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Ep. 559: Feel Lonely? Out of Touch? Try This. Plus the Beautiful Pressure to “Use It Up” 30:07

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We talk about the value of having a party (a party that’s not family- or child-centric). We share an easy hack for assembling furniture. Plus listeners give their examples of how they feel the pressure to “use up”—the beautiful offerings of the world. Resources & links related to this episode: Here's a guide to help you generate thoughtful gift ide…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 4, 2025: It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to know. 4:07

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Central Texas top stories for November 4, 2025. Austin voters are weighing in on a proposed property tax increase. What to know before heading to the polls. Travis County Commissioners Court voted today to spend $500,000 dollars on food for people in need. A section of the Shoal Creek Trail that runs along North Lamar Boulevard is about to get an u…

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6 Things That Have Changed In Fantasy Football 49:15

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Which players have changed their value since their rookie dynasty draft, and how has that impacted the Fantasy Football Landscape? Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly examine the 2023 and 2024 classes to identify who they would rank as the top 12 prospects if they had a do-over. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:00 Dynasty Strategy + Rankings process 8:00 The 2024…

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US Approves Nvidia Export to UAE, IIT Madras Unveils AI Framework, Sovereign AI Alliance Shifts Asia Pacific, AI Artist Debuts on Billboard, and more... 14:41

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(0:10): US Approves Nvidia AI Chip Exports to UAE Amid AI Investment Surge, Sparking Security Concerns (1:42): IIT Madras Unveils AI Framework PURE to Revolutionize Drug Synthesis and Material Discovery (3:45): Cloudian and NVIDIA Forge Sovereign AI Alliance Across Asia-Pacific, Boosting Data Sovereignty and Compliance (6:34): AI Artist Xania Monet…

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Exelon COO: Why we want to own generation next year

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How is Exelon, the largest regulated electric utility in the US, preparing for a high-demand future dominated by large loads and electrification? Balancing customer equity with business opportunity? Getting the smartest people excited to work in energy? Fighting for the regulation we need to build things quicker and more efficiently? Mike Innocenzo…

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KUT Morning Newscast for November 4, 2025: It’s Election Day, here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls 4:34

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Central Texas top stories for November 4, 2025. It’s Election Day, here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls. More than 87,000 people in the Austin area are likely to face delays receiving SNAP benefits. A section of the Shoal Creek Trail that runs along North Lamar Boulevard is about to get an upgrade. The UT women’s basketball team…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for November 3, 2025: Texas voters will decide whether to fund $3 billion in dementia and Alzheimer’s research 8:34

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Central Texas top stories for November 3, 2025. Austin voters have a proposed property tax increase on the ballot. More than 87,000 people in the Austin area are likely to face delays receiving SNAP benefits. A staffing shortage at Austin’s airport has another ground delay in effect from now until 8PM. The Texas football team has a week off ahead o…

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KUT Morning Newscast for November 3, 2025: Pause in SNAP funding to impact almost 45,000 Travis County households 4:59

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Central Texas top stories for November 3, 2025. More than 117,000 people in Travis County cast a ballot during Early Voting this year. Prop 16 clarifies that a person must be a U.S. citizen to vote in Texas. City of Austin officials say the pause in SNAP funding impacts almost 45,000 Travis County households, over 87,000 people. Open enrollment is …

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A Little Happier: Surprise: Gossip Can Be Good for You 2:57

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Despite its bad reputation, gossip is actually a ubiquitous and important feature of human communication. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details…

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More Happier: Embrace the Immersive, Reflect on Your Algorithm & Clear Clutter to Boost Energy 25:25

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We talk about why immersive experiences are so energizing and interesting. We also explore how we can know ourselves better by considering what the algorithm reflects back to us about our interests, and we talk about the satisfaction of clearing clutter. Resources & links related to this episode: Masquerade Viola's Room Life in Five Senses Titanic …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 31, 2025: Austin ISD still plans to close 13 schools in updated school consolidation effort 3:55

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Central Texas top stories for October 31, 2025. The Austin Independent School District has released a new plan for school consolidation. How the ongoing government shutdown affects Central Texans. The Viva la Vida Festival and Parade happens tomorrow in downtown Austin. This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congr…

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 31, 2025: AISD is expected to release updates on its school consolidation plan today 5:06

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Central Texas top stories for October 31, 2025. Today is the last day of early voting. The Austin Independent School District is expected to release updates on its school consolidation plan later today. Some faculty and students at UT’s College of Liberal Arts are fearful about a possible restructuring of departments. Austin’s air traffic controlle…

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The System Behind the Science: Building Data Platforms That Matter 30:37

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When we talk about AI breakthroughs, we often forget the quiet infrastructure behind them. Dr. Srinivas Kadaba, who heads the Data and AI Platform at IISc’s Center for Brain Research, has spent his career designing systems that not only scale, but shape real-world impact. In this conversation, we dive into his philosophy on system design, the fine …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 30, 2025: UT Austin’s College of Liberal Arts is facing changes 4:01

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Central Texas top stories for October 30, 2025. Voter turnout has been ramping up this week in Travis County. Some faculty at UT Austin’s College of Liberal Arts have serious concerns about changes that may be coming. The Butler Trail around Lady Bird Lake is getting some new wayfinding. This colder weather may have more people driving around with …

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The planning revolution utilities can’t ignore

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The grid is growing up fast, and the old ways of planning can’t keep up. Explosive new demand from AI, data centers, and the rest of the grid is converging with aging infrastructure and affordability pressures. The result: utilities are being asked to make billion-dollar investment decisions faster, smarter, and with more coordination than ever bef…

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What does “Latin music” really mean? That’s what Austin musician Carrie Rodriguez explores in her “Laboratorio” variety series 7:54

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Carrie Rodriguez is an Austin-based singer, composer, and violinist. She started the “Laboratorio” variety series back in 2017 as a way to reconnect with the Austin music community after years touring on the road and to explore what “Latin music” means. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked with Rodriguez recently about the latest “Laboratorio” show and th…

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 30, 2025: Neighbors of Sandy Creek are still in need of volunteers after July floods 6:17

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Central Texas top stories for October 30, 2025. The City of Austin says it’s connecting those living outside with housing and medical services. Neighbors of Sandy Creek say they are still in need of volunteers after the July floods. Prop 12 would amend the Texas constitution to grant the governor significant new powers when it comes to disciplining…

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The Economic Cost of Populism 1:16:34

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More than 25 percent of countries around the world are currently governed by populists, from Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, to Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, and Donald Trump in the United States. Based on these findings, populism is at an all-time high, and taking a significant economic toll, according to a recent paper by Christoph Trebesch and hi…

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211 - Inside FDA’s Office of Combination Products: History, PMOA, and What’s Next for Combination Products with Mark Kramer 46:24

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In this episode of Let’s Combinate: Drugs + Devices, host Subhi Saadeh welcomes Mark Kramer, the founding director of FDA’s Office of Combination Products (OCP). Mark takes us on a deep dive into the history of how combination products have been regulated in the U.S., starting with the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and how the process evolved in…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 29, 2025: AISD will sell naming rights to stadiums, performing arts center to raise tens of millions of dollars 4:05

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Central Texas top stories for October 29, 2025. Austin ISD and the non-profit Austin Ed Fund are partnering up and getting creative to generate revenue for the district. Whooping cough is likely spreading at Lamar Middle School. A new National Transportation Safety Board report says there was limited seat belt use among students on a Leander ISD sc…

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 29, 2025: Barton Springs’ historic bathhouse begins to reopen after renovations 3:57

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Central Texas top stories for October 29, 2025. A campaign against Prop Q is misrepresenting how much property owners bill go up if it’s approved. Barton Springs Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse is now partially reopened, and people can access showers and bathrooms. Whooping cough is likely spreading at an AISD campus. Frontier Airlines is adding limit…

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How To Predict Fantasy Football Breakouts Every Year 42:39

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Do you want to know how to accurately predict the biggest fantasy breakouts every season? Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly explain how to identify the players that are ready to surpass expectations and lead your team to victory by combining statistics, trends, and team dynamics. Shawn uses his offseason Jaxon Smith-Njigba research to reveal his player …

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Ep. 558: Have “One Big Thing” Holding You Back? Listeners Weigh In. Plus the Value of Making Space 35:04

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We discuss why making space to put things away can free up your time, energy, and space—also, buying duplicates of necessary items can make life easier. Plus listeners give their answers about the “one big thing” they had to tackle, and how finally confronting that challenge made their lives happier. Resources & links related to this episode: Check…

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China Advances Military AI, AMD DOE Launches AI Supercomputers, OpenAI Launches Student Chats, Poonawalla Fincorp Launches AI, and more... 12:32

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(0:10): China's AI-Powered Military Tech Advances: Robot Dogs, Drone Swarms, and DeepSeek's Rapid Scenario Analysis (3:01): $1 Billion AMD-DOE Partnership Unveils AI Supercomputers Lux and Discovery for Scientific Breakthroughs (5:22): OpenAI Unveils 'Chats for Students' in India: Revolutionizing Study and Skill Development with ChatGPT (8:04): Poo…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 28, 2025: Austin ISD parents have until midnight to chime in on the district’s School Consolidation Plan 3:50

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Central Texas top stories for October 28, 2025. Today is the deadline for Austin ISD parents to submit comments on the district’s School Consolidation Plan. TxDOT is working to remove all the traffic signals along State Highway 71 between Austin and Interstate 10. Austin Police say the deaths of two people whose bodies were found on Saturday are li…

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 28, 2025: The City of Austin released a list of crosswalks and street murals that may have to be removed under Abbott order 4:17

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Central Texas top stories for October 28, 2025. The City of Austin released a list of crosswalks and street murals that may have to be removed under Gov. Abbott order, it includes a giant mural that says “TEXAS” on Guadalupe. State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, an Austin Democrat, is running for Congress. Residents of Sandy Creek met with Travis County o…

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Blueprints for a Rooted Economy: Indigenomics with Carol Anne Hilton 1:07:25

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What’s the greatest comeback Canada has never seen? According to special guest Carol Ann Hilton, Founder and CEO of the Indigenomics Institute, it’s re-centering Indigenous economic power and Indigenous participation. But part of that re-centering requires acknowledging that Canada was formed through Indigenous economic and cultural exclusion and t…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 27, 2025: Austin Democrat Sarah Eckhardt announces she will run for Michael McCaul’s seat in Congress 3:01

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Central Texas top stories for October 27, 2025. Travis County voters are turning out during early voting. State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, an Austin Democrat, announced today that she’s running for Congress. Austin ISD is inviting parents to give feedback on its plan to close 13 schools. Austin Energy has a new general manager. This podcast is made at…

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What California just proved about the future of energy

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America’s grid is facing a daunting and pervasive challenge: explosive demand growth driven by data centers, EVs, and electrification. Utilities are seeking to navigate this reality all while politics threaten to slow down the clean energy buildout. But in California, with the state’s commitment to meeting future energy needs sustainably and afford…

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OpenAI Launches Music AI, Tech Giants Switch to Hybrid Energy, Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI, Nvidia Hits 4 Trillion, and more... 11:18

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OpenAI's New AI Tool Revolutionizes Music Creation Amid Legal and Ethical Challenges Hyperscale Tech Giants Embrace Hybrid Energy Amid AI-Driven Power Surge Anthropic's AI Triumphs in Enterprise Market, Outshines OpenAI with $9 Billion Revenue Projection Nvidia Becomes First $4 Trillion Company, Eyes $10 Trillion Valuation with AI and GPU Growth ER…

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Why is PATIENCE Crucial For Fantasy Football Success? 42:23

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Shawn Siegele and Colm Kelly discuss the importance of patience in making informed decisions, avoiding impulsive trades, and building a successful team. What should you do when rookies don't meet expectations? What lessons has history taught us, and how can you use these insights to improve your dynasty roster? Learn how to balance short-term needs…

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 27, 2025: Tens of thousands of Travis County voters are in suspense 4:24

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Central Texas top stories for October 27, 2025. It’s the second week of early voting in the November 4th election, and less than 5 percent of registered voters have cast a ballot. Tens of thousands of Travis County voters are in suspense. Data centers in the Austin area are placing considerable strain on the state’s electric grid. AISD is still hea…

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A Little Happier: A Story from Real Life: Sometimes, We Help Best by Hanging Back 3:09

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Sometimes, helping can hurt. When people are struggling, our impulse is to try to pull them back on their feet, when what they really need is for someone to sit beside them and ask, "What do you need? What can I do?" Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The…

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More Happier: You Can’t Outrun Fate—and Other Haunting Truths [Revisited] 22:37

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Sometimes, looking at what unsettles us gives us a clearer view of what matters most. In this Halloween episode, we revisit a collection of Little Happier stories about fate, superstition, loss, and the mysterious truths that shape our lives. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-sellin…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 24, 2025: 3.5 million Texans could lose SNAP benefits if government shutdown continues 4:33

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Central Texas top stories for October 24, 2025. Texans who rely on SNAP benefits for food may not get them next month if the federal government shutdown continues past Monday. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating nonprofit Foundation Communities and Love Austin Political Action Committee. The southbound main lanes of I-35 are set to b…

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Amazon Launches 'Help Me Decide', AI Transforms Healthcare, Krafton Boosts AI Gaming, Questel Launches Sophia Platform, and more... 11:16

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(0:10): Amazon Unveils AI Shopping Feature 'Help Me Decide' Amid Privacy and Bias Concerns (2:40): AI Revolutionizes Healthcare: Faster, Accurate Diagnostics Transforming Patient Outcomes (4:36): Krafton Embraces 'AI-First' Strategy with $70M Investment to Revolutionize Gaming Development and Operations (7:06): Questel Unveils Sophia Platform: Revo…

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 24, 2025: Main lanes of southbound I-35 in South Austin are expected to be closed tonight and tomorrow night 3:32

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Central Texas top stories for October 24, 2025. Today’s the last day to apply for a ballot by mail. Main lanes of I-35 in South Austin will be closed tonight and tomorrow night. The Longhorns play Mississippi State tomorrow. The Viva la Vida parade and festival will take place tomorrow in downtown Austin. The post KUT Morning Newscast for October 2…

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Can the grid handle AI?

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AI data centers are rising faster than utilities can build new capacity—and that’s creating the toughest balancing act the power sector has faced in decades. Explosive load growth, renewable integration challenges, and mounting customer affordability pressures are all converging at once. How can utilities plan for this future without pricing out th…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 23, 2025: City document reveals new details on $25 million boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake 3:57

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Central Texas top stories for October 23, 2025. In-person voting has increased each day during the off-year election. School districts in Taylor and Liberty Hill have proposed tax increases on ballots in Williamson County. TxDOT will pay for a boardwalk between South First Street and Congress Avenue to make up for all the parkland it’s taking for t…

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Google Targets 9B AI Revenue, OpenAI Expands UK AI, Netflix Uses AI, Meta and Blue Owl Open Hyperion Data Center, and more... 12:54

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(0:10): Google Eyes $9B AI Revenue with Anthropic Cloud Deal; Stock Soars Amid Growth Optimism (1:55): OpenAI Boosts UK AI Growth with Local Data Residency and Public Service Innovations (4:46): Netflix Leverages AI for Efficiency Amidst Deepfake Concerns and Stock Drop (7:17): Meta and Blue Owl Launch $27B Hyperion Data Center for AI Expansion in …

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 23, 2025: TxDOT will foot the bill for a new boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake’s south shore 5:14

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Central Texas top stories for October 23, 2025: UT-Austin’s president promises a new core curriculum across all university majors. Williamson County voters will see a number of proposed tax increases in cities and school districts on their ballots this fall along with some city council races. And the Austin area could get some substantial and much-…

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The CEO’s perspective on meeting the load growth challenge

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Utilities are all balancing a three-legged stool: reliability, affordability, and environmental stewardship. So how do they keep from toppling over when facing unprecedented load growth? This week on The Watt & Why, host Mike Smith is joined by John Di Stasio, former president of the Large Public Power Council and former CEO of SMUD, to unpack the …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for October 22, 2025: Tiny home community built to help the homeless celebrates 10 years in Austin, looks to expand 4:31

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Central Texas top stories for October 22, 2025. Day two of Early Voting saw slightly higher turnout in Travis County. Austin’s community of tiny homes for people transitioning out of homelessness is marking a decade of operation. Travis County Commissioners are pushing for a passenger rail line along the I-35 corridor. A new record was set this wee…

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Napster Launches Holographic Device, Optical System Achieves Quantum Security, ESMO Launches New AI Guidelines, Pittsburgh Hosts Innovation Summit, and more... 11:21

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(0:10): Napster Returns with $99 Holographic AI Device for MacBooks, Transforming 3D Video Chats and Digital Twins (2:31): Revolutionary Optical System Delivers Quantum-Secure 1.6 Terabit Speed for AI Data Centers (4:24): ESMO Unveils ELCAP: New AI Guidelines for Safe Oncology Practice (6:32): Pittsburgh Hosts Global Innovation Summit, Showcasing L…

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210 - The 8 Roles You MUST Understand in Pharma & MedTech 19:21

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I get a lot of questions from students and early-career professionals about what different industry roles actually mean: what does a Quality Engineer do? What’s Regulatory Affairs? How does R&D fit in? In this video, I walk through eight of the most common roles you’ll find in pharma, medtech, biotech, and diagnostics companies. We’ll talk about wh…

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KUT Morning Newscast for October 22, 2025: CapMetro has a new poliece chief 4:00

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Central Texas top stories for October 22, 2025. Austin wasn’t warned that state police would be clearing homeless camps on city land, mayor says. Capital Metro has a new police chief. Travis County is looking into building a commuter rail system from Austin to San Antonio. Early voting turnout has been low. The post KUT Morning Newscast for October…