Best Georgetown University Podcasts (2025)

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Georgetown News: Henle Village Opens, New Disability Studies Major, Common App Debuts, Sports Highlights, and ”Save Georgetown Day” Movement 1:59

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Good afternoon, Hoyas! It's Monday, August 25, 2025, and here's what's happening around Georgetown University.Henle Village, our newest residential complex, is now open and ready to welcome students. This state-of-the-art facility offers apartment-style living with in-unit laundry, a communal kitchen, prayer and meditation rooms, and a game room. A…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 29, 2025: The Texas House has passed a bill aimed at cracking down on out-of-state doctors who prescribe abortion pills to women in Texas 3:31

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Central Texas top stories for August 29, 2025. The Texas House has passed a bill aimed at cracking down on out-of-state doctors who prescribe abortion pills to women in Texas. The City of Austin needs more money from property taxes. Waterloo Records will celebrate the grand opening of its new location tomorrow. Pop star Doja Cat announced on Instag…

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Texas to ban sales of THC vapes starting Monday 7:11

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State lawmakers are still debating whether to outlaw all THC products in Texas. But on September 1st, one of those products will become illegal, under a lesser-known measure that passed earlier this year. This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for public radio. Ou…

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Austin’s summer doesn’t seem so hot this year, what’s goin on? 7:49

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The past three summers have been rough, but this one hasn’t been that bad… or has it? KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talks to KUT’s Energy and Environment reporter Mose Buchele. He tells us this summer was still unusually hot; it just wasn’t apocalyptically so. The post Austin’s summer doesn’t seem so hot this year, what’s goin on? appeared first on KUT & …

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 29, 2025: Travis County continues to collect debris from July floods. But, where does it all go? 4:15

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Central Texas top stories for August 29, 2025. Travis County crews have collected more than 160-thousand cubic yards of debris from the floods of July 5th. A new law takes effect in Texas on Monday that bans the sale of vapes and e-cigs containing THC or other cannabinoids derived from hemp. The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill last nig…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 28, 2025: Austin wants to find more money to support programs that help find work for people experiencing homelessness 3:33

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Central Texas top stories for August 28, 2025. The Austin City Council wants to find more money to support programs that focus on finding work for people experiencing homelessness. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is in Texas this week. Austin’s airport expansion is about to get even bigger under a deal approved today …

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Immigrant families struggle to pay tuition at UT Austin after Texas Dream Act is repealed 6:30

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The Texas Dream Act has helped about 25 thousand students afford college, something that can change the lives of an immigrant family. But a recent federal lawsuit blocked the law, dramatically raising the cost of school. This podcast is made at KUT Public Media Studios. You may have heard that Congress just took back the money it had allocated for …

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 28, 2025: A cold weather front is coming to the Austin area this weekend 3:52

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Central Texas top stories for August 28, 2025. The City of Austin won’t use glue traps to catch mice and rats in city buildings anymore. The City Council may hold off on approving a contract for the Zilker Cafe, the concession stand outside Barton Springs Pool. Travis County’s Disaster Assistance Center for people affected by the July 5th floods is…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 27, 2025: Georgetown is working to secure enough future water for its residents 3:40

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Central Texas top stories for August 27, 2025. Georgetown is looking at transferring parts of its water service territory to other water providers. The City of Austin is encouraging residents to sign up for emergency alerts. Starting next week, the city of Austin will loosen some watering restrictions that have been in place for about two years. Th…

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 27, 2025: Austin will loosen some water use restrictions

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Central Texas top stories for August 27, 2025. Travis County Commissioners Court has had a busy week, here’s what’s on the agenda. The City of Austin has been working to be flood ready. City officials urge people to sign up for emergency alerts. Austin will loosen some water use restrictions after a rainy summer. The post KUT Morning Newscast for A…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 26, 2025: Texas universities could see fewer international students amid immigration crackdown 4:21

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Central Texas top stories for August 26, 2025. International student enrollment across the country could drop by 40% compared to the last academic year. Capital Metro is getting ready to make big changes to bus and rail service in the city. The City of Austin wants to make sure it’s ready for any flooding as we get closer to one of the rainier time…

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 26, 2025: The Texas Longhorns football team starts the new season this week 4:23

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Central Texas top stories for August 26, 2025. The Austin City Council resumes its regular workload this week after passing a new budget. The deadline to apply for financial aid from the Travis County Cares Fund after July floods has been extended. The Texas Longhorns football team starts the new season this week. Delta Airlines is adding three non…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 25, 2025: Many Austin-area schools will open free or low cost after school programs this year 4:13

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Central Texas top stories for August 25, 2025. Congressman Greg Casar announced today that if the new congressional map holds, he’ll run for the new Austin District 37. More than two-dozen schools in the Austin area will open free or low cost after school programs this year. The man who was driving the Leander school bus that rolled over a few week…

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 25, 2025: Deadlines to apply for financial assistance after the July floods are approaching 5:37

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Central Texas top stories for August 25, 2025. A new lawsuit was filed right after the Texas Senate approved a new congressional map. The deadline for people affected by the July floods to apply for federal assistance is quickly approaching. We had a cooler than usual summer, we’ll explain why. Cheer Up Charlies is saved by community donations once…

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Interview with Michigan's new head coach, Maile’ana Kanewa-Hermelyn 44:23

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You already know — we’re huge Michigan fans, so we are especially excited about today’s guest. Joining us is the brand new head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, Maile’ana Kanewa-Hermelyn. Maile has been a key part of the Michigan coaching staff for the past seven seasons — six as an assistant coach and one as a volunteer assistant. Before that, sh…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 22, 2025: What new maps mean for Austin’s congressional districts 4:09

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Central Texas top stories for August 22, 2025. Congressman Lloyd Doggett has said he won’t run for re-election if the new redistricting map goes into effect. The UT System Board of Regents has signed off on a new contract for Athletic Director Chris Del Conte to keep him on the Forty Acres through 2036. There’s a dispute over how much property tax …

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 22, 2025: The City of Austin is considering changes to how it disposes of garbage 4:57

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Central Texas top stories for August 22, 2025. The City of Austin is considering changes to how it disposes of garbage, that could mean a new “transfer station.” Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is getting closer to nailing down a ten-year deal with the biggest airlines. The UT System Board of Regents has signed off on a nearly $40 million co…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 21, 2025: The Texas House passed a new district map designed to give Republicans an edge in Congress 4:44

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Central Texas top stories for August 21, 2025. A new congressional map aimed at helping Republicans win five seats currently held by Democrats is now in the hands of the Texas Senate. The exact size of Austin’s airport expansion is starting to lock into place. Congressman Chip Roy announced today that he’s running for the Republican nomination for …

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 21, 2025: The Texas House passed a new congressional map designed to give Republicans an edge in Congress 4:55

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Central Texas top stories for August 21, 2025. The Texas House passed a new congressional map designed to help Republicans flip five Democratic districts in the next midterms. A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas from requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in some school districts, including Austin. Last time a bill to ba…

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Trump's Great Private Equity Bailout, with Dan Rasmussen 54:04

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For decades, private equity has been the darling of pension funds, university endowments, and sovereign wealth funds, promising high returns and low volatility. Now, President Donald Trump has made it possible for everyday investors to get in on the magic with his executive order, "Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.” T…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 20, 2025: Members of the Texas House are debating a new congressional district map ahead of a vote expected today 3:47

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Central Texas top stories for August 20, 2025. The map is designed to flip five U.S. House seats from Democrat to Republican in next year’s midterm elections. A federal judge is blocking a new Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Liberty Hill ISD plans to ask voters to approve increases to the t…

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 20, 2025: Eviction filings in the Austin area are the highest they’ve been in five years 4:53

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Central Texas top stories for August 20, 2025. Eviction filings in the Austin area are the highest they’ve been in five years. Hays CISD is putting a tax rate election on the ballot this fall. The Texas Capitol will go back to regular activates today after it was evacuated yesterday evening. The Texas Senate passed a bill that would require governm…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 19, 2025: A Texas Democrat is sleeping at the Texas Capitol to protest GOP redistricting and state trooper escorts 4:28

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Central Texas top stories for August 19, 2025. House Democrats are back in Texas and the House Speaker wants to keep it that way to push through new Congressional maps. ACC and immigrant rights advocates are trying to intervene in a case that ended access to in-state tuition for students without legal status in Texas. A bridge over Cow Creek in Nor…

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 19, 2025: Texas House Democrats return to Capitol after two-week walkout 5:43

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Central Texas top stories for August 20, 2025. Today’s the first day of class for 70 thousand AISD students. Texas House Democrats returned to Austin on Monday, ending their 2-week-long walkout and restoring the chamber’s quorum. Austin Community College has been awarded $3.6 million from the state to help create a new semiconductor manufacturing l…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 18, 2025: The City of Austin is being sued over its upcoming tax rate election 4:54

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Central Texas top stories for August 18, 2025. The City of Austin is being sued over its upcoming tax rate election over the language on the ballot. Austin ISD goes back to school tomorrow, but some families have been struggling with enrollment before the big first day. State oil and gas regulators are not adequately ensuring that critical energy f…

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Some people feel the news are overwhelming right now. Experts say there’s a way to cope. 6:07

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Tariffs, job cuts, tragic flooding, and a fatal shooting in Austin. The news cycle can be exhausting for some, how does that impact us? KUT’s Jennifer Stayton spoke with with Central Texas neuropsychotherapist Bella J. Rockman about it. The post Some people feel the news are overwhelming right now. Experts say there’s a way to cope. appeared first …

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Catching up with London Phillips (Originator of the Biles I) 1:03:17

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We’re so excited to be joined by London Phillips, a former elite gymnast from the early to mid-2000s, best known for being the first gymnast to compete a double layout half out on floor — the skill now known as the Biles I in the Code of Points. London performed this groundbreaking skill in 2005, along with a number of other extremely difficult and…

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Georgetown University Update: $25M Nursing Gift, Henle Village Opens, Common App Pilot, GUSA Petition, Sports Highlights & Neighborhood Revival 3:48

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Good afternoon, Hoyas! It's Monday, August 18, 2025, and here's what's happening around Georgetown University.Exciting news for our nursing community: the Berkley Family Foundation has generously donated $25 million to the School of Nursing. In recognition of this gift, the school will be renamed the Berkley School of Nursing starting this fall. Th…

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 18, 2025: Thousands rally at Texas Capitol against Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan 5:42

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Central Texas top stories for August 18, 2025. More than five thousand people took to the Capitol in Austin this weekend to protest President Trump and the Texas Legislature’s plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to give Republicans more seats in the U.S. House. Starting tomorrow Austin’s streets will get busier with AISD going back t…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 15, 2025: The man suspected of killing three people this week outside a Target store in North Austin had an extensive criminal history 4:23

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Central Texas top stories for August 15, 2025. The man suspected of killing three people this week outside a Target store in North Austin had repeated run-ins with law enforcement for alleged assault several times in the last decade. The Austin City Council has passed a $6.3 billion budget for the coming fiscal year. New A-F accountability ratings …

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 15, 2025: Some Austin Independent School District schools have again received failing grades from the state. 4:16

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Central Texas top stories for August 15, 2025. The Texas Education Agency this morning released A-through-F grades for every school in the state, here’s how AISD is doing. The Austin City Council yesterday adopted a $6.3 billion dollar budget and called for a property tax rate increase that will require voter approval. An exhibit honoring decades o…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 14, 2025: The property of Alex Jones can be seized to pay victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting 2:20

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Central Texas top stories for August 14, 2025. The property of Austin-based conspiracy theorist Alex Jones can be seized to pay victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting. Travis County residents recovering from the July floods can get help through a new call center. A story about the fatal shooting at a North Austin Target that ran on KUT earlier t…

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 14, 2025: The investigation into the Leander ISD bus rollover continues 4:39

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Central Texas top stories for August 14, 2025. After hours of public testimony and debate, the Austin City Council decided to hold off on adopting next year’s budget. School in Leander ISD will be in session as usual today after a school bus rolled over yesterday. After Monday’s fatal shooting at a North Austin Target, advocates are highlighting th…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 13, 2025: Hundreds of people signed up to speak at city hall today as the Austin City Council works to adopt its budget 2:53

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Central Texas top stories for August 13, 2025. Folks continue speaking at city hall this afternoon as the Austin City Council works to adopt its budget and a tax rate increase. Tomorrow is the deadline for UT Austin students to make their first tuition payment for the fall semester. Williamson County is one step closer to bringing a spaceport to th…

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 13, 2025: APD points to failures in the mental health system after deadly shooting at North Austin Target 5:59

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Central Texas top stories for August 13, 2025. APD Chief Lisa Davis points to the mental health system after a shooting at a Target in North Austin that left three dead. The Austin City Council could adopt its next budget today. With the deadline approaching, advocates say students without legal status are scrambling to find a way to pay for the fi…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 12, 2025: Suspect in shooting at North Austin Target had extensive criminal history 4:17

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Central Texas top stories for August 12, 2025. Suspected gunman at North Austin Target had a history of mental health issues and frequent run-ins with law enforcement since at least 2012. The Austin Independent School District has released a list of schools that will be used to decide which campuses should be merged, and how school boundaries shoul…

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Ep. 24 - Laken Chapin, Grand Valley State University 22:53

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“Shoot your shot. I applied to countless internships. I ended up in Iceland. I ended up at Princeton. Never think you're not good enough.” In this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Laken Chapin, a first-generation graduate from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Accounting. Laken grew up in rural Bad Axe, Michigan, where she learned…

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 12, 2025: AISD released a list of schools to help the school consolidation process 5:01

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Central Texas top stories for August 12, 2025. The motive is still not clear in the shooting Monday afternoon in the parking lot of a Target in North Austin. The Austin Independent School District has released a list of schools to help decide which ones should close and how school boundaries should be redrawn. Travis County’s public hospital distri…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 11, 2025: 3 people killed in parking lot of Target store in North Austin 5:57

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Central Texas top stories for August 11, 2025. Three people killed after shooting in northeast Austin Target parking lot. The Austin city council considers asking voters to approve tax rate increase of about 5 cents. Students at 76 AISD schools will receive free breakfast and lunch this school year. I-35 overhaul causes a detour on Austin’s Butler …

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 11, 2025: The City of Austin is set to adopt its next budget this week 3:51

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Central Texas top stories for August 11, 2025. After weeks of debate, the City of Austin is set to adopt its next budget this week. Students at 76 schools across the Austin Independent School District will get free breakfast and lunch this school year, but federal funding cuts mean the program faces an uncertain future. Starting today, city crews w…

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Georgetown Update: $25M Nursing Gift, Campus Expansions, Common App Pilot, Student Advocacy, and Fall Sports Highlights 2:55

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Good afternoon, Hoyas! It's Monday, August 11, 2025, and here's what's happening around Georgetown University.Exciting news for our nursing community: the Berkley Family Foundation has generously donated $25 million to the School of Nursing. In recognition of this gift, the school will be renamed the Berkley School of Nursing starting this fall. Th…

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Interview with LSU 5th Year Courtney Blackson + U.S. Worlds Team Predictions 30:58

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This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by fifth-year senior Courtney Blackson! A few weeks ago, Courtney announced that she’ll be using her final year of eligibility at LSU after taking a full year away from the sport. She previously spent four years at Boise State University, where she was a two-time NCAA individual qualifier and the national runn…

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 8, 2025: The Austin Independent School District is still deciding which schools to close or merge before the 2026-2027 school year. 2:21

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The AISD Board of Trustees will see a draft list in October and take a vote in November. Watch for some upcoming traffic headaches; the north side of the Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Bridge over I-35 in Austin will be torn down this weekend. The post KUT Morning Newscast for August 8, 2025: The Austin Independent School District is still dec…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 7, 2025: Austin residents can expect to see an increase on their property tax bills 5:25

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Central Texas top stories for August 7, 2025. The Austin city council is expected to adopt a new budget and tax rate next week. Travis County property owners can now get a preview of their tax bills. Cedar Park’s Firefly Aerospace is now public. Dinosaur footprints have been found in the Big Sandy Creek area of northwestern Travis County. We could …

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KUT Morning Newscast for August 7, 2025: An Austin congressman is asking for transparency from federal immigration authorities 3:58

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Central Texas top stories for August 7, 2025. Democrat Greg Casar says feds haven’t been forthcoming about recent arrests in East Austin. Tens of thousands of families in Texas may find themselves paying higher energy bills if the Trump Administration cancels the “Solar for All” initiative begun by the Biden Administration. A distribution center’s …

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Should Chatbots Teach Our Children? With Khan Academy CEO Sal Khan 44:38

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What is the right way, if there is one at all, to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology into our education system? For Sal Khan, CEO of one of the world’s largest nonprofit education technology platforms, the answer is to take a step back and ask: Where can AI best complement current pedagogy? If a problem can be solved by pencil and pa…

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Recruit Reflections - Giselle Guenther (Uncommitted Class of 2027) 38:00

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This will be our final episode in the Recruit Reflection series, and we’re excited to be joined by Giselle Guenther, a level 10 gymnast from Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy who is actively going through the recruiting process. Giselle was one of the athletes in the class of 2027 who stood out to us because she improved so much in just one year. It’s …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for August 6, 2025: Governor Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove from office the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus 4:25

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Central Texas top stories for August 6, 2025. Governor Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove from office the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus in response to the party’s quorum break putting the Legislature on hold. Williamson County is trying to set aside enough funds to establish a new district court to keep up with a grow…