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KUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 22, 2025: What new maps mean for Austin’s congressional districts
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 should be paid by the Tesla Gigafactory. The owners of Cheer Up Charlies say they will close at the end of the month unless they can pay overdue rent. Travis County is hosting a resource fair for people affe...
2025-08-2304 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 21, 2025: The Texas House passed a new district map designed to give Republicans an edge in Congress
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 Texas Attorney General. The City of Austin is trying to bring back overnight vet care services at the Austin Animal Center. Assistant City Manager Eddie Garcia is leaving Austin to become Fort Worth police chief.
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2025-08-2204 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 20, 2025: Members of the Texas House are debating a new congressional district map ahead of a vote expected today
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 tax rate this November to make up for a budget shortfall. The men serving as interim UT Austin president and interim UT System Chancellor are now confirmed for those positions. The Zilker Eagle is off the rails again because of...
2025-08-2003 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 19, 2025: A Texas Democrat is sleeping at the Texas Capitol to protest GOP redistricting and state trooper escorts
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 Northwest Travis County is open again. Voters in the Hays school district will decide whether to give themselves a roughly 15% tax rate increase. A ban on outdoor burning was lifted today for parts of Northwest Travis County.
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2025-08-2004 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 18, 2025: The City of Austin is being sued over its upcoming tax rate election
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 facilities are ready for another big winter storm. New Mexico is still feeling the effects of the West Texas measles outbreak.
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2025-08-1804 minKUT News NowKUT 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
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 for public school districts are out today from the Texas Education Agency. Part of a national memorial honoring the victims of AIDS-related illness is coming to downtown Austin.
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2025-08-1504 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 14, 2025: The property of Alex Jones can be seized to pay victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting
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 this week misidentified one of the victims.
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2025-08-1502 minKUT News NowKUT 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
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 the area.
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2025-08-1402 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 12, 2025: Suspect in shooting at North Austin Target had extensive criminal history
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 should be redrawn. The deadline is quickly approaching for folks affected by the July flooding to apply for FEMA assistance. Central Health will lays out its proposed budget for Travis County commissioners.
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2025-08-1304 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 11, 2025: 3 people killed in parking lot of Target store in North Austin
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 hike-and-bike trail. New barriers going up on Austin’s Sixth Street. State lawmakers consider capping how much cities and counties can tax homeowners. Texas Football achieves a program first prior to season kickoff.
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2025-08-1205 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 7, 2025: Austin residents can expect to see an increase on their property tax bills
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 add to the total number of triple-digit days before the week is up.
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2025-08-0705 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for August 7, 2025: An Austin congressman is asking for transparency from federal immigration authorities
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 open through Saturday for people impacted by last month’s Austin-area flooding. Several dinosaur footprints have been found in the Big Sandy Creek area in northwestern Travis County.
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2025-08-0703 minKUT News NowKUT 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
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 growing caseload. Hays County is losing its animal shelter in San Marcos next year. People who need cash to rebuild or repair their homes after last month’s flooding can apply for aid through the Central Texas Community Foundation.
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2025-08-0604 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for August 6, 2025: Nearly 200 homes in northwestern Travis County were damaged during the July 5th floods
Central Texas top stories for August 6, 2025. A new report says nearly 200 homes in northwestern Travis County were damaged during the July 5th floods. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’ll go to court to have Democratic lawmakers who’ve left the state thrown out of office. The absence of Democratic lawmakers could delay key legislation and possibly trigger another special session down the road. Georgetown Independent School District officials say the district’s poised to begin this school year with a budget surplus thanks to newly appropriated state funds.
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2025-08-0604 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 5, 2025: Austin is in the home stretch of its budget season
Central Texas top stories for August 5, 2025. Austin City Council is finalizing its spending plan for the next year. Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would ban police complaint files from being released to the public. The City of Austin is looking to hire crossing guards. The free concert series Blues on the Green is back for two nights.
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2025-08-0503 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for August 5, 2025: Texas Republicans are pushing for the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who’ve left Texas to prevent the passage of a redistricted congressional map
Central Texas top stories for August 5, 2025. Republicans, under pressure from President Donald Trump, are seeking to pick up as many as five seats in next year’s midterm election. Hundreds of companies across Texas that manufacture hemp products are waiting on pins and needles to see if the state legislature bans their business. Williamson County’s plans to bring a spaceport to the area appear to be temporarily grounded. Austin has a new tallest building in its skyline, according to its developers.
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2025-08-0504 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 4, 2025: Texas House Democrats leave state to block proposed Republican congressional map
Central Texas top stories for August 4, 2025. Texas House members from the Austin-area are among the more than 50 Democrats who’ve left the state to prevent Republicans from passing a new gerrymandered congressional map. More than 100-million dollars have been raised to support recovery in the month since flooding devastated parts of the Hill Country. Austin City Council members are deliberating the budget this week. Liberty Hill is the latest community in Central Texas to receive an ‘International Dark Sky Community’ designation. Temperatures will be cooler than normal for most of this week.
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2025-08-0404 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for August 4, 2025: More than 50 Texas House Democrats have fled the state to prevent Republicans from passing a heavily redrawn congressional map
Central Texas top stories for August 4, 2025. More than 50 Texas House Democrats have fled the state to prevent Republicans from passing a heavily redrawn congressional map, aimed at securing five extra seats for the GOP in the midterm elections. Flood survivors from Travis County’s Sandy Creek area attended a recent hearing with state lawmakers and local officials discussing the response to last month’s disaster. The Trump administration wants cities and counties to crack down on homeless encampments. Liberty Hill is the latest place in Central Texas to receive an ‘International Dark Sky Community’ designation.
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2025-08-0404 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for August 1, 2025: Funeral services for Imam Islam Mossad are being held this afternoon
Central Texas top stories for August 1, 2025. Imam Mossad served Austin’s Muslim community for more than 15 years, providing spiritual counseling and leading sermons. Cedar Park’s Firefly Aerospace wants to fly annual lunar missions. The number of days with triple-digit high temperatures has been growing this week.
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2025-08-0203 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for August 1, 2025: Austin City Council members signaled they’re interested in putting a tax increase to voters this fall
Central Texas top stories for August 1, 2025. Austin City Council members yesterday signaled they’re interested in putting a tax increase to voters this fall. Major staffing changes at the Austin ISD central administrative office take effect today. State Lawmakers in Texas met in Kerrville yesterday to hear from local officials and residents who survived the July 4th floods. Local officials in areas along the Guadalupe River have for the first time confirmed a 40-minute lag in sending out mass warnings during last month’s deadly floods. A new Westlake Drive Bridge over Loop 360 is scheduled to open as soon as t...
2025-08-0105 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 31, 2025: Newly-drawn congressional district maps released this week by Texas Republicans would set up a showdown for the remaining Democratic seat in the Austin area
Central Texas top stories for July 31, 2025. The newly-drawn congressional district maps released this week by Texas Republicans would have big implications for voters in Travis County. The organizers of Austin’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival say they’re facing a funding shortfall. The Austin City Council is signaling its willingness to ask voters for that approval in November. Renting an electric bike from Capital Metro will cost more starting tomorrow. We have entered the hottest part of the summer in Austin.
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2025-08-0104 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 31, 2025: Texas Republicans have released a proposed map to redraw the state’s congressional districts
Central Texas top stories for July 31, 2025. Texas Republicans have released a proposed map to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The City of Austin plans to pass its budget within the next few weeks. The organizers of Austin’s annual LGBTQ Pride festival say they’re facing a funding shortfall this year. One of Austin’s best-kept parking secrets will disappear in the coming weeks.
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2025-07-3104 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 30, 2025: Travis County is raising property taxes to pay for flood damage repairs
Central Texas top stories for July 30, 2025. Travis County is using its emergency authority to raise property taxes to pay to repair damage caused by this month’s flooding. Austin is in the homestretch of its budget season. Austin Police are asking for help from the public as they try to find a man accused of attacking a trans woman. Hays County has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus this season. We’re starting to see afternoon high temperatures befitting the historically hottest part of the summer.
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2025-07-3000 minKUT News NowKUT Interview: The world’s growing population is heading toward a decline. Isn’t that better for the planet? Two UT-Austin professors argue maybe not.
New research from the United Nations finds women all over the world are having fewer children than ever before. But haven’t we been hearing for decades that the world’s population is getting too big for the planet to support and a smaller population would be better? Two University of Texas at Austin Associate Economics professors have a new book out challenging some assumptions about population size and the health of the planet. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked recently with Dean Spears and Mike Geruso about their book After the Spike: Population, Progress, and the Case for People. Spears...
2025-07-3009 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 30, 2025: Austin city leaders will soon decide whether to ask voters to approve a property tax hike
Central Texas top stories for July 30, 2025. The Austin City Council is set to decide tomorrow whether to ask voters to approve a property tax rate hike. Some school programs set to be cut due to pauses in federal funding can continue. Fort Cavazos in Killeen was renamed back to Fort Hood this week.
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2025-07-3003 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 29, 2025: The Texas Senate had another hearing on redrawing congressional districts
Central Texas top stories for July 29, 2025. The Texas Senate had another in a series of hearings today on redrawing congressional districts at the behest of President Trump. Hays County is looking to make the most of its water supply. Tesla says it’s struck a deal with Samsung to produce semiconductor chips at the South Korean company’s forthcoming plant in Taylor. East Austin has a new pocket park. Humidity has been so low this afternoon that the heat index has been lower than the air temperature in the Austin area.
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2025-07-3004 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 29, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton files a legal petition in an ongoing battle over conflicting state abortion laws
Central Texas top stories for July 29, 2025. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a legal petition against a New York county clerk in an ongoing battle over conflicting state abortion laws. The Texas Senate’s Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting on Monday held the third of four scheduled meetings. The Austin area is returning to hot, dry weather this week after an unusually wet start to the month.
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2025-07-2903 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 28, 2025: The Texas Education Agency is about to release school accountability ratings for the last two years
Central Texas top stories for July 28, 2025. A lawsuit filed by school districts had blocked the T-E-A from releasing the 2024 A-through-F grades, until now. Central Health has unveiled its proposed budget for the next fiscal year. You can learn more about what is in the proposed Austin budget at a variety of town hall meetings starting today. The Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Department is planning a memorial for Chief Michael Philips.
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2025-07-2803 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 28, 2025: Austin’s water reservoirs may be full, but water restrictions won’t disappear overnight
Central Texas top stories for July 28, 2025. Texas state lawmakers heard public testimony in Houston Saturday as part of mid-decade congressional redistricting. Storms brought deadly flooding, but also refilled Austin’s water reservoirs. People in Travis County impacted by flash flooding earlier this month can now get federal help at a different location. Kyle voters could vote to impose term limits on city council members this fall.
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2025-07-2804 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 25, 2025: A former Camp Mystic camper recounts the many memories she wears on her wrist
Central Texas top stories for July 25, 2025. It could take weeks for CapMetro to repair railroad tracks damaged by recent flooding. The latest in the City of Austin’s efforts to improve the safety of 6th Street. 15 Texas House Democrats are leaving the state to see how top leaders in blue states are dealing with the sweeping new spending and tax legislation passed by Congress this month. Austin hit triple digit temperatures for the first time since mid-May. A former Camp Mystic camper recounts the many memories she wears on her wrist.
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2025-07-2508 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 24, 2025: Austin Community College could get an air traffic controller academy
Central Texas top stories for July 24, 2025. The City of Austin is trying to set up an air traffic controller academy in ACC, but there’s no guarantee it will happen. The Texas House and Senate’s new special committees on flood relief and preparedness met for the first time this week. The Austin City Council is postponing a vote to update the city’s comprehensive plan. Prices at the gas pumps have been trending lower.
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2025-07-2404 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 23, 2025: Austin residents weigh in on the city’s proposed budget
Central Texas top stories for July 23, 2025. Travis County is offering temporary property-tax relief to people whose homes were damaged by this month’s flooding. People who live here in Austin have been weighing in on the city’s proposed budget. How flooding rains this month in Central Texas have affected Jacob’s Well. Our long streak of cooler than normal weather came to an end yesterday.
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2025-07-2304 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 22, 2025: Austin Public Health reports traces of measles have been found in Travis County wastewater
Central Texas top stories for July 22, 2025. Travis County authorities may be close to accounting for everyone lost to the flooding on July 5th. Williamson County is looking to help people affected by the devastating flooding that swept through the area. What traces of measles found in wastewater means for the community’s safety.
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2025-07-2203 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 21, 2025: A proposed Austin city budget would reduce the number of firefighters responding to calls. Firefighters disagree with this approach
Central Texas top stories for July 21, 2025. Traces of measles have been detected in Austin wastewater. The City of Austin is looking to cut overtime for firefighters as a way to save money in the new budget. The Austin City Council is expected to weigh in on a plan from Texas Gas Service to increase rates in Austin. Travis County Commissioner Margaret Gomez is retiring at the end of her term. The men serving as interim UT Austin president and interim UT System Chancellor have been named the sole finalists for those positions. Texas Fury, an all-girls flag football team...
2025-07-2205 minKUT News NowKUT Afternoon Newscast for July 18, 2025: As Texans start to rebuild after the floods, many face the reality of being uninsured
Central Texas top stories for July 18, 2025. It’s been two weeks since catastrophic floods hit Central Texas, killing more than 130 people. Congressman Greg Casar says a federal audit into staffing shortages at the National Weather Service is coming. Governor Greg Abbott has started the process to get Travis County added to a federal disaster declaration for flooding over the July 4th weekend. The City of Marble Falls is no longer under a boil water notice. The Recycled Reads store in North Central Austin is set to close in March as part of the city’s proposed 2026 budget.
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2025-07-1808 minKUT News NowKUT Morning Newscast for July 10, 2025: After deadly flooding in Central Texas, questions are raised about the region’s emergency notification systems
Central Texas top stories for July 10, 2025. As recovery efforts continue after flooding in the Texas Hill Country, officials in Kerr County have yet to answer questions about how the emergency alert system was used. The aftermath of deadly flooding in the Austin-area has raised questions about how effective the region’s notification systems are. Two of the state’s best-known brands, both born in Kerrville, are showing their support for Hill Country flood victims. Elon Musk narrowly wins fight against neighbors over Austin-area home. A program that assesses Austin’s air for biological threats will continue after federal funding uncert...
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KUT WeekendKUT Weekend – November 13, 2020Coronavirus numbers going the wrong way in Travis County. Plus, why the Democrats’ attempt to flip the Texas House failed. And KUT’s efforts to improve its diversity and inclusion. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
2020-11-1332 minKUT WeekendKUT Weekend – October 30, 2020Record voter turnout in Texas! Plus, the latest on COVID-19 trends in Central Texas. And a show celebrating the achievements of African Americans marks 50 years on the air at KUT. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
2020-10-3032 minKUT WeekendKUT Weekend – May 1st, 2020This week, we hear from some KUT listeners about how they’re coping during the coronavirus pandemic. Whether small businesses in Austin get SBA loans could depend on where they bank. And we talk to a couple KUT ‘extroverts’ on how they find sources and anchor the news while social distancing. Subscribe at https://weekend.kut.org
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KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On Tensions Between Inward & Outward Campus FocusA "Higher Ed" podcast listener wrote in recently asking for Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger's take on what the listener calls "the tension between servicing the local community near an institution and appealing to international elements" such as students and partnerships. In this episode of the KUT podcast, Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how campuses view their role in the community and how that is balanced with farther flung connections.
2019-05-1615 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On Building Community Through Ritual In EducationThe pomp and circumstance of graduation brings students, teachers, staff and family together to celebrate achievement and usher students onto their next steps in learning and life. That ritual not only honors students but also creates a shared opportunity for a campus community to strengthen bonds. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton talks with Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger about the important role of ritual in education.
2019-05-0316 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On The Powerful Lessons Struggle Can TeachMost of us work to minimize struggles and make things in life go as smoothly as possible. But learning is not always easy. Mastering tough stuff can be frustrating and even discouraging. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton talks with Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger about how a shift in mindset can help learners at any age harness lessons, power and even joy from struggles.
2019-04-2515 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Integrity In College AdmissionsAllegations earlier this year about cheating by some families in the college admissions process have brought renewed scrutiny to just how that process works. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton talks with Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger to get his response to the story and his take on maintaining integrity in the process.
2019-04-0515 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Learning To Discern Your True Calling"Higher Ed" took the show on the road earlier this year and taped a few podcast episodes in front of an audience at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the journey to discovering one's true calling or "vocation." That word is often used to denote a job or profession, but Ed and Jennifer discuss a deeper meaning that encompasses intellectual curiosity, passion, joy and a dose of reality, too.
2019-03-2917 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Helping "Helicopter" Parents Land Safely"Higher Ed" recently took the show on the road and taped a few podcast episodes in front of an audience at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the topic of "helicopter" parents with an audience of - yes - parents and students. Ed and Jennifer took questions about the impact on students' learning and development of parents who hover too much, and how to help parents and students make some healthy adjustments to those dynamics.
2019-03-0916 minKUT WeekendKUT Weekend – March 8, 2019The high cost of childcare in Austin. Plus, neighbors of last year’s Austin bombing victims reflect on their recovery. And a chat with the new general manager of KUT/X. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend! Subscribe at weekend.kut.org
2019-03-0837 min
KUT NewsKUT Book Club, March 2019: "Armadillo World Headquarters: A Memoir"For our Monday, March 11, 2019 meeting the KUT Book Club will be discussing Eddie Wilson and Jesse Sublett's book "Armadillo World Headquarters: A Memoir." Wilson and Sublett will join the discussion as we dive into the colorful history of the Armadillo and Austin's evolution as the "Live Music Capital of the World."
The KUT Book Club meets on the third floor of BookPeople at 603 N. Lamar in Austin Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome!
2019-03-0803 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On Safe Spaces, Triggers And Campus ControversyA "Higher Ed" podcast listener wrote in with a question about, as he asked, "the proliferation of so-called 'trigger warnings,' safe spaces, and demonstrations that aim to force administrators to cancel an invitation to a speaker because their ideas are controversial." In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the complicated issues those situations bring up.
2019-03-0215 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Mapping "Baby" Steps To Reach Bigger GoalsLosing weight. Exercising or reading more. Being nicer. Taking a class or going back to school. We all set goals at different points in life, but we do not always set realistic goals. And we do not always map out a way to achieve them. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton talk about learning how to set goals. A couple of hints: bigger is not necessarily better. And working toward a goal does not have to be a chore; it is possible to enjoy the ride.
2019-02-2115 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Have We Entered A Geological "Age Of Humans?"Some scientists and historians say we may have entered a new geological age (or epoch) that they are calling the "Age of Humans." Why? Because humans are heavily impacting transformations on the planet - especially in the environment. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss a multi-disciplinary approach to the "Age of Humans," climate change and how to gather together people with different opinions to discuss and try to solve problems.
2019-02-1514 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Dr. Ed Burger On The Impact Of Labels Like "Teacher's Pet""Teacher's pet." "Know-it-all." "Brown-noser." These are just some of the terms students lob at each other in (and out) of school - especially at students who demonstrate strong mastery of a subject or are enthusiastic in class. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton explore why we sometimes feel the need to use those labels - but why they might not pack the punch that they used to.
2019-02-0814 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Having - And Being - An Effective MentorWhat comes to mind when you hear the word "mentor?" Perhaps a bespectacled older teacher or other professional offering sage advice to a younger student? In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss what makes a good mentor - and it doesn't necessarily have to do with age or specific experience.
2019-02-0115 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On How Curiosity Can(And Should) Be TaughtSouthwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger likens curiosity to wonderment. He believes curiosity is more of an internal than and external phenomenon that does not necessarily manifest itself in the asking of lots of questions. Does Burger believe curiosity can be taught? Yes. Does he believe it should be taught? Absolutely. Burger talks with KUT's Jennifer Stayton in this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed" about developing and harnessing the power of curiosity.
2019-01-1614 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On The Biases We Bring To Information And LearningSouthwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger says in a recent class some of his students assumed an unidentified quote came from a man because of its direct and forceful language. The quote, in fact, came from a women - Helen Keller. Burger also reports that when the students discovered the quote came from a well-regarded source, they felt favorably about it. Burger talks with KUT's Jennifer Stayton in this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed" about the biases we bring to learning and information and how those impact the way we view and process what is in front of...
2019-01-1114 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Deeper Thinking & Learning Through AdjectivesThrough adjectives?
Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger contends that "adding the adjective" to a situation, problem, or puzzle can lead to a deeper understanding and better learning. But just tacking on a descriptive word or two is not enough. Burger talks with KUT's Jennifer Stayton in this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed" about how to keep looking and thinking once that adjective is added to notice what we might have missed before.
2019-01-0414 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On "Intellectual Bravado" And Asking QuestionsEver feel like you want to ask a question, but you hold back because you think the question is stupid or you will look silly asking it? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss getting past those barriers that keep us from asking questions.
2018-12-1314 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger - Does It Really Matter Where You Go To College?In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton take up a provocative question: Does it really matter where you go to college? It is certainly possible to get a good education at many, many institutions - but can students find their way, grow and thrive just about anywhere?
2018-12-0715 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Creating A Respectful Classroom CultureThere has been a lot of talk in recent months about creating and maintaining healthy and respectful environments - especially in the workplace. But what about in the classroom? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the keys to keeping the classroom an open and respectful place.
2018-11-3017 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On What It Means To Be Well ReadIn school, our reading choices are mostly dictated by what is assigned for classes or from reading lists. But once we are out of school, the decisions are up to us. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how to stay well read while expanding beyond our comfort zones.
2018-11-1615 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayon & Dr. Ed Burger - From Classroom To Voting Booth: Student VotingThe Nov. 6, 2018, midterm election is almost here. Despite low voter turnout among 18-29-year-olds in previous midterm years, polls this year indicate turnout in that age group could be much higher. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss what is driving college-aged voters to the polls; how to keep them engaged in future elections even when national politics are not so charged; and how students can use skills they have learned in the classroom to make up their own minds about how they want to vote.
2018-11-0213 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger - Puzzling Through Puzzlers To Solve Real ProblemsDr. Ed Burger calls his "Effective Thinking and Creative Puzzle-Solving" class at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, the "Seinfeld" of classes. Why? Burger claims that class is about nothing, which was a popular knock against the 1990's t-v show. What does he mean by that? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the utility of working through tricky puzzlers, and why the class that lacks any short-term, tangible content may actually have quite a bit to teach in the long run.
2018-10-2615 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On Speaking Up In Class (And Elsewhere)Some students raise their hands constantly in class and cannot wait to answer questions and participate in the discussion. For others, the thought of speaking up in class is intimidating and scary so they keep quiet much of the time. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss speaking up in class: why it can feel so difficult, and what teachers and students can do to encourage more voices in the classroom.
2018-10-1917 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Minding Your Major In CollegeChoosing a major. It is a rite of passage for higher education students, and it can feel like a ... dare we say it ... major decision with lifelong implications. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss what could - and sometimes should - go into choosing a major plan of study, and why there may be more flexibility in the choice than students think.
2018-10-1115 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Self Promotion In AcademiaA provocative column this year in The Chronicle of Higher Education laments the rise of what the author calls the "promotional intellectual." Dr. Jeffrey J. Williams of Carnegie Mellon University believes the old adage in academia of "publish or perish" has evolved into "promote or perish." In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the new - or maybe not-so-new - concept of promoting one's academic work.
2018-10-0419 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Effective CorrectionAt times, school might feel like it is all about evaluations - tests, grades and comments. Some people take criticism in stride and use it to fuel efforts to learn what they have not mastered. But others are so derailed by even the slightest negative comment that they cannot focus on learning the material at hand. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the best ways to correct effectively.
2018-09-2817 minKUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On The Art And Science Of The College ApplicationTest scores... transcripts... essays... teacher recommendations. College applications are a quest for students to try and put their best foot forward and demonstrate why that school should accept them. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the art and the science of college applications and address some common myths about what makes a strong application.
2018-09-2116 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Girls, Math And Getting Past BiasA summer op-ed in the New York Times (no, not that op-ed!) was headlined "Make Your Daughter Practice Math. She'll Thank You Later." The author, an engineering professor, believes girls would benefit from more drilling on math to "break the cycle of dislike-avoidance-further dislike" and help them build confidence in their math skills (which research has shown are pretty similar to boys' math skills). In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton respond to the op-ed's call for gender-based additional academic practice and discuss how to undo lingering biases about...
2018-09-1418 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On The Evolution of Instructional MediaRemember those old film strips in school that would advance frame by frame, fueled by an annoying beep? Instructional media has certainly improved quite a bit since those days. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the evolution of the instructional video as an educational tool. Modern versions feature more graphics and special effects, but does that necessarily mean better learning? Can videos educate and entertain? Should they do both?
2018-09-0716 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton & Dr. Ed Burger On Academia & Industry - Can They Work In Harmony?Some businesses say they encounter college graduates who are not well enough prepared for the workplace after school. What's the answer to that: more internships and experiential learning for students? More practitioners in the classroom? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the relationship between academia and industry and how they can overcome possible biases about the other to help students succeed.
2018-05-1715 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On How Assumptions Impact Education and LearningRemember that old adage about what happens when we assume something? (Hint: break the word down into smaller parts and you'll get it!). Seriously, making assumptions can impact how we process and learn information. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton explore why we make assumptions; how they affect learning and problem-solving; and how we can approach education with a more open mind.
2018-05-1114 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On The Commencement AddressCommencement season is filled with pomp and circumstance and speeches. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton reflect on what makes a commencement speech impactful and recall some memorable words of wisdom at graduation ceremonies.
2018-05-0317 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Stress In EducationThe end of the school year is a busy time for students, faculty, staff, and families. Finals exams are looming; seniors in college or graduate school may be on the hunt for a job; and many students have to say goodbye to friends and teachers. Actually, the entire school year can feel stressful with tests, grades, activities and high expectations to perform well. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the origins of stress; the role it can play in education and learning; and how to successfully manage...
2018-04-2713 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Meaningful Teacher-Student RelationshipsThe relationship between teacher and student can be incredibly influential both during and after school. A current college student suggested a "Higher Ed" discussion about making those relationships meaningful and how grades and behavior could be impacted. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how students and teachers can best engage each other to ensure that dynamic goes well.
2018-04-1917 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Asking For Help In EducationIndependence in highly valued in American society, but everyone needs help every once in a while. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss asking for help in education and the relative merits of different forms of assistance.
2018-04-1516 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On How Education Adjusts To New Career FieldsSouthwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger says one of higher education's most serious future challenges will be to remain "relevant to the intellectual and creative needs of students who will graduate into a world in which over 65% will eventually hold careers in positions that have yet to be created." In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Dr. Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how education might respond to that future reality and the impact it may have on students, parents, and teachers.
2018-04-0615 min
KUT NewsKUT Interview: Austin Minister Helps White Congregations Discuss RacismActivists and many others in Austin believe the city's troubled racial climate will never improve if white people don’t have the necessary, difficult conversations to examine and confront racism. So - how do those conversations get started? As part of KUT’s ongoing coverage of race and racism in Austin, KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked recently with someone trying to spark those conversations. Carolyn Helsel is a Presbyterian minister who teaches preaching at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She has spent over ten years facilitating white congregations’ discussions about racism. Helsel says she was drawn to this work when she got to sem...
2018-04-0521 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Respecting Young LearnersStudents and young scholars may not have had as much time in the classroom, but that doesn't mean their work lacks insight, value and academic rigor. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss the valuable contributions younger learners can make and how society can better regard and embrace their work.
2018-03-2213 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - March 2, 2018The Gulf Coast tourist towns of Port Aransas and Rockport want you to visit, even if they're not quite ready. Plus, a documentary about the violent arrest of an Austin teacher is up for an Oscar. And a review of a Korean BBQ restaurant off I-35. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2018-03-0340 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Information OverloadWith so much information available to us so quickly and easily these days, it might feel as if there is just too much to learn. But encountering massive amounts of information is not the same as actually discerning and then learning what is essential. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss information saturation and how to employ effective gatekeeping techniques.
2018-03-0215 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Learning To Make Good DecisionsMaking decisions - large and small - is not always easy. We are called upon to make countless decisions in life, but are we ever given some effective tools for doing that? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss how what we learn in our formal education can be used to help us make better decisions.
2018-02-1916 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - February 9, 2018New solar tariffs come as Austin phases out a residential solar rebate program. Plus, Texas State University's president on a year of racially charged incidents on campus. And a grand juror speaks with the cousin of a teenager killed by an Austin police officer. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2018-02-0939 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - February 2, 2018Why some views of the Texas Capitol building are legally protected in Austin. Plus, how have private prisons fared under President Trump? And a local organization training children to become film makers.
Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2018-02-0237 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Who's In Control Of LearningA lot of people have input when it comes to formal education: teachers, students, administrators, staff, and parents just to name some. Out of all of those groups, though, who is actually in control of the quality of the education provided? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss who does - and who actually should - take responsibility for education when there are so many cooks in the kitchen.
2018-02-0216 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - January 26, 2018Austin ISD delays decision to rename schools named after Confederate figures. Plus, the Cold War origins of Austin's emergency alert system. And a new downtown restaurant specializes in high dollar "modern Mexican" cuisine.
Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2018-01-2647 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Civility, Outrage, And DiscourseThere are lots of topics on the minds these days of those in higher education: the new tax law; immigration; affordability; the cost of education; and how all of those impact teaching and learning. Educators are also thinking about how people discuss those topics. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss - civilly - how those with different opinions can have fruitful and thoughtful conversations in and out of the classroom.
2018-01-2613 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - January 19, 2018Why a warming arctic could be responsible for cold spells in Texas. Plus, the story behind the upper and lower decks of I-35. And why people are developing a community of tiny homes just outside the Austin city limits.
Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2018-01-2040 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On "Like" In EducationWe know what it means to "like" something. But does that word carry extra meaning in education and learning? What does it mean when students say they "like" a class or fear a teacher doesn't "like" them? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger explore perceptions and realities of "likes" in education.
2018-01-1912 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - January 12, 2018Austin's EMS workers seek higher pay. Plus, how an East Austin school is convincing parents forced out by higher property tax to keep their kids enrolled. And who cleans up the Christmas decorations from trees on Loop 360?
Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2018-01-1337 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - January 5, 2018Texas is over-reporting some of its maternal mortality data, adding another complication as the state tries to figure out why so many new mothers are dying. Plus, what would happen if a tie election occurred in Texas like it did in Virginia? And what's behind two doors that lead to nowhere at Austin's new Central Library. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2018-01-0638 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - December 29, 2017A look back at our favorite stories of 2017, including changes in the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon Streets, a new Muslim sorority at UT Austin, and a local man who successfully pushed an effort to amend the U.S. Constitution. That and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2017-12-2945 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - December 22, 2017The cousin of a teenager killed by an Austin police officer tries to keep his memory alive. Plus, how mental health care delivery in Austin is getting a shake-up. And a high school football team in a hurricane battered town plays for the state championship. Those stories in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2017-12-2234 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - December 15, 2017The debate over land use in Austin, how it all dates back to a U.S. Supreme Court case from the 1920s, plus how language used in the overhaul of zoning rules can leave some people feeling excluded. Plus, why pecans are so scarce this year. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2017-12-1643 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On The Great Homework DebateThere's been an ongoing debate for years in education about what has been a staple of the school landscape: homework. Do students get too much? Too little? What's the history of homework and the role it plays in school? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss all things homework and talk about possible alternatives.
2017-12-1516 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton And Dr. Ed Burger On Competition In Education"Whadya get?" That's the question students often ask each other after graded exams or papers are handed back. Competition among students persists in education. Is that kind of competition ever productive or useful? Is there a way to channel that competitive urge into motivation for students? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss how to balance competition in education with being part of a learning community.
2017-12-0613 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - December 1, 2017Why the state of Texas is preparing for the possibility of kicking 400,000 kids off health insurance. Plus, the Frank Erwin Center turns 40 but won't be around much longer. And what's the purpose of a mechanical metal flower in Patterson Park? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2017-12-0237 min
KUT NewsHigher Ed: KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Dr. Ed Burger On Puzzler Solutions And Real World ApplicationsPuzzlers can be fun and challenging and can also help us think about some of life's bigger questions beyond the puzzler. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger dig deeper into other possible solutions to a previous puzzler(about the shape of manhole covers); try to figure out the solution to an original puzzler submitted from a listener; and discuss how wrestling with tough riddles can help us figure out how to tackle other questions in life.
2017-12-0115 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - November 24, 2017A new effort in Austin ISD to push for more equal outcomes among black, white and Hispanic kids. Plus, what the Thanksgiving weekend is like for southeast Texans still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. And why the Trump administration is considering a Texas professor to help lead the Census Bureau. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2017-11-2431 min
KUT NewsKUT Weekend - November 17, 2017A coal-plant near Austin is set to close, delivering a major blow to the town of Rock Port. Plus, new reporting finding sexual harassment is pervasive at the Texas Capitol. And why merging at the last minute could help reduce traffic congestion. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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2017-11-1829 min
On My Block12th & Chicon: KUT’s Coverage ApproachThe KUT newsroom wants to share stories from the people that live near 12th and Chicon and know it best. In doing this, we do feel we have to acknowledge that our news staff does not reflect the diversity of the community we’ll be covering. We have several objectives in this project, and one of them is to learn ourselves, how to better report from this neighborhood and others in Austin. We discussed with Dr. George Sylvie, an associate professor at The University of Texas School of Journalism, the “how to’s” of covering a community we, and other me...
2016-10-1411 min