ICE’s Quiet Activity, Mysterious Bench Rails Removed, & a New Era for Hole in the Wall
On this week's Friday News Round Up, Host Nikki DaVaughn and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec talk about new reporting that reveals just how closely Texas Department of Public Safety officers are w...
27 Maalis 32min
An Austinite’s Guide to Pool Tables
Playing pool is cheap, indoors, and a great way to meet people — and fits in perfectly with Austin’s relaxed vibe. Looking for the best tables in Austin? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by local pool sh...
26 Maalis 28min
The Cult of H-E-B
For many of us, H-E-B is so much more than a grocery store; it's a cornerstone of the community. In moments of crisis, H-E-B shows up as a lifeline. For local makers, it offers a path to get homegrown...
25 Maalis 38min
Is Austin’s Pricey New Website Worth It? Plus, Beloved Restaurant Closing, & SXSW Hot Take
The City of Austin has redesigned its website, and Austinites have thoughts on the changes and the $1.48 million price tag. On this week’s Tuesday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn talks with producer...
24 Maalis 36min
Does Austin Still Love SXSW?
Whether or not you think SXSW is dead, you have to admit things were quite different this year, the festival’s 40th. New ownership, a demolished convention center, a condensed schedule, and other chan...
23 Maalis 33min
'Your City Could Be Better': Could a Nevada Brothel Help Redefine Labor Standards Nationwide? — Presented By City Cast Austin
The unionization efforts of sex workers in Nevada might have implications for gig workers in Austin. At Sheri's Ranch, a legal brothel 45 minutes outside Las Vegas, some of the workers are seeking bot...
22 Maalis 26min
César Chávez Allegations Hit Austin, the Best Films of SXSW, & SoCo Stomp
After a bombshell investigation from the New York Times detailed multiple allegations of sexual abuse by labor activist César Chávez, the City of Austin is grappling with how to respond. Officials hav...
20 Maalis 43min
A Hater’s Guide to Austin
We love many things about Austin, but today’s episode is all about the things we hate. Host Nikki DaVaughn, producer Elissa Castles, and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec asked each other: “Where wo...
19 Maalis 34min
