Do We Really Need a Convention Center? Plus, UT's Epstein Connection & Your Worst Dates

Do We Really Need a Convention Center? Plus, UT's Epstein Connection & Your Worst Dates

Dating in Austin isn't easy, and for some of y'all, dating here can be downright brutal. In honor of Valentine's Day, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and account executive Dan Weinstock to share some of our listeners' best, worst, and most chaotic attempts at finding love in our city. Plus, the team unpacks the student newspaper investigation into a former UT professor's connection to Jeffrey Epstein (quick note: this discussion contains adult topics), and explains why a group is still fighting to halt construction on the new convention center. Running the Austin Marathon this weekend? Don't forget to check out these events happening around town! Check out our new City Cast podcast "Your City Could Be Better" on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by CEO David Plotz, this week's inaugural episode features the host of City Cast Twin Cities talking about how Minneapolis and St. Paul mobilized so quickly and broadly against the months-long ICE operation there. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 13th episode: City of Austin Window Nation Jeremiah Program Austin New Waterloo - Trick Hat Workway

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What the Data Center Boom Means for Texas. Plus, East Austin Shooting & Renaming Cesar Chavez St

What the Data Center Boom Means for Texas. Plus, East Austin Shooting & Renaming Cesar Chavez St

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The 10 Worst Intersections in Austin

The 10 Worst Intersections in Austin

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AV Kills Duck, the Austinite Directing the Moon Mission, & Where You’d Take Your Enemies

On today’s episode, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Elissa Castles and Eva Ruth Moravec to talk about the biggest news in town right now: The duck killed by a self-driving car near Mueller ...

7 Apr 31min

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Can Closed Schools Become Parks? Plus, Council Supports Home Businesses and Cools on I-35 Caps

Austin City Council could be cooling on building caps and stitches over Interstate 35, after months of planning and discussion over funding. So what will I-35 look like if there’s nothing above the su...

6 Apr 33min

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'Your City Could Be Better': Denver’s Bet on a Women’s Soccer Stadium — Presented By City Cast Austin

Both Denver and Austin wanted, but didn't get, a WNBA team. While more and more people are embracing women’s sports, Denver is only the second city in the U.S. to build a stadium specifically for wome...

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