Why Is Elon Musk So Obsessed With Us?
Elon Musk recently announced that he’s moving the headquarters for X, formerly known as Twitter, to Austin, joining other Musk enterprises already here. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Asher Price of...
23 Jul 202423min
Old UT Rivalries Get New Life in New Conference
In today’s episode, host Nikki DaVaughn sits down with Danny Davis, who reports on the Texas Longhorns for the Austin American-Statesman, to talk about University of Texas sports. Recently, the univer...
22 Jul 202424min
X Is Coming to Town, the Michelin Guide Seeks Greatness in Texas, and Austin’s Two Police Chief Finalists
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producer Elissa Rozentuller and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to bring y’all the headlines for the week. On today’s episode, the Ci...
19 Jul 202426min
What You Need to Know About Our Bugs this Summer
The cicadas are buzzing, the fireflies are alit, and summer is in the air. Also in the air: cockroaches, mosquitos, cicada-killer wasps, scorpions, and so much more. Entomologist Wizzie Brown with Tex...
18 Jul 202424min
Austin Budget Debates Begin
Austin’s brand-new city manager just kicked-off this year’s budget debates by presenting his first draft of this year’s budget. And while there are millions of dollars at play, the city’s somewhat lim...
17 Jul 202423min
The Real Story Behind an Austin Gun Rights Activist’s Supreme Court Win
A recent opinion from the Supreme Court of the United States came down in favor of an Austin man who’s been fighting for years to protect your right to have a bump stock. Today, host Nikki DaVaughn si...
16 Jul 202426min
Why Biden’s Postponed Visit to Austin Matters
After President Joe Biden postponed his trip in the aftermath of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, host Nikki DaVaughn hopped on a phone call to find out how the change affect...
15 Jul 202417min
Austin City Council Is Back, Hurricane Beryl vs. Spectrum Internet, and Who’s Got the Best Fries?
For this week’s Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producer Elissa Rozentuller and Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw to talk about the story on everyone’s mind in Texas t...
12 Jul 202424min
