Is Austin the Best Summer City in the US?
Nikki DaVaughn and all 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Salt Lake City) compete head-to-head...
3 Juli 202546min
Austin's Best Food Trucks, Cowboy Robots, and 4th of July Plans
What's up with all these robots in Austin? From Tesla's self-driving robotaxi rollout to a full-on cowboy robot roaming the streets, the city seems to be sprinting into the future, and we've got some ...
2 Juli 202527min
Your Guide to July 2025 in Austin
The heat dome is here, and we hope your AC is working. Luckily for you, there are a bazillion things to do indoors this July, and we’ve got you covered right here. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by exe...
1 Juli 202533min
Is Texas About To Legalize Marijuana?
Just as soon as Texas lawmakers wrapped up the regular session, Gov. Greg Abbott surprised some by vetoing a highly contentious bill banning nearly all consumable hemp products and calling lawmakers b...
30 Juni 202520min
Austin's Leaky Pipe Problem, Gov. Abbott's Vetoes, and a SXSW Revamp
Austin, we have a water problem. A new report from Austin Water showed the city lost 9.3 billion gallons of water last year due to leaky pipes. This news comes as we continue another month of drought ...
27 Juni 202533min
How To Snack Local in Austin
Snack season is officially here, and no one's doing it better than Central Texas brands. From tangy frozen treats and juicy fruits to fizzy drinks and crave-worthy chips, Austin-based food start-ups a...
26 Juni 202526min
A Guide to Austin’s Summer Bugs
With summertime in Austin comes insects and bugs of all shapes and sizes, all of which do NOT appeal to host Nikki DaVaughn. But if anyone can change her mind, it's Entomologist Wizzie Brown with Texa...
25 Juni 202525min
Should Austin Taxpayers Shore Up the City’s $33 Million Deficit?
In order to shore up a $33 million budget deficit without making deep programmatic cuts, Austin taxpayers may soon be asked to vote to increase taxes, Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes tells City Cast Aus...
24 Juni 202536min
