Best APD Podcasts (2025)

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 18, 2025: APD says they’re prepared for a potentially long summer of protests 4:29

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Central Texas top stories for June 18, 2025. The Austin Police Department says they have maintained a delicate balance during recent demonstrations. Business leaders are reacting to the Trump Administration’s decision to continue immigration enforcement in critical industries. Travis County Commissioners passed a resolution calling for constitution…

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Episode 21; Sgt. Craig Loveland, Sgt. Josh Veridal, CRO Carrie Lee, and the History Minute with Hannah Silberman 51:54

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Send us a text June is Student Safety Month, and in this episode, Sgt. Craig Loveland discusses the valuable and rewarding work of our Student Resource Officers and his unique side hustle, which includes a strict "no Macarena" policy. Flag Day is observed on June 14th, and Sgt. Josh Veridal shares what it means to be a part of the APD Honor Guard a…

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Lunch & Learn: Understanding genetic variants in APDS 45:16

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Transcript: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/APDS%20Lunch%20and%20Learn%20transcript.pdfDr. Jolan Walter (University of South Florida, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital) provides an explanation of genetic variants in APDS.View a PDF of this presentation: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/FOR%20WEB%20APDS%20IDF%20Lunch%2…

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ABQ Councilor Rogers: Legislative Branch Must Hold APD Accountable 17:39

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City Councilor Nichole Rogers ran for her seat in 2023 in part on a platform of improving policing. Rogers speaks with NMiF Host Nash Jones about how she and her constituents’ relationship with APD stands as the consent-decree era ends. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizio Correspondent: Nash Jones Guest: Nichole Rogers, Albuquerque City Councilor for Distric…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 20, 2025: The city of Austin lost nearly 9.3 billion gallons of water last year 5:54

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Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2025. The city of Austin lost enough water to fill Lady Bird Lake four times over. Governor Greg Abbott has until Sunday to take action on a bill that would ban consumable hemp products containing THC. Tesla’s fleet of driverless robotaxis is set to hit Austin streets this Sunday. Governor Greg Abbott is expec…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 20, 2025: AISD cuts central office staff by 20% to reduce budget deficit 5:10

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Central Texas top stories for June 20, 2025. The Austin Independent School District will cut 20% of its central office staff. The city of Austin is training Austinites so they can issue parking tickets on their own. Advocates are warning that potential cuts to federal financial aid will make it harder for low-income students in Texas to access high…

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Episode 107: Gut health and antibiotics 8:49

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In this episode, I dive into what actually happens to your gut when you take antibiotics—and how to help it recover without overcomplicating things. Antibiotics are incredibly useful when needed, but they don’t just target the harmful bacteria. They also knock out a lot of the good stuff that keeps your gut healthy. So, if you’ve recently finished …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 19, 2025: Annual Juneteenth celebrations across Austin buzz with energy, joy and reverence 4:00

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Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2025. Juneteenth celebrated across Austin area, marking 160 years since Union troops arrived in Galveston with the news of emancipation. Austin is losing even more water to leaky city pipes than previously thought. Austin conspiracy theorist Alex Jones accused of hiding money from Sandy Hook families. Texas bi…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 19, 2025: Austin’s Alex Jones is facing another lawsuit related to the families of the Sandy Hook school shooting 4:04

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Central Texas top stories for June 19, 2025. Every year Austin’s water utility loses around 7 billion gallons of treated water because of leaks in the system. Alex Jones is facing another lawsuit related to his defamation of victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting. Expect some closures around the city because of Juneteenth celebrations. The post …

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IAIA Funding Threatened; MLK, Jr. Commission's New Leader 26:42

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This week, questions are swirling for Santa Fe's Institute of the American Indian Arts as the school's federal funding is threatened to be cut. Robert Martin, president of the institute, gave Senior Producer Lou DiVizio his perspective on the school's importance to indigenous culture and its uncertain future. In March, the New Mexico Martin Luther …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 18, 2025: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is demanding the city of Austin stop contracting with anti-gun companies 3:52

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Central Texas top stories for June 18, 2025. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent a letter to the city of Austin demanding they cease contracting with anti-gun companies. CapMetro’s police chief is leaving the transit agency. Governor Greg Abbott says he’s still on the fence about whether he’ll sign or veto a bill that would ban consumable pr…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 17, 2025: Local and state officials reflect on what’s changed in the three years since Roe v. Wade was overturned 4:03

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Central Texas top stories for June 17, 2025. Local and state officials gathered outside the Texas Capitol this morning to reflect on what’s changed since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade was overturned three years ago. Austin ISD elementary and middle school students made gains in reading on their springtime STAAR tests. Austin has …

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 17, 2025: Austin city leaders are looking to make cuts to the city budget 3:33

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Central Texas top stories for June 17, 2025. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed three tax break bills into law yesterday. Austin, Travis County and Austin ISD are looking at ways to be more efficient with taxpayer dollars. Eanes ISD will start looking for a new superintendent. The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 17, 2025: Austin city leaders are …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 16, 2025: Taylor’s mayor speaks out on social media about his decision not to recognize Taylor Pride’s annual festival 3:01

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Central Texas top stories for June 16, 2025. Taylor Pride is set to hold its fifth annual music and arts festival this month. Capital Metro’s first police officers began patrolling the transit system today. Austin ISD families with students in elementary and middle school will learn tomorrow how their kids did on the STAAR test. The post KUT Aftern…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 16, 2025: Thousands join ‘No Kings’ protest in Austin. An arrest was made after a threat against Texas lawmakers. 5:18

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Central Texas top stories for June 16, 2025. The “No Kings” protest in Austin on Saturday remained peaceful. The Texas Department of Public Safety made one arrest earlier in the day related to threats against state lawmakers who were expected to speak. AISD will receive millions of dollars in new funding as a result of state legislation passed this…

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6 15 2025 The Encouragers: The Radio Rally 52:35

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What A Rock Star Radio Pro Sounds Likes Like. Bob Goff, General Manager/Morning Host/Sales & Marketing/Engineering/Traffic/Programming Manager, Heart of Wisconsin Media LLC, Adams, Wisconsin 25 minutes north of Wisconsin Dells and 25 minutes south of Wisconsin Rapids...truly the Heart of Wisconsin! Jingles for radio or business with one one-hour tu…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 13, 2025: Austin will be one of many cities across the nation staging a ‘No Kings’ protest tomorrow amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown 4:33

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Central Texas top stories for June 13, 2025. Hundreds of people are expected to gather in front of the Texas Capitol tomorrow. UIL officials are looking into a proposal to make girls’ flag football an official varsity sport in Texas. Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service to San Diego this week. The City of Austin’s seeking the community’s feed…

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Some immigrants thankful for those who protest in Austin, but worry arrests overshadow purpose 4:50

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Many residents without legal status are staying away from anti-ICE protests because they don’t feel safe. KUT’s Greta Díaz González Vázquez tells us how they are feeling about other people protesting. More demonstrations are planned for the weekend. The post Some immigrants thankful for those who protest in Austin, but worry arrests overshadow purp…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 13, 2025: New flights are coming to ABIA 5:40

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Central Texas top stories for June 13, 2025. Frontier Airlines launched nonstop service to San Diego this week, just one of several changes to the flight schedule at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Two tornadoes touched down briefly in Hays County. Officials from the University Interscholastic League say they will continue to study a propos…

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Episode 106: Should you take nutrition advice from CrossFit? with Jenna Stein 59:37

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In this episode, I catch up with Jenna to chat through the CrossFit nutrition course—and let’s just say, we’ve got thoughts. We talk about how the course leans hard into body composition and aesthetics, and how that doesn’t always reflect what everyday athletes actually need. Jenna shares her experience from the Torian Pro, and we dig into why nutr…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 12, 2025: Austin city leaders are prepared to allow people to peacefully demonstrate on Saturday 2:26

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Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2025. A Flood Watch is in effect until seven o’clock for Hays, Travis, Williamson and more counties to the northeast. Another round of protests is expected Saturday night in downtown Austin. A tornado touched down in Hays County just south of Wimberly early this morning. The post KUT Afternoon Newscast for Jun…

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From San Diego, CA to Allen, TX with Detective Zeltner 21:20

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Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when a California cop moves to Texas? Detective Christopher Zeltner takes us on his 17-year journey through law enforcement across state lines, revealing both the humorous mishaps and serious insights that have shaped his career. The interview opens with Zeltner's memorable story of chasing a suspect called "…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 12, 2025: Central Texas is under a Flood Watch until 7 tonight 4:41

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Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2025. A Flood Watch is in effect for much of Central Texas until 7 p.m. Austin’s Mayor Kirk Watson says he was notified that the Texas National Guard will be ready to respond to protests this weekend. A report says the TCEQ permitted three new natural gas power plant projects in violation of the Clean Air Act.…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 11, 2025: The Texas National Guard is ready to respond to protests in Austin this weekend 3:54

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Central Texas top stories for June 11, 2025. The City of Austin has been notified that the Texas National Guard will be ready to respond this weekend to scheduled protests. Austin and Travis County leaders are celebrating improvements in the local response to the opioid crisis. A judge on Tuesday upheld an Austin vote on redevelopment along the sho…

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Interview: UT-Austin researcher confirms the benefits of a smartphone “vacation” 8:20

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Are you holding your smartphone right now, or is it at least nearby? We all know it can be extremely difficult to let go of those devices and all the access they provide, even for just a bit. But during this summer vacation season, what about taking a vacation from your smartphone? Adrian Ward is an Associate Professor of Marketing at UT Austin’s M…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 11, 2025: Austin and Travis County leaders celebrate improvements in the response to the opioid crisis 4:57

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Central Texas top stories for June 11, 2025. Austin and Travis County leaders are celebrating improvements in the local response to the opioid crisis. Texas high school students this year did better in math and science on state standardized tests than they did in 2024. Hays County Commissioners voted unanimously to pass a resolution for the humane …

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 10, 2025: Austin police arrested 8 protestors following demonstrations downtown against President Trump’s immigration crackdown 4:00

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Central Texas top stories for June 10, 2025. Austin police arrested 8 protestors Monday night following demonstrations downtown against President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Hays County Commissioners voted unanimously to pass a resolution for the humane treatment of immigrants. A bill headed to Governor Abbott’s desk would raise the threshold ne…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 10, 2025: Hundreds march in downtown Austin to protest Trump immigration crackdown 5:11

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Central Texas top stories for June 10, 2025. Law enforcement officers used an eye irritant to disperse people protesting the Trump’s administration’s mass deportation efforts. Some students expect their tuition and fees to be more than double after the Texas Dream Act was struck down last week. A bill lawmakers hope will make it harder to stop or s…

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Fire Season in NM 54:07

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This week, we dig into this year's ongoing fire season. Since New Mexico's fire season began this spring, about 25 local jurisdictions have imposed some level of fire restriction. In May, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency due to the state's severe drought and increased fire risk. Source New Mexico reporter Patrick Lohmann sp…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 9, 2025: Undocumented students are preparing to pay higher tuition rates at public colleges and universities 3:41

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Central Texas top stories for June 9, 2025. Undocumented students are preparing to pay higher tuition rates at public colleges and universities after a judge last week struck down the Texas Dream Act. Rain in the forecast this week could be helpful in bringing life back to Jacobs Well. Williamson County’s Regional Animal Shelter is now offering “re…

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Here’s what happened with abortion at the Texas Legislature this year 5:53

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Three related bills prompted substantial discussions in the Texas House and Senate this year. Two of them passed. KUT’s Olivia Aldridge tells us about the main abortion bills that were part of the conversation at the Texas Legislature this year. The post Here’s what happened with abortion at the Texas Legislature this year appeared first on KUT & K…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 9, 2025: New Capital Metro police officers will patrol the transit system 4:23

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Central Texas top stories for June 9, 2025. Immigration rights activists say undocumented college students pay tens of millions of dollars in tuition and fees. Capital Metro has new police officers; they’ll patrol the transit system starting next week. The City of Austin continues with cyanobacteria remediation efforts in Lady Bird Lake. The post K…

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6 8 2025 The Encouragers: The Radio Rally 42:36

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What A Rock Star Radio Pro Sounds Likes Like. Today's Guest: What A Rock Star Radio Pro Sounds Likes Like. Today's Guest: Robb Holloway, host of the Robb & Kori Morning Show, KKNU - New Country 93.3, Eugene-Springfield, Oregon -Jingles for radio or business with one one-hour turnaround...email [email protected] -Jingles for radio or busines…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 6, 2025: Taylor to still hold Pride festival despite mayor’s refusal to issue proclamation 6:13

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Central Texas top stories for June 6, 2025. Taylor Pride is set to hold its fifth annual music and arts festival later this month. A Texas law allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates was repealed this week. With the weather heating up, the city is about to resume cyanobacteria remediation efforts in Lady Bird Lake. Starting tod…

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Interview: This year’s Jazz at St. James event is focusing on the diaspora 8:39

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This year’s Jazz at St. James event is “Texas and West Coast Voices: Joining Hands for Love of the Diaspora.” KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked with the three of the participating poets about the focus of this year’s event. The post Interview: This year’s Jazz at St. James event is focusing on the diaspora appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcas…

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Graduation season is over in the Austin area. A counselor reminds graduates – and everyone – not to lose sight of the “who” when celebrating achievements of what people “do.” 7:31

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Graduation season in the Austin area has ended. Graduation time naturally means a focus on achievements, maybe grades, and what students will do next. That tendency to focus on what people “do” can sometimes come at the expense of noticing the humanity of “who” people are. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked recently over Zoom with Central Texas neuropsy…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 06, 2025: Taylor’s mayor will not issue a proclamation to recognize Taylor Pride this year 4:09

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Central Texas top stories for June 12, 2025. Advocates for renewable energy didn’t face big setbacks this session at the Texas Legislature, but federal laws could pose a challenge. Advocates for immigrant rights react to the end of a law that allowed in-state tuition rates for undocumented college students. Taylor’s Mayor Dwayne Ariola did not issu…

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Episode 105: When should you eat? 10:16

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In this chat, I’m talking about eating windows — and no, not literally eating windows (although I do make that dad joke). I mean the timeframe between when you start eating and when you stop each day. Turns out, that simple window can have a pretty big impact on your appetite, energy, and even fat loss. I walk through how shifting your meal times —…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 5, 2025: Undocumented students are no longer eligible for in-state tuition at Texas universities 4:39

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Central Texas top stories for June 5, 2025. Most students who graduated from Texas high schools were eligible for in-state tuition at Texas universities regardless of immigration status for more than two decades. A federal investigation has found that a hospital in Round Rock broke the law by delaying life-saving care for a woman with a nonviable p…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 5, 2025: Texas agrees to end in-state tuition for students without legal status. 6:11

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Central Texas top stories for June 5, 2025. Texas college students without legal status are no longer eligible for in-state college tuition after the DOJ sued the state of Texas. International students at UT Austin are feeling uncertain about their future. Here are the grid-related bills that passed and didn’t pass during the 2025 Texas Legislature…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 4, 2025: APD’s automatic license plate reader program will end this month 4:03

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Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2025. The Austin Police Department’s automatic license plate reader program had been getting criticism from city leaders and the public. The Department of Justice is suing the State of Texas over in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. Former Austin City Council member Jackie Goodman has died. Longtime ri…

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Civil Rights Lawyer on Maintaining the ‘Scaffolding’ for Reform 26:27

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Longtime civil rights lawyer Mark Fine has monitored the situation at APD for years. Fine joins Executive Producer Jeff Proctor for a long-view perspective on how effective federal intervention has been in tamping down APD's culture of aggression. He also talks about some of the under-discussed benefits of the reform effort — with transparency at A…

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Hays County residents aren’t happy about a new neighbor moving in: a data center 5:46

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CloudBurst Data Centers is planning to build a facility south of San Marcos that could be leased to an AI firm or other tech company. KUT’s Maya Fawaz reports residents are concerned about the potential environmental impacts. The post Hays County residents aren’t happy about a new neighbor moving in: a data center appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studi…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 4, 2025: Austin’s Automated License Plate Reader program will end this month 3:40

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Central Texas top stories for June 4, 2025. Austin’s Automated License Plate Reader program was set to be renewed by the City Council, but City Manager T.C. Broadnax pulled the item off the agenda. Rents continue to fall in the Austin area. Williamson County is working on serving its homeless population. The post KUT Morning Newscast for June 4, 20…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 3, 2025: An effort to crack down on doctors prescribing abortion pills to Texas women from out of state fails 4:36

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Central Texas top stories for June 3, 2025. The Texas Legislative Session has ended, and so have lawmakers’ hopes of passing scores of bills into law. A boil water notice is in effect for parts of Travis and Hays counties. Texas law enforcement may soon be required to take a larger role in immigration enforcement. Travis County leaders raised a pri…

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APD Chief Medina: Department Is ‘Not Going Back’ 52:37

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When Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller appointed Harold Medina as APD chief in 2020, the department was still not fully in charge of itself, having blown past the deadline to end a court-approved settlement agreement the city signed with the U.S. Department of Justice six years prior. DOJ investigators had identified a deeply embedded culture at APD tha…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 3, 2025: Bills banning guaranteed income programs fail at Texas legislature 4:41

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Central Texas top stories for June 3, 2025. A bill to crack down on doctors from out of state prescribing abortion pills to Texas women died at the legislature. A bill banning guaranteed income programs in the state also failed. Austin farmers ask Governor Greg Abbott to veto Senate Bill 3, which would ban consumable hemp products in Texas. The Aus…

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KUT Afternoon Newscast for June 2, 2025: Last week’s storms brought flooding, hail, and much needed rain to Austin 5:11

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Central Texas top stories for June 2, 2025. People are still recovering after last week’s storms brought flooding, damaging winds and hail to parts of Austin. A bill that would ban consumable THC products is on the governor’s desk. Austin residents can now recycle food and beverage cartons and coated paper products. Texas Women’s Rowing took third …

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APD Shooting Victim’s Parents: Push for Police Reform 32:32

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This week on the podcast, we explore what the end of federal oversight at the Albuquerque Police Department means for the city. Today's episode features the parents of a man who Albuquerque Police shot and killed on April 12, 2011, when two plainclothes detectives killed 27-year-old Christopher Torres, shooting him three times in the back in his fa…

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KUT Morning Newscast for June 02, 2025: Power in Austin is fully restored after last week’s storms. 5:27

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Central Texas top stories for June 2, 2025. Austin Energy says power has been restored to all customers after last week’s storm that left thousands without power. Local health care experts and nonprofits say a federal budget reconciliation bill would put more than 36,000 people in Austin at risk of losing Medicaid. Today the Texas legislature’s 202…

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