City Cast Austin

For today’s Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producer Rishi Bajekal and Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw to discuss a few stories from this week’s headlines. On the agenda: A super-cool art show taking place this weekend featuring creations by Austin’s unhoused and at-risk population, the rise in school threats and how they impact students and teachers, and the closing of Outer Heaven Disco Club, which stirs up some interesting feelings for the team. Plus, stick around after the roundup for our Don’t Go Gently tip for this weekend. And, for tips on who to see, check out our recent ACL Festival preview episode. 

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If you’re new here, it’s time you’ve tried two-stepping. And if you’re not, then it’s time to dust off those boots and join Austin’s thriving two-stepping scene. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by the perfect guide, Keighley Voorheis, who documents the dancing scene on her social media. We’re talking about the local dance floor circuit, two-stepping field trips, and what makes Austin’s two-stepping style unique.  

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Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Natalia Contreras, a reporter with Votebeat, to break down the myths, lies, and truths about the process of registering to vote and casting a ballot in Texas. This summer, while one group urged its members to challenge the voter registration of thousands of Austinites, state leadership announced that voters were culled from the rolls. But that was regular voter roll maintenance, and the challenges weren’t legit. So, is voter suppression really a thing in Texas? Should we worry that our votes won’t count at the polls in November? 

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The Broadway in Austin season is kicking off now with MJ the Musical, the first of 10 shows — the most to ever come to town. The shows travel in a fleet of trucks, and cast and crew stay in town, bringing micro-booms to the local economy, while also hiring locals, including students at the University of Texas at Austin. But is theater really for everyone? Host Nikki DaVaughn’s guest today, Bob Bursey, the executive director and artistic director of the Texas Performing Arts, says yes. 

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In our third “Mayoral Mondays” episode, host Nikki DaVaughn interviews Austin mayoral candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido. She’s a native Austinite, and a community organizer who grew up in the activist movement alongside her father, and joins City Cast Austin to tell Austinites why she deserves their vote for mayor. We’ve already interviewed candidates Jeffery Bowen and Doug Greco, and we’ll publish interviews with the remaining candidates in the next few weeks. 

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For today’s Friday News Roundup, Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec join host Nikki DaVaughn to discuss the news that caught our eye this week. On the agenda: An Austin business that struck grain-free chip gold, a crisis in one of Austin’s iconic downtown districts, and the passport that you need to get your hands on — and it’s not the one you’re thinking of. Plus, stick around after the roundup for our Don’t Go Gently tip for this weekend. 

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Who should you see at Austin City Limits Music Festival this year? Which weekend is better? And what are the most crucial items to pack in your tiny bag? With the festival upon us, Deborah Sengupta Stith and Mars Salazar of the Austin American-Statesman join host Nikki DaVaughn to share all their wisdom and help you plan your schedule. 

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Festivals are big business in Austin, bringing in millions of dollars in taxes, fees, and donations. But what happens with all those funds? It turns out, Austin does its best to keep them circulating to support live musicians, historic businesses, and more in town. In today’s episode, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department, joins host Nikki DaVaughn to explain it all. Plus, stay tuned after Sylnovia’s interview for a special segment: A mile in their boots, where we feature the unsung heroes of Austin. Today, we’ll hear from Montserrat Fuentes, the president of St. Edward’s University. 

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The humidity has officially gone down and it’s starting to feel like fall, and Nikki’s got the perfect recipe for a boozy hot chocolate to carry you through the month’s events. And October is packed. In this episode, you’ll hear our best tips for an amazing October in Austin, plus lots of activity recommendations that you’ll only find on City Cast Austin. We’re sharing all the sights, sounds, and sips we’ll be taking in this month, and you should, too. If the bit about Lost Maples State Park has you itching to go camping, check out our recent episode on all the best tips to make your camping trip a success.  

For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Austin, check out Hey Austin’s take on what to do this month. 

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In our second “Mayoral Mondays” episode, host Nikki DaVaughn interviews Austin mayoral candidate Doug Greco. A former public school teacher and chief of staff for a state representative, Greco recently stepped down from his role as Executive Director and Lead Organizer with Central Texas Interfaith to run for mayor. 

You can find our first Mayoral Monday episode, an interview with Jeffery Bowen, here, and other candidates’ interviews will come out from now through early voting.

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