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South by Southwest can be intimidating, overwhelming, and ridiculously expensive. But for today’s guest, Austinite Lisa Hernandez, if you’re shelling out for anything at SXSW, you’re doing it wrong. She joins host Nikki DaVaughn to chat about how to enjoy — and we mean truly enjoy — the festival for free, from the apps to download in preparation, to the accounts to follow, and all of our best tips and tricks. Anything is possible, and you never know what’s around the corner (or in the underground parking garage), as you’ll hear when they reminisce about their best free moments and do-not-miss traditions in a dozen-plus years of attendance.  

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Introducing Media Bends Knee to Trump?, Not Awful News Roundup, & Sports Betting: the New Tobacco from NEWSGIRLS.

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In this episode, hear from a New York Times media reporter about all the disruptions in the journalism industry and how President Trump is changing the media landscape. His lawsuit against 60 Minutes? Major overhaul at the Washington Post? Post election ratings?

Then Wren & Mabel unveil a brand new segment- The Not Awful News Roundup! From QR codes on bees and addiction-free pain medication to no more red dye #3 in food, all these stories will leave you feeling more hopeful about the world. 

Finally, the Newsgirls explore the dark side of sports betting. They report on the disturbing statistics, the flashy advertisements, and all the lawsuits against the biggest sports betting companies.

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Watching the California fires spread this year was scary — especially if you’re the assistant chief of the wildfire division in the fifth most at-risk city for wildfires in the country. Carrie Stewart is back with host Nikki DaVaughn to talk about what the firefighters who were dispatched to Los Angeles learned about what Austin should do right now, and how the fall fire season is looking for Central Texas. Plus, the easy steps you can take to harden your home so it’s less likely to catch on fire, if flames ever do get close, like: Join the hundreds of Austinites who’ve requested a structural ignition zone evaluation. 

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Introducing The Monstrefact: Count Orlok from Stuff To Blow Your Mind.

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In this episode of STBYM’s The Monstrefact, Robert discusses the monstrous villain from the 2024 film “Nosferatu,” directed by Robert Eggers.

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We made it to Friday, y’all! Join host Nikki DaVaughn and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec as we round up the news that caught our attention this week. We’re talking about how the Dallas Cowboys are bringing flag football to girls at Austin high schools, a new bill that Texas lawmakers are considering to restrict funding for public libraries that host so-called drag queen story hours, and the measles outbreak in West Texas that took a recent road trip to San Marcos and San Antonio. Plus, if you’re looking for something to do in town this weekend, we’ve got ideas. 

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Introducing AI Enhanced Handheld Ultrasound Improves Heart Care from Tomorrow's Cure.

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Mayo Clinic and UltraSight are pioneering a comprehensive solution that integrates AI technology with accessible and cost-effective point-of-care ultrasound devices. The innovation empowers a broader range of medical practitioners to confidently capture high-quality cardiac images, thereby enhancing clinical outcomes. Featured experts include Paul Friedman, M.D., cardiologist, chair of Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Davidi Vortman, CEO of UltraSight.

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We all know that March means South by Southwest, or SXSW, in Austin. But there’s so much more than that happening around town. So, we’re focusing on all things un-SXSW for our March monthly guide. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by her pal, multi-hypenate Aira Juliet, and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to talk about how to eat, work, and have fun away from the madness downtown. Plus, we’ve got some tips for surviving March in Austin, whether you’re festival-bound or not. 

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

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We made it through the winter without any major power outages in Austin. So is it time you restore your faith in the Texas power grid? Frustratingly, it’s still complicated. The main culprit back in the 2021 blackout was natural gas-related power, and Texas is now making more renewable energy than any other state. So why are we investing more and more into natural gas? Host Nikki DaVaughn digs into it all with today’s guest, Mose Buchele, KUT’s senior correspondent covering energy and the environment, and the host of the latest season of The Disconnect, a podcast all about Texas’ power grid. 

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Five years ago, a recent college grad moved to Austin, sight unseen, without knowing anyone here. It was peak pandemic time, and he had an idea for an app — he just needed some funding. After some ups and downs, Destin Bell got just that, and even wound up with a Shark Tank deal for an app that gamifies running, walking and cycling. Bell talks to host Nikki DaVaughn about why running is so popular right now in Austin, if it’s still a good place for startups, and how he’s been able to hit his stride here. 

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In his nine months on the job, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has already steered the city through a few choppy waves: Passing Austin’s biggest budget ever, changing the criteria for Austin’s cold weather shelters to open, and, recently, creating the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. He talks to host Nikki DaVaughn at Austin City Hall about his plans for the city’s future, including how he plans to help Austin avoid some of the headaches his former city had over short-term rentals. Plus, Broadnax tells us what really went down last year, when he resigned as Dallas’ City Manager, and then got hired by Austin.   

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