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November 06, 2024 Austin's Election Results Are in…but Now There Might Be a Runoff
Voters in Austin showed up for Mayor Kirk Watson, and backed some council members and sent a few council hopefuls to run offs. Host Nikki DaVaughn, Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw, and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec break down what happened in local and state races, including what happened with local ballot propositions, and whether incumbent Ted Cruz will hold onto his U.S. Senate seat in a fight with challenger Colin Allred. For full election results, check the Travis County Clerk’s Elections Division website.
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31 min
November 05, 2024 Willie Nelson for Mayor & Other Winners in Our Just-For-Fun Election
It’s Election Day! And since the City Cast Austin team all voted early, we decided to hold an election of our own. Host Nikki DaVaughn leads the team down a very Austin ballot, and is joined by producer Rishi Bajekal, Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw, and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec. The team pitch candidates for who should be the chef for Austin ISD, the Austin musician who writes our walk-on music, Austin’s celebrity mayor, and where we’d have our Election Night watch party. Play along and cast your ballot via email, and if you haven’t voted in the actual election, peep our guide for all the info you’ll need.
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36 min
November 04, 2024 The Four Cities That Could Decide the Election
This week we’ll be sharing results from our local elections and discussing what they mean for Austin. But we can’t help but wonder… what’s going on with our City Cast colleagues in swing states? As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities: Madison, Philly, Pittsburgh, and Las Vegas. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for the presidential election and its aftermath. From a peek inside the Pennsylvania election warehouse where mail-in ballots will be counted, to a glimpse at how Dane County, Wisconsin’s early voting is going, you’re invited to hear what the swing states are talking about…with each other.
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27 min
November 01, 2024 The Draw of Joe Rogan’s Podcast, Austin’s Third False Fall Cometh, and What To Do for Día de los Muertos
On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Stephanie Bergara of the Waterloo Greenway and Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw to chat about the local news stories on our mind: Why political candidates want to be on Joe Rogan’s podcast, a potential third false fall, and how to celebrate Día de los Muertos.
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30 min
October 31, 2024 Why Water Is Crucial for Austin’s Ghosts
Looking for a spooky treat for your ears this Halloween? Today, Jeanine Plumer of Austin Ghost Tours joins our guest host, Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw, for a virtual tour of Austin’s most haunted haunts. Plus, you’ll never guess what natural element Jeanine says makes Austin more haunted than other cities.
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28 min
October 30, 2024 Your Guide to November 2024 in Austin
Life in Austin these days is busy, with a contested mayoral race, the continuation of festival season, tons of tasty things to eat and drink, and hopefully some cooler weather with which to enjoy the outdoors even more. So, listen to this episode to get all the best tips on what to eat, what to do, and how to keep your spirits up through the elections and holiday season. Plus, if you’re looking for intel on some of the city’s best bars, check out our recent episode.
Plus, stay tuned after our chat for a special segment: A mile in their boots, where we feature the unsung heroes of Austin. Today, we’ll hear from Jess Pryles, creator of Hardcore Carnivore, a globally available line of unique meat seasonings and tools.
For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Austin, check out Hey Austin’s take on what to do this month.
City Cast Austin’s guide to September is made possible by our awesome exclusive launch sponsor, Tecovas, who makes our favorite Western wear in town.
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44 min
October 29, 2024 The Beers You Should Drink This Fall in Austin
Although Texas ranks 47th in the country for breweries per capita, Austin is lucky to have an abundance of excellent, diverse beers brewed right here in town. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Ruvani de Silva, an award-winning beverage and food writer, to share her favorite seasonal stouts, a list of iconic Austin-made beer, and what makes Austin’s brewing scene unique.
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30 min
October 28, 2024 How Devon Walker Went From Pflugerville to SNL
Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Saturday Night Live cast member, Devon Walker, to talk about what it’s like to be on SNL, the characters he likes playing the most, what he misses about Central Texas — and it’s not just his family. We’d like to thank Tecovas, who makes our favorite Western wear in town, for being our exclusive launch sponsor.
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24 min
October 25, 2024 Dr. Phil at the Capitol, Early Voters Set Records, and Musicians’ Mental Health Services Paused
On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to dish on a few stories that caught our eyes this week: Trouble at the SIMS Foundation, a dramatic hearing at the Texas Capitol, and what’s happening with early voting. Plus, stick around after the roundup for our Don’t Go Gently tip for this weekend.
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35 min
October 24, 2024 Travis County’s First-Ever Food Plan Explained
Austinites waste a TON of food — and at the same time, many in town face food insecurity regularly. Central Austin leaders have committed to addressing this imbalance and overall food insecurity — but what will that actually look like on the ground? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined today by Angela Baucom, the Food and Climate Program Coordinator for the City of Austin, to break down the Austin-Travis County Food Plan.
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32 min

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