City Cast Austin

It’s cuffing season, dear Austinites, and we’re sorry, but some of y’all could really use some help in the relationship department. Have no fear! Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Blaine Anderson, an Austin-based dating coach for men, who honestly has tips for all of us. Spoiler alert: It can be difficult, whether you’re gay or straight, but City Cast Austin is here for you.

Plus, stay tuned after Blaine’s interview for a special segment: A mile in their boots, where we feature the unsung heroes of Austin. Today, we’ll hear from Acia Gray, Artistic Director of Tapestry, which has brought multi-form dance performance and education to Austin since 1989.

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How did Matthew Odam pick the 40 bars that “capture the spirit of Texas’ capital city,” for his recent Austin American-Statesman guide? Well, it wasn’t exactly the way that you might think. Odam joins host Nikki DaVaughn to explain his criteria and choices. 

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In our final “Mayoral Mondays” episode, host Nikki DaVaughn interviews Austin mayoral candidate, current Mayor Kirk Watson. Watson was first mayor of Austin from 1997 to 2001, and was then elected to serve in the Texas Senate from 2007 to 2020. He was again elected as mayor in 2023 to serve a two-year term. Plus, this isn’t the first time we’ve interviewed Watson — we interviewed him back in the summer for our very first episode, all about where Austin has been, and where it’s headed.  

You can find our previous Mayoral Monday episodes here: Jeffery Bowen, Doug Greco, Carmen Llanes Pulido, and Kathie Tovo. 

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This week’s Friday News Roundup is not one to miss, with City Cast Austin’s recap of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, a chat about the plan to convert Congress Avenue into a pedestrian plaza, and the reminder you didn’t ask for but need: Monday is the first day of early voting. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by MOVE Texas’ executive director, Claudia Yoli Ferla, and our executive producer, Eva Ruth Moravec. Plus, stick around after the roundup for our Don’t Go Gently tip for this weekend.

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Texas is a battleground in the race for the state’s senate seat — held by Sen. Ted Cruz for more than a decade through scandals, bad press, and a seemingly growing number of haters. But his last challenger lost by only 219,000 votes, and millions of new Texans could cast ballots this year. How will challenger Colin Allred, a Democratic congressman, fare against Cruz? Following a debate between the two, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Ryan Chandler, who covers politics for KXAN, to break down the race. 

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Half of the seats on the Austin City Council are up for election this year, and let’s be honest, these are the races where local voters have the most impact and are also impacted the most. To break down everything Austin voters need to know about the races for council districts 2, 4, 6, 7, and 10, executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec is joined by Liz Pagano of the Austin Monitor. And for more on these important races, check out the Monitor’s reporting, and the League of Women Voters Austin Area’s voters guide. 

Plus, stay tuned after Liz’s interview for a special segment: A mile in their boots, where we feature the unsung heroes of Austin. Today, we’ll hear from Lauren Hartnett, who is a huge part of the magic of Cherrywood’s Halloween parade and festivities. 

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In our fourth episode featuring interviews with mayoral candidates, host Nikki DaVaughn interviews Kathie Tovo, who’s no stranger to Austin City Hall. After years serving on neighborhood associations and the Austin Neighborhood Council, Tovo was elected to the Austin City Council and served from 2011 to 2023. She is also a lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Architecture. 

You can find our previous Mayoral Monday episodes here: Jeffery Bowen, Doug Greco, and Carmen Llanes Pulido. Our final interview will be out soon. 

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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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