Last week, a Houston-area toddler was killed and his grandmother injured while in a crosswalk, but the driver involved wasn’t arrested — despite a state law that could have led to felony charges. That’s the big story for today’s episode with host Raheel Ramzanali and executive producer Laura Isensee. They also dive into the latest moves from Attorney General Ken Paxton on abortion and Harris County’s guaranteed income program. And don’t miss how a glitch at Amazon caused a local community to issue a declaration of disaster! 

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Introducing Pixie Geldof On Her “Rainbow Love” Wedding Dress And Why She is Nostalgic For The Indie Sleaze Era from The Closet Digest by Vogue.

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Model, muse and musician Pixie Geldof joins British Vogue’s Emily Chan to talk about the most cherished pieces in her wardrobe, including her custom Valentino wedding dress. Plus, she reflects on fashion in the late noughties and early 2010s, and reveals the bag that’s making a comeback.

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It’s the City Cast Houston Awards — our first ever end of the year awards for Houston’s most influential people. The Houston Chronicle’s editor of opinion, Lisa Falkenberg, and ABC 13’s anchor, Rita Garcia, join host Raheel Ramzanali to decide who influenced Houston the most in 2024, for better or worse. Plus, we have a bonus round for guest awards after our official awards show! Stick around to hear some memorable moments from the team and contributors from 2024. 

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Introducing Georgia May Jagger On Buying Back Her Mum’s Lost Vintage And The Vivienne Westwood Jacket That Almost Got Away from The Closet Digest by Vogue.

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Model and beauty entrepreneur Georgia May Jagger reveals the nostalgic pieces she's inherited from her supermodel mother, Jerry Hall, as well as her quest to buy back pieces that were sold when she was a child. Plus, she shares the bizarre story of how her Vivienne Westwood blazer got stolen from a New York hotel – only to be returned two months later, “stinking of cigarettes”.

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It’s been a difficult week in Houston, since a Milby High School student was struck and killed by a train on his way to school. Today, host Raheel Ramzanali dives into that difficult story and solutions to prevent another tragedy with Claire Partain, Houston ISD reporter at the Houston Chronicle, and Lucio Vasquez, reporter at Houston Public Media. Plus, they talk about outgoing Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s unprecedented move for capital murder cases, our Texas travel bucket list for 2025, and much more! 

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Introducing Tommy Dorfman On Why Baby Spice Was Her Earliest Style Inspiration And Snapping Up Chloë Sevigny’s Vintage Chanel Bag from The Closet Digest by Vogue.

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Actor Tommy Dorfman joins British Vogue’s Emily Chan to talk about how her love of fashion began, including working at the Balenciaga and Dover Street Market stores in New York. She also reveals the pieces she snapped up at Chloë Sevigny’s closet sale, dubbed the Sale of the Century.

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H-town is packed with holiday attractions. But which ones are actually worth your time and money? Today at City Cast Houston, we’re starting a new game called Worth It or Skip It. Host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on dynamic media personality Antre’chelle Nova and his friend Iman Virani Umatiya to discuss which holiday attractions are worth going to, and which ones you can skip. From the trendy Frosty’s Original Christmas Bar to the famous Santa’s Wonderland, and, of course, ice skating rinks, they’ll help you plan your ultimate holiday game-plan, without wasting time or your dime.

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Introducing Golden Globes, Luigi Mangione & Best of 2024 with Cat Cohen & Jodie Turner-Smith from Keep It!.

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Ira, Louis, and guest host Cat Cohen discuss the Golden Globe nominations, the internet’s obsession with Luigi Mangione, Spotify Wrapped, why Resy sucks now, Best of 2024 lists, and more. Jodie Turner-Smith joins Ira to discuss her new series The Agency, being a Horse Girl, and their shared love of Tom Cruise films.

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Holiday pop-up bars are all over H-town, plus so many of our favorite bars and lounges have special menus this season. To help you plan your next night out with friends or a special someone, Executive Producer Laura Isensee is bringing on Brittany Britto Garley, editor of Eater Houston. They’ll help you toast the holiday season with the best cozy cocktails, mulled wine and cider, and mocktails. (And don’t miss Brittany’s guide on how to find the best Houston Carajillos this holiday season!) 

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Introducing How To Improve Your Life With ONE Change | Oprah & Mel Robbins from The Oprah Podcast.

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In this episode of The Oprah Podcast global podcasting sensation and bestselling author Mel Robbins shares life-altering lessons from her new book, The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About which will be published on December 24th, 2024. 

Sharing relatable strategies, this wife and mother of three uses her own life lessons to clarify how The Let Them Theory gives you the tools to stop giving away your power and take control of your own life.

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