City Cast Houston

By City Cast

The daily podcast for food, culture, news, and nature in the sweaty Bayou City. Join host Raheel Ramzanali and the City Cast Houston team every weekday morning as we celebrate and interrogate this spr... more

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The podcast currently has 1,209 episodes available.

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May 03, 2024New City Fees, Crime Prevention & Will Mike Miles Be Removed?
It’s been a busy week in Houston and host Raheel Ramzanali is calling on Houston Chronicle columnist Joy Sewing and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz to help him recap all of the news. From the teacher’s union calling for the removal of Mike Miles to a former mayor potentially challenging Judge Hidalgo, the trio are talking about it all!
Learn more here:
Former Mayor coming for Judge Hidalgo’s job
Third Ward crime prevention
HISD teachers union calls for removal of Mike Miles
Express is closing down
City Council approves study for waste department
Vision Zero Summit starts in Houston
Evan’s column on Crape Myrtles
Joy’s column on Galveston
Cy Fair’s budget problems
Your Guide to May in Houston
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30min
May 02, 2024How to Ruin a Houstonian's Day in One Sentence
Today on the show, host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Houston comedian Barry Laminack and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis to ruin a Houstonians day in one sentence! From quirky food takes to driving on certain roads, the trio is having some fun all while learning about what bothers Houstonians the most.
Check out these links!
Watch Barry on Deck daily here
Find Barry’s touring schedule here
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31min
May 01, 2024Your Guide to May in Houston
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Houston community.
There are so many things to do in May around H-Town, but trying to figure out the best of the best is really hard! That’s why we’re talking about all of the big cultural celebrations, outdoor dining spots, and even a trip to space in our guide for May.
Do you want to spend more time outside during our last stretch of great weather? Our recent episode on tips to play pickleball in Houston is a great way to enjoy the weather and good food around the city!
For even more tips on how to make the most of May in Houston, check out Hey Houston’s take on what to do this month.
Check out our mentions:
The Infinite
MCPC Comedy Banquet Mother’s Day Edition
The Sound of Music at Houston Grand Opera
Jazzy Sundays at Discovery Green
BB’s Tex Orleans
Moonlight Movies at MFAH
Le Jardinier
Fish and Chips Houston
Outsider’s Guide to Houston’s Asiatown
Aga’s Restaurant
KPot
Crawfish and Noodles
AAPI Celebration Dinner
ComicPalooza and ComiCast Podcast taping
BIPOC Book Fest 2024
List of Cinco de Mayo events in Houston
Reset Houston Crawl
Cinco de Mayo at Marquis Houston
Cinco de Mayo at Miller Outdoor
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29min
April 30, 2024Hollywood Comes to Houston, Charles Barkley vs Galveston, & Texans Player Shot
We’re already off to a busy start of the week in H-Town so host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on producer Carlignon Jones to recap some of the biggest stories trending right now. From HPD increasing their presence in Third Ward to a warehouse transformation that could spark an increase in movie productions in Houston, the duo are talking about those stories and more!
Featured stories:
Charles Barkley makes fun of Galveston
Why Galveston Doesn’t Suck
Tank Dell suffers minor injuries in shooting
Making Third Ward safer
Southwest Airlines leaves Bush Airport
Consumers are getting more protections from airlines
New soundstage coming to Fondren area
Turkey Leg Hut back in the news with fire nearby
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29min
April 29, 2024Is Houston ACTUALLY Safe?
New crime data is out regarding crimes in Houston and host Raheel Ramzanali is digging into it with Houston Public Media’s digital reporter Adam Zuvanich in hopes of answering one big question: Is Houston ACTUALLY safe?
Learn more:
Crime data report
Read all of Adam’s work here
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17min
April 26, 2024Officer’s Fourth Deadly Shooting, Another Hot Summer, & H-E-B Isn’t King?
A Houston police officer was involved in his fourth deadly shooting and he’s back on duty. We’re learning why he’s back on the force. Plus, last year’s historically hot summer might be the new norm. And, you won’t believe which grocery store has taken the top spot from H-E-B. Axios Houston reporter Jay Jordan and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz join host Raheel Ramzanali to recap those stories and more!
Learn more here:
Houston police officer back on duty after another deadly shooting
Another hot summer is coming
What to know about the current election
Houston is most diverse large city
HEB isn’t the top dog anymore
Is there tension between the mayor and the police union?
SLAB culture
The Houston Astros aren’t good right now
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27min
April 25, 2024Do These Houston Restaurants Deserve 1-Star Reviews?
We’ve all come across some wild 1-star reviews online, but can you guess a place based on those reviews? Today on the show, producer Carlignon Jones is assuming the role of gameshow host and putting host Raheel Ramzanali and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis on the hot seat to see if they can guess the Houston restaurant based on their worst review.
The reviewed restaurants:
Whataburger
Frenchy’s
Lotus Seafood
Timmy Chan’s
Ninfas
Pappasito’s Cantina
Turkey Leg Hut
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28min
April 24, 2024The Best Kolaches in Houston
Pigs in a blanket? Kolaches? Klobasnek? What do you call our iconic breakfast treats? No matter what you call them, we can all agree that they are delicious! With so many great bakeries to choose from, where should you go first to celebrate National Pigs in a Blanket Day? Houston food content creator Shawn the Food Sheep joins host Raheel Ramzanali to give his recommendations of places you need to try ASAP. From fruit fillings to hearty meat choices, these kolaches will have you ready to conquer the day.
Check out these spots:
Kolache Shoppe
Koala Kolache
Koffeteria
Shipley Donuts
The Original Kolache Shoppe
Shawn The Food Sheep on Instagram and TikTok
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17min
April 23, 2024Is Buc-ees Overrated? Plus, New H-Town Scams and Rising Measles Cases
Today on the show, host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis to talk about the biggest stories impacting H-Town to start the week. From a look at the latest information from HPD regarding the suspended cases to new scams impacting residents, Raheel and Brooke break it all down!
Featured stories:
34 charges filed in review of suspended cases
Houston Texans jersey leaked online
Measles cases are on the rise
Houston concert goers get scammed
Early voting is underway for May 4th election
Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office warns residents of scams
How to protect yourself from cyber and phone scams episode
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25min
April 22, 2024Liver Transplant Scandal, Maternal Mortality Rates, & Adoption vs. Abortion
We’re known for our medical center and health innovations here in H-Town, but recent headlines are making host Raheel Ramzanali question what’s going at the med center. First, he’s talking to Houston Chronicle health reporter Julian Gill about the Memorial Herman transplant scandal and what exactly happened with patients being taken off a donor database. Then, he’s talking to Dr. Erica Giwa of Legacy Community Health about why black maternal mortality rates are so high in a city that is known for healthcare.
Learn more:
Julian Gill’s reporting on the Memorial Herman transplant scandal
Help the Chronicle find patients impacted by the transplant scandal
Learn more about Dr. Erica Giwa
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27min

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