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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City Cast Houston episodes:

February 23, 2024Border Confusion Helps Gov. Abbott, UH Students Protest, & Affordable Housing Dilemma
It’s been a busy week here in Houston, so host Raheel Ramzanali is helping you get caught up with the news you might’ve missed. From University of Houston students protesting to a new report on HISD budget inefficiencies, Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz and producer AK AL-Moumen are breaking it all down with Raheel.
Early voting results so far
Sean Teare takes big lead over Kim Ogg
Kim Ogg quietly drops theft case
Governor Abbott’s approval results rising
Ken Paxton moves to shut down Catholic border nonprofit
Texas has spent $148 million on busing migrants to other cities
Houston supports 17 affordable housing proposals
Mike Miles' new report on budget inefficiencies
UH students are fighting back on how their money is being spent
Houston is 4th best city for Black professionals
Houston Avenue median removal karma
Rodeo Week on City Cast Houston starts Monday!

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February 22, 2024The Untold Story of Freedmen’s Town
Why don’t we know more about one of the most robust Black communities in Houston history? Producer Carlignon Jones is with Debra Blacklock-Sloan, lead docent and historical researcher for the Yates Museum, and Gladys House, a native Freedmen's Town resident, to talk about Freedman Town (now known as Freedmen’s Town) and why it’s so important to the history of H-Town.
More info on the Yates Museum
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17min
February 21, 2024Why Is Brisket So Damn Expensive?
Houston BBQ and brisket go hand in hand, but some BBQ restaurants are now trying to figure out ways to keep brisket on the menu because of expensive the most popular cut of BBQ meat has gotten. Alec Varnell, pit master at J-Bar-M Barbecue , joins host Raheel Ramzanali to talk about why brisket prices are so high, how the industry is adapting, and if we could ever see brisket off the menu.
Try these spots out next time you're craving BBQ!
J-Bar-M Barbeque
Why brisket prices are rising
Khoi BBQ
Tacos La Sultana
Truth BBQ
Pinkerton’s BBQ
Feges BBQ
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19min
February 20, 2024Healthcare Access, Culture Wars, and What It’s Like To Be a State Representative
Today on the City Cast Houston podcast, host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by State Representative Dr. Suleman Lalani to break down the biggest news to start the week, why preventive healthcare should be a bigger focus for all Texans, and why the special sessions on education called by Governor Abbott were a waste of time.
Bills State Representative Dr. Lalani worked on
Learn more about Dr. Lalani
Data on uninsured children in Texas
Far-right activist blasts Speaker Phelan for attending Ramadan event
City Cast Houston’s episode on the electric grid
Bill proposed to connect Texas to national grids

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20min
February 16, 2024Road Safety Controversy, H-Town Home Ownership Risks, and Country Beyoncé
A group of voters are upset at one of Mayor Whitmire’s first major moves regarding road safety. Plus, a new report named us the riskiest city to own a home in, but is it really that bad? And, you know we’re talking about Beyoncé’s newest music. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz breakdown the biggest stories from the week in H-Town!
Featured stories:
100.3 The Bull says Beyoncé’s new music IS country
Mayor Whitmire removes median on Houston Avenue
Houston is the riskiest city to own a home in
Scanlan Building in downtown goes up for sale
Food Not Bombs wins their case against the city
New geothermal company gets major funding
Districts across the region are providing more students with special education services

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27min
February 15, 2024The Blue Helmets, Houston Riot, & Forgotten Stories About Black Soldiers
So many important stories about Black soldiers are left out of our history books, but they’re finally starting to be recognized thanks to the Buffalo Soldier National Museum right here in Houston. Desmond Bertrand-Pitts, CEO, and Cale Carter II, Director of Exhibits, join host Raheel Ramzanali to talk about overlooked stories about the Buffalo Soldiers and how an event that happened right here in Houston is helping rewrite history.
Want to know more?
Learn more about Camp Logan and the Houston riot
Houston Landing’s story on the Houston riot
Ticket information to the Buffalo Soldier National Museum

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24min
February 14, 2024Where to Get the Best Soul Food in Houston
Soul Food is a staple in many southern households, but what about if you want to add a little variety to your soul food experience? Well we got a treat for you! Food influencer G from Bless Tha Belly joins producer Carlignon Jones to give us the low-down on the best spots to get your meals made with love and — most importantly — seasoning!
Try out these spots!
Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul Food
Mikki’s Soul Food Cafe & Catering
Comfort Foodies
Heavenly Choices
Soul Goode Eatz Food Truck

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18min
February 13, 2024Lakewood Church Shooting, Listeria Recall, and a Longer School Year
The Lakewood Church community is still healing after Sunday’s shooting as they learn more information about the shooter and what happened. Plus, HISD has officially moved to a longer school year for the 2024-2025 year, but will teachers be paid more for more work? Host Raheel Ramzanali and Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis talk about the biggest stories that will impact you this week in Houston!
Featured stories:
Lakewood Church shooting updates
2024 Listeria recall products
More school days for HISD in 2024-2025
$10M homes surge
Andre Johnson is officially a Pro Football Hall of Famer
Expensive ice cream

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25min
February 12, 2024Could Empty Office Buildings Offer a Real Housing Solution?
A new project in the Energy Corridor could be the solution for a lot of empty office buildings around Houston. Marissa Luck, senior real estate reporter at the Houston Chronicle, joins host Raheel Ramzanali to explain why this trend is important, what real estate trends could impact you in 2024, and why so many office buildings are left empty around H-Town.
Check out Marissa’s work here.
Marissa's story on the office building conversion

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22min
February 09, 2024HISD Losing Principals, Turkey Leg Hut Drama, and New Cruise Terminal
Few things upset host Raheel Ramzanali like government inefficiencies, and today one story really got him going! Plus, Texas Education Agency commissioner Mike Morath visited HISD schools for the first time since assigning Mike Miles as superintendent. Media personality Antre’chelle Nova joins Raheel to recap these stories and more.
Featured stories:
Houston man without birth certificate
Turkey Leg Hut goes through major changes
Antre’chelle will be on the Isiah Factor Uncensored tonight
59 principal changes at HISD
Mike Morath visits HISD
Galveston is getting a new cruise terminal
Lunar New Year celebrations around Houston

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27min

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