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.

City Cast Houston episodes:

August 15, 2023Landmark Revenge Porn Ruling, Bullet Train & Oldest Texan
A lot has happened in H-Town to start the week so host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Hey Houston writer Brooke Lewis to recap some of the biggest stories that caught their eyes. From a landmark revenge porn ruling to an update on the hurricane season, they’re breaking it all down. Oh, and things of course they have some hot takes on food!

Featured stories:
114-year-old Houston woman
Revenge porn ruling
Bullet train to Dallas
Shipley Do-Nuts is growing
It’s hot!
More hurricanes

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26min
August 14, 2023Is Houston on the Verge of Becoming Unaffordable?
Is Houston on the verge of becoming unaffordable? Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by economics professor Chris Clarke to talk about what factors are driving our city to becoming unaffordable, what we can do as a city to prevent it, and what the future of interest rates look like as residents deal with high interest rates.
Clear the Shelter event at Houston SPCA
Follow professor Chris Clarke on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter.

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21min
August 11, 2023Judge Hidalgo, Travis Scott Concert Drama & Childcare Shortage
Things get emotional as host Raheel Ramzanali, media personality Antre’chelle Nova, and Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz breakdown Judge Lina Hidalgo mental health leave, Travis Scott coming back to the city to perform, the looming childcare shortage, and more. It’s time to recap all the biggest stories from the week!

Stay in touch with Evan Mintz and Antre’chelle Nova by following them on Twitter (A.K.A. "X")
Featured stories:
40% of childcare facilities could close in Texas
More on childcare budget
Travis Scott concert drama
Winter Storm Uri Reporting
Tory Lanez gets 10 years
Whataburger still our favorite
Hamburger Mary’s benefit for teachers
Richard Hanania story
Minneapolis inflation
Judge Hidalgo takes a break

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35min
August 10, 2023We Need To Stop Killing Wasps in Houston
Yes, wasps look scary and our first instinct is to kill them, but Rice biology professor Scott Solomon is here to change your mind on wasps. Lead producer Dina Kesbeh talks to professor Solomon about why we need wasps around our houses, the different types of wasps around the city, and so much more!
Read the latest from Scott Solomon
Monkey on the loose

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23min
August 09, 2023Your Guide To Healthy Eating in Houston
Healthy food doesn’t have to be boring food! Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by Houston food blogger Shawn the Food Sheep to get his top spots for healthy food around H-Town. From best salads to a vegan spot that you need to try ASAP, we have it all for those of you who are ready to put down the cheeseburgers and pickup a smoothie.

Try these spots to make your next diet a breeze:
Mamaka Bowls - Acai Bowls
Flower Child - Salads
D'Lites - Healthy Ice Cream
Vibrant - Date Night
Earthcraft Juicery - Smoothies
SweetGreen - Reliable Healthy Food spot

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20min
August 08, 2023New Restaurant Scam, Food Not Bombs Update & "Texas" Lawsuit
Houston news never stops so host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on producer Carlignon Jones to recap stories you might’ve missed from the weekend and start of the week. From an update on HISD to the city not backing down from Food Not Bombs, we’re recapping it all. Plus, our rapid fire section will have you laughing and excited about the future of our area.

Featured stories:
Houston re-filing dismissed cases against Food Not Bombs
Texas Pete lawsuit
Trill Burgers customers getting scammed
Fort Bend County income gap
Travis Scott $4.5 million clause
Travis Scott reaches settlement with another family
Texas A&M reaches settlement
Texas A&M leaders texts revealed in investigation
HISD purchasing increase
Port of Houston expansion

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29min
August 07, 2023Team Centers, No More Librarians, and Other Big Changes at HISD
The Houston Independent School District has gone through significant changes, some extremely contentious that have gained backlash from Mayor Sylvester Turner. So, why have these changes brought on so much controversy? To recap it all, lead producer Dina Kesbeh chats with Houston Landing reporters Asher Lehrer-Small and Miranda Dunlap.
HISD receives backlash
HISD restructures their power
Special Education and HISD

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25min
August 04, 2023Lizzo Lawsuit, November Elections Trial, and Food Not Bombs Win
It’s Friday, which means it’s time to dive into the hottest news stories of the week! The tea was hot this week and producer Carlignon Jones, Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz, and lead producer Dina Kesbeh have some hot takes on it! From HISD trying to hire uncertified teachers to the Lizzo lawsuit, we’re unpacking it all!

Featured stories:
HISD seeks to hire uncertified teachers
Houston ranked #2 for “things to do”
HISD special education plans
Lizzo Lawsuit
Houston's TIRR Memorial Hermann named best rehab hospital in Texas
Harris County's November election trial begins
Houston facing possible budget crisis
Food Not Bombs found not guilty

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30min
August 03, 2023Best End-of-Summer Adventures
Summer is winding down, but before you start planning your back-to-school shopping and prep, join host Raheel Ramzanali, lead producer Dina Kesbeh and producer Carlignon Jones as they share their must do last minute summer adventures.

End your summer by trying out these adventures:
Break Life Houston
Angel Pines Safari
Astros Tickets
Hamilton Pool
Houston Dynamo Tickets
San Marcos Premium Outlets
Rio Vista Park
Toyota Center Events
Fishing Charter in Galveston
Candlelight Concerts
Featured Story:
H-town listed as one of the best cities for Gen Z

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25min
August 02, 2023Your Ultimate Guide to Coffee in H-Town
Houston has an incredibly underrated coffee scene, but with so many places to choose from, it can be overwhelming. So, host Raheel Ramzanali is bringing on Bianca Carol, creator of @HoustonCoffeeBlogger, to get her best recommendations for drinks, shops, and more!

Check out these recommendations:
Blendin Coffee Club
Latte at Catalina Coffee
Iced cold brew – Grinder’s Coffee
Siphon style method- Siphon Coffee
Smoked rosemary cortado – FIX Coffeebar
Rose latte- Urban Brew
Luce Coffee
Vietnamese coffee- Long Coffee
Italian coffee – Fellini Cafe
Blacksmith – homemade biscuits & mexican breakfast
Wild Coffee Bar – full service bar /espresso martini
Brass Tacks
Segundo coffee lab

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18min

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How many episodes does City Cast Houston have?

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