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Over the weekend, the number of missing in the Texas Hill Country dropped drastically. What happened?
Checking in with those whose livelihood is at stake after the flood, including farmers and ranchers in the region.
Why so many Texans don’t have flood insurance.
The governor ordered an end to remote work for state employees, but now he’s backtracking. What happened? We’ll break down the research on remote work.
Could your medicine one day be made in space?
And we’ve all heard two heads are better than one… How about two leaders? A Houston museum says yes.

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You don’t need a big team or a huge ad budget to market your show—you just need the right plan. So today’s episode is divided into two paths: one for podcasters who are already publishing, and another for those who are still in the planning or pre-launch phase.

These strategies help you understand where to invest, even if your budget is modest—and how to use Blubrry tools to amplify your results.

1. Start With a Monthly Budget That Works

What can you realistically commit to spending each month?

Blubrry helps: Your free podcast website, publishing tools, and included support already cover key basics—so more of your budget can go toward outreach.

2. Set Specific Goals for Each Quarter

Your spending should support a measurable goal.

Blubrry helps: IAB-certified podcast stats let you track downloads by episode, geography, and listening platform—so you’ll know what’s working.

3. Use Free Marketing First

Before paying for exposure, focus on consistency and visibility.

Blubrry helps: Custom episode URLs and your podcast website make sharing your content super easy and trackable.

4. Stick With One or Two Platforms

Don’t spread yourself thin—put your time (and money) where your audience is.

Blubrry helps: You can monitor where listeners are coming from using your dashboard analytics.

5. Track ROI With Simple Tools

You don’t need fancy reporting—just a way to check if your spend is helping.

Lawmakers recently ended a regular session of the Texas Legislature, but on this Monday, they’re back. They call it a special session: 30 days to complete a long list of action items including a response to the Hill Country flooding, the regulation of THC consumables, and a rare mid-decade push for redistricting that has some Democrats complaining the fix is in for next year’s midterms.
A hold on billions of education dollars sends Texas public school administrators scrambling.
Also, European sanctions against Russia’s oil industry – will there be ripple effects in Texas?
And this week in Texas music history.

Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas.

You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org

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In the conclusion of Kim Masters’ two-part conversation with Barry Diller, the veteran businessman reflects on his time helping build Rupert Murdoch’s Fox empire. Diller also criticizes studios for spreading misinformation—citing Oliver Stone’s JFK in particular—and weighs in on the now-resolved Trump-Paramount dispute, and the prospect of a David Ellison-led studio.

Plus, Paramount’s looming merger with Skydance has South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker lawyering up. The duo is eyeing legal action over billion-dollar licensing deals they claim are being undercut. At the center of it all: South Park’s future on Paramount+. New execs Jeff Shell and David Ellison are feeling the heat; Matt Belloni and Lucas Shaw are on hand to explain what’s at stake.

As lawmakers return to Austin for a special session, who got the most accomplished in the regular? Why the numbers don’t tell the whole story.
With state legislators set to take up flood relief and related matters, we’ll hear how the region’s fairing two weeks after those deadly flash floods, and we’ll hear about efforts concentrated on the Spanish-speaking community in one of the hardest-hit counties.
A longstanding effort to provide healthcare services at the border, shut down over cutbacks.
Plus, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Maren Morris is bucking industry expectations with a new album.

Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas.

You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org

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As lawmakers get ready to return to the Capitol in a special session, a new report shows billions more are needed to address flooding.
Who are the most productive lawmakers in the Legislature? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey takes a closer look.
Remember when there were growing concerns about a population explosion? In a new book, UT economist Dean Spears is sounding the alarm about quite the opposite.
Plus: Director Ari Aster on his new western, set in an era of pandemic and protest.

Texas Standard is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas.

You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org

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Online rumors are blaming cloud seeding for the deadly Texas floods, even though the science doesn’t support it.
Along with flood recovery and THC regulation, Texas lawmakers are tasked with redrawing congressional districts in their special session. The connection to racial gerrymandering.
Volunteers and rescue workers have descended on the Hill Country to help with flood recovery – and unfortunately, so have scammers. What experts say everyone needs to know.
The impact of recent budget cuts on mental health programs in schools.
And: Robert Earl Keen is going to headline a concert to benefit flood recovery. Our conversation with him on the star-studded lineup and why he says he was compelled to act so quickly.

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This week on The Metallica Report…

Renée and Steff are delighted to showcase a fan-crafted deep-dive playlist, each featuring uniquely personal reasons for inclusion. We hear from Simon Cloutier, Ola Aarrestad, Ron Clark, Raquel Saddler, and Sarah and Pete Sobek about the special cuts that mean so much to them. Plus, from an undisclosed location in Vaultsville, we hear a special-edition DanLoad previewing the latest Metallica Black Box exhibit: OverLoad.

The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source.

New episode every Wednesday.

Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music

OverLoad in The Metallica Black Box: metallica.com/museum

Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour

Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast

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With the Hill Country devastated by deadly floods, many are asking: What’s a 100-year or 1,000-year flood, and are these terms outdated?
A closer look at how first responders from Mexico are helping in Kerr County.
A new report from the University of Texas at El Paso warns of growing job losses in Juárez’s maquiladora industry.
The health of America’s youth has “significantly worsened,” according to a new study. What’s driving the decline?
And: Fire up the grill – Valley pitmaster and YouTube star ArnieTex shares his new cookbook.

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Thinking about moving your podcast website from WordPress to another platform? Before you make the switch, there are some crucial things you need to know — especially about your RSS feed. In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common (and frustrating) issues podcasters face when migrating their site: broken podcast feeds. We’ll walk you through how to protect your feed, handle media files, preserve your SEO, and make a smooth transition without losing your audience in the process.

We often hear from podcasters who say something like, “My web designer moved my website from WordPress to [insert platform], and now my feed doesn’t work!” Hopefully, in this episode, we will explain what you need to think about and plan for when moving your website, so you don’t run into the same problem.

There are two common approaches: