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Nov. 2 marked the 52nd annual B. Iden Payne Awards, named after the late theater director and drama professor at UT. The ceremony at Scottish Rite Theater highlights the best Austin-based theatrical performances, artists and designs. In this episode, Audio Editor Rhea Chowdhary takes you inside the event as you’ll hear from some winners about their experience and the importance of the ceremony to the local theater community.

Music: Caprische by Blue Dot Sessions

 “This Week in Texas Athletics” is a new sports podcast featuring reporters from The Daily Texan’s sports department, going beyond the box scores to discuss the latest in Texas Athletics. In this week’s episode, Associate Sports Editor Sophia Sandoval and Sports Desk Editor Payton Blalock recap some of the sports action up to Texas football’s game against the Missouri Tigers, preview the week to come, as well as highlight what to watch as both men’s and women’s basketball get underway. 

Photo by Mason Chow

Music: The Wild West by Indie Box from bensound.com

On Thursday, Oct. 22, the Disability Advocacy Student Coalition hosted Adaptive Sports Night, which celebrates UT’s disability community and culture. In this episode, General Audio Staffer Adele Doat takes you inside the event, where you’ll hear from organizers and participants as they explore wheelchair basketball, beep baseball and more. 

Music: Caprische by Blue Dot Sessions

Cover photo by Ria Nam

In this episode of “The Texan Explains,” General Audio Staffer Shreya Vaidhyanathan joins News Editor Isaiah Williams as they talk through the results of the Nov. 3 midterm elections and the impacts Texans will see in the coming months.

Hosted by Shreya Vaidhyanathan

Edited by Rhea Chowdhary 

Cover photo by Makenna Morgan

Music: Caprische by Blue Dot Sessions

The Texas midterm elections are today, and early voting ran from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30. Many students have already voted at polling sites on campus, including the Texas Union and the LBJ School of Public Affairs library. In this episode of “People of UT,” General Audio Staffer Isabelle Grace Ballard spoke with Jacob Hammett, the chief volunteer deputy registrar for TX Votes  and international relations and global studies, and economics junior, as he explained more about the organization’s position and role on campus. 

Music: Star of Lisa by Blue Dot Sessions

Photo courtesy of Jacob Hammett

Welcome to The Texan Explains, a weekly news podcast featuring reporters from the news department explaining the biggest stories that are impacting students at the moment. In this episode, Audio Editor Rhea Chowdhary sat down with Senior News Reporter Catherine MacLeod and General News Reporter Tierney Withrow as they explained the controversies surrounding podcaster Myron Gaines’ visit to UT on Oct. 7 and what students are advocating for in response. 

Music: Caprische by Blue Dot Sessions

Clip used from the event can be found on Uncensored America and MyronGainesX on YouTube.

Photo by Isaiah Rodriguez 

In this episode of “People of UT,” General Audio Reporter Jessica Mathew sat down with Dr. Celeste Sheppard, a maternal and fetal medicine specialist, clinical associate professor at Dell Medical School, and founder of the nonprofit Tiny Hearts Project. They discussed the interests that shaped her career and what inspired her mission to improve detection of congenital heart disease. 

Cover photo: Courtesy of Celeste Sheppard

Music: Lofi Podcast by VelarioMusic (on Pixabay)

Welcome to The Texan Explains, a weekly news podcast featuring reporters from the news department explaining the biggest stories that are impacting students at the moment. In this episode, General Audio Staffer Adele Doat sat down with Senior News Reporter Ellie Symons to discuss recent changes to immigration rules affecting international students and how these may deter prospective international students from studying at UT.

Narrated and edited by Adele Doat

Music: Caprische by Blue Dot Sessions

Cover photo by Tessa Harfenist

Welcome to The Texan Explains, a weekly news podcast featuring reporters from The Daily Texan news department explaining the biggest stories that are impacting students at the moment. In this episode, General Audio Staffer Minaal Arain sat down with General Sports reporters Franceska Colocado and Paige Durrenberger to discuss the Protect College Sports Act, what it means for collegiate athletics, and updates on the bill. 

Editor's Note: General Sports Reporter Paige Durrenberger accidentally and incorrectly named the NCAAP the NCAA in two instances. The Texan regrets this error.

Music: Caprische by Blue Dot Sessions

Cover Art by Breyona Mitchell  

Left-wing political commentator Hasan Piker came to UT for a speaking event hosted by University Democrats on Wednesday, Sept. 30. In this episode, Audio Editor Rhea Chowdhary takes you outside of the event, where you’ll hear from both protestors and students in line and how they feel about political commentators on campus. 

Music: Salmony by Blue Dot Sessions

Cover photo by Justin Doud