Episodi

  • Four Men Exonerated in Yogurt Shop Murders, Data Center Fight, & Texas' Olympic Gold Medal

    Four Men Exonerated in Yogurt Shop Murders, Data Center Fight, & Texas' Olympic Gold Medal
    Feb 20 2026
    A Travis County District Court judge has declared four men innocent in the infamous Yogurt Shop Murders, a case that has haunted Austin for more than three decades. The ruling follows new DNA evidence linking the murders to another man. On this week's Friday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn breaks down the latest developments with executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw, exploring what justice means for these men after so many years. Later, the team digs into the growing fight against Central Texas' data center boom, and a look at the Texan who just brought home an Olympic gold medal. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 20th episode: Window Nation Duer - get 15% off your first order
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    42 min
  • Why Being a Reservation City Sucks — and How To Still Get One

    Why Being a Reservation City Sucks — and How To Still Get One
    Feb 19 2026
    Let’s face it, Austin is a foodie town — for better or worse. On today’s episode, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to share their Austin restaurant scene roses, thorns, and buds, or things that they love, hate, and are hoping to see grow. Plus, tips on how to actually get a last-minute reservation in this town, the social media food scene darlings that might be overrated, and more. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 19th episode: Window Nation Duer - get 15% off your first order
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    32 min
  • Threadgill's New Occupant, Early Voting Underway, & a Highway Fissure

    Threadgill's New Occupant, Early Voting Underway, & a Highway Fissure
    Feb 18 2026
    Early voting is officially underway for the Democratic and Republican primaries and Austin voters are weighing in on some high-profile races in Texas. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to discuss the latest primary developments, including a new voter tipline aimed at protecting "the voting process," and why The Late Show with Stephen Colbert pulled an interview with Texas State Representative James Talarico. Plus, the team dives into the buzz on MML Hospitality's newest get and why a picture of a highway flyover is going viral. Click here for more information on Austin Public Library's centennial celebrations. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 18th episode: Window Nation Duer - get 15% off your first order
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    27 min
  • Early Voting Starts Now — Here’s What You Need to Know

    Early Voting Starts Now — Here’s What You Need to Know
    Feb 17 2026
    Will this be the year that Texas turns blue? Or is it more likely that Austin turns slightly more red? Early voting begins today in the run-up to the March 3 Democratic and Republican primaries, which are the precursors for the November midterm elections. And while the big race on everyone’s mind is the Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate, lots of local and state-wide races will be on Travis County voters’ ballots, too. In this two-part episode, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by KUT state capital reporter Blaise Gainey and the Austin American-Statesman’s Alex Driggars to get you primary-ready. This episode was mistakenly published yesterday while we were off. We’re sorry for the confusion. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 17th episode: Window Nation Duer - get 15% off your first order
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    33 min
  • How Austin Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold’?

    How Austin Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold’?
    Feb 14 2026
    All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Austinites'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they’ve done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Your City Could Be Better,” City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Twin Cities podcast host Sean McPherson about how his community self-organized, why these networks have been so successful, and what other cities can take away from Minnesotans’ response to Operation Metro Surge. Plus, we have a D.C. vs. Twin Cities face-off on local cultural norms. We also mentioned this episode of City Cast Twin Cities. Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
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    32 min
  • Do We Really Need a Convention Center? Plus, UT's Epstein Connection & Your Worst Dates

    Do We Really Need a Convention Center? Plus, UT's Epstein Connection & Your Worst Dates
    Feb 13 2026
    Dating in Austin isn't easy, and for some of y'all, dating here can be downright brutal. In honor of Valentine's Day, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and account executive Dan Weinstock to share some of our listeners' best, worst, and most chaotic attempts at finding love in our city. Plus, the team unpacks the student newspaper investigation into a former UT professor's connection to Jeffrey Epstein (quick note: this discussion contains adult topics), and explains why a group is still fighting to halt construction on the new convention center. Running the Austin Marathon this weekend? Don't forget to check out these events happening around town! Check out our new City Cast podcast "Your City Could Be Better" on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by CEO David Plotz, this week's inaugural episode features the host of City Cast Twin Cities talking about how Minneapolis and St. Paul mobilized so quickly and broadly against the months-long ICE operation there. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 13th episode: City of Austin Window Nation Jeremiah Program Austin New Waterloo - Trick Hat Workway
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    41 min
  • Austin Audiences Can’t Get Enough of a British Comedian

    Austin Audiences Can’t Get Enough of a British Comedian
    Feb 12 2026
    Is Austin still weird? The jury may be out these days. But to one visiting superstar, Austin’s groovy — and that may be even better. Suzy Eddie Izzard extended her run at The Paramount Theater after five sold-out shows, and is performing all 23 characters in “The Tragedy of Hamlet” for local audiences through this weekend. But why did Austin make the cut on the activist and marathon runner’s world tour? Izzard joins host Nikki DaVaughn to explain. And don’t forget — tonight is our City Cast Austin Trivia Night! Join us for a night of fun for all, with special perks for our City Cast Austin Neighbors (it’s not too late to join and get said perks at membership.citycast.fm!). RSVP here. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 12th episode: City of Austin Window Nation Jeremiah Program Austin New Waterloo - Trick Hat Workway
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    22 min
  • How Austin’s Gen Zers Are Making Friends

    How Austin’s Gen Zers Are Making Friends
    Feb 11 2026
    Austin is a Gen Z hotspot, ranking 8th in the U.S. in a recent report, with tens of thousands of the 20 to 24-year-olds in town. So, what is it about Austin that attracts these young adults, who celebrated milestones of their senior high school years on screen during the COVID-19 pandemic? And why are they throwing raves in coffee shops on Saturday mornings? Shouldn’t they still be hungover? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Meher Yeda, a fact-checker with Texas Monthly who wrote about Gen Z, to better understand. Plus, Yeda fills us in on the real reason Gen Zers don’t drink (hint: It’s less IRL than you might think) and shares her predictions for what they’ll be into in their 30s. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about the sponsors of this February 11th episode: City of Austin Window Nation Jeremiah Program Austin New Waterloo - Trick Hat Workway
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    32 min