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In 2008, Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens launched "The Pickens Plan," an effort to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign oil. He spoke at the University of Texas at Austin.
Pickens died today at the age of 91, a spokesperson says.
Photo by Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune
Toward the end of Carrie Fountain's incredible conversation with Oliva Gatwood, Oliva's puppy decided it was not okay to be left out!
A "Higher Ed" podcast listener wrote in recently asking for Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger's take on what the listener calls "the tension between servicing the local community near an institution and appealing to international elements" such as students and partnerships. In this episode of the KUT podcast, Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how campuses view their role in the community and how that is balanced with farther flung connections.
The Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award was created to honor the NFL player who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. The Award is named after Bart Starr who, in addition to being in the NFL Hall of Fame, was selected as MVP in Super Bowls I and I.
This weekend, the Capital City Men’s Chorus will celebrate their 30th anniversary with two performances of Andrew Lippa’s "Unbreakable." Artistic director Dr. Daniel Arredondo and board chair Paul Halstead talk about the show.
This weekend, Lulu Fest returns to Austin. It’s a celebration of music featuring female band leaders, and for its third year, it’s expanding to two nights. Founder Peggy Stern talks about this year's festival.
During the 60s, Detroit had more talent than its record companies could handle. Since not all of the city's gifted vocal groups could be accommodated by Motown, The Dramatics initially recorded for a series of small labels before ending up on Wingate Records.
The pomp and circumstance of graduation brings students, teachers, staff and family together to celebrate achievement and usher students onto their next steps in learning and life. That ritual not only honors students but also creates a shared opportunity for a campus community to strengthen bonds. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton talks with Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger about the important role of ritual in education.
Even though we know how unreliable our visual memory is, we still put a huge amount of stock into what someone says they saw. Why is an eyewitness account so important in legal proceedings and beyond, and why should we question the value of an eyewitness testimony?
On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss eyewitness accounts.
This semester, artist Ethan Azarian has been working on a new mural on the exterior of Travis Heights Elementary. But he’s not working alone; he’s had a lot of help from the school’s art students. Ethan and several of the students got together to talk about the mural.
Since overcoming broken dreams of an NBA career and homelessness - Ben Tankard is a multiple Grammy, Dove and Soul Train Award nominee with Gold and Platinum selling Gospel and Jazz recordings. He has earned 15 Stellar Gospel Awards and in 2018 he was inducted into the Stellar Awards Honors Hall of Fame.
As one of Austin, Texas’ most iconic green spaces and oldest parks, Pease Park is a civic landmark and regional treasure. Unfolding across 84 acres, Pease Park serves as a shaded and lush oasis in the heart of the city – providing residents and visitors alike with an intimate, yet sprawling, natural amenity for picnics and birthday parties, nature walks, recreation and relaxation, connectivity, and general enjoyment and exploration of the outdoors.
The non-profit group Plein Air Austin works to keep the tradition of outdoor painting alive in central Texas. This Saturday, they’re hosting a paint-out at the Elizabet Ney Museum. Baron Wilson is a member and Alexis McCarthy is the president of Plein Air Austin. They're joined by Oliver Franklin, the museum site coordinator for the Elizabeth Ney Museum, to talk about the event.
Eugene "Jug" Ammons AKA "The Boss" was a tenor saxophonist known for his bold, R&B-soul sound. His vast discography as a bandleader and occasional sideman stretch from the 1950s to the 1970s. In this episode of Liner Notes, Rabbi Neil Blumofe discusses the legacy of Gene Ammons.
Clarence "King Pleasure" Beeks was a fronting vocalist and early innovator of the "vocalese" style, whose discography spanned two decades in the mid twentieth century. In this edition of Liner Notes, jazz historian and Rabbi Neil Blumofe discusses the career and influence of King Pleasure.
Guitarist George Benson recorded his first album at the age of 21 and continues to be a tremendous influence in the guitar world. In this edition of Liner Notes, jazz historian and Rabbi Neil Blumofe discusses the ongoing life and career of George Benson.
Arranger, composer and pianist Malcolm "Mal" Waldron played in a number of big bands and fronted his own before a drug overdose left him unable to play or remember music. As he regained his technique through listening to his own records, Waldron began a second leg of his career with a decidedly different sound than the first.
In this edition of Liner Notes, jazz historian and Rabbi Neil Blumofe recalls Mal Waldron, his struggle with addiction, and how he interpolated his former style.
The Secret Ingredient is "Economic Man." Swedish economist Katrine Marçal, author of "Who Cooked Adam Smith's Dinner?" guides the conversation on the role of gender in economics and food politics along with Raj Patel, Tom Philpott and Rebecca McInroy.
Austin’s Pecan Street Festival has been happening once or twice a year since 1977, and the 80th installment of the fest starts up on May 4. Lynn Raridon is the current board chair and Shannon Sedwick is the chair emeritus of the Pecan Street Association, the non-profit that presents the festival.
For some, completing a task the moment it arises is of utmost importance. But if you do something to completion far ahead of its deadline, you may miss out on important information.
On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss "pre-crastination".
Most of us work to minimize struggles and make things in life go as smoothly as possible. But learning is not always easy. Mastering tough stuff can be frustrating and even discouraging. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton talks with Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger about how a shift in mindset can help learners at any age harness lessons, power and even joy from struggles.
The Alliance is an outgrowth of efforts by the late Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., Cyrus Mehri and John Wooten who pressured the NFL for better minority inclusion. That resulted in the Rooney Rule, which requires NFL teams to interview minorities for head coaching and top executive positions.
Theatre en Bloc and the Long Center are presenting the new play 'Severe Weather Warning' from April 25 - May 5. It's directed Jenny Lavery from a script by Elizabeth Doss, and stars Giselle Marie Munoz, Leslie McDonel, Charlotte Gulezian, and Kacy Samiee .
Looking back, we tend to associate our legacy with accomplishments in our career and we rarely think about the value of our work in the moment. Yet a personal sense legacy can be derived from a number of meaningful things outside the workplace, even if we're not considering them right now.
On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss legacy.
Featured on the program are Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League; Michael Bidwell, president of the Arizona Cardinals; Jeremi Duru, counsel with the Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation; Will McClay, vice president of player personnel with the Dallas Cowboys; Khai Harley, vice president of football operations with the New Orleans Saints; Ed Goines, senior vice president, general counsel & government affairs with the Seattle Seahawks; and Ted Crews, vice president of communications with the Kansas Chiefs.
Artist Magda Jarkowiec is currently presenting the show “Unusual Kinships” at Dimension Gallery. The solo show of soft sculpture works will highlight her thoughtful and humorous style.
Dr. Graham is a leading expert on the social determinants of health. He has spoken about the health disparities that cause African Americans to suffer higher rates of dangerous health conditions such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes. As a practicing cardiologist and professor of medicine…He oversees community health initiatives for the Aetna Foundation - bringing experience as the former deputy assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Obama and Bush administrations where he also ran the Office of Minority Health.
A "Higher Ed" podcast listener wrote in recently with an intriguing question for Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger: does Ed, as a teacher and university president, "see himself as more of a leader or manager? How does he differentiate the two concepts and does he place more emphasis on one area or another?" In this episode, KUT's Jennifer Stayton talks with Ed about what he sees are the differences - if any - between managing and leading. How do those differences play out in the classroom, and can leadership and management be taught?
In psychology, the "Dark Triad" refers to narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. How do we identify those who are "high in the Dark Triad" and in what ways can these people be detrimental to our professional or personal life?
In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the Dark Triad.
You have probably seen this photo before: A two-year-old Honduran girl is looking up - distraught and crying - as a purple-gloved hand is sliding into a front pocket of her mother’s blue jeans. A figure in khaki pants - the same one wearing the purple glove - has their back to the camera. The mother is being searched shortly after she and her daughter had rafted across the Rio Grande into Texas. Getty Images special correspondent John Moore took that photo in June, 2018. It is up for “World Press Photo of the Year." KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked with Moore about the photo and how he came to cover the U-S Mexico border. Moore's 2018 book is " Undocumented: Immigration and the Militarization of the United States-Mexico Border."
The Back Pack is a movement-based comedy troupe with an original style that’s been influenced by classic cartoons and physical comedy. Their new show, “Wear and Tear,” is onstage now at Zach Theater’s Whisenhunt stage.
Voting rights; immigration; movement - building; economic empowerment; the media’s portrayal of race. Those are some of the topics on the table for “The Summit on Race in America” starting April 8, 2019 at the LBJ Presidential Library on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Another topic: the search for what the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. called "the Beloved Community." Dr. Peniel Joseph will be presenting about that. He is the founding director of the LBJ School’s Center for the Study of Race and Democracy and holds the Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values at UT-Austin. Joseph told KUT's Jennifer Stayton recently King’s concept has never been more relevant than it is today.
Allegations earlier this year about cheating by some families in the college admissions process have brought renewed scrutiny to just how that process works. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton talks with Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger to get his response to the story and his take on maintaining integrity in the process.
A new idea that matches our beliefs is easy to latch onto and one that contradicts us makes us try and find reasons why it's false. In an age of information-seeking, how can we best judge "the facts"?
In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss accepting and dismissing information.
Preservation Austin has been our city’s leading nonprofit voice for historic preservation since 1953. We promote a culture where our historic landmarks, neighborhoods, and iconic venues and businesses are valued and protected. These places shape Austin’s unique character, making it unlike anywhere else in Texas or beyond. They inform our identity, defining our sense of place and civic pride. By celebrating Austin’s diverse heritage through education and advocacy, we work to make sure that our unique past is part of our shared future.
"Higher Ed" took the show on the road earlier this year and taped a few podcast episodes in front of an audience at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the journey to discovering one's true calling or "vocation." That word is often used to denote a job or profession, but Ed and Jennifer discuss a deeper meaning that encompasses intellectual curiosity, passion, joy and a dose of reality, too.
A psychological study with null results is less likely to be published than one with surprising results, so it's no wonder researchers tailor and conduct experiments with a preferred outcome in mind. So why is it so difficult to replicate a popular study around the time of its initial publication?
In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the replication crisis.
As a descendant of the legendary songstress and actress Lena Horne, and the niece of the great singer/songwriter Cleveland Horne of the “Fantastic Four.” Horne has the perfect pedigree – and has left her mark around the world. But her singing talent is only the tip of the iceberg. Horne is a representative for a beer company, luxury furriers, and celebrity spokesperson and model for a major auto manufacturer.
The musical "Catch Me If You Can" is currently onstage at Georgetown Palace Theater. Like the 2002 movie, it’s inspired by the life of Frank Abagnale, Jr., who, starting at age 16, passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer, and a pilot. Rachel Britain is the marketing director for the theater and Hal Roberts stars as Frank.
As tax day nears, it's not a bad idea to look at our spending habits. Typically when we experience a windfall, we tend to spend more. When we come up short, we spend less. So although objectively we should maintain an average amount of spending, our financial habits continue to be influenced by how much we have at the moment.
In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss value in the moment.
Anyone who knows Brooks – knows she is a passionate person. She’s passionate about minority and women’s issues and small businesses, the national association of Black Journalists, and SRB Communications.
Salvage Vanguard Theater is currently presenting "Antigonick," poet Anne Carson's modern translation of "Antigone ". Actors Paige Tautz and Jay Byrd and director Diana Small talk about the production.
Dating back to when we were kids, two weeks into the future seems a lot longer than two weeks in the past. Even as adults we know two weeks is the same length regardless of when it takes place and yet we still experience this asymmetrical mindset.
In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss asymmetry between the past and future.
The panels, parties and pop-up events that have flooded Austin during South by Southwest 2019 continue for a few more days. Just as that ends, Spring Break begins. Time, money and ease of access are some of the factors that govern whether we participate in any of that. And if we don’t, we can fall prey to “fear of missing out” or “fomo" - that fear that other people are involved in something so much more fun or better than what you do or what you have. Junice and Rock Rockman are Central Texas life and relationship coaches certified by an International Coaching Federation-accredited program. They told KUT's Jennifer Stayton recently that “fomo” actually has its roots in deeper feelings of insecurity.
A recent study conducted by Brooms concludes that Black male initiative programs enhance Black male students’ sense of belonging and success in college. Brooms studied Black male students from three different educational institutions and found that their out-of-class involvement in BMI programs strengthened their sense of community. According to the study – African American male students are often faced with issues of isolation due to the low number of African American male students on college campuses.
Kim Tran and Linzy Beltran are the two members of the sketch comedy troupe Glam Fam, and they’re currently presenting their show "Feeling Myself" at Coldtowne Theater.
"Higher Ed" recently took the show on the road and taped a few podcast episodes in front of an audience at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the topic of "helicopter" parents with an audience of - yes - parents and students. Ed and Jennifer took questions about the impact on students' learning and development of parents who hover too much, and how to help parents and students make some healthy adjustments to those dynamics.
We've covered what signal detection theory is, so how does it come up when we assign labels to behaviors that could be considered "micro aggressions"? Are there significant benefits to these labels?
In the second episode of this two-part conversation, Dr. Bob Duke and Dr. Art Markman continue their discussion on signal detection.
For our Monday, March 11, 2019 meeting the KUT Book Club will be discussing Eddie Wilson and Jesse Sublett's book "Armadillo World Headquarters: A Memoir." Wilson and Sublett will join the discussion as we dive into the colorful history of the Armadillo and Austin's evolution as the "Live Music Capital of the World." The KUT Book Club meets on the third floor of BookPeople at 603 N. Lamar in Austin Monday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome!
Nathan Araya has been dubbed the “voice for the Diaspora generation.." He is dedicated to improving lives around the world through inspiring and compelling stories of life and culture. Born and raised in Garland, TX, Araya has a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing.
Join guest host KUT’s Ben Philpott along with political analyst Matthew Dowd, Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Emily Ramshaw Hartstein, and KUT’s Sr. Reporter Audrey McGlinchy to talk border wall, public school funding, affordable housing, and more.
Join KUT’s Rebecca McInroy along with KUT’s senior producer Michael Lee, Composer Sam Lipman, and sound designer Carolina Perez, to talk about editing sound for picture or podcast, the ethics of production, and how to build on powerful stories using sound.
[Recorded on Election Night of the 2018 midterms] KUT's Rebecca McInroy joins playwright Kirk Lynn and Poet Roger Reeves, to talk about the subversive histories ghosts allow us to remember and how they do so much more than give us a scare.
Saxophonist Stan Getz and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie are both legends in their own right, but what connects the two may be deeper than you think.
In this edition of Views & Brews, KUT's Rebecca McInroy joins Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe for a conversation on Diz & Getz, and a live jazz quintet performs select tunes.
Through his innovative post-bop, fusion and soul jazz, guitarist Pat Martino overcame a memory crisis and focused on the present to rediscover his technique.
In this edition of Liner Notes, jazz historian and Rabbi Neil Blumofe recollects Pat Martino, his struggle with amnesia, and how he re-learned his iconic technique.
A practitioner of Texas tenor saxophone style, David "Fathead" Newman's big, soulful, bluesy performances have the ability to tap into our primordial self and sense of feeling alive.
On this week's Liner Notes, jazz historian and Rabbi Neil Blumofe guides us through the career of saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman.
Rhythm and blue architect and Birdland opening night band member Oran Thaddeus "Hot Lips" Page was never well known, but undeniably an influential journeyman.
On the most recent edition of KUTX's Liner Notes, Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe guides us through the career of trumpeter and vocalist "Hot Lips" Page.
The Secret Ingredient is "Prison Labor on Farms." You might not expect where prison-produced food may show up! Listen back as agriculture farmer and former inmate Jahi Ellis guides the conversation on food production in prison along with Raj Patel, Tom Philpott and Rebecca McInroy.
A "Higher Ed" podcast listener wrote in with a question about, as he asked, "the proliferation of so-called 'trigger warnings,' safe spaces, and demonstrations that aim to force administrators to cancel an invitation to a speaker because their ideas are controversial." In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the complicated issues those situations bring up.
When thinking about the concept of a "micro aggression", what we're really doing is subscribing to signal detection theory. What is the theory and how does it come into play when we're dissecting the behaviors of others?
In the first episode of this two-part conversation, Dr. Bob Duke and Dr. Art Markman discuss signal detection.
Since 1924, United Way for Greater Austin has been dedicated to providing families and individuals in need with the tools and resources needed to thrive.
United Way for Greater Austin brings people, ideas and resources together to fight poverty in our community. Together with community leaders and partners, we’re leading the charge to create sustainable and lasting solutions to poverty and the cycle that holds people in it.
Although Hansberry’s life was short – she was full of extraordinary experiences and achievements. She had an unflinching commitment to social justice, which brought her under FBI surveillance when she was barely in her twenties.
Street Corner Arts is currently presenting the play Junk, inspired by the junk bond scandal of the ‘80s. The ensemble cast features Molly Fonseca, Carlo Lorenzo Garcia, Joe Penrod, Zac Carr, and Rommel Sulit.
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote Monday night, Feb. 25, on moving forward with plans to close and consolidate some schools. The district says it wants all students to attend schools with updated facilities and robust programs and that this is the way to get there. But some school board members say the district is moving too fast, and they have shared concerns from constituents that under-enrolled East Austin schools would bear the brunt of the closures. There are really practical elements to school closures and really emotional elements, too; a beloved school can sometimes be the heart of a neighborhood. KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked recently with the district’s Chief Officer for School Leadership Michelle Cavazos about all of this. Cavazos started by explaining why the district insists closures and consolidations must happen.
We judge our own actions on our intentions, yet we take other people's behaviors at face value. Is it acceptable to do something virtuous in light of ill intent?
On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss actions and intentions.
Losing weight. Exercising or reading more. Being nicer. Taking a class or going back to school. We all set goals at different points in life, but we do not always set realistic goals. And we do not always map out a way to achieve them. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton talk about learning how to set goals. A couple of hints: bigger is not necessarily better. And working toward a goal does not have to be a chore; it is possible to enjoy the ride.
This weekend, Chaddick Dance Theater will present "Beneath the Mind," a performance made up of three new dance works. Dancer Angela Benz and choreographer Cheryl Chaddick talk about the showcase.
In 1959 when ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ debut on Broadway - Lorraine Hansberry became the first African American woman to have a play produced on Broadway. The play depicted an African American family’s struggle on Chicago South Side as it tried to move into a white neighborhood. Surprisingly the play mirrors some of the circumstances Hansberry grew up under while living on Chicago’s South Side.
Austin’s OUTSider Fest is now celebrating its fifth year, and is being honored by the city with the declaration of February 21 as OUTSider Day. The LGBTQ+ arts festival runs for five days starting on Wednesday. Artistic director Curran Nault talks about the festival.
We live in an era with push notifications and all-day news coverage, but is keeping up to date with the latest development really that important?
In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the 24 hour news cycle.
Some scientists and historians say we may have entered a new geological age (or epoch) that they are calling the "Age of Humans." Why? Because humans are heavily impacting transformations on the planet - especially in the environment. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss a multi-disciplinary approach to the "Age of Humans," climate change and how to gather together people with different opinions to discuss and try to solve problems.
Born on June 30, 1917, in Brooklyn, New York, Horne became one of the most popular African American performers of the 1940's and 1950's. At the age of sixteen she was hired as a dancer in the chorus of Harlem’s famous Cotton Club.
This month, Scottish Rite Theatre and Brown Boy Productions are presenting "Rap Unzel," a new play for kids inspired by the story of Rapunzel. Writer Jeremy Rashad Brown, Scottish Rite artistic director Susan Gayle Todd, and musician Saul Paul talk about the show.
"Teacher's pet." "Know-it-all." "Brown-noser." These are just some of the terms students lob at each other in (and out) of school - especially at students who demonstrate strong mastery of a subject or are enthusiastic in class. In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton explore why we sometimes feel the need to use those labels - but why they might not pack the punch that they used to.
From seeing a UFO to advancing a conspiracy theory, often the simplest explanation is the most likely one. Yet we still tend fancy convoluted ideas with lots of moving parts, just because they sound good to us.
On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss Occam's Razor.
While serving in the Marine Corps, from 1959 to 1963, Shaw introduced himself to CBS News correspondent Walter Cronkite, declaring his intention to join Cronkite at CBS in the future. The respected anchorman began his career in Chicago at WNUS-TV, and then later joined CBS News and ABC news, becoming its Capitol Hill Senior Correspondent.
Pulitzer-prize winning author Alex Haley was best known for his historical work, including the widely acclaimed Roots. Born in Ithaca, New York on August 11, 1921. He soon moved with his mother to Henning, Tennessee while his father finished his degree at Cornell University. While in Tennessee, Haley’s future work would be greatly influence by his grandmother, who often recited the family history at gatherings.
The mission of Mainspring Schools is to deliver the highest quality early education and care to Austin’s most economically disadvantaged children – along with services so each child and parent have tools for success in school and life.
What comes to mind when you hear the word "mentor?" Perhaps a bespectacled older teacher or other professional offering sage advice to a younger student? In this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss what makes a good mentor - and it doesn't necessarily have to do with age or specific experience.
What we refer to as "reverse psychology" is more or less a strategy of deception based on expected defiance, and any short term gratification is often met with long term problems. So why has reverse psychology become such a trope in parenting or dealing with contrarians?
On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss "reverse psychology".
If your New Year's resolutions have fallen by the wayside - don’t worry. You are in good company. The statistics vary, but about 38 percent of people have dropped their New Year’s resolutions after a month. Halfway through the year, about 54 percent of people have ditched them. Junice and Rock Rockman are Central Texas life and relationship coaches. They are certified by an International Coaching Federation-accredited program. And they encourage people to ditch those resolutions. The Rockmans told KUT's Jennifer Stayton recently they believe there are more effective ways to make positive changes in our lives that are not motivated by just the flip of a calendar page.
This past week commemorated the 77th anniversary of Bobby Hutcherson's birthday, the "world's best vibist" who passed away in 2016.
In this edition of Liner Notes, Rabbi Neil Blumofe guides us through the life, contributions and influence of Bobby Hutcherson.
Music: "Little Angel", "Montara", "Catta" - Bobby Hutcherson "Groovin Blue" - Curtis Amy, "Blue Rondo" - Jackie Maclean, "Naima" - San Francisco Jazz Collective
On February 2, Austin Creative Alliance will hold their annual Unified Auditions, to help connect local creative artists with producers and casting agents. Austin Creative Alliance Director of Programming Jenny Lavery talks about the event.
When we invest a lot into something, be it a relationship, job, or even a used car, it can be tough to cut your losses and start anew. So why are we so prone to sticking with it rather than moving on?
In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss sunk cost.
Shannon Stott and Quinn Buckner are not twins, but they are the two members of an improv troupe called Twins, and they’re currently producing the show "It’s Okay To Laugh," which aims to bring a different perspective to improv comedy.
Wynton Kelly was a piano prodigy who accompanied legendary performers across hundreds of songs but failed to make it big as a bandleader.
In this edition of Liner Notes, Rabbi and jazz Historian Neil Blumofe walks us through Kelly's upbringing, aspirations, and why he was often viewed simply as a "first rate sideman".
Music: “Freddie Freeloader” - Miles Davis [1959] “Cornbread” - Hal Singer [1948] "Come Rain or Come Shine", "Surrey With the Fringe On Top", "Quiet Village" - Wynton Kelly
Melba Liston was a master arranger and a trombonist with an incredible but often overlooked talent.
On this episode of Liner Notes, Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe discusses life and legacy.
Music: Melba Liston - “Insomnia” [1959] Dizzy Gillespie - “Annie’s Dance” [1957] Randy Weston - “Caban Bamboo Highlife” [1963] Melba Liston - “Very Syrian Bamboo” [1959] Melba Liston - “You Don’t Say” [1959]
In the heat of the moment, revenge can be an appealing idea to consider but often it has devastating results with fleeting satisfaction. Revenge narratives permeate popular media and we dislike when a wrongdoer goes unpunished, so why don't we actually decide to carry out justice ourselves?
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about revenge fantasies.
Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger likens curiosity to wonderment. He believes curiosity is more of an internal than and external phenomenon that does not necessarily manifest itself in the asking of lots of questions. Does Burger believe curiosity can be taught? Yes. Does he believe it should be taught? Absolutely. Burger talks with KUT's Jennifer Stayton in this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed" about developing and harnessing the power of curiosity.
Featured on the program are Coretta Scott King, former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, former President Barack Obama, and D’ Army Bailey.
Chuck Smith joined Equality Texas in 2003 as a volunteer and helped out at their annual Lobby Day at the state capitol. Equality Texas is an organization that, in its own words, “works to secure full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Texans.” Just about 15 years later – last December – Smith stepped down as CEO. He talked recently with KUT's Jennifer Stayton about the changes he has seen over his time with Equality Texas and the work that still remains. Smith started by describing the “one step forward, two steps back” nature of the progress of rights for people in Texas and around the country who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
Morning Edition host Jennifer Stayton speaks with journalist Molly Ivins in 2004 about her book, "Who Let the Dogs In? Incredible Political Animals I Have Known."
Filmmaker Richard Whymark has spent the past eleven years working on the documentary "Fiore: In Love With Clay," about the life and work of sculptor Fiore De Henriquez. Finally completed, the film will have its American premiere this Sunday night.
Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger says in a recent class some of his students assumed an unidentified quote came from a man because of its direct and forceful language. The quote, in fact, came from a women - Helen Keller. Burger also reports that when the students discovered the quote came from a well-regarded source, they felt favorably about it. Burger talks with KUT's Jennifer Stayton in this episode of the KUT podcast "Higher Ed" about the biases we bring to learning and information and how those impact the way we view and process what is in front of us.
We're used to seeing certain people in only one context, but why do we get so thrown off when we see them elsewhere? How do cultural differences in collectivism and individualism shape the way we may perceive people in a variety of settings?
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about acquaintances in the wild.
In 2016, CVG purchased the iconic African American lifestyle magazine. Johnson Publishing retained its Fashion Fair Cosmetics business and its historic Ebony photo archives. A family-owned business throughout its history, Ebony has documented the African-American experience since it first hit newsstands in 1945.
In 2012, he joined NBC News and MSNBC as a National Reporter contributing online and on air for NBC News and MSNBC digital. Lee covers social justice issues and the role of race, violence, politics and law enforcement…Lee has earned two National Association of Black Journalists awards, one for digital media in 2015 for his MSNBC coverage of the protest in Ferguson MO., the other for his 2016, original MSNBC multi-media series “Geography of Poverty,” which chronicled poverty-stricken communities nationwide including Flint, MI during the water crisis.
On the first 2019 episode of This is Just To Say, poet and novelist Carrie Fountain discusses the importance of metaphor, conveying experience and more in Ellen Bass's "I Could Touch It" with the author herself.
Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2019, Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe walks us through the origins of Blue Note Records and how genres like bebop helped to understand the turbulence of the times.
Music: Horace Silver - "Silver's Serenade" Sidney Bechet - "Early In The Morning" Thelonious Monk - "Thelonious".
Through adjectives? Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger contends that "adding the adjective" to a situation, problem, or puzzle can lead to a deeper understanding and better learning. But just tacking on a descriptive word or two is not enough. Burger talks with KUT's Jennifer Stayton in this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed" about how to keep looking and thinking once that adjective is added to notice what we might have missed before.
Labels are an essential part of distinguishing between one another but they can also pigeonhole one's sense of identity. How can we adjust our approach to labeling mental illnesses, particularly in children, in a communally constructive way?
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about labels.
Reflecting on 2018 and looking into 2019, Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe connects jazz and reinvention, then recites "New Year's Recipe" by Carlos Drummond de Andrade.
Music: Art Tatum - "Prisoner of Love"
As per the Texas Constitution, judges in Texas who have been elected or re-elected officially take office on January 1. This past November saw quite a political shift in judges elected to the 14 Court of Appeals districts in Texas. Those are the courts that hear appeals from district courts. Four state appeals courts – in Houston, Dallas and Austin – changed from Republican control to Democratic control in the Nov., 2018 election. (Remember, judges are elected in Texas.) Nineteen incumbent Republican appellate judges lost. This all means that Democrats now hold majorities on half of the state’s 14 appeals courts. Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson is a Republican who was appointed in 2001, elected in 2002 and named Chief Justice in 2004. He recently told KUT's Jennifer Stayton his concerns about this shift actually are not actually political. First, though, he gave a primer on the Texas court system and why judges are elected in Texas.
Happy Holidays! In this wholesome edition of This Is Just To Say, Carrie joins Girl Scout Troop 42607 from Lee Elementary School to discuss the meaning of "Crying" by Galway Kinnell.
Happy 2019! It’s that time of the year when we resolve to drink less, exercise more, save money, etc.
It may feel really good to intend to do “better” in the new year, but as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain in this 2015 edition of Two Guys on Your Head, real change takes planning and hard work.
When Washington began covering the auto industry – there were only three big companies – that has changed – there are now auto groups.
The two cheapest and easiest things we can do for our health is sleep more and exercise more, so why don't we do it? Sleep and exercise have an immense impact on physical and mental health both in the moment and for your future self.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about exercise and sleep.
For some people, the holidays cannot come and go soon enough. They can come with a pretty strong case of the blues - depression or anxiety that can surge at this time of year. Mental health and mental illness are hard to talk about no matter the type or duration of the condition. To try and get the conversation started, KLRU’s “Decibel” news magazine is airing a special this month called “Mental Health: Ending the Stigma.” KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked recently with KLRU Editorial Director Judy Maggio and Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Austin Karen Ranus to find out why the stigma persists and what kind of progress is being made. KLRU's Decibel special "Mental Health: Ending The Stigma" airs December 28th at 7:30 p.m., December 29th at 6:00 p.m. and December 30th at 6:00 p.m.
American Gateways champions the dignity and human rights of immigrants, refugees and immigrant survivors or persecution, torture, conflict, and human trafficking through exceptional immigration legal services at no or low cost, education, and advocacy. We empower immigrants to know their rights and be their own best legal advocate, and for some we provide full legal representation. Last year, over 10,000 immigrants from nearly 70 countries were empowered through the information and assistance they received from us.
Darren Peterson has been training dogs most of his life, and for the past decade or so he’s used that skill to present a yearly holiday show called 'The Mutt-Cracker (SWEET!)'. The show’s evolved over the years, and now has an annual home at the Vortex and a script by performer Melissa Vogt.
'The Santaland Diaries' became a public radio holiday traditional over a quarter of a century ago when David Sedaris first read his essay for Morning Edition. And the stage version of the show has been an Austin tradition for many years, too. After taking a couple of holiday seasons off, 'Santaland' returns to Zach Theatre this year, with new star J. Robert Moore and under the direction of Nat Miller.
As they have for the past 18 holiday seasons, the folks at Blue Genie are hosting the annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar, featuring handmade products from a couple hundred local artists and craftspeople. Alejandra Rodriguez of La Flaca Farms is one of those craftspeople and Dana Younger is the co-owner of Blue Genie.
Frank Washington has been following the automotive industry for more than three decades. He has spent a great deal of time covering the industry for African Americans On Wheels, Auto Executive, Automotive News, Automotive News Marketer, Savoy, Ward's Auto World, Ward's Automotive Reports, Ward's Dealer Business, the Detroit News Online and the Detroit News.
Americans typically spend between about $800 and $1,000 on holiday gifts. For some, it will take months to pay those bills. Tracking down whatever we think are the “perfect” gifts - and then stretching our budget to buy them - can create a lot of stress. So, why do we work and worry so much about gift-giving? Junice and Rock Rockman are Central Texas life and relationship coaches certified by an International Coaching Federation-accredited program. They talked recently with KUT's Jennifer Stayton about what’s really going on emotionally when holiday spending goes overboard.
Poet Donald Hall passed on June 23, 2018. On this edition of This is Just To Say poet and novelist Carrie Fountain celebrates his life and work.
If you've caught yourself wanting to lie in a social situation, you're not alone. Honesty is a huge part of trust in every relationship but can be difficult to maintain across all sorts of interactions.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about honesty and happiness.
Ever feel like you want to ask a question, but you hold back because you think the question is stupid or you will look silly asking it? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss getting past those barriers that keep us from asking questions.
For the past several years, Penfold Theatre Company has presented a 40’s-style radio show live on stage. This holiday season, they’re doing their version of 'A Christmas Carol.' Director Ryan Crowder talks about the show.
In our very changing population, companies that proactively embrace diversity in all areas of their operations will have a competitive edge. In her book, Fulp examines staffing trends in this country and provides a template for what companies must do to maintain their customer base and competitiveness in the global marketplace…This includes new ways in hiring, getting managers to understand the importance of diversity, providing new tools for leadership development, and engaging their workforce to embrace differences.
This week, Ventana Ballet will present its debut performance piece, "The Watchmaker’s Song." It's a re-imagining of the holiday favorite "The Nutcracker." Artistic directors Dorothy O’Shea Overby and AJ Garcia Rameau talk about the piece.
In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton take up a provocative question: Does it really matter where you go to college? It is certainly possible to get a good education at many, many institutions - but can students find their way, grow and thrive just about anywhere?
On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke continue their discussion on leadership with a look at the psychology of leadership and the importance of trust.
Playwright Sarah Ruhl reads Max Ritvo's poem "Refuge for Sarah" from her book, Letters From Max: A Book of Friendship, and talks with Carrie Fountain about their relationship, his poetry, and the value of empathy and friendship today.
According to Walker, the emergence of hip hop from rap groups like the Geto Boys in the late ‘80s and DJ Screw in the ‘90s was inescapable. Walker, who now resides in New York, has written for many publications which include Houston Chronicle, Fader, Vice, The Wire and more. He’s also the host of Houston Rap Tapes Radio and the live writers series Evil Hour Evening Reading. Walker recently released the second edition of his book Houston Rap Tapes which chronicles trailblazers of the Houston rap scene.
Poet José Olivarez reads his poem, "Getting Ready to Say I Love You to My Dad, It Rains," from his new book Citizen Illegal, and talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about family, immigration, and the stories he wants to share through his poetry.
If you're in a leadership position you know you have to make some difficult decisions. Some of those decisions might put you in the doghouse for a while, but if you are motivated by the good of the group as opposed to the need to be liked, things tend to work out better.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of leadership and being liked.
NAMI Austin will celebrate 35 years of providing no-cost classes and support groups to families and individuals living with mental health conditions in 2019. In the last 5 years, NAMI Austin’s programming has expanded to include free site-based mental health education and training in schools, workplaces, faith communities and with law enforcement. Because mental health challenges impact 1 in 5 people in our community, the need for our programs is increasing.
There has been a lot of talk in recent months about creating and maintaining healthy and respectful environments - especially in the workplace. But what about in the classroom? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the keys to keeping the classroom an open and respectful place.
In 1972, Leland was elected to the Texas State Legislature from the 88th District of Houston. He served in the Texas House of Representatives until 1978. As a State Representative at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Leland became famous as the champion of health care rights for the poor.
This weekend, Art From The Streets – a free art studio that serves Austin’s homeless community – will be presenting their annual art show and sale, featuring thousands of paintings by dozens of artists. Art From the Streets executive director Kelley Worden and artist Marilyn Swartz talk about the upcoming show.
Tony Hoagland was an American poet who passed away on October 23, 2018. On this episode of This is Just To Say poet and novelist Carrie Fountain reads his poem "Disappointment" and talks with KUT's Rebecca McInroy about Hoagland's life and legacy.
For many of us, Thanksgiving means spending time with our families, carrying out traditions that we’ve practiced for years.
While it can be very stressful, messy, and challenging to spend time with family members you don’t see very often, it can also be a beautiful time of re-centering.
Traditions serve a psychological function. By repeating the same traditional activity with the same group of people over the years, we construct a chronological record of who we’ve been before – and who we are now. It’s a hidden way of staying in touch with the consistent elements of our identities, and it allows us to track ourselves as we develop and change.
Traditions give us an opportunity to become psychologically close to the person that we used to be in childhood, or adolescence – or even as recently as last year. And that’s something to be thankful for.
As always, Drs. Bob Duke and Art Markman are carving it up.
In the 1980s, Maynard began a twice-weekly syndicated newspaper column, in which he transformed national and international issues into dinner table discussions of right and wrong. When he bought the Oakland Tribune in 1983, he became the first black in this country to own a major daily newspaper.
Families and friends are getting ready to gather for Thanksgiving and many more holiday meals and celebrations before the end of the year. But some of those gatherings could be a little tense if there are lingering, unresolved disagreements. One reason for unsettled disputes? No one wants to be the first to say those few, brief words “I’m sorry.” Yes, it is a short phrase. But it is loaded with meaning. Junice and Rock Rockman are Central Texas life and relationship coaches certified by an International Coaching Federation-accredited program. Before the holiday meals begin, they gathered around the recording studio table with KUT's Jennifer Stayton to discuss why “sorry” does seem to be the hardest word.
Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain reads W.S. Merwin's poem "Thanks" and talks with producer KUT's Rebecca McInroy about how complicated it is to feel and show gratitude in a complex and troubled world.
Butch Hancock and Turk Pipkin have been friends for decades, and on November 30, they’ll be together at the Stateside Theatre for a new version of what they like to call a two-man one-man show.
In school, our reading choices are mostly dictated by what is assigned for classes or from reading lists. But once we are out of school, the decisions are up to us. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how to stay well read while expanding beyond our comfort zones.
Status is a double-edged sword. On the one hand having status can give you access to opportunities you wouldn't otherwise have, and on the other losing it can be very hard to deal with psychologically.
On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of status.
The Neil-Cochran House Museum is currently hosting 'Through Her Eyes: The Impressionist Work of Anna Stanley', an exhibit of works by the 19th century American painter. Most of the works on display are on loan from Stanely’s own granddaughter, Marni Roberson. Roberson and Neil-Cochran's executive director, Rowena Dasch, talk about the exhibit.
Leon has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of two legendary singers: David Ruffin in the 1998 NBC miniseries The Temptations, and Little Richard in the self-titled 2000 NBC movie based on the life of the rock-and-roll legend.
Humans are not rational beings, and when it comes to data this is blindingly evident. On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about data and the brain.
Growing up in Detroit in the 1960’s and 70’s had its challenges, and Deon L. Hogan had to navigate those challenges. Sports and church kept him on the straight and narrow. As the fourth of five sibling – he was always the fastest kid in the lower east-side Detroit neighborhood.
Is greed good? Is greed a human instinct? Why are some people inclined to hoard?
For some individuals, greed and selfishness are much more commonly displayed than generosity. So, it might be fair to say greed feels more natural for some. On the other hand, most might say they favor unselfishness.
In this installment of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss whether greed is instinctual or not.
The Nov. 6, 2018, midterm election is almost here. Despite low voter turnout among 18-29-year-olds in previous midterm years, polls this year indicate turnout in that age group could be much higher. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss what is driving college-aged voters to the polls; how to keep them engaged in future elections even when national politics are not so charged; and how students can use skills they have learned in the classroom to make up their own minds about how they want to vote.
Led by Executive Director Heidi Anderson, The Trail Foundation (TTF) is dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and connecting the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the benefit of all. The Butler Trail is the 10-mile lush, urban path in the heart of Austin that meanders along the edges of Lady Bird Lake, encompasses 199 acres of green space, and gets more than 2.6 million visits every year. Since its founding in 2003, The Trail Foundation has achieved restoration and beautification projects to the Trail’s infrastructure and environment, while honoring the original vision of the Trail’s founders and ensuring its vibrancy for generations to come.
A live roundtable with KUT reporters on Oct. 31, 2018 that walks Central Texas voters through the ballot to let voters know which races they will decide – and answer their questions about voting.
As a child growing up in South Sacramento, Calif., Dellinger knew it was something greater out there for her than the neighborhood she grew up in. She turned a creative idea into a multi-million dollar natural hair car enterprise – a family of organic hair care products for women embracing their natural textures.
Doctuh Mistuh Productions is currently partnering with Penfold Theatre to present the musical "Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe." Director Michael McKelvey talks about remounting the show for 2018.
In this edition of This Is Just To Say, poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye about her writing practice, her role as a teacher and mentor, and about her new book, Voices in the Air: Poems for Listeners.
Dr. Ed Burger calls his "Effective Thinking and Creative Puzzle-Solving" class at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, the "Seinfeld" of classes. Why? Burger claims that class is about nothing, which was a popular knock against the 1990's t-v show. What does he mean by that? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the utility of working through tricky puzzlers, and why the class that lacks any short-term, tangible content may actually have quite a bit to teach in the long run.
This month, Trinity Street Players is presenting 'Side Show,' a musical about the famed Hilton Sisters, a pair of conjoined twins who performed for decades in side shows and vaudeville. Sarah Zeringue and Trinity Street artistic director Ann Catherine Zárate play the twins and Eric Vera directs the show.
Why is it hard to have just one of those delicious slices of pound cake over the holidays? Well, it turns out it has less to do with the creamy butter and more to do with the way our brains react to those sweet white grains of sugar.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the ways our brains respond to sugar.
The investigation continues into a series of explosive devices sent in late October to prominent Democrats and critics of President Donald Trump. The President tweeted he believes what he calls “fake news” is responsible for much of today’s anger. How did the United States reach a point where stuff like this happens? Texas author Ben Fountain covered the 2016 presidential campaign for the British newspaper The Guardian – and that same question kept coming up for him during and after that election. His Guardian assignment, and some additional thoughts, form his new book "Beautiful Country Burn Again." Fountain told KUT's Jennifer Stayton he thinks the country has “burned” and reinvented itself twice before: the Civil War and Emancipation; and then the Great Depression and the New Deal. His book’s title implies that he thinks we are close again:
Davis is brilliant, passionate and fascinating entrepreneur…His investment group has structured, executed and invested nearly one billion dollars in commercial and residential real estate. Under his leadership – which includes managing the investment program and overseeing the day-to-day operations and transaction pipeline. Steinbridge group is now investing more the four hundred and twenty-five million dollars in the urban single-family home market.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Sisters Jackie McDonald and Jeannie Barnes spent some time together in the StoryCorps mobile booth, sharing memories of growing up together and of their loving parents, Fred and Donna Thomas.
Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with poet Lisa Olstein about trusting her writing process, her roots as a poet, and about her haunting and beautiful poem "This Is Our American America Here Is Our Son."
Some students raise their hands constantly in class and cannot wait to answer questions and participate in the discussion. For others, the thought of speaking up in class is intimidating and scary so they keep quiet much of the time. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss speaking up in class: why it can feel so difficult, and what teachers and students can do to encourage more voices in the classroom.
Many times we use metaphors not only to illustrate what we are talking about but also to denote that we belong in a certain group. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of metaphors and framing discourse.
This month, Salvage Vanguard Theater is presenting the world premier of Adara Meyer’s 'Tryouts'. The play takes a satirical look at femininity and motherhood, drawing inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Virgin and Child with St. Anne” and Sigmund Freud’s dubious analysis of the painting. Actors Luxy Banner and Paige Tautz and director Diana Lynn Small talk about the play.
Maybe you’ve heard that advice (it actually feels a little out of step these days) that you should not discuss politics or religion “in polite company.” Considering what is in the news these days, that could be pretty hard to pull off. So, can we keep critically important conversations going, but keep them polite? Junice and Rock Rockman are Central Texas life and relationship coaches, certified by an International Coaching Federation-accredited program. And they say, yes you can. Just ahead of the midterm elections, they talked with KUT's Jennifer Stayton about why these conversations can get ugly and tense, and how to tame them a bit - while still holding strong to beliefs.
Jenrette alone with her husband Melvin Jackson Jr have been nominated for Emmy’s. They are the first African American married couple in the awards 70-year history to both earn Emmy Award nominations in the same year - Jenrette for her role in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ in the same category as Cicely Tyson, Viola Davis and Diana Rigg for ‘Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series’ and Jackson as ‘Outstanding Actor in a Short Form or Comedy Drama Series for his singular 'This Eddie Murphy Role is Mine not Yours.'
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Sandra Kroger spent some time in the StoryCorps mobile booth with her daughter, Carolyn Kroger Estes. They shared a lot of family stories, including Sandra’s memories of being a child during World War II, and her meeting her lifelong friend Sandy.
We might fancy ourselves as responsible, socially conscious people, but when new technologies such as communal scooters are introduced into our environments all that can easily fly out the window.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of scooter culture in Austin.
Choosing a major. It is a rite of passage for higher education students, and it can feel like a ... dare we say it ... major decision with lifelong implications. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss what could - and sometimes should - go into choosing a major plan of study, and why there may be more flexibility in the choice than students think.
All this month, the Austin Scottish Rite Theater is presenting the bilingual musical play 'Rosita y Conchita,' which is quickly becoming a Dia de los Muertos tradition. Actor Megan Ortiz and musicians Alexis Herrera and Chris Ledesma talk about the show.
In 1982, Hollingsworth-Baker joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Delta Mu Zeta chapter. She immediately began working in that chapter and has held numerous positions on the local, state, regional, and national levels.
Poet Ada Limón talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about her new book "The Carrying," and what it means to write intimately as a woman. We also hear from her snoring wonderdog Lily Bean.
Join KUT’s Rebecca McInroy along with Lawrence Wright, staff writer for The New Yorker and author of "The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11," and Jamal Khashoggi of The Washington Post, to talk about how identities, relationships, imaginations, and policies are shaped and understood through various media lenses, to illuminate what truths are hidden by the facts.
Special thanks for making this even possible go to The University of Texas Department of Middle Eastern Studies and Karin Wilkins.
We might feel like we've been duped when we believe a lie someone has told us, and we may want to crawl in a hole when we share "fake news" on Facebook. But in actuality, we have evolved to trust vs. to question, which is why our tendency toward credulity if easily taken advantage of.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of what is known as "gaslighting" and how to put checks in place so you are less susceptible to being taken for a ride.
We might feel like we've been duped when we believe a lie someone has told us, and we may want to crawl in a hole when we share "fake news" on Facebook. But in actuality, we have evolved to trust vs. to question, which is why our tendency toward credulity if easily taken advantage of.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of what is known as "gaslighting" and how to put checks in place so you are less susceptible to being taken for a ride.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Carol Walker was joined in the StoryCorps mobile booth by her son David. She remembered stories of her long career doing service work overseas. She began her work in 1954 and it has inspired her family to travel and embrace the world.
A provocative column this year in The Chronicle of Higher Education laments the rise of what the author calls the "promotional intellectual." Dr. Jeffrey J. Williams of Carnegie Mellon University believes the old adage in academia of "publish or perish" has evolved into "promote or perish." In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the new - or maybe not-so-new - concept of promoting one's academic work.
This weekend, En Route Productions is presenting CB Goodman’s new play '*some humans were harmed in the making of this show.' It involves drag, puppetry, and self-help testimonials and was inspired by the life and death of Topsy the elephant, who was publicly executed in 1903. Actors Ellie McBride, Andrew Rodriguez, and Katy Taylor and writer/director CB Goodman talk about the show.
In April of 2018, Chester opened his pharmacy in an underserved neighborhood in Northwest Jacksonville, Fl. The area was the same neighborhood his grandfather grew up in decades ago. According to Chester – it’s all about sowing a seed into the community. Many of its residents don’t have cars, and getting to a pharmacy to get their medicine can become a major challenge.
KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy looks at recent policies local elected officials have passed to address evictions – and what other cities have done.
At times, school might feel like it is all about evaluations - tests, grades and comments. Some people take criticism in stride and use it to fuel efforts to learn what they have not mastered. But others are so derailed by even the slightest negative comment that they cannot focus on learning the material at hand. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the best ways to correct effectively.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Garland O’Quinn graduated from West Point, was a member of the 1960 Men’s Olympic Gymnastics Team, spent years as a professor at UT El Paso, and has written books on the subjects of gymnastics and cosmology. He sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with his daughter, Lanita Woller, who is a teacher, a sufi, and a poet. She remembered some of the advice her father has given her over the years.
When and why do we take risks? What goes into the process of remaking yourself at any age or stage of life? What is the role of grief when we talk about reinvention?
These are some of the questions we discussed with Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke at a recent Views and Brews at The Cactus Cafe.
On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head we hear just a little bit from that conversation about reinvention.
In the first three months of 2018, 11,000 families were evicted from their homes in Travis County. KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy followed one woman who was evicted and had nowhere to go.
Last year, there were about 44,000 evictions in Travis County. As judges will tell you, the majority of these cases are because a family can no longer afford to pay rent. KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy has the story of how one family’s eviction meant moving out of Austin entirely.
Murphy was the first African American woman to be appointed to a judgeship in the state of Texas – she later became the presiding Judge of the Austin, TX Municipal court. Prior to joining the municipal court, for eight years - she practiced law part time and for five years she was head of the government department of Huston-Tillotson College – now Huston-Tillotson University.
The Austin Center for Grief and Loss serves children and adults who are experiencing grief and loss due to death, divorce or other life-altering event. It offers individual counseling services on a sliding scale basis along with peer support groups for specific types of losses at no charge. More than 2,750 social workers, counselors, child life specialists, nurses and chaplains have received training in the field of grief, loss and trauma at Austin Grief. In summer 2017, we launched our first children's day camp, Camp Red Bird, for children ages 6-12 who have lost a loved one, and last fall we began a partnership with Communities in Schools to offer grief support groups in schools for children who have lost a parent due to death, divorce or incarceration. We currently serve both Austin Independent School District and Hays Independent School District.
Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with poet Natalie Diaz about her poetry project with Ada Limón for the New Yorker, "Envelopes of Air", and much more.
Austin is a city of renters: 55 percent of households in the city rent. That number drops slightly, but not much, when you look at Travis County. That got Audrey McGlinchy wondering – how common are evictions? What she found surprised her. On average of 12 Travis County families a day are evicted from their homes. In the first of four stories in a series, we learn exactly how evictions work and how common they are.
Can you remember what it was like for you to learn your native language? Probably not, but why is that?
As humans, we begin learning to speak our native language during the earliest stages of our lives, in infancy. Most people don’t have many accessible memories from this period of development. How do we do that?
If we can learn a language in our infant stages of life, why is it so difficult to learn a second language later in life?
On this week’s episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Art Markman and Bob Duke explore how we learn a language.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Larisa Dávila and her 6 month-old son Alejandro sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with Larisa’s good friend Alma Gloria. As baby Alejandro played with his rattle toy, the women talked about growing up in Nuevo Laredo and about their dreams. One desperately wanted to leave Nuevo Laredo, the other, desperately wanted to change the world. Their dreams are coming true in Austin. (This story is presented in Spanish; an English translation is available at http://www.kut.org/term/storycorps-austin.)
La cabina de sonido de StoryCorps vino a Austin en Enero. A partir de Enero hemos estado sacando algunas de las historias que se grabaron ahí. Larisa Dávila llegó a la cabina de StoryCorps junto con su hijito de 6 meses. Ahí se reunieron con una buena amiga de Larisa que se llama Alma Gloria. Mientras Alejandrito jugaba con su sonaja, las mujeres platicaron de su infancia en Nuevo Laredo y de sus sueños. Una anhelaba salir de Nuevo Laredo, mientras la otra anhelaba cambiar el mundo. Ambas están hacienda sus sueños realidad en Austin.
Test scores... transcripts... essays... teacher recommendations. College applications are a quest for students to try and put their best foot forward and demonstrate why that school should accept them. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the art and the science of college applications and address some common myths about what makes a strong application.
Fall means the new school year is well underway; so is the new football season; and midterm elections are coming up soon. It seems like whether our team or our candidate loses, people have a harder time being good sports or gracious losers these days. Competition is key, and losing can trigger emotional and volatile responses. Why does losing hit us so hard? KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked recently with Central Texas certified life and relationship coaches Junice and Rock Rockman about why we get so attached to these outcomes:
As the only African American female in her UT/Austin law class. Murphy has long been a champion of diversity issues. As a young girl growing up in the Buckhead section of Atlanta, GA she recognized early on that fighting injustice and inequality would be her life calling.
Wizard World returns to Austin this weekend, and as always, it’s a celebration of all things pop culture and sci-fi. There’ll be celebrity guests, panel discussions, and plenty of costumes, of course, and there’ll also be a handful of local artists, like sci-fi novelist Henry Melton and artist Sean Russell.
Musician Darden Smith has just released the book 'The Habit of Noticing.' It’s a collection of memories, photos, drawings, and bits of advice written in a style that’s somewhere between prose and poetry, all centered around the theme of living a creative life.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Cristina Helmerichs sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with her good friend Bibi Lobo. They talked about Cristina’s longstanding job as a court interpreter, but started by talking a bit about her family history.
A summer op-ed in the New York Times (no, not that op-ed!) was headlined "Make Your Daughter Practice Math. She'll Thank You Later." The author, an engineering professor, believes girls would benefit from more drilling on math to "break the cycle of dislike-avoidance-further dislike" and help them build confidence in their math skills (which research has shown are pretty similar to boys' math skills). In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton respond to the op-ed's call for gender-based additional academic practice and discuss how to undo lingering biases about gender and academic performance.
Anger is an interesting emotion. It creates energy and can be contagious, it can also motivate you to act. But it's not always the most effective form of motivation if you want to get people to think and work together to create change.
On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of weaponizing anger.
This weekend, Lucky Chaos Productions is presenting '30 Heroes in 60 Minutes,' a collection of 30 mini plays on the subject of heroes and heroism, all created by the cast. Ensemble member Hollis Lapree Edwards III and director Leng Wong talk about the show.
Dr. Patrice A. Harris, is a practicing psychiatrist in Atlanta, GA. She was recently chosen to be the 174th president of the American Medical Association. She will serve one year as president-elect and in 2019 she will become the first African American female to lead the organization.
Time flies when you're having fun, the old saying goes. But how can time – maybe the most fundamental concept of the universe – feel different under different conditions?
On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke – break down the factors influencing our perception of time.
Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with poet Tarfia Faizullah about, growing up in Texas, her first memories of writing poetry, and how the loss of her sister in a car accident influenced her poem "West Texas Nocturne."
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Lance Blanks, who played basketball at the University of Texas before embarking on a career in the NBA, sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with his daughter, Riley. Riley sees her father as the caretaker of the family because of the way he looks after her, her sister, and Lance’s own father, Sid Blanks. Known to the family as Big Sid, the elder Blanks was an important figure in Texas college football.
Remember those old film strips in school that would advance frame by frame, fueled by an annoying beep? Instructional media has certainly improved quite a bit since those days. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the evolution of the instructional video as an educational tool. Modern versions feature more graphics and special effects, but does that necessarily mean better learning? Can videos educate and entertain? Should they do both?
“Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Versions of that saying have been attributed to different people throughout history, but you get the idea : we have a lot to learn from where we have already been. The new Director of the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas believes the tumultuous year of 1968 has a lot of lessons for us today. Dr. Kyle Longley came to the LBJ Library this summer from Arizona State University. He has been a history scholar for decades and his most recent book is "LBJ’s 1968: Power, Politics, and the Presidency in America’s Year of Upheaval." He talked recently with KUT's Jennifer Stayton in the Presidential Suite at the LBJ Library where the former president would host visitors and “hold court.” Longley says the Library can help with that history and education but could do a more effective job reaching out to a wider audience.
Nix spent two and half decades in law enforcement – first as a central Texas police officer and later with the Texas Department of Public Safety, which included more than 10 years as a Texas Ranger.
Austin Youth River Watch transforms and inspires youth through environmental education, community engagement, and adventure. As a result of our work, youth are better prepared to create positive outcomes for themselves and the environment, ensuring a better future for all.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Sandra Molinari and Lisa Pous are friends and co-workers at the SAFE Alliance, which serves the survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault. But when they met, Sandra was a staff member at SafePlace and Lisa was a client. They sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth to talk about their relationship and their history.
A few weeks ago we came across an article on "The Cheerleader Effect," or the idea that people seem more attractive in a group than in isolation. Although there does seem to be evidence that this is true, we couldn't help but speculate as to why.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the possible psychology behind this phenomenon.
This September, Austin Playhouse is presenting Lisa B. Thompson’s play 'Monroe.' Though this is the world premier production, Thompson originally wrote the work two decades ago. Director Lara Toner Haddock, playwright Lisa B. Thompson, and actors Crystal Bird Caviel and Kriston Woodreaux talk about the play.
The high-intensity focused ultrasound procedure is a new technique approved by the FDA to remove prostate tissue. This procedure is less invasive, and the recovery time is much quicker. HI-FU uses high frequency sound waves targeted at the area of cancer cells.
“Hey, you know, you’re really good at that.” That feels good to hear, doesn’t it?
Praise always feels good to hear, but not all praise motivates us to try new things, challenge ourselves or deal with failure.
In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss how to praise in a productive and meaningful way.
A ceremony on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 will formally activate the U.S Army’s new Futures Command in Austin, Texas. The installation is intended to modernize the Army by developing new weapons systems and technologies. Austin was chosen as the site for the installation earlier this summer over Boston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Raleigh. The Command is expected to bring up to 500 military jobs to the area and will likely attract defense contractors to open offices nearby. Austin Mayor Steve Adler told KUT's Jennifer Stayton recently the Futures Command is a natural fit for Austin’s tech and academic sectors, and he is not worried about a “culture clash” with what many regard as the city’s liberal leanings.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Close friends Emily Seales and Stacey Thompson sat down with each other in the StoryCorps mobile booth to talk about their friendship, and how they’ve bonded during the weekly walks they’ve taken together over the past several years.
A few months ago, we rebroadcast an episode on Money and Happiness. The show focused on research into whether money brings happiness. The researchers' conclusion was that money helps, but happiness is contingent on what we spend it on. If we buy experiences rather than things, chances were we would be happier people.
Turns out that can be true, but only for the rich.
In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about updated research on money and happiness, and what this reveals about the way research is conducted.
Tears, fears, excitement and uncertainty. All of those things and many others may have been flowing as Central Texas students are back in school after summer vacation. It can be easy to get caught up in the scramble of new spirals and schedules and the morning mad dash out the door. But Central Texas certified life and relationship coaches Junice and Rock Rockman encourage adult caregivers and children to slow down and focus on what is happening underneath the surface as the school year kicks off. They joined their 4th grade daughter Grace recently to talk with KUT's Jennifer Stayton about the feelings that can crop up at this time of year.
Brown wants to convey that it's cool and fun to have salvation. When she was three years old - her older sister discovered that she had a voice and she then began singing lead in Church with her family group. On weekends, her father – a Pastor, also sang in a successful male gospel group and whenever they performed in Detroit, Brown was the opening act.
Artist Valerie Fowler has created a new series of works inspired by Flower Hill – the museum that was once the homestead of Austin’s famed Smoot family. Robin Grace Soto, the director of the Flower Hill Foundation, musician Brian Beattie, and Valerie Fowler talk about Art at Flower Hill.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Vanessa Lozano-Sanchez spent some time in the StoryCorps mobile booth with her mother, Marión Sanchez. Marión was born in Venezuela and came to the United States as a teenager in the 1980s.
Ground Floor Theatre is currently presenting "There and Back," a new play about immigration and the American Dream. Playwright Raul Garza, director Patti Neff-Tiven, and actors Karina Dominguez and Giselle Marie Munoz talk about the show.
In 2007, Moore joined the faculty at UT/Austin teaching classes in modern African American history and the intersection of race, culture and politics. Moore is a passionate educator. He has a unique, and engaging teaching style.
Say a store you love changes hands and you aren't too fond of the new place. So why do you continue to go back to the store when you know it's not the same?
Turns out a lot of psychology goes into the decision-making process around this dilemma.
On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about belief revision, exploitation vs. exploration, and switching costs.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Erin Willig sat down in the mobile booth with her husband Mark Schoenfeld. They shared a remembrance of Erin’s schoolteacher father, Mark Hayden Willig, who passed away about a year before this conversation was recorded.
According to Bryant a collision has accrued and it’s taking place at sporting events. Today, sports arenas and stadiums have been transformed into staging grounds for American patriotism and the hero worship of law enforcement.
We may think that civil discourse is a good idea, but when it gets down to practicing it how skilled are we? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke take on the psychology of civility.
Esta es la historia de Arlette de la Serna y Marcel del Río. Un matrimonio que habla de lo que han aprendido en sus viajes por el mundo. *For an English translation of this story, please visit http://www.kut.org/post/husband-and-wife-what-they-ve-learned-traveling-world
Artist Andy St. Martin is ready to unveil his new show at Prizer Arts & Letters. Called Parallel Notes (from the big picture), the show features all new works from St. Martin.
Chase achieved a number of impressive firsts. He was the first African American licensed to practice architecture in the state of Texas and later was the first African American admitted to the Texas Society of Architects and the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
This week, the Two Guys On Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke, will toss around the topic of jerks – and provide some insightful, doctor prescribed strategies for handling difficult people in our lives.
HAAM provides access to affordable health care for Austin’s low-income working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. Many Austin musicians are self-employed and have no access to health insurance or basic health care. They often work multiple jobs and struggle to pay for food, clothing and shelter, with nothing left for health care.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Sisters Tiffany and Tara Lee sat down together in the StoryCorps mobile booth to share some memories of their mother and grandmother, and to talk about their close sibling bond.
'Echo of the Refugee… Me?' is the latest show from Zell Miller III. It’s a hip hop theater piece in the jazz aesthetic, centered on the topic of gentrification in Austin. Miller says he’s been working on the show for a while.
For a woman, now living the suburban life in a small town outside of Indianapolis, Patricia ‘Ms.Pat’ Williams has come a long way from her days in the 1980’s when she sold crack for a living.
Austin musician Jonathon Zemek – formerly of the band Soul Track Mind – is ready to release his next project. He’s teamed with artist Chris Rogers and a host of guest vocalists to create the album and graphic novel “Hillcrest.”
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in a debate that it doesn't occur to us to change the frame of the conversation. However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, it's always important to find new ways to talk about and think about things.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Chris Kirk sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with his father, Randy Kirk. Chris was interested in hearing more about what he considers an “almost mythical” period in his father’s life — the years between Randy’s graduation from UT in 1967 and Chris’s birth in 1974.
KUT hosted a community discussion on July 18 at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center about how federal immigration enforcement has impacted communities in Austin.
Members of the community who have experienced deportations in their families and people who work with immigrant communities shared their stories.
Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with poet Matthew Zapruder about the collaboration that inspired his poem "Frankenstein Love" from his collection Come On All You Ghosts (2010).
Austin’s Art in Public Places Program recently announced the restoration of 'For La Raza', a large-scale mural at Holly Shores, and hired Robert Kane Herrera and Oscar Cortez, the artists who created the work in 1992, to restore the piece.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here. Pilar Sanchez was joined in the mobile booth by her husband, John Hernandez. They talked about the different ways they raised and how they’re raising their eight-year-old daughter, Victoria, who joined them in the booth. They all also weighed in on the correct pronunciation of Pilar’s first name.
Last week's converstion on editing left us thinking, maybe one reason why people are hesitant to edit their work is because they might be seen as going back on their ideas; or flip-flopping.
In this week's eidtion of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about why flip-flopping is seen as a negative thing, and how re-framing it could help you do better work and overcome your fear of changing your mind.
Politico magazine recently asked some mayors around the country “What’s the biggest uncovered urban crisis right now?” In response, Austin Mayor Steve Adler said: “The use of state law to preempt municipal authority.” He told KUT's Jennifer Stayton he thinks it is economically and culturally short-sighted to hamper cities’ expressions of their values.
Since her college years at Fisk and Howard University, Berry has been one of the most visible activists in the cause of civil rights, gender equality and social justice in this country.
This February maked the debut of the show 'Jazz Kween' at the Scoot Inn. The show combines jazz and comedy, and features producers and performers Sarah Marine, Jessica Pyrdsa, and Linzy Beltran. The next edition of Jazz Kween will be this Friday night, and it’s called Hot and Bothered.
This month, Forklift Danceworks is partnering with the city’s Parks and Recreation Aquatics Division to present 'Dove Springs Swims,' a dance at and about the Dove Springs neighborhood pool. Forklift’s Krissy Marty and Allison Orr are joined by Dove Springs resident Jenny Ramirez and Paul Slutes, head of aquatic maintenance for the Austin Parks and Recreation department, to talk about the show.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Ellie Patel sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with her longtime best friend, Les McLain. Ellie, who is now a labor and delivery nurse, shares the story of giving birth at age seventeen and giving that baby up for adoption.
When we're just starting out as writers or artists it can be hard for us to go back to the drawing board after we've composed the first draft. But why is it easier to be willing to edit after years of experience?
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of editing.
Berry has spent over six decades as an activist in various movements. First protesting the Vietnam War, then advocating for a Free South Africa, and the civil rights movement.
Poet Mahogany L. Browne joined poet and novelist Carrie Fountain to talk about how she came to poetry, to share one of her favorite poems by Hiwot Adilow, and to read her powerful poem, "Black Girl Magic."
A couple of recent news items may not seem related, but there is a common thread. The “Texas Fatherhood Summit” at the University of Texas at Austin focused on policies and programs that support fathers and so by extension the whole family and community. Sexual assault charges against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein have expanded to include a third woman. The common thread through these seemingly unrelated topics? The concept of what it means to be “male.” Not biologically - but behaviorally, attitudinally, or philosophically. Austin, Texas-area certified life and relationship coaches Junice and Rock Rockman told KUT's Jennifer Stayton they believe the idea of what it means to be male is in a state of flux right now – and is ripe for re-definition.
Established in 2010, Austin Angels wraps community around foster care children and their caretakers by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship-building and mentorship. The non-profit organization accomplishes this through its Love Box program, which matches dedicated volunteers with foster families who are in need of community support. Volunteers meet practical, everyday needs while building intentional relationships with the family they serve each month. When foster families are matched with committed volunteers, parents feel supported and children gain a sense of belonging and self-confidence.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Sylvia Orozco is the director and co-founder of Austin’s Mexic-Arte Museum, and in the mid-1980s, she worked to bring Mexico’s traditional Dia de los Muertos celebration to a wider audience in Austin. While the StoryCorps mobile booth was in town, she sat down with her friend and colleague Rebecca E.C. Gomez to share that story.
We might think that confidence is a performance and that some people are more believable than others because they exude a certainty that we don't have. However, it turns out that confidence comes with experience and knowledge, and that having some hesitation about accuracy can be beneficial.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of confidence.
Civil Rights attorney Benjamin Crump has become a household name in the African American community. In 2012, he first came to national prominence by representing the family of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed African American 16-year old that was fatally shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer.
Poet Sam Sax talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about poetry as biography, the history of medician, poetry as performance, and so much more.
He also reads his poem "#Hypocondria" from his book Madness, and shares one of his favorite poems, "Katherine With The Lazy Eye. Short. And Not a Good Poet." by Francine J. Harris.
This summer, Zilker Hillside Theater is celebrating its 60th anniversary with the musical All Shook Up, based on the music of Elvis Presley and Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night.' Artistic Director J. Robert Moore, Executive Director Kate Hix, and actress Heather Capello talk about the show.
As humans, we like to categorize, and with services like Ancestry.com and 23 and Me, we have new ways to figure out where we fit and where we don't. But what can we really find out that we don't already know?
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of DNA testing.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here. Karen Kelvie, age 58, recently sat down with her son Xan Bauer, who was just about to turn 21. They chatted about their life together, and about what they’ve learned from each other over the years.
Austin’s newest Police Chief is not new to Austin. Brian Manley grew up in Austin, graduated from Johnston High School and then the University of Texas at Austin and has been with APD since 1990. He had been Interim Police Chief since former chief Art Acevedo left Austin for Houston in November of 2016. Ever since the Austin serial bombing case wrapped up earlier this year, there had been calls by some for Manley to be appointed chief because of how well they thought he handled the case. There were also concerns raised by some groups about how Manley handled the case – especially when the victims of the first few bombings were people of color. Manley says he understands APD’s relationships with some communities in Austin need improving. He told KUT's Jennifer Stayton the challenges of the job are what attracted him to it.
Now semi-retired, Dr. Nero was the first African American to graduate from the University of Kentucky’s College of Dentistry, and the first African American intern resident at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.
This month, Shrewd Productions is presenting the premiere of The Afterparty, a non-linear romance with a fantastical bent. Director Liz Fisher and playwright Reina Hardy are joined by actors Shannon Grounds, Trey Deason, and Rommel Sulit,
"[Poetry] is the only place that I can defy the world," said poet Roger Reeves when he spoke to poet Carrie Fountain and producer Rebecca McInroy for this edition of This is Just To Say. Thinking of poetry as a place and a practice, rather than the attempt to create the "perfect poem" was just one of the many revelations in their conversation.
Reeves also generously debuted his poem "Children, Listen" now available at poets.org, and he shared one of his favorite poems "Preliminary Question" by Aimé Césaire, from his book Solar Throat Slashed.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Karen Collier and Monica Smith met in 1968, when Karen’s family moved and she enrolled in Butterfield Elementary, a small country school on Highway 277 outside of Abilene. She met Monica on her first day at school, and the two quickly began a friendship that is now fifty years old. The two sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth this January, and shared some memories.
Back in the ‘90s, when he was still a teenager, Nook Turner created the Jump on It summer music festival. More than twenty years later, the festival is bigger than ever, featuring live hip hop performances, games, and a wide-ranging educational program.
Mike Collier is trying to do something no Democrat has done since 1994: win a statewide election in Texas. We spoke to Collier about some of the policies he's emphasizing in his campaign against Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, a Republican who defeated his opponent in the last election by 19 percentage points.
Two years after many Texas Republicans were still sore from U.S. Senator Ted Cruz losing the presidential nomination to Donald Trump, the state's GOP is gathering again in San Antonio to rally around the president's policies and adopt a platform of their own. KUT's Ben Philpott spoke to us from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
The idea that money doesn't make you happy is easy to get behind if you have it, but if you don't it's a hard one to buy into (pun intended). Yet the correlation to money and happiness is more complicated then one might think.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explain the relationship between money, security, opportunity and happiness.
Growing up on his father’s farm in Greenwood, MS, during the most segregated time in this country’s history, he has managed to have a remarkable forty-five-plus year career as an Orthodontist. Now semi-retired, Dr. Nero was the first African-American to graduate from the University of Kentucky’s College of Dentistry, and the first African- American intern resident at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.
This weekend, Spectrum Theatre Company will present staged readings of 'Juneteenth Chronicles,' a new play by Abena Edwards that is based on over 250 interviews conducted in 1937 with former slaves. Director Crystal Bird Caviel and actor Para Agboga talk about the show.
Humans may take the card we swipe for granted at the grocery store when we buy food. We might look at our bank balance and not even think of how unique it is that we can translate those little numbers into experiences and things. It's merely one of the benefits of having big brains.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of how our brains determine value.
Author and TV host Anthony Bourdain said he loved Austin from the first time he arrived and that the city has been "very, very good to me." Bourdain was found dead in his hotel room in Paris on Friday. CNN says the cause of death was suicide.
Here's an excerpt of our interview from 2011.
Suicide is not a natural response to life's struggles. Most people who contemplate suicide recover. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Ernestine Balderrama Kubicek earned her Masters and Ph.D. from the University of Texas, had a long career in corporate America, and now runs her own consulting firm. But before all that, she was born in Brownwood, Texas, to a contractor father and homemaker/bookkeeper mother. She sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with her son, Christopher Morse, and shared some memories.
“If Wishes Were Fishes.” “Austin Flamenco Festival: Forasteros.” “Jawbreaker.” “The Music Man.” These are some of the performances on the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center’s schedule in the Summer of 2018. The Long Center is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. It opened in 2008 with Austin Opera (then Austin Lyric Opera), the Austin Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Austin as its founding resident companies. Over the years, its offerings have broadened. On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, the Long Center undertook a research and re-branding process with Austin, Texas-based firm Archer Malmo to find out what people think about the Long Center and how it could do better. KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked with President and CEO Cory Baker about the history and future of the Long Center.
Haynes played 14 seasons in the National Football League. In the summer of 2008 Haynes made a life-changing decision. On a whim – that day - the Hall of Fame was running a public service announcement to raise awareness for prostate cancer.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here. The founding members of the Puro Chingón Art Collective — Claudia Aparicio-Gamundi, James Huizar, and Claudia Zapata — all sat down together in the mobile booth when it was here. Since 2012, Puro Chingón has created events, publications, designer toys, and murals, all championing Latinx art. In this conversation, they remembered the early days of Puro Chingón, which began with a self-published art journal called Chingozine.
Understanding what we want to make public and what we want to keep private might seem like an easy choice. However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss in this episode of Two Guys on Your Head when it comes to life online, our brains aren't quite equipped to navigate the complexity of this issue.
After years of work and millions of dollars spent, the final draft of CodeNEXT, the rewrite of Austin's land use code, is in front of City Council. KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy talks with Austin Mayor Steve Adler about why he thinks CodeNEXT is necessary and how he hopes to finalize these new rules.
Bike Austin is the largest membership-based bicycle advocacy and education organization in central Texas. We are working to help transform the transportation landscape into a space that is safe and hospitable to people of all ages and abilities to move freely. Our aim is to see the number of people choosing to ride bicycles increase, especially for short trips, and it become a normal aspect of daily living for residents of Austin and the surrounding communities.
Best selling poet, writer, and slam performer Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz reads her poem "The First Check-Up After My Mother Died" from her book How To Love The Empty Air, and talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about the possiblity models for her as a poet, what it means to grieve with an audience, and the importance of the work of Kevin Young in her life.
This summer, artist Alfonso Huerta will be showing his prints and paintings in the gallery space at Paris in a Bite. His colorful work is inspired by Mayan iconography.
he StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Lucy Kellison visited the StoryCorps mobile booth with her mother, Sally Furgeson. Sally shared some memories of her own mother, Mary Alyene Hardwick Furgeson.
Framing negotiations in terms of winning and losing w can set us up for disappointment, not only when it comes to how we negotiate with others but also how we negotiate with ourselves.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke off some other options that might help us win no matter what.
In the 50 Years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr on April 4, 1968 – little has been written regarding his last two days of is life. Joseph Rosenbloom, a young reporter at the Commercial Appeal newspaper in 1968 promise to one day correct that oversight.
The end of the school year has many people ready to get away on a summer vacation. But imagine a different kind of vacation - from smartphones. The idea is to completely set aside those devices that feel indispensable to everyday life. Austin-area certified life and relationship coaches Junice and Rock Rockman did not plan to ditch their smartphones completely. They had already been doing technology-free days since 2010 so when both of their smartphones broke in 2016, they opted not to repair or replace them but rather to see how smartphone-free living would impact their lives for a year. They signed up for a landline, ramped up their email usage, and waited to see what would happen. The Rockmans talked with KUT's Jennifer Stayton about why they decided to ditch their smartphones and what they learned from that year.
On June 1 and 2, Performa/Dance will present Artist & Muse. The program will feature two long form dances and two shorter pieces. Dancers Oren Porterfield and Edward Carr and artistic director Jennifer Hart talk about the show.
Poet Emmy Pérez reads her poem "Green Light Go" and talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about living on the border as an act of resistance, the beauty of writing from anger, the healing power of the natural world, and much more.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here. Reeve Hamilton visited the StoryCorps booth when it was in town. He sat down with 91-year-old Ian Pearce, who he refers to as his “surrogate grandfather.” For almost thirty years, Ian was a constant companion to Reeve’s grandmother, Margaretta Bolding.
Negotiation is a complicated process. In this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about some psychological elements that can make it a little easier.
Some businesses say they encounter college graduates who are not well enough prepared for the workplace after school. What's the answer to that: more internships and experiential learning for students? More practitioners in the classroom? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the relationship between academia and industry and how they can overcome possible biases about the other to help students succeed.
This month, Present Company presents "An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein," a vaudeville-style variety show featuring the very adult work of a writer who’s perhaps best known for his children’s poetry.
When King boarded Eastern Air Lines flight 381 from Atlanta to Memphis on the morning of April 3, 1968, he was heavy laden. His reputation as a credible, non-violent leader of the civil rights movement was on the line - just when he was launching the Poor Peoples Campaign.
This month, Theatre en Bloc is presenting 'Cry It Out,' which stars Lee Eddy and Jenny Lavery and is directed by Lily Wolff. The comedic drama deals with motherhood, female friendship, and class in America.
Poet Marie Howe reads and discusses her poem "One Day" with host poet and novelist Carrie Fountain. They talk about poetry as a spiritual practice, their time together at The Michener Center, and Lucie Brock-Broido's poem, "The American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act."
Poet Marie Howe reads her poem "One Day" and talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about the mystery of creating poems.
Remember that old adage about what happens when we assume something? (Hint: break the word down into smaller parts and you'll get it!). Seriously, making assumptions can impact how we process and learn information. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton explore why we make assumptions; how they affect learning and problem-solving; and how we can approach education with a more open mind.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
A little over twenty-eight years ago, when she was thirty, Elena Furman and her eight-year-old daughter Miriam immigrated to the United States from the Soviet Union, arriving in American on November 9, 1989, the day the Berlin Wall fell. Elena and Miriam recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with Miriam’s husband, Andrew, who is a Texas native.
Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with poets about the poem they make and the poems they love. We hope you like the show. Please leave us a review and tell us what you think.
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Time is important, especially when it comes to the brain. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how our brains process and understand Time, and how we can reorient out goals within tasks to stay motivated and get more done.
Texas politics has always been filled with colorful and intriguing characters. Austinite Jeff Kerr has written several historical accounts of some of those figures. But for his latest work he decided to try fiction. “Lamar’s Folly” is a fictitious account of the rise and fall of Mirabeau Lamar and the battles with his political and personal rival Sam Houston. KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked recently with Kerr about what drew him to the rivalry between those two Presidents of the Republic of Texas. Jeff Kerr is speaking at BookPeople in Austin, Texas on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
During Dr. Debas distinguished career, he has been a physician, researcher, teacher and academic leader. For more than three decade he has held positions at hospitals, medical centers and universities in British Columbia, Canada, and this country.
At least 22 prisoners have died since 2004 from exposure to indoor heat in Texas prisons, and this week a landmark lawsuit could extend air conditioning to more prisoners. We spoke about it with Houston Chronicle reporter Gabrielle Banks.
Read Gabrielle's story here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Air-conditioning-could-extend-to-Texas-inmates-12887964.php
Poet Diane Seuss talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about how writing her poem "Song in My Heart" gave her strength after a devastating divorce.
"People just don't have the attention spans they used to," is a popular refrain. But on this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, we ask Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke if there's any truth to it.
Commencement season is filled with pomp and circumstance and speeches. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton reflect on what makes a commencement speech impactful and recall some memorable words of wisdom at graduation ceremonies.
Walton gave up traditional activities such as basketball, football and track to focus on dancing four years ago. Currently he trains at Austin Metamorphosis Dance Ensemble in Round Rock, Texas, where he is a member of the Senior Company.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Before embarking on her fifty-year career as an educator, Sandy Graham was a rebellious teenager living in Commack, Long Island who became pregnant and gave up a baby daughter for adoption. It's not a story she tells to many people, but she recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth and shared the story with StoryCorps facilitator Chelsea Aguilera.
Artist Ethan Azarian is currently working on a 150 foot wide mural on the outside of Kealing Middle School. The project is sponsored by the city’s Cultural Arts Division and is a collaboration between Azarian and Kealing’s art students.
This Saturday night, Coldtowne Theatre is presenting the season finale of the improv show "Latinauts." The show’s a mashup of science fiction and telenovelas, and follows the crew of the Starship Edward James Olmos. Producers Lili Lopez and Carlos LaRotta and director Ben G. Bazan are all also part of the cast.
Austin Bat Refuge, at its core, is two long-time volunteer wildlife workers dedicated to promoting respect for bats and their place in the environment through education, conflict resolution, rehabilitation and release. We have been rehabilitating bats and assisting the community for 10 years; becoming a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in early 2016 has allowed us to fundraise to expand our education and rehabilitation capacities and to better assist local bats in trouble.
Poet Kaveh Akbar shares his poem Being In This World Makes Me Feel Like a Time Traveler, from his collection "Calling A Wolf A Wolf." He also talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about how he came to poetry, appreciating the lyricism of poems, and the value of reading widely.
Leadership is not as easy as it might appear. At times even leaders themselves might not be aware of everything that makes their leadership effective. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about leadership and they muse about how it's easy to work harder than you need to.
The end of the school year is a busy time for students, faculty, staff, and families. Finals exams are looming; seniors in college or graduate school may be on the hunt for a job; and many students have to say goodbye to friends and teachers. Actually, the entire school year can feel stressful with tests, grades, activities and high expectations to perform well. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the origins of stress; the role it can play in education and learning; and how to successfully manage it (both in and out of school).
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Matt Duncan spent part of his birthday this year in the StoryCorps mobile booth. He sat down with his father, 83-year-old Martin Duncan, who shared some memories of his life, beginning with his birth in Chickasha, Oklahoma.
Austin musician Oliver Rajamani was born in India and has spent years exploring and playing music from all parts of the world. This Sunday, he’ll debut his new album and documentary, Flamenco India, with a performance and film screening at Zach Theater.
In her book, Eloquent Rage, Dr. Brittney Cooper doesn’t shy away from friendship and feminism; family and violence, sex and faith; and race and gender.
This weekend, Austin Playhouse will present their Festival of New Texas Plays. After narrowing down the entrants to ten finalists, they’ll be presenting staged readings of the three winning plays. Artistic director Lara Toner Haddock and winning playwright C. Denby Swanson talk about the festival.
Poet Matthew Dickman reads from his new book of poems Wonderland and talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about toxic masculinity, childhood, the origins of violence, and much more.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Piper Stege Nelson spent some time in the StoryCorps mobile booth with her seven year old daughter, Molly Magnolia Nelson. They talked a bit about Molly’s life now and what it might be like in the future.
It turns out you can have too much of a good thing when it comes to your charismatic leader.
On this week's edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke explore why that is.
This spring, The Vortex is celebrating their 30 year anniversary with Performance Park, an immersive theatrical scavenger hunt that encompasses the entire Vortex compound and is inspired by the major arcana of the Tarot. Performers Melissa Vogt and Alex Cogburn and director Bonnie Collum talk about the piece.
The relationship between teacher and student can be incredibly influential both during and after school. A current college student suggested a "Higher Ed" discussion about making those relationships meaningful and how grades and behavior could be impacted. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how students and teachers can best engage each other to ensure that dynamic goes well.
In her book ‘Eloquent Rage’ Cooper gives up an up close and personal look at what it means to be Black, Female and a Feminist. Cooper reminds us that anger is a powerful source of energy that can give women the strength to keep on fighting, and that rage can be a clarifying and essential political resource in a shifting political landscape.
Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about reclaiming the power, beauty, and wonder of a C-section birth through her poem "Self-Portrait as C-Section Scar."
They also talk about Nezhukumatathil's entry point into poetry through the work of Naomi Shihab Nye, and she shares one of her favorite poems, "Eclipse" from poet Jenny George's debut book, The Dream of Reason.
Two people were killed and four were injured in a series of bombings in Austin, Texas, in March, 2018. The bomber blew himself up as police closed in on him early on the morning of March 21st. There are still many questions about the bomber’s motives and questions about other aspects of the case including how the media covered it. But the answers to those questions depend on which media you’re talking about. Craig Watkins teaches in the Radio-Television-Film Department at the University of Texas at Austin. When he talked with KUT's Jennifer Stayton about media coverage of the bombings, Watkins described two distinctly different types of coverage that he says mirror the shifting media landscape in general.
The S.S. Hangover will be at the Contemporary Austin’s Laguna Gloria location this spring. The kinetic sound sculpture features a brass band playing aboard a specially painted Icelandic fishing boat. Andrea Mellard is the Contemporary’s director for public programs, Kjartan Sveinsson is the composer of S.S. Hangover, and Jacob Schnitzer is co-artistic director of Density 512, the band that will be playing the piece.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Jeremy Bolf came to the StoryCorps mobile booth to learn more about his family’s matriarch, affectionately known as Granny Bolf. Jeremy was too young to know his grandmother well before her passing in 1975, so he asked his father Stanley, who was her youngest son, and his aunt Donna, who married into the family in 1958, to share some memories.
Independence in highly valued in American society, but everyone needs help every once in a while. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss asking for help in education and the relative merits of different forms of assistance.
Completing all the tasks we have to do during the day can be exhausting, but we might not realize the fatigue we feel due to all of the things we leave undone.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the Zeigarnik effect.
Also, check out the article Rebecca McInroy references in this week's show.
https://urbanmoms.ca/parenting/invisible-workload-motherhood/
In 2013, Montana woke up one morning and decide he wanted to open a distillery. He had been making home-brewed beer for 10 years. Also, he wanted to begin a family business that would bring together his wife Shanelle’s rural upbringing and his urban experience growing up in Minneapolis.
The name and venue have changed over the years, but in one form or another, Art City Austin has been a tradition since 1950. It returns to the Palmer Event Center this weekend, and will feature not just visual art, but also performance, food and drinks, activities and installations. Eric Hiduke is the chair of the board and Andrea Hyland is the events and program manager of Art Alliance Austin, which presents Art City. They're joined by artist and photographer Greg Davis to talk about the fest.
Many leadership positions in the City of Austin, including Fire Chief and Police Chief, need - or will soon need - permanent leaders. Until recently, the position responsible for filling those jobs – Austin City Manager – was also vacant. Spencer Cronk started as City Manager on February 12th, 2018. He came to Austin from Minneapolis where he was City Coordinator. Cronk told KUT's Jennifer Stayton he wanted to come to Austin to build on the “specialness” and “weirdness” the city’s known for and help manage the challenges that come along with being that kind of city.
Poet Tomás Q. Morín reads his poem "For My Daughter" from his collection Patient Zero, and talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about experiencing loss, the power of imagining the unlived life, and the vulnerability it takes to create as a poet and an artist.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Vanessa Beltran and Emmy Laursen became friends almost four years ago while taking part in a 4000 mile bike ride from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska. They recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth to talk about their enduring friendship.
Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger says one of higher education's most serious future challenges will be to remain "relevant to the intellectual and creative needs of students who will graduate into a world in which over 65% will eventually hold careers in positions that have yet to be created." In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Dr. Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how education might respond to that future reality and the impact it may have on students, parents, and teachers.
There are many reasons we might not be happy with the decisions we make, but it turns out not many of them have to do with the actual choice. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of disappointment.
Activists and many others in Austin believe the city's troubled racial climate will never improve if white people don’t have the necessary, difficult conversations to examine and confront racism. So - how do those conversations get started? As part of KUT’s ongoing coverage of race and racism in Austin, KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked recently with someone trying to spark those conversations. Carolyn Helsel is a Presbyterian minister who teaches preaching at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She has spent over ten years facilitating white congregations’ discussions about racism. Helsel says she was drawn to this work when she got to seminary and realized the Christian life she had been raised to lead did not honestly address racism. Carolyn Helsel’s book is "Anxious To Talk About It: Helping White Christians Talk Faithfully About Racism".
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as a hero to everyone 50 years after his assassination on April 4, 1968. But the founder of the LBJ School's Center for the Study of Race and Democracy reminds us that he was once criticized by the American press as being too subversive.
We spoke to historian Dr. Peniel E. Joseph about King's legacy and how it connects with social and racial justice movements today.
Photo by Dick DeMarsico
Founded in 2015 by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to harnessing the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress. Led by an unprecedented alliance of professional sports leagues, organizations, athletes, educators, media networks and sports professionals, they use sports to promote understanding, respect and equality.
Carmen Giménez Smith reads her poem Migraine Code Switch and talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about its origin.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/carmen-gimenez-smith
http://www.carriefountain.com/
http://www.citylights.com/book/?GCOI=87286100296980
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology behind both sides of America's ongoing debate about firearms and gun control.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air Monday and Wednesday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Fatoumata Diallo immigrated to America from the West African country of Guinea at age six. She’s now nineteen and a student at the University of Texas. She sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with her mentor, Yasmin Turk, and talked about her experience of being an immigrant living in Texas.
For 40 years, Refugee Services of Texas (RST) has proudly been serving refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking and other displaced or vulnerable men, women, and children in Texas.
The Athletes in Action/Bart Starr Award was created to honor the NFL player who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. The Award is named after Bart Starr who, in addition to being in the NFL Hall of Fame, was selected as MVP in Super Bowls I and II.
The second annual Lulu Fest is coming up on April 14 in Austin. It’ll feature concerts in the evening and music workshops during the day, all designed to celebrate the music of female bandleaders. Festival creator Peggy Stern talks about Lulu Fest.
In this special edition of This is Just To Say poet and novelist Carrie Fountain and KUT's Rebecca McInroy share Naomi Shihab Nye's poem "Kindness," and discuss the importance of poetry today.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/naomi-shihab-nye
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/kindness
http://www.carriefountain.com/
http://kut.org/people/rebecca-mcinroy
In this special edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Rebecca McInroy talk about the psychology of the current moment in Austin and how to negotiate moving forward following the traumatic events of this month.
Students and young scholars may not have had as much time in the classroom, but that doesn't mean their work lacks insight, value and academic rigor. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss the valuable contributions younger learners can make and how society can better regard and embrace their work.
Salvage Vanguard Theater is currently presenting a revival of the play "con flama." This staging is directed by Florinda Bryant, who starred in the original production of con flama eighteen years ago.
Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with poet Victoria Chang talks with about how her poem "Obit" allowed her to process the death of her mother.
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/obit
http://www.carriefountain.com/
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/victoria-chang
It seems that people today carry with them the constant mantra "I'm so busy." It can be tough to juggle work, kids, and life in general, but a lot of that feeling of being overwhelmed may be our own fault.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markaman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the value of boredom, and how to get the most out of your downtime to feel more in control and less stressed.
Before there was Rosa Parks – there was Elizabeth Jennings. On July 16, 1854 on her way to choir rehearsal Jennings was forcefully removed by the conductor and a nearby police officer when she was refused a seat on a New York city streetcar.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air Monday and Wednesday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here.
Walter Hokenson was recently joined in the StoryCorps mobile booth by his wife Katherine. He shared some memories of his father, Jim, and talked about the long process of coming to terms with his death.
“Fixing Troilus and Cressida” is the latest of Kirk Lynn’s Shakespeare adaptations, creating an entirely new version of the famed “problem play.” Director Alexandra Shaw and playwright Kirk Lynn talk about the play, which is runs through March 31 at the Nowlin Rehearsal Studio.
Poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about how her poem "Self-Portrait as C-Section Scar" helped her to claim the power, beauty, and wonder of a c-section birth.
https://www.kenyonreview.org/kr-online-issue/2014-summer/selections/aimee-nezhukumatathil-763879/
http://aimeenez.net/
http://www.carriefountain.com/
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Gene Rodgers is an outdoor adventure enthusiast and self-described ‘argonaut’ who was paralyzed in an accident forty-five years ago at age seventeen. He was joined in the StoryCorps mobile booth by his longtime friend Dennis Borel, the Executive Director of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities. Gene shared some memories of his life and adventures.
We might think that in order to keep order in our households, workplaces, or classrooms, that it's important to hold people accountable for their negative behavior. However, what that can lead to is a playing field that allows for either nothing to happen or punishment. It is more important to focus on the behaviors we want to see continue, as opposed to giving energy to avoiding the negative.
Still a little confused? In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of accountability.
Watson is writing a three part series that focus on the man credited with coining the word 'woke' – African American Harlem author William Melvin Kelley, who passed away earlier this year, Erykah Badu’s re-introduction of the phase “Stay Woke,” and the how the word is on a decline.
Poet Tarfia Faizullah talks about how the loss of her sister to a horrific car accident influenced her poem "West Texas Nocturne."
http://www.tfaizullah.com/
http://aprweb.org/poems/west-texas-nocturne
http://www.carriefountain.com/
The Gulf Coast tourist towns of Port Aransas and Rockport want you to visit, even if they're not quite ready. Plus, a documentary about the violent arrest of an Austin teacher is up for an Oscar. And a review of a Korean BBQ restaurant off I-35. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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The Academy Awards are this weekend and one of the short documentaries up for an award is about the 2015 arrest of Austin elementary school teacher Breaion King. We spoke with the director of the HBO original documentary, Kate Davis.
Watch the documentary here: https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/traffic-stop
Tearing something down is quick, easy, and very gratifying. What is more time-consuming and difficult is creating, building, and constructing. However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, the reasons why we are more likely to criticize than create aren't just about effort.
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Lucille Harrell recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with Joni Rogers, a longtime family friend. Joni asked Lucille, who is 93, to talk a little about growing up in Victoria, Texas during the Depression.
With so much information available to us so quickly and easily these days, it might feel as if there is just too much to learn. But encountering massive amounts of information is not the same as actually discerning and then learning what is essential. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss information saturation and how to employ effective gatekeeping techniques.
The slow smoked barbecue famous in Central Texas is slowly spreading nationwide and beyond, but the entirely different barbecue out of Korea has already attained worldwide popularity.
Austin has a handful of restaurants specializing in the cuisine, and we spoke to Austin American-Statesman restaurant critic Matthew Odam about his review of one of them: Charm Korean BBQ.
Read the review: https://www.mystatesman.com/entertainment/dining/get-your-grill/vmJpc67J19ByTLayFjhtpI/
See the menu: http://charmkoreanbbq.com/
Travis Audubon was founded in 1952 by visionary Central Texans who recognized the vital connection between conserving wildlife habitat and the ecological balance necessary for healthy, sustainable, and habitable communities.
The nonprofit group South Asian Austin Moms has been working for quite a while now to bring the Smithsonian Institute’s Beyond Bollywood exhibition to Austin. It’s now on display at the Asian American Resource Center. South Asian Austin Moms board members Ami Gandhi, Parul Mehta, and Pooja Sethi talk about bringing "Beyond Bollywood" to Austin.
Nix spent two and half decades in law enforcement – first as a central Texas police officer and later with the Texas Department of Public Safety, which included more than 10 years as a Texas Ranger.
Vice President Mike Pence, speaking in Dallas, said that "along the southern border of the U.S.," the government apprehends "seven individuals a day who are either known or suspected terrorists."
Is that true?
We asked Gardner Selby of PolitiFact Texas.
You can read the fact-check here: http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2018/feb/21/mike-pence/pants-fire-mike-pences-claim-about-nabbing-7-terro/
The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin this January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there. Timothy Hobbs and his wife Donna Walker-Nixon shared a conversation in the mobile booth while it was in Austin. They’re both authors, but they typically don’t read each other’s work. While in the StoryCorps booth, they took the opportunity to talk a bit about their writing habits.
Poet Maggie Smith talks about her poem "The Mother" with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain.
https://maggiesmithpoet.com/ http://waxwingmag.org/items/Issue9/26_Smith-The-Mother.php
The StoryCorps mobile booth is in Austin this month, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there. Chad Seales recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with his wife Emily. Adopted into a loving family as a baby, Chad had no interest in seeking out his birth parents for forty years. But recently, he made the decision to find out more about his biological family.
The Sci-Fi sex comedy "Agent Andromeda: The Orion Crusade" opens this week at the Ground Floor Theater. Playwright Reina Hardy, producer/performer Ginger Snaps and performers Lola LeStrange and Shannon Grounds talk about the show.
It might seem odd that when we have so much entertainment at our fingertips every day that anyone still treks out to see live theatre.
However, as Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, psychologically we may get more from a visit to our local playhouse than we think.
How do you persuade someone to examine - and maybe change - their thinking, especially when it comes to broad societal issues such as equality, diversity, and fairness? The YWCA Greater Austin has launched a two-year Community Partnership Initiative to train other organizations to apply a gender- and racial-justice framework to their work. The training sessions encourage people to explore and reflect on their own beliefs and learn – or maybe un-learn - things along the way. KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked with YWCA Greater Austin Executive Director Angela-Jo Touza-Medina and Volunteer and Training Institute Coordinator Haleigh Campbell about how people can be convinced to, at the very least, take a closer look at enduring beliefs that may be tightly held.
A trade magazine Southwest Farm Press wrote in its January 2018 news story, "Texas is home to more feral pigs than any other state — an estimated 50 percent to 75 percent of all feral swine in the nation."
Is that true?
We asked Gardner Selby of PolitiFact Texas.
Read the fact-check here: http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2018/feb/01/southwest-farm-press/more-feral-hogs-texas-than-any-other-state-but-not/
The StoryCorps mobile booth is in Austin this month, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air Monday and Wednesday mornings during Morning Edition. Lacey Saye and Caroline Kittelson have been best friends since meeting at school in the small town of Celeste, Texas, more than twenty-five years ago. They recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth to talk about their long history and their friendship, and while there, they discovered that they can still learn new things about each other.
After more than ten years of research Berry has come up with the first book to chronicle the economic value of enslaved people through every period of their lives — including preconception, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, their senior years, and death.
Haven’t we all seen couples in a restaurant or bar… sitting across from each other at the same table… with their faces in their phones?! KUT's Jennifer Stayton wanted to find out why couples do that, so a little before Valentine's Day 2018 she checked in with Central Texas psychotherapist, Licensed Professional Counselor Intern and relationship intervention specialist Junice Rockman and author and motivational speaker Rock Rockman, who happen to be husband and wife.
Making decisions - large and small - is not always easy. We are called upon to make countless decisions in life, but are we ever given some effective tools for doing that? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss how what we learn in our formal education can be used to help us make better decisions.
Poet Diane Seuss talks with poet and novelist Carrie Fountain about the how writing her poem "Song in My Heart" gave her strength after a devastating divorce.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/53141/song-in-my-heart
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poet/diane-seuss
http://www.carriefountain.com/
The StoryCorps mobile booth is in Austin this month, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air Monday and Wednesday mornings during Morning Edition. Amelia Lewis recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with her ex-husband, Carlo Bligh. Though the two are no longer married, they remain friends and have dedicated themselves to co-parenting their young daughter, Carolina.
This is too good to leave on the cutting room floor. Dr. Art Markman explains new research on how dogs read human facial expressions and what it could tell us about how they think.
This is too good to leave on the cutting room floor. Dr. Art Markman explains new research on how dogs read human facial expressions and what it could tell us about how they think.
We are as transfixed as you are by the Westminster Dog Show. So on this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about why we want to know what our lovely pups are thinking.
A new study of civic activity in Texas finds some of the reasons behind the state's notoriously low voter turnout rate and some glimmers of hope for more political participation. We spoke to Susan Nold, director of The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life at the University of Texas.
Check out the Civic Health Index here: https://moody.utexas.edu/centers/strauss/texas-civic-health-index
Photo by Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon/KUT News
Did you know - during the first 11 years of desegregation, after Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka in May 1954, more than 45 thousand African American teachers lost their jobs.
A Republican primary challenger to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the department didn’t notify more than 700 Texas students about a computer hack releasing critical personal information including Social Security numbers until 32 days after the breach.
Is Trey Blocker's claim true?
We asked Garnder Selby of PolitiFact Texas.
Read the fact-check: http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2018/feb/05/trey-blocker/challenger-says-sid-miller-was-slow-reveal-compute/
The StoryCorps mobile booth is in Austin this month, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air Monday and Wednesday mornings during Morning Edition.
Deborah White recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with her daughter Trinity, to share some advice and some reflections on love and marriage.
This month, Austin Shakespeare is presenting a new staging of the Anton Chekhov classic play "The Seagull." Actors Matt Radford Davies and Corinna Browning, dramaturg Marina Alexandrova, and director Ann Ciccolella talk about the play.
In this edition of This Is Just To Say, poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with poet Carl Phillips about his poem White Dog.
New solar tariffs come as Austin phases out a residential solar rebate program. Plus, Texas State University's president on a year of racially charged incidents on campus. And a grand juror speaks with the cousin of a teenager killed by an Austin police officer. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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Margaret Koch and her good friend Rachel Santos-Ramirez work together at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. They sat down together in the StoryCorps mobile booth recently, where Margaret asked Rachel to share some family memories.
Despite public opinion surveys suggesting widespread support for tighter restrictions on bump stocks -- which allow someone to shoot a semi-automatic rifle with rapid fire -- public comments submitted to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on potential new regulations overwhelmingly oppose any restrictions on bump stocks.
That's according to an analysis by The Trace, a non-profit news organization focused on guns in America. We asked The Trace's senior investigative fellow Sean Campbell about his analysis.
Read the story here: https://www.thetrace.org/rounds/atf-bump-stock-regulation-comments-analysis/
There are a lot of factors that help to regulate our overall health and wellness. If we are content in our lives and relationships, we are more likely to be healthy.
If we exercise and eat well, we reap the benefits in our mind and body. Also, as recent studies by Ted Kaptchuck and others show, if we take medications or supplements, even if they're nothing but rice powder and sugar, we can feel better.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about why taking placebos somehow makes us feel healthier.
The leader of Texas State University is defending the San Marcos campus as a place of diversity and inclusion after a series of racially charged incidents over the last year.
Those incidents range from white supremacist fliers being plastered on campus to the student-run newspaper running a column expressing hatred of white people to the student body president Connor Clegg being called on to resign for posting racist comments on Instagram.
Texas State University president Denise Trauth says officials are trying to turn these incidents into teaching moments. She says the university is recruiting more Hispanic and African-American students while trying to increase the diversity of its faculty to more closely match the student population.
Read more: http://kut.org/post/texas-state-seeks-diffuse-tension-after-year-racial-incidents-campus
Tomorrow you'll be able to listen back to the Views and Brews on Sonny Rollins and The Art of Power.
In the meantime check out this live recording from the event of Leonard Cohen's "Who By Fire" with Rabbi and jazz historian Neil Blumofe on vocals; Alex Coke, saxophone; Derrick Becker, trumpet; Sean Giddings, piano; Roscoe Beck, bass; Brannen Temple, drums. Engineered and mixed by Jake Pearlman.
The StoryCorps mobile booth is in Austin this month, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there. Melinda Cantu and Coni Huntsman Stogner are best friends and also co-vice presidents at the SAFE Alliance, which was created when SafePlace and the Austin Children’s Shelter merged about a year ago. They recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth to talk about their work, their children, and what it means for them to be feminists in 2018.
Brown's voice produced dozens of hits for Atlantic Records. Turning the record label into an R&B powerhouse. Trained in the church choir in her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, Brown sang a range of style from jazz to gospel-blues.
Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with poet Matthew Zapruder about the collaboration that inspired his poem, "Frankenstein Love."
Why some views of the Texas Capitol building are legally protected in Austin. Plus, how have private prisons fared under President Trump? And a local organization training children to become film makers.
Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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A lot of people have input when it comes to formal education: teachers, students, administrators, staff, and parents just to name some. Out of all of those groups, though, who is actually in control of the quality of the education provided? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss who does - and who actually should - take responsibility for education when there are so many cooks in the kitchen.
Because we know "how" things work sometimes we think we understand "why" these things work as they do, and that can be a problem.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the difference between "how" vs. "why" knowledge, and why it's important to recognize what you really need to know.
Husband and wife Scott Hamilton and Susan Diamond recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with their seven-year-old son, Teo, and remembered the first time they met him and how he became a part of their family.
Since 1952, the Volunteer Services Council (VSC) has made a difference in the greater Austin community by bringing comfort and hope to the children and adults receiving treatment for mental illness at Austin State Hospital (ASH). We invite you to continue partnering with the VSC by supporting our mission to enhance the quality of life of our patients.
Toward the end of his administration, President Obama was reducing the federal government's reliance on private prisons. That changed when Donald Trump was elected president. What happened?
We asked Lauren-Brooke Eisen, senior counsel at the Brennan Center’s Justice Program at NYU's School of Law, and the author of Inside Private Prisons: An American Dilemma in the Age of Mass Incarceration. https://www.insideprivateprisons.com
Photo: Karnes County Residential Center, an immigrant detention center run by the private prison company CoreCivic. By Ilana Panich-Linsman/KUT
On social media, cable television, and even on the drive to work, it can seem like we are surrounded more and more by incivility. A new book by a pair of former White House Social secretaries is all about this. KUT's Jennifer Stayton spoke with Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard about their book "Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life." Berman was the Social Secretary for George W. Bush from 2004-2007. Bernard was the Social Secretary for Barack Obama from 2011-2015.
For most of this month, volunteer have been working in Pease Park to help artist Patrick Dougherty create the latest in his Stickwork series in Pease Park. Kristen Brown of the Pease Park Conservancy talks about the project.
Democratic candidate for Governor Andrew White said he misspoke when he claimed half of new Texas teachers lack a college degree.
Is the claim true?
We asked Gardner Selby of PolitiFact Texas.
Read the fact-check: http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2018/jan/17/andrew-white/andrew-white-says-half-new-teachers-lack-degrees-c/
The StoryCorps mobile booth is in Austin this month, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there. Judge Harriet Murphy is a longtime advocate for civil rights and a member of the National Bar Association Hall of Fame; in 1973 she became the first African-American woman to be appointed to a judgeship in the State of Texas, and her memoirs, "There All The Honor Lies," will be published later this year by the University of Texas Press. She recently sat down in the StoryCorps mobile booth with her friend Anita Dabney to share memories of her life and career.
While in Tennessee during the summer, Haley’s future work would be greatly influence by his grandmother, who often recited the family history. After graduating from high school and spending two years in Alcorn State College, he joined the U. S. Coast Guard in 1939.
In this edition of This Is Just To Say, poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with poet Ada Limón about her heartbreaking poem Before, and about the types of poems that give her shivers.
When thinking about how we present ourselves, say at a job interview, we might think that the more good stuff we tell our prospective employer the better. However, that's not really the case. Our best assets can be overshadowed by the average of all we present.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about The Presenter's Paradox, and how we can put our best foot forward.
What causes cities to grow and prosper – or not? Why does one side defeat another in war? Those are complex situations with many contributing factors. One factor that history doesn’t often point out is the weather. Yes - storms, hurricanes, fog, and the like – and how those can change the course of events. Dr. Joel Myers has spent some time looking into that. He’s the Founder, President, and Chairman of the commercial weather forecasting service AccuWeather. He told KUT's Jennifer Stayton he believes Texas wouldn’t look like it does today without events such as the “Great Galveston Hurricane” – the Category Four storm that killed more than 10,000 people in 1900.
Austin ISD delays decision to rename schools named after Confederate figures. Plus, the Cold War origins of Austin's emergency alert system. And a new downtown restaurant specializes in high dollar "modern Mexican" cuisine.
Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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There are lots of topics on the minds these days of those in higher education: the new tax law; immigration; affordability; the cost of education; and how all of those impact teaching and learning. Educators are also thinking about how people discuss those topics. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss - civilly - how those with different opinions can have fruitful and thoughtful conversations in and out of the classroom.
The StoryCorps mobile booth is in Austin this month, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there. Colonel Dan Johnston recently sat down with his son Mike and shared some memories of his time in Vietnam and of finding peace and healing decades later.
A new downtown restaurant specializing in "modern Mexican" is luring customers with its fine dining take on a cuisine with close ties to Texas.
Is a place that could easily run $100 a person worth the cash? We asked Austin American-Statesman restaurant critic Matthew Odam.
Read the review: http://www.mystatesman.com/entertainment/dining/atx-cocina-puts-slick-and-sometimes-sloppy-polish-mexican-cuisine/HqT0UDboscWoI7RUlHEvqI/ See the menu: http://atxcocina.com/
Photo by Nick Wagner, Austin American-Statesman
President Donald Trump's first year in office can be - and has been - evaluated on many scores. But perhaps one of the most revealing ways to examine his first year in the White House is through his favorite means of communication: his Tweets. Some have called Trump's time in office so far the “year of tweeting dangerously.” BBC News US political reporter Anthony Zurcher delved into Trump’s tweets – and what they tell us about the Presidency and the country - for a BBC special called “Trump – A Year in Tweets.” Zurcher told KUT's Jennifer Stayton Trump’s tweets are a Presidential archive like no other.
In an exchange with a reporter over the recent government shutdown, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said he has "consistently opposed shutdowns."
Is that true?
We asked Gardner Selby of PolitiFact Texas.
Read the fact-check here: http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2018/jan/22/ted-cruz/ted-cruz-says-hes-opposed-shutdowns-he-hasnt-alway/
Husband and wife Justin and Rachel Clemens sat down together in the StoryCorps mobile booth recently, and remembered the birth of their son Baylor.
Growing up in Atlanta, Ga. during the crack epidemic, Williams lived in a home with nine other people. There was her granddaddy, who owned the house; her mother and her boyfriend, her sister and three brothers, and her two uncles.
In this edition of This Is Just To Say, poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye.
Nye reads her poem Burning the Old Year, and they continue to explore the idea of what we take with us and what we leave behind as we enter 2018 through W.S. Merwin's To the Mistakes.
Why a warming arctic could be responsible for cold spells in Texas. Plus, the story behind the upper and lower decks of I-35. And why people are developing a community of tiny homes just outside the Austin city limits.
Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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The StoryCorps mobile booth is in Austin this month, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there.
Tu Russo was born in Saigon, Vietnam, in 1964, during the Vietnam War. Her father worked in the justice system there, and when Saigon fell in 1975, like many government employees, he was sent to jail, where he would remain for many years. In 1979, Tu, her sisters, and her mother left Vietnam, hoping to reach America. She shared the story of their voyage with her son, Ethan Russo.
We know what it means to "like" something. But does that word carry extra meaning in education and learning? What does it mean when students say they "like" a class or fear a teacher doesn't "like" them? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger explore perceptions and realities of "likes" in education.
UT’s Landmarks public art program is set to unveil a large scale new mural by artist José Parla. The work, titled 'Amsted America,' is 4000 square feet and is located at UT’s Robert B. Rowling Hall. Artist José Parla and Landmarks director Andree Bober talk about the work.
Last month on All Things Considered NPR's Kelly McEvers and Pop Culture Happy Hour's Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon talked about this era of TV and movies, many of which are catering to Gen X nostalgia.
Weldon asserted that, "...the strongest nostalgia you feel is for the stuff that you chose. So in your teens and 20s, you make a decision. You make your first cultural choices. You say, this is mine."
But is that actually true? How does our brain process memory? And what is nostalgia?
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of nostalgia and how it works in our brains.
President Trump issued a statement Wednesday claiming Texas civil rights leader Barbara Jordan would support his "America First" immigration policies. Immigration policy expert Ruth Wasem, professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, says that's too narrow a reading of Jordan's views on immigration.
Burglars stole 7,841 guns from federally licensed gun dealers last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The ATF says that's the highest number ever.
Texas Standard investigative reporter Alain Stephens reported on an increase in gun store burglaries in the Houston-area immediately after Hurricane Harvey, but he says this goes beyond that.
ATF statistics: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/federal-firearms-licensee-ffl-burglary-and-robbery-statistics-calendar-years-2013-2017
Photo by Gabriel C. Pérez/Texas Standard
In urging people to take their keys with them when they leave their cars, Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody claimed in a post on Twitter, "Almost half of all vehicles stolen in Texas each year had keys left inside."
Is that true?
We asked Gardner Selby of PolitiFact Texas.
You can read the fact-check here: http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2018/jan/12/robert-chody/nearly-half-texas-vehicle-thefts-keys-left-inside-/
The StoryCorps mobile booth is in Austin this month, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there. Joe Shaffer, 85, recently sat down with his grandson, Jerry Smith. To Jerry, his grandparents are known as Ayee and BB. Ayee shared some memories and some advice.
During the less than thirteen years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s leadership of the Civil Rights Movement, from December 5, 1955 until April 4, 1968, African Americans achieved more progress toward racial equality than the previous 350 years had produced.
Austin's EMS workers seek higher pay. Plus, how an East Austin school is convincing parents forced out by higher property tax to keep their kids enrolled. And who cleans up the Christmas decorations from trees on Loop 360?
Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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We give for many reasons, and most of the time it feels pretty good to help other people. But when you're on the receiving end of generosity feelings can be mixed.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of giving and receiving.
The StoryCorps mobile booth is in Austin this month, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that are being recorded there. Luis Cepeda recently sat down with his wife, Alejandra Lima, and they talked about the time when, as an undocumented immigrant, Luis spent eight months in an ICE detention center.
When Bishop Jakes was growing up in South Charleston, West Virginia, little did he know he was being indoctrinated with the entrepreneurial spirit. In 1995 he started TDJ Enterprises. He has written more than 40 books, many of them New York Times Best-sellers.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)says the new tax law passed by Republican majorities in Congress will only result in tax cuts for "rich people in high-tax Democratic states," adding, "every taxpayer, their taxes are going down except rich people in Manhattan and San Francisco. Some of them, their taxes may go up."
Is that true?
We asked Gardner Selby of PolitiFact Texas.
You can read his fact-check here: http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2018/jan/05/ted-cruz/ted-cruz-everyone-tax-cuts-but-manhattan-francisco/
A 26-year-old Austin resident who was brought to the U.S. illegally as an infant is concerned the program that allows him to work here won't be renewed by Congress. We spoke to Irving Calderon, an IT analyst at General Motors, about his concerns.
Amparo Garcia-Crow began writing "STRIP The Musical" in 2009, and the show’s finally ready to be seen. Strip tells the stories of Josephine Baker, Lenny Bruce, and Candy Barr, who all had their roots in burlesque. Choreographer Lynn Raridon and writer/director Amparo Garcia-Crow talk about the show.
Texas is over-reporting some of its maternal mortality data, adding another complication as the state tries to figure out why so many new mothers are dying. Plus, what would happen if a tie election occurred in Texas like it did in Virginia? And what's behind two doors that lead to nowhere at Austin's new Central Library. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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We're biased towards what we pay attention to, and we generally pay more attention to outcomes rather than process. Yet, if we really want to learn from our mistakes or our successes, we have to look at the process as well.
On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke take on outcome bias.
In her newest book entitled ‘Cutting School’ Dr. Noliwe Rooks chronicles the making and unmaking of public education in this country.
In arguing against a tough new Texas immigration law, then-Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez said that Texas Department of Public Safety numbers show only 1.6 percent of crimes are committed by unauthorized immigrants.
Is that true?
We asked PolitiFact Texas reporter Gardner Selby.
You can read the fact-check here: http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2017/dec/21/lupe-valdez/lupe-valdez-says-unauthorized-immigrants-account-1/
"The Dinner Party Download," a public radio program by American Public Media that aired for years on KUT, is coming to an end. The last episode airs Friday night.
Hosts Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam have a new book that encourages people to spend less time outside the home fussing over brunch or the perfect dish and more time spending time with friends over dinner.
https://www.brunchishell.com
A look back at our favorite stories of 2017, including changes in the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon Streets, a new Muslim sorority at UT Austin, and a local man who successfully pushed an effort to amend the U.S. Constitution. That and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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A new Spanish restaurant opened on South Lamar Boulevard this summer, promising to add to the city's limited selection of Iberian cuisine. Does it deliver?
We asked Austin American-Statesman restaurant critic Matthew Odam.
Read the review here: http://www.mystatesman.com/entertainment/dining/wanted-delicious-love-letter-from-spain-got-text/PVRsLss69vXisxMx3aPVaL/ Check out the menu here: http://elchipironaustin.com/
Photo by Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman
In her book, Rooks explores the questions many are asking: why are public schools more segregated now than in years past, and why are pubic schools failing.
The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is noted as having said, "No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” But what does that mean for us today?
On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about how and why we change over time, and why it's important to have compassion for our former selves in order to become better people in the future.
The cousin of a teenager killed by an Austin police officer tries to keep his memory alive. Plus, how mental health care delivery in Austin is getting a shake-up. And a high school football team in a hurricane battered town plays for the state championship. Those stories in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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Growing up in Houston, TX, Hurd remember attending black high school football games on Wednesday and Thursday nights. As he grew older – he wondered why there was a lack of information regarding these teams.
A viral story on a satirical website claimed a Texas morgue employee napping on a stretcher was accidentally cremated by a coworker who mistook him for a car accident victim.
We asked Gardner Selby with PolitiFact Texas to explain.
Read the fact-check here: http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2017/dec/14/worldnewsdailyreportcom/its-fake-news-texas-morgue-employee-cremated-while/
After taking off for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the folks at the Hideout Theatre are presenting a full week’s worth of holiday themed improv shows, leading up to their New Years Eve Holiday Extravaganza on the 31st. Owner/performer Kareem Badr and performer Courtney Hopkin talk about spending their holidays at the Hideout
Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for transforming families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. Jeremiah’s proven, holistic approach begins with establishing a supportive community for determined single mothers to pursue a career-track college education. Through a combination of quality early childhood education, a safe and affordable place to live, empowerment classes, and life skills training, families find stability and a path out of poverty.
Over the last sixteen years, the Blue Genie Art Bazaar has become something of an Austin tradition. The art show and sale features art by some 200 regional artists, all available for purchase for your holiday gift-giving needs. Kevin Collins, one of Blue Genie’s founding members, talks about the bazaar's history and goals.
The debate over land use in Austin, how it all dates back to a U.S. Supreme Court case from the 1920s, plus how language used in the overhaul of zoning rules can leave some people feeling excluded. Plus, why pecans are so scarce this year. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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When it comes to mindfulness there is clear evidence that practicing it can be beneficial, but perhaps not for everyone all the time. It might even have some adverse effects on memory.
In our final piece in our series on mindfulness, Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman, and Dr. Bob Duke talk about mindfulness and memory.
There's been an ongoing debate for years in education about what has been a staple of the school landscape: homework. Do students get too much? Too little? What's the history of homework and the role it plays in school? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss all things homework and talk about possible alternatives.
La Pastorela is a centuries-old Christmas play, and its tradition has been kept alive for many years in Austin by Teatro Vivo. This year’s production of the play features (among others)Sean Moran and Eva McQuade, and is directed by Alexis Arredondo.
Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee were legendary stars of stage, television, and film, a beloved and revered couple cherished not just for their acting artistry but also for their lifelong commitment to civil rights, family values, and the African American community. In this revealing book - they look back on a half- century of their personal and political struggles to maintain a healthy marriage and to create the record of distinguished accomplishment that earned each a Presidential Medal for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts.
“When White reporters cover race: News media, objectivity, and community (dis)trust.” That University of Wisconsin research article got the attention of University of Texas at Austin Associate Journalism Professor George Sylvie. He has studied, among other things, diversity administration, leadership and diversity-influenced content. The article argues for a more flexible practice of some basic tenets of journalism – such as objectivity – when it comes to covering matters such as race that require more background and context to report on accurately and thoroughly. Sylvie and KUT's Jennifer Stayton started their discussion with Sylvie's definition of “objectivity” in journalism today.
The Interactive Deep Dive is about midway through a nine-month process in which artists and researchers are delving into the field of interactive story. This week, they’ll be looking for some regular folks to come help out and play a little. Team member Kevin Percival and Deep Dive director Jeff Wirth talk about the project.
There are many benefits to mindfulness, but it might not be for everyone.
On this week's edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the more negative elements of being present.
Are Texas police departments undermining their efforts to fight crime by selling their used service guns back to the public? We take an in-depth look in this special edition of KUT Weekend.
"Whadya get?" That's the question students often ask each other after graded exams or papers are handed back. Competition among students persists in education. Is that kind of competition ever productive or useful? Is there a way to channel that competitive urge into motivation for students? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger discuss how to balance competition in education with being part of a learning community.
In honor of comedian and human rights activist Dick Gregory, In Black America concludes an encore presentation of an interview and keynote address marking the 50th anniversary of the Sweatt v. Painter decision, which successfully challenged the "separate but equal" system of segregation.
There are two weeks left of open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act. That’s the online marketplace that sells health insurance to people who don’t get plans through their job – or Medicaid or Medicare. KUT’s Ashley Lopez reports there’s been a rush to sign up during this year’s shorter timeframe.
Advocates for cancer research say an important organization in the fight against cancer in Texas will be running out of money in the next few years. The Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas was approved by voters in 2007. Back then, voters agreed to fund the program for 10 years. Now, as KUT’s Ashley Lopez reports, funding will soon begin tapering off.
When was the last time someone said to you, "just take a breath?" It's a way to slow down, be in the moment, create space. It's also a big part of a mindfulness trend.
As Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, there are a lot of psychological reasons for why and how mindfulness works, and you don't have to buy a yoga mat and incense to reap the benefits.
Why the state of Texas is preparing for the possibility of kicking 400,000 kids off health insurance. Plus, the Frank Erwin Center turns 40 but won't be around much longer. And what's the purpose of a mechanical metal flower in Patterson Park? Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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Project Transitions is dedicated to serving people with HIV and AIDS by providing supportive living, housing, recuperative care and hospice in compassionate and caring environments. They're supported in part by Top Drawer Thrift, a funky and fun thrift store with a huge heart. This Austin staple has been selling donated items to the community since 1993. All proceeds from the sale of donated merchandise benefit Project Transitions. In addition, Top Drawer serves the HIV/AIDS community through the provision of store vouchers distributed through area HIV service agencies in Austin.
For the past twenty-five years, Art From the Streets has used art as a kind of therapy and way to raise money for Austin’s homeless population. This weekend, they’re holding their annual homeless art show and sale at the Austin Convention Center. Artist Crystal Mays and Art From the Street Executive Director Kelley Worden talk about the program and the show.
This holiday season, Color Arc Productions is presenting "People of Color Christmas." The comedy is an updated version of a show originally staged two years ago, and features Lili Lopez, Allegra Fox, and writer Christine Hoang.
Puzzlers can be fun and challenging and can also help us think about some of life's bigger questions beyond the puzzler. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger dig deeper into other possible solutions to a previous puzzler(about the shape of manhole covers); try to figure out the solution to an original puzzler submitted from a listener; and discuss how wrestling with tough riddles can help us figure out how to tackle other questions in life.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission headquarters on Lamar Blvd. is dealing with a rat problem and is spending $60,000 to deal with it. Texas Tribune reporter Edgar Walters uncovered the story, and we spoke to him about it.
You can read his story here: https://www.texastribune.org/2017/11/29/texas-health-regulators-overrun-several-hundred-rats/
In honor of the late Dick Gregory, comedian, commentator and human rights activist, In Black America presents an encore presentation of an interview and keynote address marking the 50th anniversary of the Sweatt vs. Painter decision.
This Saturday at the Stateside at the Paramount Theatre, composer Jackie Myers is presenting Silent Films out loud. She’ll present four classic Buster Keaton shorts with brand new live music from four of Austin’s best composers -- Justin Sherburn, Bob Hoffnar, Dave Biller, and Myers herself.
Austin-based filmmaker, philanthropist, and writer Turk Pipkin has just launched an ambitious new project called the Book of the Every Other Month Club. As is the case with most of Turk’s endeavors, the book club will help to fund his charitable work -- subscribers will get seven books total (one book every other month, plus a bonus copy of 'The Tao of Willie') and proceeds will help to stock three school libraries in rural Kenya.
A new effort in Austin ISD to push for more equal outcomes among black, white and Hispanic kids. Plus, what the Thanksgiving weekend is like for southeast Texans still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. And why the Trump administration is considering a Texas professor to help lead the Census Bureau. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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A political scientist at the University of Texas at Dallas, Thomas Brunell, may be tapped for the number two job at the U-S Census Bureau, according to Politico. The deputy director post is usually a non-political government official.
Politico editor Danny Vinik spoke to us about his story.
Read the Politico story: https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/21/trump-census-pick-causes-alarm-252571
Photo of Thomas Brunelll courtesy of the University of Texas at Dallas
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) said in a tweet, "Ending (Temporary Protected Status) and deporting legal workers would cost the United States ~$164 billion in GDP over a decade."
Is that true?
We asked PolitiFact Texas reporter Gardner Selby.
Read the fact-check here: http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2017/nov/13/joaquin-castro/rep-joaquin-castro-claims-tps-end-will-lead-164b-g/
Austin Shakespeare is currently presenting a new production of 'Much Ado About Nothing.' The play features music composed by Greg Bolan and sung by Shelley Auer and is directed by Ann Ciccolella.
'Good Days and Bad Days on the Internet' is now on display at Women and their Work art gallery. The multimedia exhibition was created by artist Rachel Stuckey.
Chris Thile made his first appearance on “A Prairie Home Companion” just over 20 years ago at the age of 15. Performing live was not new for Thile. He had already been playing the mandolin for about ten years. Long story short: Thile is now the host of “A Prairie Home Companion.” The show is coming to Austin, Texas at Bass Concert Hall Jan. 27, 2018. KUT's Jennifer Stayton talked to Chris Thile recently about his excitement for live performances in an on-demand media environment.
For more than 30 years, Downing has recorded 20 solo recordings, proving that fans are nowhere near to count his out. He has a distinctive recognizable voice in R&B and Jazz.
Roxanne Strong really, really likes her job. She calls it her “passion” that brings her “overwhelming joy.” She works at the front desk at the Salvation Army’s downtown Austin, Texas shelter. Strong’s often the first point of contact for people who call or come in looking for help. Perhaps she feels so passionate about her job because she was once that person who came into the Salvation Army looking for help ten years ago. At that time, Strong had been an addict for years. We have been hearing a lot about addicts in the news because of the opioid crisis. Roxanne Strong did not become an opioid addict. But her story is a very graphic look at what life as an addict is like. She talked with KUT's Jennifer Stayton earlier this Fall at the Salvation Army’s downtown Austin, Texas shelter about her journey from addiction to what she calls her "dream come true" life.
A coal-plant near Austin is set to close, delivering a major blow to the town of Rock Port. Plus, new reporting finding sexual harassment is pervasive at the Texas Capitol. And why merging at the last minute could help reduce traffic congestion. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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Test. Say the word and students automatically start getting stressed. They're worried about doing well, getting a high grade, and comparing their performance to that of their classmates. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," KUT's Jennifer Stayton and Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger explore test culture, share some testing "horror stories," and talk about ways to bring that test anxiety down.
Have you ever told someone, "Hey, I read that book!" then continued with a guilty, "...well, I listened to the audio version."
It's time to wash that guilt right out of your soul, because in this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke, talk about how our brains process information differently based on how we consume it.
The Wizard World Comic Con returns to Austin this weekend, and there will of course be numerous special guest, panel discussions, elaborate costumes, and comics and collectibles for sale. And there’s also an area known as Artists Alley, which features local artists such as Rob Ozbourne.
This month, Austin Opera is presenting a new take on the classic opera 'Carmen.' Soprano Heather Phillips and Baritone Norman Garrett have both performed in 'Carmen' before, but this is an Austin Opera debut for both.
When energy company Luminant announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and a coal mine in Texas early next year, the town of Rockdale was knocked on its heels. Hundreds of residents there work at the Sandow Power Plant and the mine that feeds it. The big question now is: What jobs could replace the ones that are lost? KUT’s Mose Buchele has the story.