City Cast Austin

Both Denver and Austin wanted, but didn't get, a WNBA team. While more and more people are embracing women’s sports, Denver is only the second city in the U.S. to build a stadium specifically for women’s soccer. Will betting on women’s sports drive Denver’s economy or will Denverites be left paying the price for another stadium? City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Denver podcast host Bree Davies about why Denver has invested so much into having sports downtown, how Denver has capitalized on repurposing old industrial spaces, and how bad traffic gets when all your sports are downtown. Plus, is it better to have a Mayor with or without aims for a greater political office? Mentioned on the show: The $tadium Game: Inside the lucrative world of Colorado’s pro sports stadiums [The Denver Post] Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.    

This week, Austin Independent School District announced plans to close Blackshear Elementary School, the oldest-operating school in the city, amid declining enrollment and a budget crisis. On this week's Friday News Roundup host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Elissa Castles and Eva Ruth Moravec to unpack the district's decision and what it could mean for families and the future of East Austin. Later, the team breaks down the latest restaurant news including the new spots slated to open around town and the Austin chefs who won't be getting a James Beard Award this year. Plus, prepare for a rainy weekend ahead and a good time, with our weekend plans.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.  And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this April 3rd episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order Austin Community Foundation UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Zach Theater

A new Netflix documentary about a 2022 homicide in Austin premiered at SXSW and is publicly available starting tomorrow, April 3. “The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson” tells the story of Wilson, who was killed by Kaitlin Armstrong while in Austin for a cycling race. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by the film’s director, Marina Zenovich, and producer Evan Hayes to talk about the esteemed duo’s first true crime project, and why it had to have its debut here.   Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter..  And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this April 2nd episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order Austin Community Foundation Zach Theater

Spring is all around us, and you only have a limited amount of time to get outside and enjoy it before summer sizzles in. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and guest Susi Posada to share their favorite recommendations for things to see, hear, and eat this month in Austin. Plus, if you’re still planning your Easter or Passover meals, we’ve got you covered.  For even more tips on how to make the most of April in Austin, check out Hey Austin’s take on what to do this month.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  If you enjoyed today's interview with the Blanton Museum of Art's Chief Curator and Deputy Director of Collections, Lilian Michel, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 1st episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order Austin Community Foundation Zach Theater

Austin City Council members have a new plan to make downtown streets friendlier for pedestrians, cyclists, and mass transit-users — and think it will reduce vehicular traffic in the city’s core. But it comes at a steep price at a time when many Austinites are wary and skeptical about council’s spending. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to discuss the plan, plus the new rules now in effect for hemp retailers and a recent municipal payroll whoopsie. And, P.S., don’t forget April Fool’s Day is tomorrow. Text us or leave a voicemail about your favorite Austin prank.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.  And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The Texas Legislature has just been tasked with getting a handle on data centers, but with more than 70 data centers in the area, is it too late? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Ryan Pollock, the Executive Director and Secretary Treasurer of Texas State Building and Constructions Trades Council, to find out how these massive, necessary facilities are being built, what kinds of jobs they might provide, and what might be done to regulate them.   Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter. And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Austin is building more affordable housing than any other American city right now — 50% more, by some measures, than the second most successful city. However, Austin is also seeing a shortage in housing that middle- and lower-income residents can afford. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Austin host Nikki DaVaughn about this paradox, Austin's affordable housing successes, and where the city’s still falling short. Plus, how far is too far to walk to a neighbor’s house? Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

On this week's Friday News Round Up, Host Nikki DaVaughn and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec talk about new reporting that reveals just how closely Texas Department of Public Safety officers are working with immigration officers here in Austin. Plus, the city of Austin has removed mysterious downtown bench rails, and still nobody knows who installed them, and the new owners of The Hole in the Wall say, “The hole is going to thrive now,” with big intentions to highlight local music. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter.  And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Playing pool is cheap, indoors, and a great way to meet people — and fits in perfectly with Austin’s relaxed vibe. Looking for the best tables in Austin? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by local pool shark and producer Elissa Castles to share her favorite hidden gems, free tables, and best date night spots, plus some rules of the road and tips for newbies.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter..  And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this March 26th episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order Window Nation Austin Community Foundation UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum

For many of us, H-E-B is so much more than a grocery store; it's a cornerstone of the community. In moments of crisis, H-E-B shows up as a lifeline. For local makers, it offers a path to get homegrown products onto the shelves. And for everyday shoppers, it's a place that feels unmistakably Texan (butter tortillas included). Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Heidi Post, Senior Director of Public Affairs for Central Texas at H-E-B, to unpack how this beloved brand has earned such deep loyalty and why, for so many, it feels almost like a religion.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Austin newsletter..  And don’t forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  If you enjoyed today's interview with Michael Taylor, the Public Information Specialist with Austin Resource Recovery, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 25th episode: Duer - get 15% off your first order Window Nation Austin Community Foundation UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum