City Cast Houston

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  • Food, culture, news and nature in the sweaty Bayou City. Join Host Raheel Ramzanali and the City Cast Houston team as we celebrate and interrogate this sprawling place with our favorite journalists, thinkers, leaders, neighbors and gadflies. Learn more and subscribe to our daily morning newsletter, Hey Houston, at houston.citycast.fm.
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Episodes
  • Houston Got 6 Michelin Stars. Now, Where to Eat?

    Houston Got 6 Michelin Stars. Now, Where to Eat?
    Nov 13 2024
    We already knew Houston is one of the best foodie cities in the country (and world!), but now it’s official. The Michelin Guide just announced its first-ever awards for restaurants in Houston and the rest of Texas. Host Raheel Ramzanali and Chron.com food reporter Erica Cheng are breaking down which Michelin-starred restaurants you need to try first and why the Bib Gourmand recs — aka Michelin on a budget — are even more important to Houston. Plus, our hot takes on H-town’s food scene. Here’s more from the show: Texas Michelin Guide: 15 restaurants awarded coveted stars in first-ever list Krazy Katsu Curry & Udon Learn more about the sponsors of this November 13th episode here: Houston Cinema Arts Society Visit Pearland Holocaust Museum Houston Downtown Houston+ Museum of Fine Arts Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Whitmire’s New Homeless Camp, Honoring Vets, & More Hate Speech?

    Whitmire’s New Homeless Camp, Honoring Vets, & More Hate Speech?
    Nov 12 2024
    It’s been another busy weekend for Houstonians with lots of news to unpack. Producer Carlignon Jones is chatting with ABC 13 reporter Shannon Ryan to talk about the latest in the investigation into the beleaguered Houston Housing Authority, the surge in racist texts across the country — including right here in Humble ISD — and Mayor John Whitmire’s new plan to reduce homelessness. Plus, they share a moment of joy to ease into the week! Dive deeper into the stories we talked about: Beyoncé earns historic Grammy nominations for 'Cowboy Carter'. Will she win album of the year? ‘You are in Plantation Group A’: Humble ISD police investigating racist text messages sent to student ‘Homophobic and misogynistic’: Texas State University president condemns campus demonstration 13 Investigates: HHA site under federal investigation purchased for 4x appraised value KPRC 2 Investigates culture of intimidation and secrecy at Houston Housing Authority Woman accused of setting fire that a Houston firefighter died in granted $100,000 bond Funeral arrangements for fallen Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia Houston preparing to open a city-sanctioned homeless encampment. What could that look like? WWII veteran, 100, sharing songs of healing from combat as he plans return for Battle of the Bulge Your Guide to Houston’s Best Barbecue Come to Our Community Event at Saint Arnold Brewing Company Learn more about the sponsors of this November 12th episode here: Houston Cinema Arts Society Visit Pearland Holocaust Museum Houston Downtown Houston+ Museum of Fine Arts Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Photo Credit: Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • What Trump 2.0 Means for Houston

    What Trump 2.0 Means for Houston
    Nov 11 2024
    In about 70 days, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term. Here at City Cast Houston, we wanted to know what does Trump 2.0 mean for Houston? Executive Producer Laura Isensee begins to answer that question with Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz, from tariffs to immigration, and a lot in between. Dig deeper into the issues we talked about here: What Trump’s victory could mean for oil companies and climate change policy Here's what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations The Border Crisis Won’t Be Solved at the Border “Uncharted territory”: Trump’s anti-immigration plans could take center stage in Texas Which Texans could be in the running for Trump administration roles? Learn more about the sponsors of this November 11th episode here: Houston Cinema Arts Society Visit Pearland Holocaust Museum Houston Downtown Houston+ Museum of Fine Arts Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins

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