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Austin Signal

Jerry Quijano
Austin
Texas
Proposition Q
Austin Independent School District
KUT News
KUT
Travis County
Yogurt Shop Murders
Camp Mystic
Affordable Care Act
ICE
Williamson County
Austin Police Department
Homelessness
South By Southwest
Austin, United States
Austin City Council
UT Austin
City Of Austin
Texas Bathroom Bill

Every weekday, Austin Signal is the go-to place for the news of the day. Hosted by Jerry Quijano, the show covers news, music, sports, culture, and more from around Central Texas. KUT reporters break down stories from their beats, update you on breaking news, and more. Listeners will hear familiar voices from across KUTX, Texas Standard, and KUT/KUTX podcasts covering interesting stories and topic... more

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Latest Episodes

The Austin City Council is considering a vote to renew its contract with a for-profit utility that provides natural gas to the city, despite long-standing dissatisfaction locally with gas rates.

The IHOP near downtown Austin has finally been sold at... more

Austin’s SAFE Alliance will no longer provide exams for sexual assault survivors because of a funding shortfall. Other programs could also be on the chopping block. We’ll talk about how others are planning to assist.

A swift local police response to... more

A group of civil rights organizations filed a new lawsuit this week seeking to stop parts of the law that would let state police arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. We’ll have more about the law and why it’s been pau... more

Texas hemp businesses can keep selling their cannabis flower and concentrate products for now, after a Travis County judge blocked key parts of the state’s new hemp regulations while a lawsuit against those rules and increased fees plays out.

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Recent Guests

Ben McKenzie
Actor and author of crypto-focused documentary
Independent filmmaker
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Mando Rayo
Host of the Tacos of Texas podcast
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Episode: Mando Rayo shares some taco hot takes
Holly Herrick
Head of film and creative media
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Episode: Questions about self-driving vehicles during emergencies
Matt Raleigh
From KUT and KUTx
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Episode: Questions about self-driving vehicles during emergencies
Kendall Antonelli
Founder and president of Antonellis Cheese
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Episode: Lawmakers hear from Camp Mystic investigators
Leilani Martinez
AISD culinary student participant
Austin ISD Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program
Episode: Lawmakers hear from Camp Mystic investigators
Dina Munoz
AISD culinary student participant
Austin ISD Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program
Episode: Lawmakers hear from Camp Mystic investigators
Arlo Irving
AISD culinary student participant
Austin ISD Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program
Episode: Lawmakers hear from Camp Mystic investigators
Cerise Mazariegos
AISD culinary student participant
Austin ISD Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program
Episode: Lawmakers hear from Camp Mystic investigators

Hosts

Jerry Quijano
Host with deep ties to local news culture; anchors Austin Signal pieces and interviews; specializes in community-focused storytelling.
Jimmy Moss
Program director and on-air host contributing to content and segment planning.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Anxiety Inducing 80s Intro Music

    I’m new to this show since it was merged with KUT News Now. I won’t be listening to it since I can’t get past the awful anxiety inducing intro music that sounds like an 80s hairband wrote for a crime show. Please. This is Austin. You can do better.

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    just_my_thoughts
    United States6 months ago
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    Great podcast. Entertaining, insightful, and educational. Love this show!

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    DJRAustin2005
    United States7 months ago

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The show provides entertaining, insightful, and educational local content.
Some listeners note an intense intro or pacing that may feel anxious at times.
Overall, audiences appreciate the mix of news and culture from a local, credible source.

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Mando Rayo shares some taco hot takes
Q: How do you view the soft tripas hot take?
A chef argues that soft, gelatinous tripas can be better than crispy if balanced, prompting a discussion on texture preferences and regional variations in taco fillings.
Mando Rayo shares some taco hot takes
Q: What's your top taco hot take?
The guest suggests salsa should be spicy and flavorful, not just texture, sparking debate about authenticity and regional differences in salsa and taco preparation.
Lawmakers hear from Camp Mystic investigators
Q: What is the goal of the fair housing conference and who can benefit?
The conference aims to broaden economic mobility by addressing access to housing, legal updates, and supportive services, benefiting community members, businesses, schools, and civic organizations across Austin.
Lawmakers hear from Camp Mystic investigators
Q: What were the main takeaways from the testimony today?
Witnesses emphasized intense scrutiny of the Eastland family and the safety gaps in Camp Mystic, with lawmakers signaling potential statutory tweaks and ongoing oversight to ensure future compliance.
Flooding leads to evacuations in Williamson County
Q: What did the evacuation process look like on the ground?
Sheriff's deputies and county staff knocked on doors, advised residents to be prepared and start moving belongings, and ensured orderly evacuation without needing water rescues, thanks to a rapid and organized response.

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A daily Austin-focused news program that blends hard-hitting local coverage with culture, music, and community stories. Episodes frequently center on Central Texas policy, city developments, SXSW happenings, and the local arts scene, often featuring KUT reporters and Austin-area guests to provide on-the-ground context. The show stands out for its integration of news with human-interest perspectives—from bar reopenings and community resilience after violence to in-depth profiles of local artists and educators—making it a practical listen for professionals who need a concise, city-wide briefing and a pulse on Austin's evolving landscape.

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Austin Signal launched 8 months ago and published 162 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Ben McKenzie
2. Mando Rayo
3. Holly Herrick
4. Matt Raleigh
5. Kendall Antonelli
6. Leilani Martinez
7. Dina Munoz
8. Arlo Irving

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