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Austin Signal

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

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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Flock cameras are under scrutiny for a variety of reasons, and that has police departments in the Austin area considering their use of the technology. Even so, you should still expect to see the cameras here in Central Texas. We’ll tell you why and w... more

It seems like every day, you hear a new story about data centers. But beyond the hype, what do we know about them? What are they? Why are so many being built right now? And who gets to decide where they go? Today, Austin Signal has a special 1-hour s... more

E-motorcycles are getting more popular — especially among teens and young adults — and Austin is stepping up enforcement. You might have heard of big rocket companies like SpaceX or even Blue Origin who have moved to Texas over the last few years. Bu... more

After initially planning to cancel its adult indoor basketball and volleyball leagues, the city now plans to find an outside company to run them. Players worry they could be priced out. Next week, Republicans will gather in Texas for the party’s firs... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Ellis
Executive producer of Austin SketchFest
Austin SketchFest
Episode: City Council term limits, Big Bend border plan protest, Austin Sketch Fest
Mimi Meyer
Comedian and performer
Austin SketchFest
Episode: City Council term limits, Big Bend border plan protest, Austin Sketch Fest
Danielle Hermelia
Student and content creator featured in interview
Concordia University Texas
Episode: City Council term limits, Big Bend border plan protest, Austin Sketch Fest
John Wickman
Owner of Elysium, local goth club
Elysium (Austin)
Episode: New city 911 office, Austin fire chief retiring, Goth culture in Texas
Sebastian Nolfo
Musician and owner of Bloody Rose Boutique
Blood Over Texas (store)
Episode: New city 911 office, Austin fire chief retiring, Goth culture in Texas
Cassandra Davis
Owner of Secret October clothing store
Secret October
Episode: New city 911 office, Austin fire chief retiring, Goth culture in Texas
Lisa Santacoy
Known as Bunny Voodoo, runs Blood Over Texas, horror events producer
Blood Over Texas
Episode: New city 911 office, Austin fire chief retiring, Goth culture in Texas
Sharon Vane
Austin parent and education advocate
Education advocacy
Episode: Reaction to AISD school ratings, Giant Adirondack chair, Books set in Austin
Colin Cooper
Crestview resident who asked about the chair
Community member
Episode: Reaction to AISD school ratings, Giant Adirondack chair, Books set in Austin

Hosts

Jerry Quijano
Host of Austin Signal; long-standing anchor for KUT News coverage of local Austin issues.
Miles Bloxson
Host of Austin Signal; often closes or co-hosts segments and contributes to data-center and local economy coverage.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Seriously?

    Seriously? I just listened to yalls reporting on the Capitol Factory guy. I get it he just died, but seriously not one word on the controversy surrounding that company? Just pure glazing of a death merchant? Didn’t realize KUT was just synonymous with corporate propaganda.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Wish he was here
    United States3 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    just_my_thoughts
    United States10 months ago
  • Wonderful Austin podcast

    Great podcast. Entertaining, insightful, and educational. Love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJRAustin2005
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall positive sentiment around quality and informativeness of local reporting and cultural segments, with notes on engaging hosts and depth of coverage.
Capitol reporting critique suggests coverage focus may skew toward certain perspectives; listeners may want more balance on controversial topics.

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UT curriculum changes, Cesar Chavez Street input, Restaurant inspection scores
Q: When would this new core take effect if passed?
If the plan passes at the state level, it could go into effect as early as Fall 2028, though timelines could shift with approvals and implementation details.
UT curriculum changes, Cesar Chavez Street input, Restaurant inspection scores
Q: What do we know so far about UT's new core curriculum?
Lily Kepner explains that UT is rebuilding from scratch with a 15-credit Arts and Humanities block, 9 credits in Social Sciences, and 12 in STEM, emphasizing civic and broad general education while addressing ongoing legislative context and faculty workflow.
How to get the best view of the Perseid meteor shower in Austin this week
Q: Yeah, so what causes meteor showers in general, and this one in particular, is Earth traveling through this cloud of space debris that's left by a comet?
Chelsea explains that meteor showers happen when Earth passes through debris left by a passing comet, in this case Swift-Tuttle, which creates the streaks of light as particles burn up in the atmosphere. The shower is annual, peaking this week, and meteors come from the constellation Perseus but can appear across the sky as the debris clouds move.
Competing interests for the Dog’s Head development
Q: How did the campaigns try to influence city council?
The campaigns used modern targeted advertising to reach specific demographics and engaged industry insiders and local residents, with some messages spreading through statewide networks and even tapping out-of-area supporters.
Competing interests for the Dog’s Head development
Q: So can you remind us why this development has sparked so much controversy to begin with?
Andrea Ball explains it's a very large development with minimal early community input, raising concerns about how it would change the east side of Austin and whether appropriate environmental and social considerations were explored.

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Austin Signal delivering weekday updates on Central Texas news, with KUT reporters breaking down beats across city life—from education and local government to culture and development. Episodes showcase in-depth context on timely issues (AISD accountability, UT curriculum changes, and local development like data centers) alongside practical culture segments and event coverage. Notable is the mix of hard news with vivid on-the-ground reporting and regional culture pieces, making it useful for listeners who want a well-rounded, Austin-focused briefing and for potential guests or sponsors seeking access to a politically aware, locally engaged audience.

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2. Mimi Meyer
3. Danielle Hermelia
4. John Wickman
5. Sebastian Nolfo
6. Cassandra Davis
7. Lisa Santacoy
8. Sharon Vane

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