
KUT News Now is a fast and easy way to get local news for Austin and Central Texas delivered to your favorite podcast app. Every weekday, you’ll get morning and afternoon news updates along with in-depth stories from KUT and our reporting partners.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

The City of Austin cut $95 million from its budget, shrinking funding to parks, homelessness services and more after voters rejected Prop Q. We’ll get into how these cuts may impact you.
With recent rain and an overnight flood watch in Travis, Willi... more
Open enrollment for insurance plans purchased through the Affordable Care Act marketplace started this month. Millions of Texans currently use a marketplace plan, and here in Austin, folks are navigating uncertainty as premiums rise and federal subsi... more
A federal court has ruled that the redistricting passed by Texas Republicans – a map that was set to eliminate one of Travis County’s two Democratic-held seats – cannot be used in next year’s midterm elections. The ruling was quickly appealed by Gov.... more
Austin City Council members are working to finalize a city budget – and they’ll have to find ways to trim after voters resoundingly rejected a proposed tax rate increase that would’ve generated more than $100 million.
The Austin Independent School D... more
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This podcast offers concise updates on local news relevant to Austin and Central Texas, featuring a blend of daily news segments and deeper investigative pieces. Episodes frequently cover topics such as municipal budgeting, healthcare challenges, education issues, and public safety, reflecting on the local and regional implications of federal policies. The format typically includes interviews and discussions with various reporters and local officials, providing listeners with timely and insightful context about the issues affecting their communities.
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KUT News Now launched 3 years ago and published 101 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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Recent guests on KUT News Now include:
1. Lauren Magocchi
2. Jim Ritz
3. Lloyd Doggett
4. John Mulaney
5. Judy Blank
6. Maile Carballo
7. Sari Vatsky
8. Joanne Pike
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