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With an endless number of podcasts out there, how does anyone decide what to listen to? Start with the homegrown. We've put together this list of 12 local—or nearly local—podcasts you won't want to miss.
1. Unlocking Us
Native Texan and visiting McComb's professor Brené Brown, known to some as America's therapist, talks weekly with celebrities, authors and thinkers on topics ranging from books and movies to current events and big themes of the moment.
2. Everyday Superhumans
This podcast covers Austin's local do-gooders and non-profits. Faith in humanity restored!
3. Nightlight
Nightlight is a horror podcast that features fiction stories about murders, monsters and more.
4. Austin Anthem Podcast
Hosted by a group of supporters, Austin Anthem Podcast is the longest-running podcast about Austin FC, Austin's new and only Major League Soccer team.
5. In Black America
John Hanson Jr. hosts and produces In Black America, where he interviews civil rights leaders, educators, athletes and more on the black experience in America.
6. Media Monday Show!
Media ATX founders Tom Cheredar and Josh Rubin talk about local Austin media industry news in the Media Monday Show!
7. The Forward
Lance Armstrong hosts The Forward, where he interviews a range of personalities on sports, politics, entertainment and more.
8. Quaranteen'd
With a cast of kids and seasoned actors, Quaranteen'd is a virtual, all-ages audio treasure hunt.
9. The Beerists
The Beerists is produced by a group of beer-lovers in Austin who meet up weekly to judge five different beers from around the world.
10. The Night Owl Podcast
The Night Owl Podcast features true stories of hauntings, mysteries and paranormal activities.
11. Gender Fluids
Hosted by comedians Austin Smartt and Arielle Norman, Gender Fluids dives into the depths of gender and sexuality.
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The Orange Line is scheduled to be complete in 2028. (Project Connect)
The FTA announced the funding round on Thursday, which dispersed $11 million across 12 states and 20 projects. The money is meant to connect communities to affordable transit and housing through the FTA Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development planning.
CapMetro said the funds will go toward projects at eight stations spanning 6.5 miles on the South end of the Orange Line, which has a total of 22 stations. The full project stretches across the 20 miles from Southpark Meadows to Tech Ridge.
Republic Square station is along the Orange Line. (Project Connect rendering)
Once it’s complete, which officials estimate will be in 2028, the Orange Line will reach the following stations:
- Tech Ridge (Park & Ride)
- North Lamar International District
- Crestview
- The Triangle
- UT campus
- Republic Square
- Auditorium Shores
- South Congress
- Southpark Meadows (Park & Ride)
