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Families and friends are getting ready to gather for Thanksgiving and many more holiday meals and celebrations before the end of the year. But some of those gatherings could be a little tense if there are lingering, unresolved disagreements. One reason for unsettled disputes? No one wants to be the first to say those few, brief words “I’m sorry.” Yes, it is a short phrase. But it is loaded with me...

Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain reads W.S. Merwin's poem "Thanks" and talks with producer KUT's Rebecca McInroy about how complicated it is to feel and show gratitude in a complex and troubled world.

Butch Hancock and Turk Pipkin have been friends for decades, and on November 30, they’ll be together at the Stateside Theatre for a new version of what they like to call a two-man one-man show.

In school, our reading choices are mostly dictated by what is assigned for classes or from reading lists. But once we are out of school, the decisions are up to us. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss how to stay well read while expanding beyond our comfort zones.

Status is a double-edged sword. On the one hand having status can give you access to opportunities you wouldn't otherwise have, and on the other losing it can be very hard to deal with psychologically. On this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of status.

The Neil-Cochran House Museum is currently hosting 'Through Her Eyes: The Impressionist Work of Anna Stanley', an exhibit of works by the 19th century American painter. Most of the works on display are on loan from Stanely’s own granddaughter, Marni Roberson. Roberson and Neil-Cochran's executive director, Rowena Dasch, talk about the exhibit.

Leon has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of two legendary singers: David Ruffin in the 1998 NBC miniseries The Temptations, and Little Richard in the self-titled 2000 NBC movie based on the life of the rock-and-roll legend.

Humans are not rational beings, and when it comes to data this is blindingly evident. On this episode of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about data and the brain.

Growing up in Detroit in the 1960’s and 70’s had its challenges, and Deon L. Hogan had to navigate those challenges. Sports and church kept him on the straight and narrow. As the fourth of five sibling – he was always the fastest kid in the lower east-side Detroit neighborhood.

Is greed good? Is greed a human instinct? Why are some people inclined to hoard? For some individuals, greed and selfishness are much more commonly displayed than generosity. So, it might be fair to say greed feels more natural for some. On the other hand, most might say they favor unselfishness. In this installment of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss whether greed i...

The Nov. 6, 2018, midterm election is almost here. Despite low voter turnout among 18-29-year-olds in previous midterm years, polls this year indicate turnout in that age group could be much higher. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss what is driving college-aged voters to the polls; how to keep them engag...

Led by Executive Director Heidi Anderson, The Trail Foundation (TTF) is dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and connecting the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the benefit of all. The Butler Trail is the 10-mile lush, urban path in the heart of Austin that meanders along the edges of Lady Bird Lake, encompasses 199 acres of green space, and gets more than 2.6 million visits every year. S...

A live roundtable with KUT reporters on Oct. 31, 2018 that walks Central Texas voters through the ballot to let voters know which races they will decide – and answer their questions about voting.

As a child growing up in South Sacramento, Calif., Dellinger knew it was something greater out there for her than the neighborhood she grew up in. She turned a creative idea into a multi-million dollar natural hair car enterprise – a family of organic hair care products for women embracing their natural textures.

Doctuh Mistuh Productions is currently partnering with Penfold Theatre to present the musical "Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe." Director Michael McKelvey talks about remounting the show for 2018.

In this edition of This Is Just To Say, poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye about her writing practice, her role as a teacher and mentor, and about her new book, Voices in the Air: Poems for Listeners.

Dr. Ed Burger calls his "Effective Thinking and Creative Puzzle-Solving" class at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, the "Seinfeld" of classes. Why? Burger claims that class is about nothing, which was a popular knock against the 1990's t-v show. What does he mean by that? In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss the utility of working thro...

This month, Trinity Street Players is presenting 'Side Show,' a musical about the famed Hilton Sisters, a pair of conjoined twins who performed for decades in side shows and vaudeville. Sarah Zeringue and Trinity Street artistic director Ann Catherine Zárate play the twins and Eric Vera directs the show.

Why is it hard to have just one of those delicious slices of pound cake over the holidays? Well, it turns out it has less to do with the creamy butter and more to do with the way our brains react to those sweet white grains of sugar. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss the ways our brains respond to sugar.

The investigation continues into a series of explosive devices sent in late October to prominent Democrats and critics of President Donald Trump. The President tweeted he believes what he calls “fake news” is responsible for much of today’s anger. How did the United States reach a point where stuff like this happens? Texas author Ben Fountain covered the 2016 presidential campaign for the British...

Davis is brilliant, passionate and fascinating entrepreneur…His investment group has structured, executed and invested nearly one billion dollars in commercial and residential real estate. Under his leadership – which includes managing the investment program and overseeing the day-to-day operations and transaction pipeline. Steinbridge group is now investing more the four hundred and twenty-five m...

The StoryCorps mobile booth was in Austin in January, and we’re bringing you some of the stories that were recorded there. Locally recorded stories will air on Monday mornings during Morning Edition and archived here. Sisters Jackie McDonald and Jeannie Barnes spent some time together in the StoryCorps mobile booth, sharing memories of growing up together and of their loving parents, Fred and Donn...

Poet and novelist Carrie Fountain talks with poet Lisa Olstein about trusting her writing process, her roots as a poet, and about her haunting and beautiful poem "This Is Our American America Here Is Our Son."

Some students raise their hands constantly in class and cannot wait to answer questions and participate in the discussion. For others, the thought of speaking up in class is intimidating and scary so they keep quiet much of the time. In this episode of KUT's podcast "Higher Ed," Southwestern University President Dr. Ed Burger and KUT's Jennifer Stayton discuss speaking up in class: why it can feel...

Many times we use metaphors not only to illustrate what we are talking about but also to denote that we belong in a certain group. In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the psychology of metaphors and framing discourse.