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In February of 2021, the Texas power grid was within minutes of total failure because of high demand in response to unusually cold weather. Most Texans went without power for some period of time — many suffered in the dark and cold for days. Some also lost access to water. Hundreds died. The following winter […] The post The Texas Power Grid appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios --...

A leaked draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade has dominated this week’s headlines. It was the inspiration behind this week’s Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post SCOTUS appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The Easter holiday has come and gone. But do you ever wonder if all those hidden eggs have really been found? Shelf-stable candy might not be a huge cause for concern. But those real eggs… That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Belated Eggs appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

To wrap up National Poetry Month, Texas Standard is collecting your short poems about Texas. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. Click here to record your poem here and we may use it on the radio. The post Everyday Poets appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Texas gas prices are actually down quite a bit from the record high price (not counting inflation) set last month. AAA Texas reports the statewide average is $3.70 for a gallon of regular unleaded. But the cost of filling up is still challenging for many. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Gas Prices appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

This Typewriter Rodeo poem came to us via listener request. Matthew Koontz suggested the topic “no governing, just culture wars.” This is the result. The post Culture Wars appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

There are folks out there who need to hear that they are loved and accepted. That was the simple but vital inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Your Poem appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The daily online word game trend has kept up since The New York Times purchased Wordle. For now, it’s just part of a routine for many. Will that change and is the sharing of those green and yellow boxes still annoying? That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post It’s A Wordle World appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Record-high gas prices might mean many are scaling back on travel plans. But the warming weather and (currently) loosened pandemic concerns make a short escape to enjoy the outdoors somewhere in Texas sound awfully appealing. At least that was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Texas Road Trips appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Home prices across Texas, and especially in some of its major cities, have risen steeply. The costs are also being passed along to those who rent. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Housing Prices appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

With the primaries just behind us and mask mandates continuing to lift, the rifts between us all seem very evident — Who will you support come November? Will you still wear that mask? What do you think of X, Y, or Z major issue? But looking overseas to Ukraine, we can see evidence of what […] The post United appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Research has been looking into the potential benefits and harms posed by psychedelic microdosing — that’s taking very small amounts of substances such as LSD or certain types of mushrooms. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Efficiency In Pharmacology appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

A text of affirmation or encouragement is often appreciated. But perhaps you are among the many who receive such texts from total strangers — or more like bots — and often with a suspicious link to claim a prize. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Aren’t We All Winners, Really? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The Winter Olympics are going on — so is the Super Bowl. Some aspects of both of those huge sporting events look very different these days, others look exactly the same. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Sports in the Time of COVID appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Texans have (so far) not experienced widespread blackouts this winter. Still, many prepared for the worst heading into Winter Storm Landon. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Them Ol’ ERCOT Blues appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

The omicron variant of COVID-19 is highly contagious and has caused a huge spike in case numbers. That was the inspiration of this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post A Deviant Variant Indeed appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

As the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues its rapid spread, many are desperate to confirm whether any possible symptom is an actual case. Unfortunately, getting an appointment for a test or finding a box of the at-home variety has been very difficult. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Testy? Me Too. appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Schools are, once again, overwhelmed by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this current stage, some districts have shut down for days at time, others are asking parents to serve as substitute teachers. All that was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Taking Roll appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

It’s the time of year when many people try to reset, make ambitious goals, or aim to try something new — or not. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Resowhat? appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

It’s not *technically winter just yet — but we’re just over a week out from Christmas and it hardly feels like it — even for Texas! That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Winter Woes appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

It’s the time of year for time off. And, for anyone trying to get in touch with someone else, it’s the time of year for automatic replies. That was the inspiration for this Typewriter Rodeo poem. The post Out of Office Email Responder appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

Jackets may not be necessary many days in a Texas December — but a warm bowl of soup can feel welcome even when the temperatures don’t require it. That was the inspiration behind this listener request! The post Soup Season appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

It feels like there may not be a whole lot new to say about love in poetry. But perhaps that’s exactly why humans can’t stop writing about it? Texas Standard listener Michael Abild requested this poem about “the creative and sustaining nature of love.” The post Typewriter Rodeo: Love appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

This season of being thankful, some of us are thinking about being thankful for each moment and our ability to enjoy that moment, to savor it. Texas Standard listener Lynzy requested this poem about ridding herself of the products and systems that get in the way of her ability to be present. The post Being Present appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

This Typewriter Rodeo poem came by request from Texas Standard listener Pete Ramirez. His request was for a poem dedicated to “the love and joy of riding a bike.” The post Riding A Bike appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .